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Скроменый эксперт
11.09.2015
10/10
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I purchased these using my wife's Amazon account so unfortunately it won't say I'm verified, but that's ok. I want to tell you how much I love these, anyway.
I work in an office that's mostly quiet, but at times, because of the quietness, when a few people get talking, it can become distracting. I've become so used to the quietness that anything beyond that is jarring. I felt I needed a good pair of headphones I can tune everyone else out with, and I think I found them.
For the $300 I paid (MSRP), I had high hopes and I mostly am satisfied. I have a couple nitpicks I want to cover, though.
First, the good:
The QC25 is great at cancelling voices, office noises, and other consistent sounds. When switched on, they sound great and I have a feeling I'd have a hard time even hearing the fire alarm. I've had people stand literally right next to me, try to talk to me, and I have zero idea they're standing there. With no music or other audio playing, they don't 100% cancel, but rather roughly 90%. I can hear things, but it's super muffled and almost non-existent. Even if all I want is a quieter environment and don't want music, I can put these on and flip the switch and get just that.
At first, it was tough getting used to the near sound vacuum the headphones create. I can imagine it's what it feels like to go 100% deaf instantly. It's off-putting and kind of uncomfortable for about the first ten minutes, then you wonder how you got by without the silence. You think your space is quiet? You don't know quiet.
I've worn these bad boys for an entire work day (about eight hours) and had zero complaints. I wear glasses, and as anyone that wears glasses knows, over-the-ear headphones can become uncomfortable in no time at all. The ear cups are so incredibly soft and the spring of the head band is so gentle, I don't think I could ever go back to a cheaper headset.
The microphone works well, but it's hard to talk with the noise-cancellation turned on as you pretty much cancel out your own voice. It's hard to tell how loud you're talking, to be honest. I didn't buy these for the microphone so it's not a deal breaker for me.
The case they come in is great and I use it all the time to store these cans. For the price, I couldn't imagine NOT keeping them in their case.
Now, the not so good:
The battery life leaves a little to be desired, but it still does well for using only one AAA battery. I find myself frequently forgetting to turn them off. One thing I would like to see is instead of a switch, it has a button or combination of both that enables an auto-off mode if no audio is playing with an override for those who just want silence.
When they die, they go out in a blaze of glory. The QC25s will try to suck every single bit of juice it can out of the battery, and as such, will turn off and on when the charge is all but depleted.
Neither of these things are enough to warrant knocking off a star, because I could just as well pay more attention to the green indicator on the switch.
I'd recommend these to anyone who travels, works in a shared workspace, or just wants to hear nothing but the audio being pumped into their ears via physics.
I work in an office that's mostly quiet, but at times, because of the quietness, when a few people get talking, it can become distracting. I've become so used to the quietness that anything beyond that is jarring. I felt I needed a good pair of headphones I can tune everyone else out with, and I think I found them.
For the $300 I paid (MSRP), I had high hopes and I mostly am satisfied. I have a couple nitpicks I want to cover, though.
First, the good:
The QC25 is great at cancelling voices, office noises, and other consistent sounds. When switched on, they sound great and I have a feeling I'd have a hard time even hearing the fire alarm. I've had people stand literally right next to me, try to talk to me, and I have zero idea they're standing there. With no music or other audio playing, they don't 100% cancel, but rather roughly 90%. I can hear things, but it's super muffled and almost non-existent. Even if all I want is a quieter environment and don't want music, I can put these on and flip the switch and get just that.
At first, it was tough getting used to the near sound vacuum the headphones create. I can imagine it's what it feels like to go 100% deaf instantly. It's off-putting and kind of uncomfortable for about the first ten minutes, then you wonder how you got by without the silence. You think your space is quiet? You don't know quiet.
I've worn these bad boys for an entire work day (about eight hours) and had zero complaints. I wear glasses, and as anyone that wears glasses knows, over-the-ear headphones can become uncomfortable in no time at all. The ear cups are so incredibly soft and the spring of the head band is so gentle, I don't think I could ever go back to a cheaper headset.
The microphone works well, but it's hard to talk with the noise-cancellation turned on as you pretty much cancel out your own voice. It's hard to tell how loud you're talking, to be honest. I didn't buy these for the microphone so it's not a deal breaker for me.
The case they come in is great and I use it all the time to store these cans. For the price, I couldn't imagine NOT keeping them in their case.
Now, the not so good:
The battery life leaves a little to be desired, but it still does well for using only one AAA battery. I find myself frequently forgetting to turn them off. One thing I would like to see is instead of a switch, it has a button or combination of both that enables an auto-off mode if no audio is playing with an override for those who just want silence.
When they die, they go out in a blaze of glory. The QC25s will try to suck every single bit of juice it can out of the battery, and as such, will turn off and on when the charge is all but depleted.
Neither of these things are enough to warrant knocking off a star, because I could just as well pay more attention to the green indicator on the switch.
I'd recommend these to anyone who travels, works in a shared workspace, or just wants to hear nothing but the audio being pumped into their ears via physics.
Скроменый эксперт
04.11.2015
8/10
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Executive Summary (Based on my ownership and experience with the following three headphones)
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Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones - Apple devices, Black - Wired
=>Bose QC 25: Buy for Noise Cancelling and you are not big on Bass. Caters to the airline traveler.
Beats Pro Over-Ear Headphone - Black
=>Beats Pro: Buy if you like your music loud and with a kick of Bass. Caters to the folks that like Bass.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
=>Audio-Technica (ATH-M50): Buy if you like balanced crisp sound (both in Highs, Mids and Lows), don’t care about sound controls/mic on your cable, or the cable being detachable and are price sensitive. Caters to price sensitive folks that like balanced crisp sound, with few compromised features sets like not having sound control + mic. on cord and not having a detachable cord. With that said, do note if sound cord gets damaged then this will impact your TCO-total cost of ownership as you will have to repair/mod headphone unit.
Key Personal Findings:
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Bose QC 25:
- Noise Cancelling technology and performance
- Comes with a nice travel case vs. cloth case on the beats
- Lighter due to materials used in its construction; with that said both headphones are fine for in regards to comfort, but this is subject to your own level of comfort tolerance.
- Comes Airline adapter for airline carriers that require you to have two jack connectors to connect to your airline seat
Beats Pro:
- Sound quality will cater to the folks that like their music loud and with kicking base
- Solid aluminum frame construction
- Great ear padding aid in ambient noise reduction
- Comes with two modular wires, one (red) for typical connection to your music device the other (black) for connecting to devices that require a ¼ inch connector
Audio-Technica (ATH-M50):
- Wonderful balanced clean-crisp sound at a great value
- Comes with a ¼ adapter
- Coiled Cable good quality and is longest in length than other two products, but is NOT detachable like the Beats Pro and Bose QC 25; so it means that you will have to go MacGyver status to fix this thing or get a new pair of headphones.
- No inline sound controls and mic
Other:
- All Three are solid head phones and I enjoy owning all three of them and I use them as following:
o When on airline travel, I take the Bose due to the noise canceling and nice travel case
o When working in the office/home, I use the Beats Pro for the deep bass accentuated sound or Audio-Technica/Bose for the crisp sound
o If you listen to the music loud, then all will block out your ambient noise just fine
o If you want to take your sound to the next level, invest in a FiiO E7 USB DAC and Portable Headphone Amplifier (I have the E7 version, but newer versions/models with features catering to your needs may be a better fit for you).
===============
Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones - Apple devices, Black - Wired
=>Bose QC 25: Buy for Noise Cancelling and you are not big on Bass. Caters to the airline traveler.
Beats Pro Over-Ear Headphone - Black
=>Beats Pro: Buy if you like your music loud and with a kick of Bass. Caters to the folks that like Bass.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
=>Audio-Technica (ATH-M50): Buy if you like balanced crisp sound (both in Highs, Mids and Lows), don’t care about sound controls/mic on your cable, or the cable being detachable and are price sensitive. Caters to price sensitive folks that like balanced crisp sound, with few compromised features sets like not having sound control + mic. on cord and not having a detachable cord. With that said, do note if sound cord gets damaged then this will impact your TCO-total cost of ownership as you will have to repair/mod headphone unit.
Key Personal Findings:
===================
Bose QC 25:
- Noise Cancelling technology and performance
- Comes with a nice travel case vs. cloth case on the beats
- Lighter due to materials used in its construction; with that said both headphones are fine for in regards to comfort, but this is subject to your own level of comfort tolerance.
- Comes Airline adapter for airline carriers that require you to have two jack connectors to connect to your airline seat
Beats Pro:
- Sound quality will cater to the folks that like their music loud and with kicking base
- Solid aluminum frame construction
- Great ear padding aid in ambient noise reduction
- Comes with two modular wires, one (red) for typical connection to your music device the other (black) for connecting to devices that require a ¼ inch connector
Audio-Technica (ATH-M50):
- Wonderful balanced clean-crisp sound at a great value
- Comes with a ¼ adapter
- Coiled Cable good quality and is longest in length than other two products, but is NOT detachable like the Beats Pro and Bose QC 25; so it means that you will have to go MacGyver status to fix this thing or get a new pair of headphones.
- No inline sound controls and mic
Other:
- All Three are solid head phones and I enjoy owning all three of them and I use them as following:
o When on airline travel, I take the Bose due to the noise canceling and nice travel case
o When working in the office/home, I use the Beats Pro for the deep bass accentuated sound or Audio-Technica/Bose for the crisp sound
o If you listen to the music loud, then all will block out your ambient noise just fine
o If you want to take your sound to the next level, invest in a FiiO E7 USB DAC and Portable Headphone Amplifier (I have the E7 version, but newer versions/models with features catering to your needs may be a better fit for you).
Скроменый эксперт
10.07.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Edit - Having seen some negative reviews for these due to high expectations of the noise cancellation, thought it would be worth clarifying the experience. These headphones DO NOT block out 100% of sound, none do.
They do make a dramatic volume reduction on background noise, especially low frequency white noise like that of planes, cars, air con units etc. With some music playing (doesn't have to be high volume) it is very difficult to hear any outside sounds, aside from the loudest, sirens, smoke alarms and so on. Be realistic with your expectations and you'll love these headphones.
The price is hard to justify is it not? No matter how comfy and noise cancelling they are, and how good the sound might be, how can you spend so much money on a pair of headphones? I managed to get these significantly cheaper thanks to a certain 'deal' site, and having owned them several months I can confidently say that knowing what I know now, if I had to pay full price for them, I would! No concerns!
I live in a block of flats, the walls aren't the best for soundproofing. These headphones just block out the world, a bit of music and nothing but the loudest noises get through (that includes a smoke alarm in case you were worrying). The headphones are of such quality and good design they don't overheat your ears, and have deep cavities which means only the most Prince Charles of you out there might find ear discomfort. So I can even fall asleep with these on (of course side sleepers might not be as fortunate).
It goes further, I work in a big open plan noisy office, yet have a job that requires keen focus and concentration. The noise distraction has bothered me for years leaving me nagging my boss for working from home days, not any more with these bad boys! They go with me everywhere, and if I forget them going to work I actually get angry, just as if I'd forgot my wallet or my glasses (monitor work is hell without them). They quite genuinely have improved my life, and I've come to realise just how much noise pollution affects me. It's like carrying an oasis of calm, and it gives me comfort knowing I can pop these on and drown out the chaos if required. Seriously, they are so good.
On the sound quality front, I can't fault them, sound is excellent. Sure my Grado Labs do sound better with their open back design, but they are NOT comfortable to wear and offer none of the peace that the Bose offers. If you're in the market for the best headphones is terms of pure sound quality I doubt you'll be looking here anyway, but these are by no means sub standard for music listening, far from It! It's just I know of extremely keen music enthusiasts who have somehow inherited genes from a bat, they can pick up sound nuances well beyond my perceptions.
Final note, you might be considering a cheap noise cancelling headphone. Now I can't speak for them all, but I did have a pair of Goldring headphones, cost about £60. The reviews for these are good, and rightly so, they are a decent headphone with decent noise cancelling. However, NOT A PATCH ON THESE!
While I sing its praises, they won't be for everyone because some peeps just don't get bothered by background noise as much as others. They target these headphones at frequent fliers, which I'm sure is a good target, but their ability is far more wide ranging. Oh, buy yourself some rechargeable batteries, good ones. ENJOY!!!!
They do make a dramatic volume reduction on background noise, especially low frequency white noise like that of planes, cars, air con units etc. With some music playing (doesn't have to be high volume) it is very difficult to hear any outside sounds, aside from the loudest, sirens, smoke alarms and so on. Be realistic with your expectations and you'll love these headphones.
The price is hard to justify is it not? No matter how comfy and noise cancelling they are, and how good the sound might be, how can you spend so much money on a pair of headphones? I managed to get these significantly cheaper thanks to a certain 'deal' site, and having owned them several months I can confidently say that knowing what I know now, if I had to pay full price for them, I would! No concerns!
I live in a block of flats, the walls aren't the best for soundproofing. These headphones just block out the world, a bit of music and nothing but the loudest noises get through (that includes a smoke alarm in case you were worrying). The headphones are of such quality and good design they don't overheat your ears, and have deep cavities which means only the most Prince Charles of you out there might find ear discomfort. So I can even fall asleep with these on (of course side sleepers might not be as fortunate).
It goes further, I work in a big open plan noisy office, yet have a job that requires keen focus and concentration. The noise distraction has bothered me for years leaving me nagging my boss for working from home days, not any more with these bad boys! They go with me everywhere, and if I forget them going to work I actually get angry, just as if I'd forgot my wallet or my glasses (monitor work is hell without them). They quite genuinely have improved my life, and I've come to realise just how much noise pollution affects me. It's like carrying an oasis of calm, and it gives me comfort knowing I can pop these on and drown out the chaos if required. Seriously, they are so good.
On the sound quality front, I can't fault them, sound is excellent. Sure my Grado Labs do sound better with their open back design, but they are NOT comfortable to wear and offer none of the peace that the Bose offers. If you're in the market for the best headphones is terms of pure sound quality I doubt you'll be looking here anyway, but these are by no means sub standard for music listening, far from It! It's just I know of extremely keen music enthusiasts who have somehow inherited genes from a bat, they can pick up sound nuances well beyond my perceptions.
Final note, you might be considering a cheap noise cancelling headphone. Now I can't speak for them all, but I did have a pair of Goldring headphones, cost about £60. The reviews for these are good, and rightly so, they are a decent headphone with decent noise cancelling. However, NOT A PATCH ON THESE!
While I sing its praises, they won't be for everyone because some peeps just don't get bothered by background noise as much as others. They target these headphones at frequent fliers, which I'm sure is a good target, but their ability is far more wide ranging. Oh, buy yourself some rechargeable batteries, good ones. ENJOY!!!!
Скроменый эксперт
13.05.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I'm not quite an audiophile, but I've given enough headphones poor ratings to think I at least have some taste, and these headphones are the best I've ever used--at least when in active, battery-draining mode. My usual strategy for testing is to start with a track with a lot of dynamic range; I have a 'Mastered for iTunes' version of Holst's 'Mars: The Bringer of War' which has enough fine detail and highs and lows to give headphones a workout. In the past, I've been happy with my beat-up passive Sony cans, but they sound muddy next to these active Bose headphones. Now, whether that is real, accurate recreation or flashy over-processing I can't quite tell, but it doesn't seem distorted and is extremely clear. Same deal with a wide variety of other musical genres.
As for noise canceling; these do a credible job. I wore these practically non-stop on a non-stop flight from Boston to Oakland and back again, and while I could still hear cabin noises, they were much less oppressive. The difference between switching noise canceling on and off was night and day in terms of quiet. I just did not want to take these off, they made that much of a difference, especially on the red-eye return where I was desperate for some sleep. The noise canceling does bring a sort of "pressure" which I think is the unheard white noise; it's more of a sensation than a sound and isn't unpleasant, but it's always there.
These are the Android/Samsung version. It comes with a cord that brings media controls to Samsung and other devices, although they don't seem to do anything for the Nexus 7 or old Kindle Fire tablet I have on my desk. They do work, quite nicely, with the new Samsung 12.2 Note tablet. The cord is detachable, and you can buy an optional iOS version of the cable--I bought one in a contrasting cyan so I could tell the cables apart, although the Samsung cable has an 'S' below the microphone. While otherwise externally identical the iOS cable will allow you to control iPhones, iPads, and Macs, whereas the included cable will not. Thus a multi-device family could share these headphones, or a Samsung phone user with a Mac could leave the iOS version of the cable attached to his computer. I've been mainly using these headphones with my Mac Mini, and it's been great being able to change the volume, pause iTunes playback and use the microphone for online conferencing.
The multimedia controls on each cable are conveniently findable a short distance below the headphones.
Microphone input is quite clear for a microphone rubbing against your shirt.
For being over the ear headphones, these are comparatively light, and true to their name comfortable, after adjusting for my head size, I can wear them for hours, nor does my hair snag as it has on other cans. It took me a while to figure out where the 'L' 'R' labels were, hiding in huge letters on the fabric covering the speakers.(The can with the cable is the left one.)
The carrying case if a classy sort of thing, made of quality materials and having a spot for the airplane adaptor and a spare battery. It is on the bulky side, so I'm not sure where in my computer bag it will fit during travel, but I will be babying these headphones so I will find a space for it. You will likely find that spare battery useful, and you should keep it restocked, as in less then 2 days of sitting with the noise canceling on, you will have to replace it. You might want to think about getting a pair of rechargeable AAAs.
I am impressed by these headphones, and I highly recommend anyone in need of sonic isolation give them a try.
As for noise canceling; these do a credible job. I wore these practically non-stop on a non-stop flight from Boston to Oakland and back again, and while I could still hear cabin noises, they were much less oppressive. The difference between switching noise canceling on and off was night and day in terms of quiet. I just did not want to take these off, they made that much of a difference, especially on the red-eye return where I was desperate for some sleep. The noise canceling does bring a sort of "pressure" which I think is the unheard white noise; it's more of a sensation than a sound and isn't unpleasant, but it's always there.
These are the Android/Samsung version. It comes with a cord that brings media controls to Samsung and other devices, although they don't seem to do anything for the Nexus 7 or old Kindle Fire tablet I have on my desk. They do work, quite nicely, with the new Samsung 12.2 Note tablet. The cord is detachable, and you can buy an optional iOS version of the cable--I bought one in a contrasting cyan so I could tell the cables apart, although the Samsung cable has an 'S' below the microphone. While otherwise externally identical the iOS cable will allow you to control iPhones, iPads, and Macs, whereas the included cable will not. Thus a multi-device family could share these headphones, or a Samsung phone user with a Mac could leave the iOS version of the cable attached to his computer. I've been mainly using these headphones with my Mac Mini, and it's been great being able to change the volume, pause iTunes playback and use the microphone for online conferencing.
The multimedia controls on each cable are conveniently findable a short distance below the headphones.
Microphone input is quite clear for a microphone rubbing against your shirt.
For being over the ear headphones, these are comparatively light, and true to their name comfortable, after adjusting for my head size, I can wear them for hours, nor does my hair snag as it has on other cans. It took me a while to figure out where the 'L' 'R' labels were, hiding in huge letters on the fabric covering the speakers.(The can with the cable is the left one.)
The carrying case if a classy sort of thing, made of quality materials and having a spot for the airplane adaptor and a spare battery. It is on the bulky side, so I'm not sure where in my computer bag it will fit during travel, but I will be babying these headphones so I will find a space for it. You will likely find that spare battery useful, and you should keep it restocked, as in less then 2 days of sitting with the noise canceling on, you will have to replace it. You might want to think about getting a pair of rechargeable AAAs.
I am impressed by these headphones, and I highly recommend anyone in need of sonic isolation give them a try.
Скроменый эксперт
07.11.2015
8/10
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NOTE: I am writing a review out of the box with a couple hours play time. These are simply the best headphones I've ever had. I had some Panasonic noise cancelling that were above average. But the ambient noise emitted to cancel other noises our was unpleasant to the ear after an hour or so. With Bose, I can play at loud volumes without any issues with an annoying slight tightness in my ear from the noise feature of the Samsung.
I would compare these headphones to a very high end stereo in a room with great acoustics or a concert hall with great sound and acoustics, except the balance across the frequencies in the Bose is far superior with professional mixed music and balanced sound from Bose. Bass doesn't hit too hard but is enough to fill out the sound. Mids and treble are good too. I'm a guitar player so am used to having to adjust the frequencies of sound and Boss is great without any adjustment necessary.
The only reason for four stars is that I have read that they require a "break in" of 50 hours to 100 hours. Maybe this isn't really necessary and the sound is excellent. It really fulfills my expectations, but I do hope the music with become a bit more crisp after some break in. It sounds like you are sitting in a recording studio with excellent acoustics, but because it's so balanced a little extra drive (power) coming out of the speaker might make it sound more rock and roll. This could certainly be great out of the box for very nuanced classical music which requires such balanced and well engineered acoustics. Maybe this is just my ears and what I'm used to, but I do think the break in idea may have something to it. I expect they will probably get better with more play time like many speakers and guitar amp components like tubes.
The noise cancelling is excellent. It can put compete a loud Yamaha 5.1 audio receiver and speakers. I haven't tried it on a plane or something yet but expect it would work well. I just bought them because I appreciate great sound engineering and work in a noisy office cubicle.
Another thing to note is that I agree with reviewers about the design. I like how they reduced the size and made them more attractive. Big headphones are outdated and seem very 80's or 90's. I opted for the white, tan, and aqua blue cord. I think it looks classy like a white BMW with tan leather and don't mind the lighter blue as a guy. It evokes a sense of avant garde design and makes moderate sized headphones more attractive looking which is important to me. Nobody wants great sound at the expense of looks. And the Bose brand name is well respected. Who wants some Dr. Dre beats crap that's supposed to be "cool." Nowadays, great sound and classy design are what I go for. They are comfortable and the carry case is nice. I'm not sure whether I wish it was larger like the former model with room for more than one extra battery yet. If you don't use the plane adapter then it appears it's possible one extra battery will fit possibly.
I would compare these headphones to a very high end stereo in a room with great acoustics or a concert hall with great sound and acoustics, except the balance across the frequencies in the Bose is far superior with professional mixed music and balanced sound from Bose. Bass doesn't hit too hard but is enough to fill out the sound. Mids and treble are good too. I'm a guitar player so am used to having to adjust the frequencies of sound and Boss is great without any adjustment necessary.
The only reason for four stars is that I have read that they require a "break in" of 50 hours to 100 hours. Maybe this isn't really necessary and the sound is excellent. It really fulfills my expectations, but I do hope the music with become a bit more crisp after some break in. It sounds like you are sitting in a recording studio with excellent acoustics, but because it's so balanced a little extra drive (power) coming out of the speaker might make it sound more rock and roll. This could certainly be great out of the box for very nuanced classical music which requires such balanced and well engineered acoustics. Maybe this is just my ears and what I'm used to, but I do think the break in idea may have something to it. I expect they will probably get better with more play time like many speakers and guitar amp components like tubes.
The noise cancelling is excellent. It can put compete a loud Yamaha 5.1 audio receiver and speakers. I haven't tried it on a plane or something yet but expect it would work well. I just bought them because I appreciate great sound engineering and work in a noisy office cubicle.
Another thing to note is that I agree with reviewers about the design. I like how they reduced the size and made them more attractive. Big headphones are outdated and seem very 80's or 90's. I opted for the white, tan, and aqua blue cord. I think it looks classy like a white BMW with tan leather and don't mind the lighter blue as a guy. It evokes a sense of avant garde design and makes moderate sized headphones more attractive looking which is important to me. Nobody wants great sound at the expense of looks. And the Bose brand name is well respected. Who wants some Dr. Dre beats crap that's supposed to be "cool." Nowadays, great sound and classy design are what I go for. They are comfortable and the carry case is nice. I'm not sure whether I wish it was larger like the former model with room for more than one extra battery yet. If you don't use the plane adapter then it appears it's possible one extra battery will fit possibly.
Скроменый эксперт
26.07.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
If you have never experienced these.... all i can say is they contain a little piece of magic.
Even after 3 months daily use, i'm still amazed every day just how clever and effective the noise cancelling is... it is one of the few products that literally have the wow factor...
I purchased some cheap (£60) sony noise cancelling headphones a few years ago, and you literally had to concentrate and listen so hard to try and detect any effect the noise cancelling made, it actually made your brain hurt.... And i was never convinced they did...
These on the other hand, literally appear to disconnect your hearing... i cannot express it enough... they are mind blowing...
So a bit more details...
The case is quite chunky, but contains a great holder for one of the airpcraft adaptors you every so often need - and there is hole you can store a spare batter in... i use the case everyday as these are expensive, and deserve some respect... but they feel strong enough they will withstand the knocks of everyday life. (adaptor is included as is a spare battery).
The headphones are so comfortable. Again they seem to float on your ears, no hard pushing, and the band across your head is padded and very comfortable... I would go as far as saying the most comfortable headphones i have worn... you can literally wear them for a long haul flight, and not feel like you have had your head compressed.
The cable is great quality - unplugs from headphones, and has a wired in place remote.. which again does just what you need - volume, pause, fast forward, rewind etc... nice and solid feeling...
I use the hand free a lot and it's a pleasure to use. Crystal clear sound - have never had someone say they can't hear me, and never even touch the remote on the cable - you sometimes see people holding these in front of them to use hand free, but not with these...
Everything about these are quality and you feel like you have not over paid at all...
The battery lasts about a week of really heavy use - being on all day for a full week, or about a month of a couple of hours a day.
They don't sound great with a dead battery, but they still work...
I have two niggles... the first is the battery light goes green - or is off... a yellow would be great to indicate the batter is running low. I have found once the battery light does not come on you still have a couple of hours... plus there is a spare in case... Certainly not enough to knock a star off.
The second niggle which almost made it 4 starts, is i walk to work and when there is a fresh breeze blowing across the headphones, you can hear it in the headphones. A bit like someone blowing into a microphone - which is exactly what is happening. The wind is blowing the microphones on the headphones, and they don't block the higher pitch noise... A bit of foam over the microphones (like a foam barrier over a hand held microphone) would help. Not bad enough to consider returning, or really being annoying, but just enough to make a thing about writing it.
In summary - totally worth every penny... and you will probably be wowed overtime you put them on for years...
Even after 3 months daily use, i'm still amazed every day just how clever and effective the noise cancelling is... it is one of the few products that literally have the wow factor...
I purchased some cheap (£60) sony noise cancelling headphones a few years ago, and you literally had to concentrate and listen so hard to try and detect any effect the noise cancelling made, it actually made your brain hurt.... And i was never convinced they did...
These on the other hand, literally appear to disconnect your hearing... i cannot express it enough... they are mind blowing...
So a bit more details...
The case is quite chunky, but contains a great holder for one of the airpcraft adaptors you every so often need - and there is hole you can store a spare batter in... i use the case everyday as these are expensive, and deserve some respect... but they feel strong enough they will withstand the knocks of everyday life. (adaptor is included as is a spare battery).
The headphones are so comfortable. Again they seem to float on your ears, no hard pushing, and the band across your head is padded and very comfortable... I would go as far as saying the most comfortable headphones i have worn... you can literally wear them for a long haul flight, and not feel like you have had your head compressed.
The cable is great quality - unplugs from headphones, and has a wired in place remote.. which again does just what you need - volume, pause, fast forward, rewind etc... nice and solid feeling...
I use the hand free a lot and it's a pleasure to use. Crystal clear sound - have never had someone say they can't hear me, and never even touch the remote on the cable - you sometimes see people holding these in front of them to use hand free, but not with these...
Everything about these are quality and you feel like you have not over paid at all...
The battery lasts about a week of really heavy use - being on all day for a full week, or about a month of a couple of hours a day.
They don't sound great with a dead battery, but they still work...
I have two niggles... the first is the battery light goes green - or is off... a yellow would be great to indicate the batter is running low. I have found once the battery light does not come on you still have a couple of hours... plus there is a spare in case... Certainly not enough to knock a star off.
The second niggle which almost made it 4 starts, is i walk to work and when there is a fresh breeze blowing across the headphones, you can hear it in the headphones. A bit like someone blowing into a microphone - which is exactly what is happening. The wind is blowing the microphones on the headphones, and they don't block the higher pitch noise... A bit of foam over the microphones (like a foam barrier over a hand held microphone) would help. Not bad enough to consider returning, or really being annoying, but just enough to make a thing about writing it.
In summary - totally worth every penny... and you will probably be wowed overtime you put them on for years...
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29.10.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
The Bose QuietComfort 25 headphones are clearly the best Bose has manufactured and choice of most passengers on planes (and certain companies too) when flying. Companies that have the service of offering noise canceling headphones to passengers of their higher classes use this headset.
I have had the Bose QuietComfort 15 that is prior to this one and it was amazing model. The only thing that this model has improved is the design that is much more beautiful, the possibility that can be folded to make them more portable and improved noise reduction and sound. The improvement in sound reduction is not decisive or easy to perceive. I consider that it cancels the same amount of noise.
Next I will discuss in detail the other changes from the previous version:
- Design: The design on this version is incredible. The quality always comes out above the rest of things. Bose has redesigned the handset, compared to the QC15 and the only thing that remained are certain functions. On the outside we can see that the handset can bend as previously mentioned, something that is extremely useful because it will occupy much less space in our bag. Also, the outside of the headset has been redesigned and is now based on a lightweight brushed aluminium that is extremely beautiful sight design. On the inner side we can see that retains the pleasant pads. Now on the inside of the headset shows a letter indicating the ear where you wear them
- Features: as previously mentioned the main feature and most important is the ability to cancel the sound. This works with constant noise because it has a microphone that generates an inverse frequency to cancel the sound. It can be used on a boat, plane, train, etc. It won't cancel when a person speaks but you will hear it much lower because the headset itself cancels part of the noise as it covers the ears. It has an excellent sound quality and fidelity which is a Bose feature. It is interesting that the cable can be removed and also has batteries. Uses AAA batteries that last about 10 long-distance flights (in my experience).
- Packaging: it comes in a cardboard packaging as we are accustomed and inside a case that is what we will use from now on when we travel. Inside the case you can put the cable, headphones, airplane adapter and an extra battery in case we run out of battery at some point.
I've given it four stars because the headphones are excellent but still have room for improvement. By this I mean the possibility of being Bluetooth, the battery being rechargeable and because they are sometimes uncomfortable if you use them for a lot of time because your ears will sweat or put pressure (usually on the plane). The price is high but also the quality of this headset is worth it.
I have had the Bose QuietComfort 15 that is prior to this one and it was amazing model. The only thing that this model has improved is the design that is much more beautiful, the possibility that can be folded to make them more portable and improved noise reduction and sound. The improvement in sound reduction is not decisive or easy to perceive. I consider that it cancels the same amount of noise.
Next I will discuss in detail the other changes from the previous version:
- Design: The design on this version is incredible. The quality always comes out above the rest of things. Bose has redesigned the handset, compared to the QC15 and the only thing that remained are certain functions. On the outside we can see that the handset can bend as previously mentioned, something that is extremely useful because it will occupy much less space in our bag. Also, the outside of the headset has been redesigned and is now based on a lightweight brushed aluminium that is extremely beautiful sight design. On the inner side we can see that retains the pleasant pads. Now on the inside of the headset shows a letter indicating the ear where you wear them
- Features: as previously mentioned the main feature and most important is the ability to cancel the sound. This works with constant noise because it has a microphone that generates an inverse frequency to cancel the sound. It can be used on a boat, plane, train, etc. It won't cancel when a person speaks but you will hear it much lower because the headset itself cancels part of the noise as it covers the ears. It has an excellent sound quality and fidelity which is a Bose feature. It is interesting that the cable can be removed and also has batteries. Uses AAA batteries that last about 10 long-distance flights (in my experience).
- Packaging: it comes in a cardboard packaging as we are accustomed and inside a case that is what we will use from now on when we travel. Inside the case you can put the cable, headphones, airplane adapter and an extra battery in case we run out of battery at some point.
I've given it four stars because the headphones are excellent but still have room for improvement. By this I mean the possibility of being Bluetooth, the battery being rechargeable and because they are sometimes uncomfortable if you use them for a lot of time because your ears will sweat or put pressure (usually on the plane). The price is high but also the quality of this headset is worth it.
Скроменый эксперт
28.10.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
I work in a hipster loft-style open office with about 80 other people. For those afflicted with FOMO (fear of missing out), it's a dream come true -- you get to hear everything everyone says and does. For an introvert like me who does intricate work that requires extended periods of concentration, it's a nightmare. These phones saved the day. They are comfortable to wear for long periods (at least on my kind of large, square head) and the noise-cancelling function is stellar; a flick of the switch and -- whoosh -- ambient sound just drops down into near silence. I still can hear some voices, but they are muffled and distant. If someone approaches and speaks to me directly, I can hear them and take off the phones to continue the conversation. The dull roar of the office HVAC system (which I didn't really notice until I was able to "cancel" it with these headphones) completely disappears. I have yet to try them on a plane, but riding a subway is amazingly quiet. Just me and my music at a comfortable volume. Even with the music turned off, the surrounding sounds are masked. I'm finding I have more energy even at the end of the day when I use these phones and don't have to fight the ambient sound monsters to concentrate.
On the music reproduction side, I'd rate these as good headphones. They don't compare to audio-only headphones in this price range, but are more than adequate for MP3 or streaming listening. When I listen to CDs (mostly classical and jazz), I the stereo imaging and spaciousness is lacking somewhat. There is tight, compressed feel to the sound. But nothing particularly annoying; these phones just lack the musical detail I'm used to in my high-quality audio-only phones. You can listen to audio if the battery goes dead, but that is only a last resort; the sound is distant and muffled. I wouldn't recommend it.
There is a large L and R in the speaker mesh of each earpiece so there is no mistaking which side is which. Nice touch!
The case is useful and not a throwaway. It is semi-rigid and would offer reasonable protection against moderate drops and jostles. It has a diagram on its liner to show you how to fold the phones for a perfect fit. There is a storage compartment for a spare battery and an airplane audio adapter jack. It takes up more space than just cramming the phones into a backpack pocket or whatever, but it is light and not so huge its awkward to carry in a pack or laptop bag.
In summary: the noise-cancelling capabilities of these phones are outstanding. That's what you're paying for and it's worth it. The sound reproduction is quite good, but not the primary draw. The entire package shows thoughtful design elements and they are a joy to use.
On the music reproduction side, I'd rate these as good headphones. They don't compare to audio-only headphones in this price range, but are more than adequate for MP3 or streaming listening. When I listen to CDs (mostly classical and jazz), I the stereo imaging and spaciousness is lacking somewhat. There is tight, compressed feel to the sound. But nothing particularly annoying; these phones just lack the musical detail I'm used to in my high-quality audio-only phones. You can listen to audio if the battery goes dead, but that is only a last resort; the sound is distant and muffled. I wouldn't recommend it.
There is a large L and R in the speaker mesh of each earpiece so there is no mistaking which side is which. Nice touch!
The case is useful and not a throwaway. It is semi-rigid and would offer reasonable protection against moderate drops and jostles. It has a diagram on its liner to show you how to fold the phones for a perfect fit. There is a storage compartment for a spare battery and an airplane audio adapter jack. It takes up more space than just cramming the phones into a backpack pocket or whatever, but it is light and not so huge its awkward to carry in a pack or laptop bag.
In summary: the noise-cancelling capabilities of these phones are outstanding. That's what you're paying for and it's worth it. The sound reproduction is quite good, but not the primary draw. The entire package shows thoughtful design elements and they are a joy to use.
Скроменый эксперт
23.05.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Bose Quiet Comfort Noise Canceling headphones
Model: QC 25 for Samsung Galaxy and Android phones
Amazon price: $299.00
Bose is known for its high-end audio equipment. Their noise-canceling headphone products are among the best available. The Quiet Comfort 25 headphones include Bose noise-canceling, Active EQ, and TriPort technologies. The combination produces stunning audio results.
If you’ve never experienced noise-canceling headphones, you won’t believe your ears the first time you try them. You put them on and the sound around you is muffled a bit but you can still hear it. Switch noise-canceling on and all you hear is a breathtaking, inky silence. The best place to experience this is on an airplane. The drone of the engines in the background simply disappears. Now start playing some music and you hear it with clarity without any noise interference.
The QC 25 headphones have padded over-the-ear cushions that are soft and comfortable. The adjustable band that fits over your head is also padded. I find that wearing these headphones for extended periods isn’t at all fatiguing. Some headphones feel too tight after a while or make your head and ears hot. Not so here.
A single AAA battery fits inside the right ear cup to power the noise-canceling feature. It will last up to 35 hours. There is a small pocket in the case for an extra battery. A thoughtful touch. In the same pocket is a two-prong plug for in-flight entertainment use on some airplanes. The phones fold conveniently into a very nicely designed case. It’s a semi-hard-sided, flexible case with a zipper. The exterior has a handy elasticized pocket.
On the cable, there is an inline control module the contains a mic for answering phone calls on your Samsung Galaxy or Android smartphone. The buttons perform the usual functions: Volume up/down, Play/pause, Phone call answer and end. Other functions are accomplished by multiple button presses: Next/previous track, Fast forward/rewind, Ignore a call, Switch between calls, and Voice control.
Tip: The only difference between the Samsung and the iPhone versions of these headphones is the cable. If you switch to an iPhone in the future, Bose sells an alternate cable that will allow you to continue using your Quiet Comfort headphones with the iPhone.
The signature Bose sound is very natural without the boomy bass that characterizes many current headphone models. To my ear, the bass and treble ends of the spectrum are slightly boosted and the mid-range is slightly reduced - both in a good way. The resulting sound is natural, clean and, crystal clear. The headphones work with the noise-canceling feature turned off. However, the sound quality is a bit muddy. Acceptable, but not as sparkling as when it’s on. The noise-canceling feature can also be used with no cable attached to give yourself some peaceful quiet time; sleeping on a plane, for instance.
Being a music and audio nut, I’ve owned many headphones and these exceed any of them for sound quality and comfort. To my ears, these QC 25s are about as good as headphones get.
Model: QC 25 for Samsung Galaxy and Android phones
Amazon price: $299.00
Bose is known for its high-end audio equipment. Their noise-canceling headphone products are among the best available. The Quiet Comfort 25 headphones include Bose noise-canceling, Active EQ, and TriPort technologies. The combination produces stunning audio results.
If you’ve never experienced noise-canceling headphones, you won’t believe your ears the first time you try them. You put them on and the sound around you is muffled a bit but you can still hear it. Switch noise-canceling on and all you hear is a breathtaking, inky silence. The best place to experience this is on an airplane. The drone of the engines in the background simply disappears. Now start playing some music and you hear it with clarity without any noise interference.
The QC 25 headphones have padded over-the-ear cushions that are soft and comfortable. The adjustable band that fits over your head is also padded. I find that wearing these headphones for extended periods isn’t at all fatiguing. Some headphones feel too tight after a while or make your head and ears hot. Not so here.
A single AAA battery fits inside the right ear cup to power the noise-canceling feature. It will last up to 35 hours. There is a small pocket in the case for an extra battery. A thoughtful touch. In the same pocket is a two-prong plug for in-flight entertainment use on some airplanes. The phones fold conveniently into a very nicely designed case. It’s a semi-hard-sided, flexible case with a zipper. The exterior has a handy elasticized pocket.
On the cable, there is an inline control module the contains a mic for answering phone calls on your Samsung Galaxy or Android smartphone. The buttons perform the usual functions: Volume up/down, Play/pause, Phone call answer and end. Other functions are accomplished by multiple button presses: Next/previous track, Fast forward/rewind, Ignore a call, Switch between calls, and Voice control.
Tip: The only difference between the Samsung and the iPhone versions of these headphones is the cable. If you switch to an iPhone in the future, Bose sells an alternate cable that will allow you to continue using your Quiet Comfort headphones with the iPhone.
The signature Bose sound is very natural without the boomy bass that characterizes many current headphone models. To my ear, the bass and treble ends of the spectrum are slightly boosted and the mid-range is slightly reduced - both in a good way. The resulting sound is natural, clean and, crystal clear. The headphones work with the noise-canceling feature turned off. However, the sound quality is a bit muddy. Acceptable, but not as sparkling as when it’s on. The noise-canceling feature can also be used with no cable attached to give yourself some peaceful quiet time; sleeping on a plane, for instance.
Being a music and audio nut, I’ve owned many headphones and these exceed any of them for sound quality and comfort. To my ears, these QC 25s are about as good as headphones get.
Скроменый эксперт
19.11.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
I'm not like most reviewers on here. I do not fly often. I do not work in an office where the noise of the A/C's bother me. I haven't ever owned another pair of headphones this high end so I do not have anything to compare them to. I have been called a "high tech redneck" before by several of my friends. I have an Iphone, Mac and samsung tablet. So what do I do and why do I want or need a pair of 300 dollar head phones? Well, I work offshore on a derrick barge (a boat out in the Gulf with a huge crane). My routine is I show up for work and take a bus (usually 3-5 hours) to a dock. The bus is full of all manner of noise. These headphones blocked all of that out. No stray conversations. No snoring. The noise cancelling is awesome. The music quality is great if you are not into deep bass. The sound is clear, precise, full bodied with very balanced high, mids and lows. Queen's Somebody To Love gave me goosebumbs the first time I listened to it. You will hear parts of songs that you've never heard before. The music is very rich and clear without having to be turned up. John Bohnam's bass drum pedal squeaks in Led Zep's Since I've Been Loving You and it is very clear even with the occasional loud outburst. After the bus ride I then step aboard a crew boat and ride the loud, rocking, diesel fueled beast 3-6 hours out to where ever the barge is. During the boat ride I like to watch TV shows or movies on my tablet. Before I owned theses headphones it was hard to hear the dialogue of the characters with my tablet's volume all the way up. With these I could hear the TV and music in the background of Sons of Anarchy while the characters were speaking. I also listen to audiobooks and these are great for that. After the boat ride I am transferred to the barge. I work, eat, sleep and relax while under the tracks of a crawler crane (the kind of crane with tracks). To say it is noisy is an understatement. These cover that and make it enjoyable to listen to Norah Jones before bed. If I would have known that her voice would sound even more angelic through these headphones I would have bought them a long time ago. I was watching Sons earlier and someone yelled through the Gaitronics (the overhead paging/phone system) and I could hear the speech but could not make out the words. It is very nice to be able to raise and lower the volume on my mac while leaning back in my chair. The same controls work on my Iphone but do not work on my tablet. Nothing in life is perfect. I like that they still work if the battery dies. I carry many batteries with me. It is more convenient than having to charge the headphones themselves. I like that they can just reduce the noise without music. It sounds and feels like I am sitting in a vacuum until someone drops something on deck. It is muffled but you can still hear it. To tell you how awesome they are, the crew was running winches (the huge diesel engines that turn the drums for the huge anchors) and the whole barge shakes. I could feel the barge vibrate but could not hear it. I had to take them off to make sure there wasn't an emergency. The case could be better (they could come in a pelican case) but I doubt you office types would like that. Comfort? Yes. They are like wearing a dream. After 6 hours of my other in-ear, I would be sore. After 8 hours of my on ear my ears would be sore from where they would press against my glasses. These touch my glasses but I do not feel it and it does not disturb me. All in all, these are worth their weight in gold (which is what it cost to own a pair) when you work and live in a noisy environment. I should have saved all the money from the countless numbers of other earphones I have purchased while working out here and bought the Bose ones first. I hope this helps in your decision.
Скроменый эксперт
08.09.2015
2/10
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Ужасно
I'm not a VerifIed Purchaser of these because I purchased them at another very well known national retail store on 9/6/2015.
Like so many other reviews here about the Bose QC25s, my brand new pair's right side quit working completely. And that's only after three hours of use.
The headphones lasted about three hours before the right side finally gave out and stopped functioning altogether. They sounded really good when they worked, but not as good as my Sennheiser HD25-1 II which are outstanding(but are not noise cancelling). They are more comfortable than my Sennheiser by a long shot.
After a couple hours of use with these brand new Bose, the right side's sound began to go off and on intermittently, especially when I turned my head. I realized that when I moved the cable a certain way(which is what happened when I turned my head while wearing them), the right side would go silent. It would then turn back on if I turned my head back the opposite direction. Eventually, the right side went silent and stayed silent and wouldn't come back on at all. I returned them the next day on 9/7/15 to the store I bought them from.
With the failure rate I see in the reviews regarding this issue, there is obviously a manufacturing defect with these headphones with respect to one side or the other eventually not working(please read the 1 and 2 star reviews). I did read the one star and two star reviews before buying them and I was definitely aware of this glaring problem but I bought them anyway because of the other professional reviews that I read at other websites which were praising the noise cancelling aspects of these Bose. They really do have a very good sound quality and are extremely comfortable to wear. The noise cancelling works great when it works. I thought I could get lucky and dodge this defect . That didn't happen. I got hit with it.
If you buy these, my recommendation is make sure to buy a three year extended warranty from Squaretrade here at Amazon. You'll be glad you did because you will eventually need it with this product I believe.
I went ahead and ordered the Sony MDR-1A headphones from Amazon, for the same price as the Bose QC 25s, which are supposedly one of the best headphones in terms of overall sound quality, but are not noise cancelling. We'll see how they work out. I've owned high-end Sony headphones about twenty years ago and they were fantastic.
No more Bose garbage for me. That's a fact.
UPDATE 9/30/15:
I recently went back to the store which had a lot of different headphones on display for customers to test. For fun I picked up the Bose QC25 to test and the one they had on display also had a non-working left side.
Like so many other reviews here about the Bose QC25s, my brand new pair's right side quit working completely. And that's only after three hours of use.
The headphones lasted about three hours before the right side finally gave out and stopped functioning altogether. They sounded really good when they worked, but not as good as my Sennheiser HD25-1 II which are outstanding(but are not noise cancelling). They are more comfortable than my Sennheiser by a long shot.
After a couple hours of use with these brand new Bose, the right side's sound began to go off and on intermittently, especially when I turned my head. I realized that when I moved the cable a certain way(which is what happened when I turned my head while wearing them), the right side would go silent. It would then turn back on if I turned my head back the opposite direction. Eventually, the right side went silent and stayed silent and wouldn't come back on at all. I returned them the next day on 9/7/15 to the store I bought them from.
With the failure rate I see in the reviews regarding this issue, there is obviously a manufacturing defect with these headphones with respect to one side or the other eventually not working(please read the 1 and 2 star reviews). I did read the one star and two star reviews before buying them and I was definitely aware of this glaring problem but I bought them anyway because of the other professional reviews that I read at other websites which were praising the noise cancelling aspects of these Bose. They really do have a very good sound quality and are extremely comfortable to wear. The noise cancelling works great when it works. I thought I could get lucky and dodge this defect . That didn't happen. I got hit with it.
If you buy these, my recommendation is make sure to buy a three year extended warranty from Squaretrade here at Amazon. You'll be glad you did because you will eventually need it with this product I believe.
I went ahead and ordered the Sony MDR-1A headphones from Amazon, for the same price as the Bose QC 25s, which are supposedly one of the best headphones in terms of overall sound quality, but are not noise cancelling. We'll see how they work out. I've owned high-end Sony headphones about twenty years ago and they were fantastic.
No more Bose garbage for me. That's a fact.
UPDATE 9/30/15:
I recently went back to the store which had a lot of different headphones on display for customers to test. For fun I picked up the Bose QC25 to test and the one they had on display also had a non-working left side.
Скроменый эксперт
05.01.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Hi, this is my very first product review on Amazon. I don't usually write reviews, but after buying theses headphones I find that I need to share my opinion, hoping that could help someone who's considering to buy. Pls excuse any English faults since it's not my first language.
I'm not a Bose-maniac, I've own different headphones from Sony, Audio-Technica, older Bose models.... The last one I've got is the Sony MDR-1R. I was very happy with the Sony MDR-1R, they sound excellent with very strong bass, clear voice and they work great with most music genres. Well, nothing to complain about the sound quality of the Sony MDR-1R. However, these Sony headphones make me a little tired when listening to music too long time (I usually wear headphones at work (office), almost all the working time). Therefore, I'd like to change them for some more comfortable ones.
I've got a pair of Bose Supra that I've been using for almost 6 years. I like their sound very much, however they lack some low (bass). So I wanted to try newer, higher-class Bose ones. I had hesitated quite a lot when considering these Bose QC25, since they are quite expensive, and I had never owned noise-canceling headphones. I did not want to go for noise-canceling because I don't travel much (noise-canceling is not mandatory for me).Moreover, I thought that it was a kind of trade-off between noise-canceling technology (that costs money) and sound quality (meaning with the same amount of money, you can get better headphones without noise-canceling).
Anyway, I decided to buy these Bose QC25. And now I have to say that this is a perfect choice! Talking of the sound quality itself, it's "Bose-class", with very clear voice, gentle, balanced mid & bass. These Bose (these new QC25 and the old Supra) do not make me tired quickly as the Sony MDR-1R.
And finally about the noise-canceling function: It's excellent and impressive. When I turn it on, I hear nothing else but my music. At home, the headphones eliminate the noise of the refrigerator, of the AC running, of the surrounding ambient noise from the environment. In the office, it can eliminate about 90% of ambient noise. I'm so happy with the noise-canceling function that I wear these headphones when driving my car! On the road, it can eliminate about 70% of ambient noise; it's like I'm driving a super luxury car with top noise-proof technology (mine is a BMW 325i - 2005).
However, the when turning on the noise-canceling function, you'll feel some pressure on your inner ears. I mean real pressure, air pressure, it's not so comfortable at first. But maybe because it's the perfect silence that I had never experience before! But if you turn on the music, you won't feel that pressure anymore.
Finally, sound quality is much better with the noise-canceling function turned on. It's really better sound quality, not just because you don't hear the ambient noise. Even the users manual says that the headphones "Still sound" when you turn off the noise-canceling switch. Therefore, you might one to turn on noise-canceling function all the time.
So if you are considering buying these Bose QC25 headphones, go ahead and buy them! You will not be disappointed. These are the best headphones I've ever had. Especially for the noise-canceling function as described above, it's worth the money. Even if you don't travel much, having these Bose QC25 will bring you a completely new music experience in your office or your home.
Thanks for reading. I hope my review could help.
I'm not a Bose-maniac, I've own different headphones from Sony, Audio-Technica, older Bose models.... The last one I've got is the Sony MDR-1R. I was very happy with the Sony MDR-1R, they sound excellent with very strong bass, clear voice and they work great with most music genres. Well, nothing to complain about the sound quality of the Sony MDR-1R. However, these Sony headphones make me a little tired when listening to music too long time (I usually wear headphones at work (office), almost all the working time). Therefore, I'd like to change them for some more comfortable ones.
I've got a pair of Bose Supra that I've been using for almost 6 years. I like their sound very much, however they lack some low (bass). So I wanted to try newer, higher-class Bose ones. I had hesitated quite a lot when considering these Bose QC25, since they are quite expensive, and I had never owned noise-canceling headphones. I did not want to go for noise-canceling because I don't travel much (noise-canceling is not mandatory for me).Moreover, I thought that it was a kind of trade-off between noise-canceling technology (that costs money) and sound quality (meaning with the same amount of money, you can get better headphones without noise-canceling).
Anyway, I decided to buy these Bose QC25. And now I have to say that this is a perfect choice! Talking of the sound quality itself, it's "Bose-class", with very clear voice, gentle, balanced mid & bass. These Bose (these new QC25 and the old Supra) do not make me tired quickly as the Sony MDR-1R.
And finally about the noise-canceling function: It's excellent and impressive. When I turn it on, I hear nothing else but my music. At home, the headphones eliminate the noise of the refrigerator, of the AC running, of the surrounding ambient noise from the environment. In the office, it can eliminate about 90% of ambient noise. I'm so happy with the noise-canceling function that I wear these headphones when driving my car! On the road, it can eliminate about 70% of ambient noise; it's like I'm driving a super luxury car with top noise-proof technology (mine is a BMW 325i - 2005).
However, the when turning on the noise-canceling function, you'll feel some pressure on your inner ears. I mean real pressure, air pressure, it's not so comfortable at first. But maybe because it's the perfect silence that I had never experience before! But if you turn on the music, you won't feel that pressure anymore.
Finally, sound quality is much better with the noise-canceling function turned on. It's really better sound quality, not just because you don't hear the ambient noise. Even the users manual says that the headphones "Still sound" when you turn off the noise-canceling switch. Therefore, you might one to turn on noise-canceling function all the time.
So if you are considering buying these Bose QC25 headphones, go ahead and buy them! You will not be disappointed. These are the best headphones I've ever had. Especially for the noise-canceling function as described above, it's worth the money. Even if you don't travel much, having these Bose QC25 will bring you a completely new music experience in your office or your home.
Thanks for reading. I hope my review could help.
Скроменый эксперт
18.01.2016
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Had these about a year now. What can I say....sublime bit of kit.
Sound quality - In terms of frequency spectrum, these will cover everything the average listener needs for leasurely listening. Crisp bass, well defined mids and highs. Like I said, for the majority of listeners the sound quality is worth every penny.
But its the noise cancelling that really makes these bad boys shine. I use the London Underground every day for work and I hate the noise, especially on some lines like the Bakerloo where the grinding of the train wheels against the tracks actually hurts my ears because of insanely high pitch. Slap these babies on, flick the switch and enter your own world of silence. A joy to behold. In fact they felt quite weird the first few times I wore them because I wasn't used to the noise cancelling effect. There is a caveat to this though, they allow spoken voices through. So they will cut out the annoying 'noise' frequencies but will let through speech. This, I have been reliably informed is a design feature for safety. For example if you are crossing the road with these on and there is bus hurtling towards you...you will hear someone shout and warn you.
The other thing I have noticed is that they tend to create an air pocket over your ears, such that the space enclosed within the cups has its own air pressure...when on a train/underground I notice the change in air pressure at certain moments and it does feel rather odd. At times I have even had to remove them to 'equalise' the air pressure in my ears and then put them back on again.
I have also worn them on flights (which is the main reason for their design, Bose have pedigree in the manufacture of aviation headsets), and they do the job perfectly.
In terms of comfort...well, the name says it all really: QuietComfort....I could wear these all day without feeling any discomfort.
Bose customer service has also been excellent. The first pair I had developed a fault within the first 3 months of owning them. Phoned up Bose, who confirmed they were still within warranty, sent them back, they sent me out a brand new pair. Even told me to keep the cup cushions and lead as spares and sent me out new ones.
Enough talk. Just buy them.
Sound quality - In terms of frequency spectrum, these will cover everything the average listener needs for leasurely listening. Crisp bass, well defined mids and highs. Like I said, for the majority of listeners the sound quality is worth every penny.
But its the noise cancelling that really makes these bad boys shine. I use the London Underground every day for work and I hate the noise, especially on some lines like the Bakerloo where the grinding of the train wheels against the tracks actually hurts my ears because of insanely high pitch. Slap these babies on, flick the switch and enter your own world of silence. A joy to behold. In fact they felt quite weird the first few times I wore them because I wasn't used to the noise cancelling effect. There is a caveat to this though, they allow spoken voices through. So they will cut out the annoying 'noise' frequencies but will let through speech. This, I have been reliably informed is a design feature for safety. For example if you are crossing the road with these on and there is bus hurtling towards you...you will hear someone shout and warn you.
The other thing I have noticed is that they tend to create an air pocket over your ears, such that the space enclosed within the cups has its own air pressure...when on a train/underground I notice the change in air pressure at certain moments and it does feel rather odd. At times I have even had to remove them to 'equalise' the air pressure in my ears and then put them back on again.
I have also worn them on flights (which is the main reason for their design, Bose have pedigree in the manufacture of aviation headsets), and they do the job perfectly.
In terms of comfort...well, the name says it all really: QuietComfort....I could wear these all day without feeling any discomfort.
Bose customer service has also been excellent. The first pair I had developed a fault within the first 3 months of owning them. Phoned up Bose, who confirmed they were still within warranty, sent them back, they sent me out a brand new pair. Even told me to keep the cup cushions and lead as spares and sent me out new ones.
Enough talk. Just buy them.
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02.01.2016
6/10
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This is now a Three part review.
300$ for an item with a Defective cord. It does Not work with All apple products apparently. It pops with my iPod 5th generation. Not impressed. I have finally contacted them. I reached out in a comment that I thought wouldn't post but they did see that and responded to me. And amazon won't let you reach out nicely in a review. So the service was GREAT. I have a new cord on its way. I was not the original purchaser as these were a gift after an unfortunate accident on an aircraft with my other headphones. Will update this once the new cord arrives. There is no guarantee it will work either due to changes in the transmitter/pick up its self. Cord hasn't acted up with the iPhone at all.
Review part 2. After about one week of use:
More on defective cord: Whatever new design Bose has done with their cord to make it communicate differently has fried my iPods ability to detect when there are no headphones in it now. That means it CANNOT produce sound any longer without headphones. 300$ to get a Broken iPod from Your Defective Cord. Thats just great! I wouldn't recommend Anyone gets these at this point. And I can't just go get a new iPod. On the up side it doesn't 'pop' anymore. Im beyond unimpressed at this point. I don't like to lay in bed with headphones on my head, that hurts! So I can't relax with my piano 'game' or anything with any kind of sound. No more just leaving the iPod to play music either... I'm Really Mad right now. Your Product Shouldn't Break My Things! :'(
Warning to customers, if you get a cord that pops, don't take it as a minimal relatively harmless issue, Don't use it, it Will destroy your Expensive items.
And no one knows if this is a truly defective cord or if all of them will do this-thats the real kicker as per the sales rep.
Part 3 of review.
So it took 2 weeks for my iPod to suddenly start working again sound wise after my initial comments to the damage done. Since then there have been intermittent problems. I thought the head set was also failing, but it may have been a batterie issue, though it had a green light. Time will tell, It was just cutting in and out on the noise cancellation. I still think there are an awful lot of problems for something that costs so much.
300$ for an item with a Defective cord. It does Not work with All apple products apparently. It pops with my iPod 5th generation. Not impressed. I have finally contacted them. I reached out in a comment that I thought wouldn't post but they did see that and responded to me. And amazon won't let you reach out nicely in a review. So the service was GREAT. I have a new cord on its way. I was not the original purchaser as these were a gift after an unfortunate accident on an aircraft with my other headphones. Will update this once the new cord arrives. There is no guarantee it will work either due to changes in the transmitter/pick up its self. Cord hasn't acted up with the iPhone at all.
Review part 2. After about one week of use:
More on defective cord: Whatever new design Bose has done with their cord to make it communicate differently has fried my iPods ability to detect when there are no headphones in it now. That means it CANNOT produce sound any longer without headphones. 300$ to get a Broken iPod from Your Defective Cord. Thats just great! I wouldn't recommend Anyone gets these at this point. And I can't just go get a new iPod. On the up side it doesn't 'pop' anymore. Im beyond unimpressed at this point. I don't like to lay in bed with headphones on my head, that hurts! So I can't relax with my piano 'game' or anything with any kind of sound. No more just leaving the iPod to play music either... I'm Really Mad right now. Your Product Shouldn't Break My Things! :'(
Warning to customers, if you get a cord that pops, don't take it as a minimal relatively harmless issue, Don't use it, it Will destroy your Expensive items.
And no one knows if this is a truly defective cord or if all of them will do this-thats the real kicker as per the sales rep.
Part 3 of review.
So it took 2 weeks for my iPod to suddenly start working again sound wise after my initial comments to the damage done. Since then there have been intermittent problems. I thought the head set was also failing, but it may have been a batterie issue, though it had a green light. Time will tell, It was just cutting in and out on the noise cancellation. I still think there are an awful lot of problems for something that costs so much.
Скроменый эксперт
05.09.2015
10/10
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These headphones are awesome! I had never used noise-canceling headphones before so I wasn't sure what to expect.
PACKAGING: The package and the headphones were smaller than I pictured. These come with a really nice, sturdy case that will protect them and has a compartment to store an extra battery for the noise cancellation.
BATTERY LIFE: I wasn't sure about the 30 hour battery life advertised so I purchased some rechargeable batteries to cut down on cost. I have been using them for several hours and have yet to run out of battery so we will see how many days before I must change the battery.
QUALITY: I read some reviews that suggested these were cheaply made compared to previous models. I have never owned anything from Bose but these seem very well made for headphones. I wouldn't throw them around and expect them to last but that isn't really part of their use. The headband is made of plastic with metal screws holding the components together. The piece that attached to the ear cups swivels so that it can adapt to different sizes and shapes of heads.
COMFORT: I put these on my 1.5 year old and the ear cups fit comfortably on his head. The headband is too large for him but if he was sitting they were comfortable. They do fit on my 4 year old and he thinks they are comfortable. I have been wearing them for several hours at a time and the ear cups are barely noticeable. They are very soft and mold around the ear to form a seal. Unfortunately, the top of my head has been a little irritated where the headband sits so I have been moving it around. The headband has padding on the underside at the top but even so, these feel heavy and were not comfortable after hours of use. When the noise cancellation feature is on it feels like there is an increased pressure in the ear cup which takes some time to get used to.
SOUND: These sound like well made headphones. Like I said, I haven't used high quality headphones before this set but I am happy with their sound quality. The noise cancellation feature is really great. I am in college and have to study while my children are playing which can be really difficult if they are playing loudly. The ear cups block out maybe 20% of the sound without noise cancellation. When the noise cancellation is turned on, things are 60-70% quieter. I can still hear everything around me but it sounds more distant and less distracting. This is perfect for me because I still want to hear but be able to focus on lectures. The input for sound works whether or not the noise-cancellation feature is on. I made a phone call with my iphone and had no issues with hearing or being heard.
I am so glad I bought these for school work and I wish that I had done so earlier.
PACKAGING: The package and the headphones were smaller than I pictured. These come with a really nice, sturdy case that will protect them and has a compartment to store an extra battery for the noise cancellation.
BATTERY LIFE: I wasn't sure about the 30 hour battery life advertised so I purchased some rechargeable batteries to cut down on cost. I have been using them for several hours and have yet to run out of battery so we will see how many days before I must change the battery.
QUALITY: I read some reviews that suggested these were cheaply made compared to previous models. I have never owned anything from Bose but these seem very well made for headphones. I wouldn't throw them around and expect them to last but that isn't really part of their use. The headband is made of plastic with metal screws holding the components together. The piece that attached to the ear cups swivels so that it can adapt to different sizes and shapes of heads.
COMFORT: I put these on my 1.5 year old and the ear cups fit comfortably on his head. The headband is too large for him but if he was sitting they were comfortable. They do fit on my 4 year old and he thinks they are comfortable. I have been wearing them for several hours at a time and the ear cups are barely noticeable. They are very soft and mold around the ear to form a seal. Unfortunately, the top of my head has been a little irritated where the headband sits so I have been moving it around. The headband has padding on the underside at the top but even so, these feel heavy and were not comfortable after hours of use. When the noise cancellation feature is on it feels like there is an increased pressure in the ear cup which takes some time to get used to.
SOUND: These sound like well made headphones. Like I said, I haven't used high quality headphones before this set but I am happy with their sound quality. The noise cancellation feature is really great. I am in college and have to study while my children are playing which can be really difficult if they are playing loudly. The ear cups block out maybe 20% of the sound without noise cancellation. When the noise cancellation is turned on, things are 60-70% quieter. I can still hear everything around me but it sounds more distant and less distracting. This is perfect for me because I still want to hear but be able to focus on lectures. The input for sound works whether or not the noise-cancellation feature is on. I made a phone call with my iphone and had no issues with hearing or being heard.
I am so glad I bought these for school work and I wish that I had done so earlier.
Скроменый эксперт
12.02.2016
10/10
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Half years ago, I bought this Bose QuietComfort 25 Noise Cancelling Headphone, it’s Bose’s newest type of noise cancelling headphone. I used to have QC 2 and QC 15, and I really familiar with this type of product. And I mainly use this headphone for air travel, due to have a better sleep environment on the plane. After use qc25 for half year, I have some reviews about this product according to my using experience.
First, the noise cancelling function is well designed. It’s not like QC2 that reduce all sound from outside, it only reduce those necessary part. It can eliminate most noise from the far distance, like sound from running car, machine and airflow. But it can keep sound in close distance, like people talk near you less than one meter, you still can hear them. Also, it keeps those high frequency sound, like car whistle, metro prompt tone, this can makes user safe when they wearing headphone outside.
Second, the appearance is much better than old type, like qc2 and qc15’s gray and black exterior. The QC 25 have two colors, both of them looks good. And the material that used on qc25 is also better than qc15. The ear cup is soft and perfectly covers the ear. Also, the headphone is much lighter and fit human head shape better than qc2 and qc15, it doesn’t make people feel pressure and tired after wearing for a long time.
Third, the sound quality. It’s still the problem. The bass is weak, alto voice and high pitch mix together let people can’t hear clearly. The whole sound is very balance, but doesn’t have any feature that can attract people. Also, when it opens denoise mode, the sound heard like blocked by a wall. Although it’s the common problem for all noise cancelling headphone. But from QC2 to QC25, the sound quality never had improved. Maybe Bose never considers about this.
In addition, it have fine workmanship, the whole product doesn’t see any flaw. This is better than other brands like Beats and Monster. And the case is tough and light, it can protect the earphone well and easy to carry.
So, as a noise cancelling headphone, it’s definitely worth the price, but it still have lots improvement space.
First, the noise cancelling function is well designed. It’s not like QC2 that reduce all sound from outside, it only reduce those necessary part. It can eliminate most noise from the far distance, like sound from running car, machine and airflow. But it can keep sound in close distance, like people talk near you less than one meter, you still can hear them. Also, it keeps those high frequency sound, like car whistle, metro prompt tone, this can makes user safe when they wearing headphone outside.
Second, the appearance is much better than old type, like qc2 and qc15’s gray and black exterior. The QC 25 have two colors, both of them looks good. And the material that used on qc25 is also better than qc15. The ear cup is soft and perfectly covers the ear. Also, the headphone is much lighter and fit human head shape better than qc2 and qc15, it doesn’t make people feel pressure and tired after wearing for a long time.
Third, the sound quality. It’s still the problem. The bass is weak, alto voice and high pitch mix together let people can’t hear clearly. The whole sound is very balance, but doesn’t have any feature that can attract people. Also, when it opens denoise mode, the sound heard like blocked by a wall. Although it’s the common problem for all noise cancelling headphone. But from QC2 to QC25, the sound quality never had improved. Maybe Bose never considers about this.
In addition, it have fine workmanship, the whole product doesn’t see any flaw. This is better than other brands like Beats and Monster. And the case is tough and light, it can protect the earphone well and easy to carry.
So, as a noise cancelling headphone, it’s definitely worth the price, but it still have lots improvement space.
Скроменый эксперт
26.08.2015
10/10
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This review will concentrate on using these on airplanes. I have seen folks for years with headsets on airplanes, but I have always just used either the ones supplied by the flight, or sometimes my own earbud style. The earbuds however are just too uncomfortable to wear for long periods. Recently, I had to travel to Australia from the US, and that involves some very long flights. Upon arrival in Sydney, my ears hurt and I was pretty tired from lack of sleep. While waiting for a connection, I saw some TKD brand noise canceling headphones on sale for $99 in the airport. I also tried on the Bose QC25, but I just couldn't bring myself to spend $300, so I took a chance and bought the TDK NC 400.
The TDK NC400 were OK. The ear muffs were round, so I guess they are knows as "on the ear" style, not "over the ear". The noise canceling worked, but I wasn't overwhelmed by it, and in part that is probably due to the ear muff not really covering my ears, so a little sound gets past the muffs. They also weren't super comfortable. Again, this is the ear muff style, not a brand thing. After a few hours more flying, I realized that a really good noise canceling headset could make a difference. Three weeks later, heading back through Sydney, I purchased these Bose QC25 and wore them all the way back to JFK; about 20 hours of flying. I will never fly without them again.
They were the most comfortable way to listen to music or watch the in-flight movies I have ever worn. The noise canceling is outstanding, and I really didn't hear the background noise at all. At one point, I turned off the music and just left the noise canceling on, and I slept for about 6 hours without disturbance. I felt much more rested when we arrived in LA than I ever had after 15 hours of flying.
When they are on my head, I can barely even feel them as they are so light and the cushioning is so soft and well made. They are very easy to adjust and don't pinch on your head.
I can only compare these to the TDK NC400 that I also had. In my opinion, there is no comparison - the Bose are in a completely different league. Yes, they are 3 times the price, but I have to admit that they are 3 times better.
PROS:
- super comfortable
- amazing noise canceling
- really nice carry case.
CONS:
- not wireless (would be a nice feature)
- not even discrete.
- large muffs may interfere with your ability to rest your head on a pillow when compared to earbuds
If you are thinking about noise canceling headsets, I would urge you to consider these. Using them for a 15 hour flight made me a believer.
The TDK NC400 were OK. The ear muffs were round, so I guess they are knows as "on the ear" style, not "over the ear". The noise canceling worked, but I wasn't overwhelmed by it, and in part that is probably due to the ear muff not really covering my ears, so a little sound gets past the muffs. They also weren't super comfortable. Again, this is the ear muff style, not a brand thing. After a few hours more flying, I realized that a really good noise canceling headset could make a difference. Three weeks later, heading back through Sydney, I purchased these Bose QC25 and wore them all the way back to JFK; about 20 hours of flying. I will never fly without them again.
They were the most comfortable way to listen to music or watch the in-flight movies I have ever worn. The noise canceling is outstanding, and I really didn't hear the background noise at all. At one point, I turned off the music and just left the noise canceling on, and I slept for about 6 hours without disturbance. I felt much more rested when we arrived in LA than I ever had after 15 hours of flying.
When they are on my head, I can barely even feel them as they are so light and the cushioning is so soft and well made. They are very easy to adjust and don't pinch on your head.
I can only compare these to the TDK NC400 that I also had. In my opinion, there is no comparison - the Bose are in a completely different league. Yes, they are 3 times the price, but I have to admit that they are 3 times better.
PROS:
- super comfortable
- amazing noise canceling
- really nice carry case.
CONS:
- not wireless (would be a nice feature)
- not even discrete.
- large muffs may interfere with your ability to rest your head on a pillow when compared to earbuds
If you are thinking about noise canceling headsets, I would urge you to consider these. Using them for a 15 hour flight made me a believer.
Скроменый эксперт
23.11.2015
4/10
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After having owned a pair for a full year these are my overall thoughts on various aspects of these headphones.
Sound quality: 2.5/5 Overall decent sound. There are better sounding headphones for about half of the price, but they won't have the noise cancellation. The ear muffs completely cover the ear so these allow you to really focus on whatever you are listening to. These phones will remove minor distortion in the audio. This is great for listeners especially if you are listening to old recordings. However, this is bad for audio engineers who want to be listening to how their audio will sound to everyone else. Keep that in mind when purchasing.
Noise cancelation: 3.5/5 It will remove almost all low frequency noise up to a high db range. It will block out some of the loudest snoring. If you live by a busy street with loud cars, and want to not hear any of that, this will cancel that out. People yelling or being loud a floor above or below you will be cancelled very effectively. High frequency sounds will pass through completely. So if the television or radio in the same room, those voices will actually sound louder with these headphones. I am sure that this is still some of the best cancellation available on the market today, but it still could use improvement in this area.
Construction: 1/5 This is where these headphones really fail. As others have said, the construction feels cheap. It felt much more sturdy when I first bought them, but since everything feels much more disconnected. The head size adjustment in the bands move too easily now, and when the ear muffs turn I try to be careful because they feel like they're going to break at some point. Recently, and this is what has bothered me the most. A seem in the leather on the ear muff undid so I can seem the foam insides. I'll have to find a way to reseal this. Also, the leather on the muffs is kind of thin, so it's starting to crack and develop tiny holes.
Overall: It has decent sound. I love how these things help me sleep, or tune out the world when that is needed. However, for the $300 price tag I expect something that will hold together for 3-4 years no problem. It has only been one year so far. I imagine these will hold up for another two years, I hope, but that will only happen with some effort on my part.
Sound quality: 2.5/5 Overall decent sound. There are better sounding headphones for about half of the price, but they won't have the noise cancellation. The ear muffs completely cover the ear so these allow you to really focus on whatever you are listening to. These phones will remove minor distortion in the audio. This is great for listeners especially if you are listening to old recordings. However, this is bad for audio engineers who want to be listening to how their audio will sound to everyone else. Keep that in mind when purchasing.
Noise cancelation: 3.5/5 It will remove almost all low frequency noise up to a high db range. It will block out some of the loudest snoring. If you live by a busy street with loud cars, and want to not hear any of that, this will cancel that out. People yelling or being loud a floor above or below you will be cancelled very effectively. High frequency sounds will pass through completely. So if the television or radio in the same room, those voices will actually sound louder with these headphones. I am sure that this is still some of the best cancellation available on the market today, but it still could use improvement in this area.
Construction: 1/5 This is where these headphones really fail. As others have said, the construction feels cheap. It felt much more sturdy when I first bought them, but since everything feels much more disconnected. The head size adjustment in the bands move too easily now, and when the ear muffs turn I try to be careful because they feel like they're going to break at some point. Recently, and this is what has bothered me the most. A seem in the leather on the ear muff undid so I can seem the foam insides. I'll have to find a way to reseal this. Also, the leather on the muffs is kind of thin, so it's starting to crack and develop tiny holes.
Overall: It has decent sound. I love how these things help me sleep, or tune out the world when that is needed. However, for the $300 price tag I expect something that will hold together for 3-4 years no problem. It has only been one year so far. I imagine these will hold up for another two years, I hope, but that will only happen with some effort on my part.
Скроменый эксперт
08.06.2015
4/10
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First let me say that I am a big fan of Bose headphones/earphones. I have owned the QC 15's for years and have been very happy with them in all respects including sound quality, comfort, and noise canceling. I also own both the Bose Freestyle and SoundTrue in-ear headphones which I think have outstanding sound and comfort (and portability). I was looking forward to getting the QC 25's both because they have the remote controls which the QC 15's lack and because I like the way they look. I took my QC 15's with me to compare with the QC 25's to make sure that the sound quality was at least comparable. Much to my surprise it wasn't for one simple reason: The QC 25's lack the volume of the QC 15's, and the difference is noticeable and not subtle. My Bose in-ear headphones also have significantly more volume than the QC 25's. To me headphones should have a maximum volume capacity that exceeds what you usually need. These however fall noticeably short and in my opinion produce an insufficient amount of volume. And it's not that I like music to be blasting and overly loud, and in fact I listen primarily to classical music and jazz. However at a higher volume there is a greater amount of resonance which these headphones seem to lack. For example I listened to some jazz piano trio music, and the piano solo sounded very tinny and lacking in resonance with the QC 25's even on the highest volume while it sounded much richer on the QC 15's and the Bose in-ear headphones without being at the highest volume setting. Also I tried the QC 25's at two different stores and had exactly the same experience, so it isn't that I just heard one unrepresentative set of headphones.
This is the first time I have been disappointed in a Bose product. However instead of spending the $300.00 for these I bought the Bose SoundTrue in-ear headphones which sound great and which I am completely happy with. (Before I had only the Freestyle in-ear headphones which are identical in sound with a slightly different design). I know that the Bose in-ear headphones are in a different category than the QC 25's, but I am mentioning them because just like the QC 15's they put out noticeably more volume than the QC 25's. And it's not that the QC 15's put out an extraordinary amount of volume. In fact I have other headphones such as Bowers & Wilkens that put out significantly more volume than the QC 15's (which doesn't mean that I like them more). But the QC 15's definitely produce enough volume, and volume is not even an issue. I suppose for some people who like to listen to music at lower volumes this might not be a problem, but I myself would not be happy with these headphones. If there is any caveat it would be that I tried out the QC 25's in stores using my iPhone, so there was no breaking in period for the headphones. However I seriously doubt that after repeated use they would significantly increase in volume.
This is the first time I have been disappointed in a Bose product. However instead of spending the $300.00 for these I bought the Bose SoundTrue in-ear headphones which sound great and which I am completely happy with. (Before I had only the Freestyle in-ear headphones which are identical in sound with a slightly different design). I know that the Bose in-ear headphones are in a different category than the QC 25's, but I am mentioning them because just like the QC 15's they put out noticeably more volume than the QC 25's. And it's not that the QC 15's put out an extraordinary amount of volume. In fact I have other headphones such as Bowers & Wilkens that put out significantly more volume than the QC 15's (which doesn't mean that I like them more). But the QC 15's definitely produce enough volume, and volume is not even an issue. I suppose for some people who like to listen to music at lower volumes this might not be a problem, but I myself would not be happy with these headphones. If there is any caveat it would be that I tried out the QC 25's in stores using my iPhone, so there was no breaking in period for the headphones. However I seriously doubt that after repeated use they would significantly increase in volume.
Скроменый эксперт
09.10.2014
10/10
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Bose ® Quiet Comfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones are a great set of headphones which I am very happy with for the main reason they are not only comfortable to wear they provide a first class listening experience.
The main point I like this particular model is the Bose® Noise Cancelling technology which I cannot believe how well they actually work, I even have used these while on a busy ward and was able to block out many noises without disturbance, and with the added bonus of no noise escaping from the headphones I was not sharing my music with the rest of the ward. Bose provides you with an AAA battery which control the noise cancelling technology and the Active Eq which provides the brilliant music power which I can say truly makes me feel as if I am next to the music actually being played. It truly is a very happy experience using this very attractive set of headphones. The headphones can still be used if the battery power runs out, though the noise cancelling plus the Active Eq technology will not be available as both needs the extra battery power to work fully. I can also confirm that the noise cancelling can be used without the headphones being plugged into a device. The noise cancelling is switched on using a small switch on the right hand side (which is marked); a small green light will be shown when the noise cancelling plus the Active Eq technology is in use.
The actual listening experience whether or not it is music or watching films on my laptop these give me great clear audible experience which I am pleased with. When I put the Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones the music was more pronounced, deeper each note was just that bit more noticeable compared to my older headphones. The music and even the programmes I watched while wearing these was just plainly a richer experience and for that reason alone I am happy to recommend these to anyone who wants their music to be heard not only through their ears but to almost feel they can be right next to the music being played as this is the experience I receive while using the Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones. Main reason for this is due to the fact when I wear the Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones listening to music is a richer experience and truly a life like experience which is what they advertise and for a change the makers not only promise a great product but deliver the results they promise.
Like many people I listen to my music through my smart phone which is the Moto G, unfortunately only the microphone on my headphone works adequately, the volume control can only be done through my phone itself. The volume control and microphone are especially made for the Apple IPad and IPhone which Bose does state though I do believe they will work with other phones etc. but mine are just not compatible with the volume control on the actual lead of the Bose Headphones. Bose QC 25 headphones come in a very smart looking carry case which is not only a secure way of carrying around the headphones they are made off a top quality, firm, and protective case. The ear cups can be swivelled to fit within the case and there is even a diagram printed in the inside of the case, therefore no damage will be put upon the headphones due to them being inserted wrong.
Bose QC 25 Acoustic noise cancelling headphones are a brilliant set of headphones which provide a first class listening experience. The life like music which they give me is truly a brilliant way of listening to my music and for this reason alone I am extremely happy to recommend these to anyone who wants a top quality set of headphones which not only look good they are comfortable to wear plus the audible sounds they provide are in one word ‘awesome’.
The main point I like this particular model is the Bose® Noise Cancelling technology which I cannot believe how well they actually work, I even have used these while on a busy ward and was able to block out many noises without disturbance, and with the added bonus of no noise escaping from the headphones I was not sharing my music with the rest of the ward. Bose provides you with an AAA battery which control the noise cancelling technology and the Active Eq which provides the brilliant music power which I can say truly makes me feel as if I am next to the music actually being played. It truly is a very happy experience using this very attractive set of headphones. The headphones can still be used if the battery power runs out, though the noise cancelling plus the Active Eq technology will not be available as both needs the extra battery power to work fully. I can also confirm that the noise cancelling can be used without the headphones being plugged into a device. The noise cancelling is switched on using a small switch on the right hand side (which is marked); a small green light will be shown when the noise cancelling plus the Active Eq technology is in use.
The actual listening experience whether or not it is music or watching films on my laptop these give me great clear audible experience which I am pleased with. When I put the Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones the music was more pronounced, deeper each note was just that bit more noticeable compared to my older headphones. The music and even the programmes I watched while wearing these was just plainly a richer experience and for that reason alone I am happy to recommend these to anyone who wants their music to be heard not only through their ears but to almost feel they can be right next to the music being played as this is the experience I receive while using the Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones. Main reason for this is due to the fact when I wear the Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones listening to music is a richer experience and truly a life like experience which is what they advertise and for a change the makers not only promise a great product but deliver the results they promise.
Like many people I listen to my music through my smart phone which is the Moto G, unfortunately only the microphone on my headphone works adequately, the volume control can only be done through my phone itself. The volume control and microphone are especially made for the Apple IPad and IPhone which Bose does state though I do believe they will work with other phones etc. but mine are just not compatible with the volume control on the actual lead of the Bose Headphones. Bose QC 25 headphones come in a very smart looking carry case which is not only a secure way of carrying around the headphones they are made off a top quality, firm, and protective case. The ear cups can be swivelled to fit within the case and there is even a diagram printed in the inside of the case, therefore no damage will be put upon the headphones due to them being inserted wrong.
Bose QC 25 Acoustic noise cancelling headphones are a brilliant set of headphones which provide a first class listening experience. The life like music which they give me is truly a brilliant way of listening to my music and for this reason alone I am extremely happy to recommend these to anyone who wants a top quality set of headphones which not only look good they are comfortable to wear plus the audible sounds they provide are in one word ‘awesome’.
Скроменый эксперт
02.12.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Having had these headphones for a little over 3 months now, I’ve come to know their every nook and cranny, their every nuance. And with knowing all that, I’d have to say that the QC25 is one of the best noise canceling headphones that I’ve come across.
I’ve owned a few other (somewhat cheaper) noise canceling headphones, and have also extensively tried out other higher end ones, like the Bose QC15 and QC20, before purchasing the QC25, so I know I chose right. My musical taste is also very diverse, from heavy bass to light vocal solos and acoustics, so I also know the spectrum of sound that these have to offer.
Pros:
Sound quality. Right out of the box, the QC25 sounded relatively great, but after burning them in for about 125 hours, the sound got much better. The bass hits clean and strong, though it in no-way dominates over anything, and mids and highs come through very clear and balanced. The sound stage is pretty wide from my experience, and given its noise canceling, makes you feel right in front of the music with nothing else there.
Noise Canceling. At low to mid volumes, most (if not all) ambient noise is blocked out, as well as any conversation. At higher volumes, you feel like you’ve traveled to a space where there is only the music that is pumping through your headphones and yourself present; it’s really a relaxing yet thrilling feeling. It truly feels like utilizing a cutting edge technology in the music industry.
Portability. Bose seems to have done everything they could to make these headphones be as portable as possible. They provide a fantastic case that fits the cord and the headphones neatly inside (the headphones fold into a more manageable size too), and it also provides a little compartment to store an extra battery.
Comfort. I haven’t ever had the experience of wearing more comfortable headphones (or earphones) in my life. Period.
Cons:
Honestly, I can’t really think of any function/form cons; the only thing that is sort of a con is the high price, but that’s expected given the excellent quality and performance of the headphones.
Conclusion:
The best noise-canceling headphones I’ve ever had or tried.
I’ve owned a few other (somewhat cheaper) noise canceling headphones, and have also extensively tried out other higher end ones, like the Bose QC15 and QC20, before purchasing the QC25, so I know I chose right. My musical taste is also very diverse, from heavy bass to light vocal solos and acoustics, so I also know the spectrum of sound that these have to offer.
Pros:
Sound quality. Right out of the box, the QC25 sounded relatively great, but after burning them in for about 125 hours, the sound got much better. The bass hits clean and strong, though it in no-way dominates over anything, and mids and highs come through very clear and balanced. The sound stage is pretty wide from my experience, and given its noise canceling, makes you feel right in front of the music with nothing else there.
Noise Canceling. At low to mid volumes, most (if not all) ambient noise is blocked out, as well as any conversation. At higher volumes, you feel like you’ve traveled to a space where there is only the music that is pumping through your headphones and yourself present; it’s really a relaxing yet thrilling feeling. It truly feels like utilizing a cutting edge technology in the music industry.
Portability. Bose seems to have done everything they could to make these headphones be as portable as possible. They provide a fantastic case that fits the cord and the headphones neatly inside (the headphones fold into a more manageable size too), and it also provides a little compartment to store an extra battery.
Comfort. I haven’t ever had the experience of wearing more comfortable headphones (or earphones) in my life. Period.
Cons:
Honestly, I can’t really think of any function/form cons; the only thing that is sort of a con is the high price, but that’s expected given the excellent quality and performance of the headphones.
Conclusion:
The best noise-canceling headphones I’ve ever had or tried.
Скроменый эксперт
11.08.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I rarely rate products and of that subset i rarely give any product a 5 star, but these QC25's deserve it.
I am a huge headphone guy, i've probably spent over 10000 dollars on headphones in my life (i'm only 30), i have dacs, i have amps, i've had tons and tons of pairs. I'm not a "super audiophile must have flat response or it sucks" guy. I'm a guy who goes to work at a desk for 9 hours a day, goes home to play computer games at night and then goes to bed.
I was a big fan of the q15's, i had 2 pairs, including a limited edition pair, but i had a few issues with them. The QC25's have solved all but one of these problems. Let me explain.
The QC15's and QC25's have noise canceling that can sometimes be over whelming, if you're in a very windy environment, or in a super loud construction zone, the way the cancellation works, it actually can hurt my ears. The QC15's had no ability to use the headphones with the active noise cancellation (ANC) turned off. That was beef one. The second was the cable on the QC15's was so long, obnoxiously long. So long. Like long. And finally the QC15's did not have bluetooth wireless capabilities.
So, as we know the QC25's do not have bluetooth either, but because of the other issues being resolved, i'm looking over this, and solving this problem by getting a small battery powered bluetooth adapter, many can be found on amazon for under 30 dollars. This is not a perfect solution but it works.
In other words, the qc25's do allow you use them when they're off, granted at a degradation of sound quality, but honestly its not so insanely crappy sounding with it off that if your head is just a little pressed from the ANC or you just want to listen to talk radio or something, i find this is an excellent feature, that and if your battery dies you can still listen to your entertainment.
The cable is MUCH better, out goes the huge clunky headphone side which is replaced by a thin connector, as well as a much more reasonable length. Its a huge improvement over the QC15s.
The ANC is so amazing, at the office, its like i have my own office in a sea of cubicals, at home my window AC unit that has to run 24/7, disappears. Literally, its gone. And they're so comfortable. I can wear them for hours and hours without pain or pressure points, and i wear glasses, so this is a hard task to achieve.
If you're looking for ANC headphones that are comfortable sound good, ANC can be disabled while still using them, just get these. Get them. I love them, i really do, and i paid full price. I just love them. Thank you Bose.
I am a huge headphone guy, i've probably spent over 10000 dollars on headphones in my life (i'm only 30), i have dacs, i have amps, i've had tons and tons of pairs. I'm not a "super audiophile must have flat response or it sucks" guy. I'm a guy who goes to work at a desk for 9 hours a day, goes home to play computer games at night and then goes to bed.
I was a big fan of the q15's, i had 2 pairs, including a limited edition pair, but i had a few issues with them. The QC25's have solved all but one of these problems. Let me explain.
The QC15's and QC25's have noise canceling that can sometimes be over whelming, if you're in a very windy environment, or in a super loud construction zone, the way the cancellation works, it actually can hurt my ears. The QC15's had no ability to use the headphones with the active noise cancellation (ANC) turned off. That was beef one. The second was the cable on the QC15's was so long, obnoxiously long. So long. Like long. And finally the QC15's did not have bluetooth wireless capabilities.
So, as we know the QC25's do not have bluetooth either, but because of the other issues being resolved, i'm looking over this, and solving this problem by getting a small battery powered bluetooth adapter, many can be found on amazon for under 30 dollars. This is not a perfect solution but it works.
In other words, the qc25's do allow you use them when they're off, granted at a degradation of sound quality, but honestly its not so insanely crappy sounding with it off that if your head is just a little pressed from the ANC or you just want to listen to talk radio or something, i find this is an excellent feature, that and if your battery dies you can still listen to your entertainment.
The cable is MUCH better, out goes the huge clunky headphone side which is replaced by a thin connector, as well as a much more reasonable length. Its a huge improvement over the QC15s.
The ANC is so amazing, at the office, its like i have my own office in a sea of cubicals, at home my window AC unit that has to run 24/7, disappears. Literally, its gone. And they're so comfortable. I can wear them for hours and hours without pain or pressure points, and i wear glasses, so this is a hard task to achieve.
If you're looking for ANC headphones that are comfortable sound good, ANC can be disabled while still using them, just get these. Get them. I love them, i really do, and i paid full price. I just love them. Thank you Bose.
Скроменый эксперт
27.02.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
This is potentially the oddest review that you will read, but it will give you a different perspective on these headphones. My job is to video Metal Bands. I'm the one at the front of the stage in the "photographers pit" wielding a large Camera, or Video Camera, and, I'm trying to do my job, but not irritate the people at the front who have paid good money to see the band. Therefore whilst(sorry), I do have to stand in front of you, the fee paying audience when required to do so, whenever the shot sheet allows, I stand to the side, allowing people an unimpeded view. That means, I spend most of my summers at festivals, standing 1 foot in front of the main speakers. Guess what, I'm slightly deaf! But, I don't intend to get any deafer....
So my need is to have headphones so that I can hear the Director of Photography, or the live Director's instructions, whilst simultaneously needing to wear ear-defenders to protect my hearing.
I have tried Sennheisers, I have tried Sonys(The two industry go-to headphones) and they don't keep out the noise, so I need to turn up the headphone volume to hear the instructions, so now I am being deafened by the DoP's voice. and I still can't always clearly hear all of the instructions given to me, due to the leak of the PA systems energy through the headphones and into my ears.
I finally tried these headphones - it is amazing - whilst nothing can keep out ALL of a 10 kilowatt sound system, these do a really good job. I can now turn down the volume on the headphones to hear the DoP, but he is comfortably quiet.
The point is that, finally, the outside noise is in abeyance, I can set a volume to hear the instructions that is "Reasonable"
I don't end up at the end of a day with my ears itching(My equivalent of ringing ears), and I have heard every instruction.
So, for my purposes, the point is clear....I need to be able to clearly hear the "Data"(In my case the instructions, in your case the sound track to the movie, or the music track), clearly, and at a reasonable volume, I don't want to hear the noise(In my case the PA system. in your case the plane, the office, the road traffic noise etc) These headphones work perfectly for that purpose. So, it's NOT (IMHO) "Do these keep all noise out" - if you want that, buy ear-defenders-it's about getting enough "Data", whilst rejecting "Noise". Therefore I can't tell you what the headphones are like when there is no data or no noise (Reviews that say "A slight hiss when not listening to music in a silent room"), that isn't a real life scenario!
So, I am the last person to do a review of the bass, the treble, the punch, the presence(Let other people with perfect ears do that), but I can tell you that if I can keep a 10KWatt sound system, which is 1 foot away in abeyance enough to hear instructions at a reasonable volume, you worrying about hearing a co-workers conversation is not relevant if you are listening to music at a reasonable volume - you will hear the music without the background noise. If you just want to keep out background noise, buy ear-defenders, they are much cheaper, and will do a much better job of only doing that precise task.
So my need is to have headphones so that I can hear the Director of Photography, or the live Director's instructions, whilst simultaneously needing to wear ear-defenders to protect my hearing.
I have tried Sennheisers, I have tried Sonys(The two industry go-to headphones) and they don't keep out the noise, so I need to turn up the headphone volume to hear the instructions, so now I am being deafened by the DoP's voice. and I still can't always clearly hear all of the instructions given to me, due to the leak of the PA systems energy through the headphones and into my ears.
I finally tried these headphones - it is amazing - whilst nothing can keep out ALL of a 10 kilowatt sound system, these do a really good job. I can now turn down the volume on the headphones to hear the DoP, but he is comfortably quiet.
The point is that, finally, the outside noise is in abeyance, I can set a volume to hear the instructions that is "Reasonable"
I don't end up at the end of a day with my ears itching(My equivalent of ringing ears), and I have heard every instruction.
So, for my purposes, the point is clear....I need to be able to clearly hear the "Data"(In my case the instructions, in your case the sound track to the movie, or the music track), clearly, and at a reasonable volume, I don't want to hear the noise(In my case the PA system. in your case the plane, the office, the road traffic noise etc) These headphones work perfectly for that purpose. So, it's NOT (IMHO) "Do these keep all noise out" - if you want that, buy ear-defenders-it's about getting enough "Data", whilst rejecting "Noise". Therefore I can't tell you what the headphones are like when there is no data or no noise (Reviews that say "A slight hiss when not listening to music in a silent room"), that isn't a real life scenario!
So, I am the last person to do a review of the bass, the treble, the punch, the presence(Let other people with perfect ears do that), but I can tell you that if I can keep a 10KWatt sound system, which is 1 foot away in abeyance enough to hear instructions at a reasonable volume, you worrying about hearing a co-workers conversation is not relevant if you are listening to music at a reasonable volume - you will hear the music without the background noise. If you just want to keep out background noise, buy ear-defenders, they are much cheaper, and will do a much better job of only doing that precise task.
Скроменый эксперт
15.05.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
From the moment you see the box that these headphones are in, you will know that you are dealing with Bose quality. The external packaging is so nice that I'm tempted to keep it! The case for the headphones is a nice quality, sturdy black pleather design. The headphones themselves fold up neatly into the case - making it easy to slip them into a backpack or briefcase for travel. Although they fold up, they are made of a very sturdy design that appears to be able to hold up well for a long time.
In terms of sound quality, the headphones are on as I type this review. The only time I can hear anything from my otherwise loud keyboard is between songs when there is only silence (and even then it is a very light clicking)! The Bose QuietComfort 25 headphones seem to provide outstanding noise cancellation, and in a very compact package. I'm not likely the best judge of overall audio quality, but the music I am listening to seems to be very high quality - I'm thoroughly enjoying these great headphones! Plug them in, block out the world, and relax into your music or movies!
DEVICE COMPATIBILITY
Although these are advertised as made for the Samsung Galaxy, that is really only relevant to the volume/mic that is embedded into the cord - and even then, they will likely work fine with many devices. I'm using them with a Nokia Windows phone at the moment. No problems at all. Volume controls work fine, as does the pause/voice command button. I believe the mic works fine too (I can't quite tell if Cortana hears my voice thru the phone which is only a few feet away, or through the mic). In any case, even if the controls didn't work, the headphones would be great and at about the same price as headphones that don't have the embedded controls.
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UPDATE: After using these for a month, a few other things have become apparent.
The noise cancellation isn't quite perfect. I've used other over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones that seem to do a somewhat better job. On the other hand, those other headphones seem to be much bulkier and still aren't perfect. These headphones drown out most noise and, with even light music playing, almost all other sounds become inconsequential.
Although these travel well, I now also use the Bose in-ear noise cancelling headphones. The sound quality and noise cancellation in the over-ear model is clearly better. But the in-ear ones are still quite good, and are perfect for traveling - when you don't want to bulk up your luggage.
The only issue I've seen with these is that there is no auto-off feature. On more than one occasion I've stopped using the headphones and forgot to turn off the power. The next time I went to use them the battery was dead. A small annoyance and I'm not sure if anything can be done about it, so I'm leaving these with a 5 star review.
In terms of sound quality, the headphones are on as I type this review. The only time I can hear anything from my otherwise loud keyboard is between songs when there is only silence (and even then it is a very light clicking)! The Bose QuietComfort 25 headphones seem to provide outstanding noise cancellation, and in a very compact package. I'm not likely the best judge of overall audio quality, but the music I am listening to seems to be very high quality - I'm thoroughly enjoying these great headphones! Plug them in, block out the world, and relax into your music or movies!
DEVICE COMPATIBILITY
Although these are advertised as made for the Samsung Galaxy, that is really only relevant to the volume/mic that is embedded into the cord - and even then, they will likely work fine with many devices. I'm using them with a Nokia Windows phone at the moment. No problems at all. Volume controls work fine, as does the pause/voice command button. I believe the mic works fine too (I can't quite tell if Cortana hears my voice thru the phone which is only a few feet away, or through the mic). In any case, even if the controls didn't work, the headphones would be great and at about the same price as headphones that don't have the embedded controls.
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UPDATE: After using these for a month, a few other things have become apparent.
The noise cancellation isn't quite perfect. I've used other over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones that seem to do a somewhat better job. On the other hand, those other headphones seem to be much bulkier and still aren't perfect. These headphones drown out most noise and, with even light music playing, almost all other sounds become inconsequential.
Although these travel well, I now also use the Bose in-ear noise cancelling headphones. The sound quality and noise cancellation in the over-ear model is clearly better. But the in-ear ones are still quite good, and are perfect for traveling - when you don't want to bulk up your luggage.
The only issue I've seen with these is that there is no auto-off feature. On more than one occasion I've stopped using the headphones and forgot to turn off the power. The next time I went to use them the battery was dead. A small annoyance and I'm not sure if anything can be done about it, so I'm leaving these with a 5 star review.
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