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Скроменый эксперт
14.08.2015
10/10
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The QC25 is brilliant. I'm new to the world of ANC headphones, but I have used Beats before (which are sort of the runner ups) and they don't compare; price wise, as well as comfort and quality. First of all, the QC25 is the most comfortable headphones I've tried on. I even went to the local Best Buy and compared all the other NCs available like the Bowers, Seinheisser, Harmon & Kardon and Sony: the bose were absolutely the best fit for me. They're light, yet durable and they don't squeeze your ears which can be extremely headache-ing. They sit right over your ears. As I mentioned, the sound quality is exquisite. Now, it's not as ostentatious and loud as Monster or Skull Candy or even Beats, but the sounds that come out of the earphones are pristine, transparent, and crisp. You won't miss a single note or bass thump. The Acoustic Noise Cancellation is amazing... I bought these to silence my surroundings and they do just that. I can be in a cafe, a restaurant, or at a park and when I put these on I am alone with my computer or iphone. I can focus directly on my music and/or my project. I will say though, the ANCs sort give you the sensation that your eardrums are being sucked out, but I got used to it quickly. I'd like to think that it just adds to the legitimacy of the NC anyway.
Basically those are the pros. Here are the cons: Not as loud as other wanna-be's. It is wired, BT would've been nice. Single AAA battery, instead of rechargeable lithiums. You won't get to hear your girlfriend when she says sweet nothings while you have these on, which is fine because you're listening to your music, but when you realize that her mouth is moving and she in fact is looking at you saying something with a smile on her face... you'd have to lift one phone up completely just to ask her what she said, but then she won't tell you because shes a girl and girls do that. Just sayin'.
Basically those are the pros. Here are the cons: Not as loud as other wanna-be's. It is wired, BT would've been nice. Single AAA battery, instead of rechargeable lithiums. You won't get to hear your girlfriend when she says sweet nothings while you have these on, which is fine because you're listening to your music, but when you realize that her mouth is moving and she in fact is looking at you saying something with a smile on her face... you'd have to lift one phone up completely just to ask her what she said, but then she won't tell you because shes a girl and girls do that. Just sayin'.
Скроменый эксперт
06.09.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
Wow! I love these headphones. I didn't think noise cancelling headphones could be this great. I have a pair of Sennheiser PXC 250-II headphones, which I thought were great. These Bose blow them out of the water though.
The fit of these headphones is excellent. They cup my ears entirely and even with the noise cancelling function off, a lot of noise is blocked. The cans are padded and feel soft on my ears. The headphones have a very sturdy feel to them and the top of the headband is also padded. The overall fit is mildly tight, but not painful or uncomfortable.
I can't believe how well these headphones block noise. I think the problem with my PXC-250 set was that the cans weren't really big enough to create a seal to block sound (note, the Sennheisers are significantly smaller and easier to tote). The Bose QC 25 headphones are fantastic though. Despite being larger than the Sennheisers, I will be taking the QC25s on my next trip.
I haven't had the chance to travel yet with these headphones, but I ran my dishwasher, washing machine, air conditioner, and opened my windows and the QC 25s blocked everything out. With the noise blocking function on, I feel like I am in my own world with my music. I tried knocking on my own walls and I couldn't hear a sound. There are a few sounds that are not blocked out by these headphones. When I turned on the TV and wore these headphones (with the noise cancelling function on, but not playing music through the headphones), I could make out the voices of actors. However, the ambient background noise/music on the show was cancelled out. I could also hear my dog playing with her squeaky toy. The squeakiness of the toy was subdued though and I didn't hear her play growls or nails on the hardwood floors.
Judging by my experience trying to emulate a noisy plane, I think these headphones will make trips much easier. I think I will end up hearing some loud conversations and maybe the piercing shrieks of babies, but even those sounds I anticipate being subdued. Seeing as these headphones blocked out a variety of appliance noises, I think they will perform well in an airplane. I will update my review if this proves not to be the case.
Besides blocking cancelling background noise, the sound quality of these headphones is fantastic and goes even beyond other high end (non-noise cancelling) headphones I have used. The best thing about the sound quality of these headphones is that they really bring out the background subtleties in music. I spend a lot of time listening to various songs using these headphones and trying to focus on each element of a song individually. With these headphones I can hear each individual element of a song when I so choose. On the other hand, when I just want to relax, I can take the song in as a whole.
Overall, I enthusiastically recommend these headphones. I can usually find flaws in even the best products, but these headphones are the exception. I just love these headphones.
The fit of these headphones is excellent. They cup my ears entirely and even with the noise cancelling function off, a lot of noise is blocked. The cans are padded and feel soft on my ears. The headphones have a very sturdy feel to them and the top of the headband is also padded. The overall fit is mildly tight, but not painful or uncomfortable.
I can't believe how well these headphones block noise. I think the problem with my PXC-250 set was that the cans weren't really big enough to create a seal to block sound (note, the Sennheisers are significantly smaller and easier to tote). The Bose QC 25 headphones are fantastic though. Despite being larger than the Sennheisers, I will be taking the QC25s on my next trip.
I haven't had the chance to travel yet with these headphones, but I ran my dishwasher, washing machine, air conditioner, and opened my windows and the QC 25s blocked everything out. With the noise blocking function on, I feel like I am in my own world with my music. I tried knocking on my own walls and I couldn't hear a sound. There are a few sounds that are not blocked out by these headphones. When I turned on the TV and wore these headphones (with the noise cancelling function on, but not playing music through the headphones), I could make out the voices of actors. However, the ambient background noise/music on the show was cancelled out. I could also hear my dog playing with her squeaky toy. The squeakiness of the toy was subdued though and I didn't hear her play growls or nails on the hardwood floors.
Judging by my experience trying to emulate a noisy plane, I think these headphones will make trips much easier. I think I will end up hearing some loud conversations and maybe the piercing shrieks of babies, but even those sounds I anticipate being subdued. Seeing as these headphones blocked out a variety of appliance noises, I think they will perform well in an airplane. I will update my review if this proves not to be the case.
Besides blocking cancelling background noise, the sound quality of these headphones is fantastic and goes even beyond other high end (non-noise cancelling) headphones I have used. The best thing about the sound quality of these headphones is that they really bring out the background subtleties in music. I spend a lot of time listening to various songs using these headphones and trying to focus on each element of a song individually. With these headphones I can hear each individual element of a song when I so choose. On the other hand, when I just want to relax, I can take the song in as a whole.
Overall, I enthusiastically recommend these headphones. I can usually find flaws in even the best products, but these headphones are the exception. I just love these headphones.
Скроменый эксперт
08.12.2015
6/10
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Плохо
I have older series for several years, but age happened and I had to buy another set of Bose. While these new headphones are more comfortable, I still prefer the old ones.
Here are my thoughts:
--Bose cheaped out and put fabric at the top. Everything is plastic and leather until you reach the top, then its fabric.... really? I have white headphones, how long do you think the white fabric will remain white. Why did Bose have to go cheap and get rid of the leather. With leather it was easy to clean and maintain. The under part that touches the head is also fabric, again overtime will get pretty nasty dirty.
--The cord has a funky texture that doesn't glide easily when rubbing against other material like my jacket. Because of this, the wire tends to snag a lot.
-- The hi-lo capability not really missed unless you can't figure out how to use your volume button.
-- Not much of a difference in sound quality
-- Not a big impact with the change in case design
-- Bose cord still doesn't interface with android devices (while the stop/play button work, volume cannot be controlled through the cord provided unless using an Apple product)
-- Really liking the ability to listen to music even when battery is low. The noise cancelling ability is fully dependent on battery power.
Overall 3 stars. Would be lower if it was still dependent on battery power for music. If you have the older QuietComfort, don't upgrade.
Here are my thoughts:
--Bose cheaped out and put fabric at the top. Everything is plastic and leather until you reach the top, then its fabric.... really? I have white headphones, how long do you think the white fabric will remain white. Why did Bose have to go cheap and get rid of the leather. With leather it was easy to clean and maintain. The under part that touches the head is also fabric, again overtime will get pretty nasty dirty.
--The cord has a funky texture that doesn't glide easily when rubbing against other material like my jacket. Because of this, the wire tends to snag a lot.
-- The hi-lo capability not really missed unless you can't figure out how to use your volume button.
-- Not much of a difference in sound quality
-- Not a big impact with the change in case design
-- Bose cord still doesn't interface with android devices (while the stop/play button work, volume cannot be controlled through the cord provided unless using an Apple product)
-- Really liking the ability to listen to music even when battery is low. The noise cancelling ability is fully dependent on battery power.
Overall 3 stars. Would be lower if it was still dependent on battery power for music. If you have the older QuietComfort, don't upgrade.
Скроменый эксперт
16.06.2015
10/10
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I love listening to music, but am not an audiophile. Consequently, I don't keep separate headphones around for travel and for listening in different scenarios. I want one pair of headphones that I can use at my computer, on an airplane, or sitting on my couch. The QC25 excel in all of these settings.
In terms of comfort, they are light and fit my large head snugly without being obtrusive. They have the solid feel and excellent build quality we have all come to expect from Bose. I could easily wear them all day.
Sound quality is, to my (admittedly untrained and unpicky ear) outstanding. I listen primarily to acousitc singer-songwriter and folk music, so I care primarily about mid-range vocal clarity, and I found that to be exceptionally good. Bass response sounded great to me, but I've never been able to muster the passionate opinions about bass that many headphone reviewers.
Where the headphones blew me away, however, was the noise cancelling. I've always considered noise cancelling to be something of a gimmick. Not so with the QC25's. The difference as soon as I switched it on was astonishing. If you work in a noisy environment, and need to filter out as much of the background noise as possible, these are the ones. Expect to swap out the AAA batteries every few days, but it will definitely be worth it.
In terms of accessories, the headphones come with a minijack cable, an airline adapter, and a well-crafted, slim (for full-size headphones) case.
There are many headphones with which you absolutely do not get what you pay for. The Bose QuietComfort 25 do not fall into that category. In return for your $300 you will get an outstanding pair of headphones with exceptional noise-cancelling capabilities, great sound, excellent portability, and solid build quality. Although they are clearly meant to be used on-the-go with your Samsung (or, presumably, any Android) phone, I think that for most folks they would make a great choice for daily use. I highly recommend them.
In terms of comfort, they are light and fit my large head snugly without being obtrusive. They have the solid feel and excellent build quality we have all come to expect from Bose. I could easily wear them all day.
Sound quality is, to my (admittedly untrained and unpicky ear) outstanding. I listen primarily to acousitc singer-songwriter and folk music, so I care primarily about mid-range vocal clarity, and I found that to be exceptionally good. Bass response sounded great to me, but I've never been able to muster the passionate opinions about bass that many headphone reviewers.
Where the headphones blew me away, however, was the noise cancelling. I've always considered noise cancelling to be something of a gimmick. Not so with the QC25's. The difference as soon as I switched it on was astonishing. If you work in a noisy environment, and need to filter out as much of the background noise as possible, these are the ones. Expect to swap out the AAA batteries every few days, but it will definitely be worth it.
In terms of accessories, the headphones come with a minijack cable, an airline adapter, and a well-crafted, slim (for full-size headphones) case.
There are many headphones with which you absolutely do not get what you pay for. The Bose QuietComfort 25 do not fall into that category. In return for your $300 you will get an outstanding pair of headphones with exceptional noise-cancelling capabilities, great sound, excellent portability, and solid build quality. Although they are clearly meant to be used on-the-go with your Samsung (or, presumably, any Android) phone, I think that for most folks they would make a great choice for daily use. I highly recommend them.
Скроменый эксперт
31.03.2015
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
After two weeks of usage, now I think it is fair for me to write a review of this headphone. This is the best noise cancelling headphone I ever own. I have several NC headphones, Sony MDR-NC60, Harmon Kardon NC,and ATH NC. Bose is the best. It simply clears the low to mid-low range of noise out of my ears. There is no doubt Bose is the king of NC.
However, I purchase this headphone not only for NC but also wishing to have good sound quality. Unfortunately, Bose falls short in the SQ department. Before I purchased this headphone, I read through "all" reviews on amazon. Almost everyone praises how good it sounds. To be honest, the SQ is pretty bad to my standard. I know it is not fair to compare it with my Beyerdynamic T1. Even my HD 650 cannot touch T1. But the frequency response of Bose is pretty bad, even worse than my low end Sony MDR-NC60. Bass is too boomy, mid to low bass are boosted about 12db! Completely lack of highs except above 10000Hz. Well, I am not an audiophile and I have wooden ears(opposite of golden ears), but I trust frequency response. I measured it by myself! However, if you amp and EQ it, the SQ will be completely different. I found Bose QC25 is quite capable of being EQed. I used Creative Sound Blaster E5 with T1 as a reference. Now Bose sounds very similar to T1.
Here are my adjustments:
31hz:0db
62:-12db
125:-11db
250:-6db
500:-7db
1000:-5db
2000:-5db
4000:2db
8000:10db
16000:-4db
By the way, if you are interested in how T1 sounds like, Bose after this EQ is around 80% close to T1. Consider I paid $1,500 for T1, after EQ you can turn $300 Bose to 80% T1! I think it is well worth it. If you like a lot of bass, do not use this EQ. This EQ will only provide tight, solid bass. The goal is to make Bose sound as close to the original recording as possible. Now I can hear details in my music! The sound stage is increased at least 50%(just a guess). You can now hear the "airy" sound, just like my T1! I have to boost 8Khz for 10db, but Bose did not crack, it is a surprise to me.
I strongly recommend amp Bose with E5. E5 will be able to drive Bose and at the same time with proper EQ will smooth out FR winkles. This will make your Bose sound much much better.
However, I purchase this headphone not only for NC but also wishing to have good sound quality. Unfortunately, Bose falls short in the SQ department. Before I purchased this headphone, I read through "all" reviews on amazon. Almost everyone praises how good it sounds. To be honest, the SQ is pretty bad to my standard. I know it is not fair to compare it with my Beyerdynamic T1. Even my HD 650 cannot touch T1. But the frequency response of Bose is pretty bad, even worse than my low end Sony MDR-NC60. Bass is too boomy, mid to low bass are boosted about 12db! Completely lack of highs except above 10000Hz. Well, I am not an audiophile and I have wooden ears(opposite of golden ears), but I trust frequency response. I measured it by myself! However, if you amp and EQ it, the SQ will be completely different. I found Bose QC25 is quite capable of being EQed. I used Creative Sound Blaster E5 with T1 as a reference. Now Bose sounds very similar to T1.
Here are my adjustments:
31hz:0db
62:-12db
125:-11db
250:-6db
500:-7db
1000:-5db
2000:-5db
4000:2db
8000:10db
16000:-4db
By the way, if you are interested in how T1 sounds like, Bose after this EQ is around 80% close to T1. Consider I paid $1,500 for T1, after EQ you can turn $300 Bose to 80% T1! I think it is well worth it. If you like a lot of bass, do not use this EQ. This EQ will only provide tight, solid bass. The goal is to make Bose sound as close to the original recording as possible. Now I can hear details in my music! The sound stage is increased at least 50%(just a guess). You can now hear the "airy" sound, just like my T1! I have to boost 8Khz for 10db, but Bose did not crack, it is a surprise to me.
I strongly recommend amp Bose with E5. E5 will be able to drive Bose and at the same time with proper EQ will smooth out FR winkles. This will make your Bose sound much much better.
Скроменый эксперт
18.08.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
So to start off, being a previous QC15 owner, the QC25s are not overly better than the QC15s. I would say that the only reason to upgrade to the 25s might be the new design. However, for those who have never owned a QC15, you will love the QC25s.
In terms of sound quality, the QC25s sound very similar to the older QC15s but the bass and clarity is improved on the new QC25s. Everything sounds much tighter with better fidelity.
The effectiveness of noise cancellation seems the same to be quite honest.
Comfort is still phenomenal on the 25s. The QC15s were incredibly light and comfortable, and the tradition remains. The QC15 was one of the few headphones I could wear for long, long periods of time, and I'm glad that the QC25s continue to be insanely comfortable.
In terms of design, I much prefer the look of the new 25s. The 25s look much more modern and youthful, whereas the QC15s looked more executive and business-like.
Another great feature with the 25s is that they will still work without batteries. The noise cancellation won't work of course, but you won't be stuck with no audio. In addition to losing noise cancellation, you do also lose some fidelity in audio quality, it still sounds pretty decent.
Like the QC15s, the battery life on the 25s are still exceptional. I haven't done any extensive and scientific tests, but it can last quite a while.
Overall, the QC25s are great headphones. People criticize Bose for being overpriced, but they really aren't. The QC25s don't sound as good as some other $300 headphones, but they excel in many areas(sound, comfort, design, usability) unlike competing products that excel in only a few(sound only), making the QC25s a balanced and well rounded product, and that's what makes it worth $300.
In terms of sound quality, the QC25s sound very similar to the older QC15s but the bass and clarity is improved on the new QC25s. Everything sounds much tighter with better fidelity.
The effectiveness of noise cancellation seems the same to be quite honest.
Comfort is still phenomenal on the 25s. The QC15s were incredibly light and comfortable, and the tradition remains. The QC15 was one of the few headphones I could wear for long, long periods of time, and I'm glad that the QC25s continue to be insanely comfortable.
In terms of design, I much prefer the look of the new 25s. The 25s look much more modern and youthful, whereas the QC15s looked more executive and business-like.
Another great feature with the 25s is that they will still work without batteries. The noise cancellation won't work of course, but you won't be stuck with no audio. In addition to losing noise cancellation, you do also lose some fidelity in audio quality, it still sounds pretty decent.
Like the QC15s, the battery life on the 25s are still exceptional. I haven't done any extensive and scientific tests, but it can last quite a while.
Overall, the QC25s are great headphones. People criticize Bose for being overpriced, but they really aren't. The QC25s don't sound as good as some other $300 headphones, but they excel in many areas(sound, comfort, design, usability) unlike competing products that excel in only a few(sound only), making the QC25s a balanced and well rounded product, and that's what makes it worth $300.
Скроменый эксперт
25.01.2016
10/10
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Великолепно
TL;DR: Love.
I got these for Apple products for Christmas this last year (2015). These are my first noise cancelling headphones, and actually my first headphones since I used a Discman. (Aw.) I primarily wanted them because I was sick of barely being able to hear movies while on a long flight, but I've actually found that they're really great for blocking out yelly people in coffee shops when I'm trying to focus on my writing. Likewise at home, if I have no interest in whatever my husband's watching and want to work on my laptop in the living room, I just pop these bad boys on and almost everything is blocked.
Does it block 100% of every sound? No. When I turn on noise cancellation, I can still hear the TV or music over the sound system, but it's very soft. But once I have my own music going, I really can't hear much of anything else. My husband didn't realize I had these on and tried talking to me (he was facing away from me) for a couple of minutes before turning around to see why I was ignoring him. I had no idea he was talking.
These are also very comfortable to wear. I don't even have to remove most types of earrings before putting these on. Nice bonus, since earbuds tend to start hurting for me at about the 30-minute mark.
I got these for Apple products for Christmas this last year (2015). These are my first noise cancelling headphones, and actually my first headphones since I used a Discman. (Aw.) I primarily wanted them because I was sick of barely being able to hear movies while on a long flight, but I've actually found that they're really great for blocking out yelly people in coffee shops when I'm trying to focus on my writing. Likewise at home, if I have no interest in whatever my husband's watching and want to work on my laptop in the living room, I just pop these bad boys on and almost everything is blocked.
Does it block 100% of every sound? No. When I turn on noise cancellation, I can still hear the TV or music over the sound system, but it's very soft. But once I have my own music going, I really can't hear much of anything else. My husband didn't realize I had these on and tried talking to me (he was facing away from me) for a couple of minutes before turning around to see why I was ignoring him. I had no idea he was talking.
These are also very comfortable to wear. I don't even have to remove most types of earrings before putting these on. Nice bonus, since earbuds tend to start hurting for me at about the 30-minute mark.
Скроменый эксперт
19.11.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
I was looking for a comfortable pair of headphones to wear (over glasses) for several hours in a shared office space.
After comparing to other competing products (I ended up narrowing it down to these and the Sony MDR10RNC), I found these to be the most comfortable to wear for several hours, the least compromising on sound quality, and with the most effective noise reduction (combination of the electronics and acoustic isolation).
Comfort: the moment I put these on, they felt way too comfortable (too comfortable only because it would be difficult to justify buying cheaper headphones after having felt just how comfortable they are). I usually get headaches after less than an hour wearing headphones on top of my glasses, yet I can wear these with no headaches for 2-3 hour stretches. Any headphones I compared to these on comfort came up unsatisfactory (only because the Bose comfort was my benchmark).
Sound quality: noise cancelling headphones are going to be a compromise in sound quality compared to dedicated wired headphones (a good pair that is). Having accepted that sound quality will not be perfect (especially being plugged into a laptop headphone jack... and not one with good audio processing/circuitry), the Bose did a good job. The mids were very clear and not muddy (the Sony were much muddier in comparison); the lows were clear, and the highs were very light and springy. All together, the sound quality makes it easy to listen to a wide range of music (from orchestral, to electronic, to folk, to metal, and most anything in between). More importantly for me, I could listen to music without fatiguing my ears - which was important to drown out any typing noises that were defeating the sound isolation and noise reduction.
Noise reduction: I was as happy as possible with the overall noise reduction. The padding, shape, and pressure of the headphones provided good sound isolation, and the circuitry took care of any background noises. The only problem was that these made the annoying typing of my office mate even more distinct. The only way for me to drown that out was with music, and the sound quality made it easy for me to listen to music without having it be too overwhelming (nevertheless, rock music lacks some umpf no matter how I tweak the EQ).
All together, I wish less expensive headphones would have been satisfactory, but the comfortable feel of the Bose really spoiled me, and made it a rather unfair competition. Added to that, the sound quality is easy on the ears and versatile enough for prolonged listening. The noise cancellation does what it needs to do (if they would magically silenced my maniacal-keyboard-bashing-neighbor, that would earn these a 6th star).
After comparing to other competing products (I ended up narrowing it down to these and the Sony MDR10RNC), I found these to be the most comfortable to wear for several hours, the least compromising on sound quality, and with the most effective noise reduction (combination of the electronics and acoustic isolation).
Comfort: the moment I put these on, they felt way too comfortable (too comfortable only because it would be difficult to justify buying cheaper headphones after having felt just how comfortable they are). I usually get headaches after less than an hour wearing headphones on top of my glasses, yet I can wear these with no headaches for 2-3 hour stretches. Any headphones I compared to these on comfort came up unsatisfactory (only because the Bose comfort was my benchmark).
Sound quality: noise cancelling headphones are going to be a compromise in sound quality compared to dedicated wired headphones (a good pair that is). Having accepted that sound quality will not be perfect (especially being plugged into a laptop headphone jack... and not one with good audio processing/circuitry), the Bose did a good job. The mids were very clear and not muddy (the Sony were much muddier in comparison); the lows were clear, and the highs were very light and springy. All together, the sound quality makes it easy to listen to a wide range of music (from orchestral, to electronic, to folk, to metal, and most anything in between). More importantly for me, I could listen to music without fatiguing my ears - which was important to drown out any typing noises that were defeating the sound isolation and noise reduction.
Noise reduction: I was as happy as possible with the overall noise reduction. The padding, shape, and pressure of the headphones provided good sound isolation, and the circuitry took care of any background noises. The only problem was that these made the annoying typing of my office mate even more distinct. The only way for me to drown that out was with music, and the sound quality made it easy for me to listen to music without having it be too overwhelming (nevertheless, rock music lacks some umpf no matter how I tweak the EQ).
All together, I wish less expensive headphones would have been satisfactory, but the comfortable feel of the Bose really spoiled me, and made it a rather unfair competition. Added to that, the sound quality is easy on the ears and versatile enough for prolonged listening. The noise cancellation does what it needs to do (if they would magically silenced my maniacal-keyboard-bashing-neighbor, that would earn these a 6th star).
Скроменый эксперт
29.10.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
Wow, just wow! I purchased these headphones primarily for air travel and family road trips. I'm an anxious air traveler. I'm not afraid the plane is going to crash, I just feel trapped. The constant noise of the plane and fellow passengers increases the anxiety.
I was absolutely positively blown away by how much peace I had on two flights last week. I felt more air-travel relaxed than I have in over a decade. The headphones completely block out the plane sound. You can hear voices, but they sound muffled and far away. There was a lady sitting in front of me who talked non-stop from the moment she sat down, all the way through the flight, walking through the jetway, and into the terminal. Something like that would have normally driven me nuts, but it didn't bother me at all.
With regard to sound quality, I've heard better, but it's still very good. I'm paying $$$ for noise canceling. For a good portion of the flight, I just had the noise canceling turned on with no audio playing. When I watched a TV show, it felt like I was watching it at home in my living room. No need to crank up the volume to hear dialogue or music.
One thing that I hoped for but didn't achieve was blocking out my snoring husband. The only way I could block the noise was to use the headphones combined with earplugs and a white noise app. For me, the best solution for a snoring spouse is to move said-spouse to a sofa in another room, preferably a far away room.
Overall, even though they are expensive, I am extremely satisfied.
I was absolutely positively blown away by how much peace I had on two flights last week. I felt more air-travel relaxed than I have in over a decade. The headphones completely block out the plane sound. You can hear voices, but they sound muffled and far away. There was a lady sitting in front of me who talked non-stop from the moment she sat down, all the way through the flight, walking through the jetway, and into the terminal. Something like that would have normally driven me nuts, but it didn't bother me at all.
With regard to sound quality, I've heard better, but it's still very good. I'm paying $$$ for noise canceling. For a good portion of the flight, I just had the noise canceling turned on with no audio playing. When I watched a TV show, it felt like I was watching it at home in my living room. No need to crank up the volume to hear dialogue or music.
One thing that I hoped for but didn't achieve was blocking out my snoring husband. The only way I could block the noise was to use the headphones combined with earplugs and a white noise app. For me, the best solution for a snoring spouse is to move said-spouse to a sofa in another room, preferably a far away room.
Overall, even though they are expensive, I am extremely satisfied.
Скроменый эксперт
14.02.2016
10/10
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I was hesitant to buy these due to there price....but WOW am i glad I did these are amazing and worth the price. In fact I may never buy a different set of noise canceling headphones for the rest of my life. When/if these go out I will definitely be buying another pair. Some reviewers say if the NC is not turned on they sound bad which i disagree with, they sound like normal headphones, but with the NC turned on they sound 100x better. I would highly recommend these they are way better than Beats. My roommate has a pair of the NC beats and the white noise they make is unpleasant where the NC noise the QC-25 make is much higher quality that you wont even notice it. Just make sure to buy the right support pair, either for apple IOS, or android OS to make sure the cord controls work with your device.
Pros
Amazing Noise Canceling
Stylish look
extremely comfortable
Work even if the battery is dead
Cons
sometime when i wear these in my civil engineering computer lab the room becomes really warm and these headphones make your ears warm and a little sweaty.
Overall Worth the money best NC headphones on the market!!
Pros
Amazing Noise Canceling
Stylish look
extremely comfortable
Work even if the battery is dead
Cons
sometime when i wear these in my civil engineering computer lab the room becomes really warm and these headphones make your ears warm and a little sweaty.
Overall Worth the money best NC headphones on the market!!
Скроменый эксперт
25.11.2015
10/10
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If you travel by plane often, you will see many people using these or Bose's previous model as the de-facto standard for noise-cancelling headphones. The good thing about these vs. the prior generation set is that they can be used as normal headphones without the need to invoke the noise cancellation features and/or the need to even have a battery. I'm in Afghanistan and use them as standard headphones with good dynamic range for music, movies, and gaming. I usually leave the noise cancelling off unless the constant drone of helicopters landing next door get on my nerves. Then it's heavenly. The NC circuitry is quite extraordinary, and will drown out almost all unwanted noise. Sound quality improves as well when NC is active. Audiophiles will appreciate the dynamic range but if you want utmost sound quality, then different headphones way out of the price range of these is what you want. I personally think the sound quality is very good. Bass is not as strong, but all ranges are nicely balanced and very crisp in quality. The design is understated and refined. Very very comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. I have not used them on a plane yet, but other reviewers seem to swear by them. If my experience so far on a busy/noisy base is anything to go by, I'm sure I won't be disappointed. I think the price is also very good compared to what these things used to cost 10 years ago. Very happy with them.
Скроменый эксперт
11.02.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
I had really high hopes for these headphones, and for the most part, I wasn't disappointed. I work in a cubicle farm and I wanted a headphone to block out the noise of coworkers and people walking past my desk. I mostly listen to podcasts, and not a lot of music so I was more interested in the noise canceling than sound quality. The price on these seemed pretty steep, but when I tested them out in a very busy Best Buy store right before Christmas, I was amazed at how well they blocked the noise. It felt almost like I had the entire store to myself when I put them on. I was finally able to justify the cost when I considered that when I'm at my desk, my headphones are on. This amounts to over 30 hours per week, so I ordered them.
The noise canceling feature made me feel like I was the only one in the office. Without them, I could hear people walking towards my desk from down the hall and hear doors opening and closing. With these headphones on, it was all but gone. Even the door right next to my desk was almost unnoticeable and I would see people long before I ever heard them. Conversations happening a few desks away were barely noticeable whereas before the conversations would drown out my headphones instead of the other way around.
As much as I loved what these headphones did, I had to return them. The main reason I decided to return them was that there was a constant clicking/popping sound in the left ear. When I turned off the noise canceling feature, the clicking/popping stopped. If it were just that, I would have exchanged them for a new pair instead of returning them for a refund. Another reason for returning them is because they applied just a little bit too much pressure to my ears. I wear glasses and after an extended period of the headphones pressing my ears agains the bows of my glasses, my ears began to hurt. If the cups on these were a little bit bigger to go fully around my ear, that would have helped. Another issue I had was that I have a constant ringing in my ears, that is pretty much unnoticeable, unless it's very quiet. So as good as the noise canceling feature works, it makes it so quiet that I could notice the ringing in my ears while using them.
All in all I think these would make a great pair of headphones for most people who can justify/afford the price, but for me they just didn't work out quite as well as I had hoped.
The noise canceling feature made me feel like I was the only one in the office. Without them, I could hear people walking towards my desk from down the hall and hear doors opening and closing. With these headphones on, it was all but gone. Even the door right next to my desk was almost unnoticeable and I would see people long before I ever heard them. Conversations happening a few desks away were barely noticeable whereas before the conversations would drown out my headphones instead of the other way around.
As much as I loved what these headphones did, I had to return them. The main reason I decided to return them was that there was a constant clicking/popping sound in the left ear. When I turned off the noise canceling feature, the clicking/popping stopped. If it were just that, I would have exchanged them for a new pair instead of returning them for a refund. Another reason for returning them is because they applied just a little bit too much pressure to my ears. I wear glasses and after an extended period of the headphones pressing my ears agains the bows of my glasses, my ears began to hurt. If the cups on these were a little bit bigger to go fully around my ear, that would have helped. Another issue I had was that I have a constant ringing in my ears, that is pretty much unnoticeable, unless it's very quiet. So as good as the noise canceling feature works, it makes it so quiet that I could notice the ringing in my ears while using them.
All in all I think these would make a great pair of headphones for most people who can justify/afford the price, but for me they just didn't work out quite as well as I had hoped.
Скроменый эксперт
27.06.2015
6/10
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I wanted to give these a real try, but I don't think I'm the right demographic for this item. First thing's first--the noise cancellation feature is quite an accomplishment. It cuts down the drone of an AC to low whirr. It's like you have a switch to turn a room into your own private library. But unfortunately the sound experience takes a nose dive afterward. If I had to place sound quality of the QC25s in a range, I'd say they sound as good as a pair of $25-50 over ear headphones. They have very little resolution, the frequency response is cut off at both ends, and the midrange is very thin. Is this Bose's fault? Hard to say -- it's probably due to the constraints of noise cancellation technology. Unfortunately there's also some quality control/design issues with the jack or the detachable cable -- if the cord is turned just the wrong way, one of the channels will cut out. This was within 2 hours of use, and I decided to call in that amazon refund.
The quality and styling is very attractive and nicely understated. Comfort is excellent--I have slightly large ears and the circumaural fit was perfect for me. I wish my ATH-M50s were as comfortable and light as these headphones.
For the record, my favorite headphone sound signature is consistently the ATH-M50. They're possibly the most basic audiophile headphone experience, but they're damn cheap for what you get and have the resolution and slight V that makes them enjoyable all-rounders. I know, the QC 25s aren't monitors, not by a long shot. They're a consumer product at their core. They are definitely a niche item and maybe the best noise-cancelling headphones out there. But I think that as much as Bose tries to market them as good sounding headphones, they're quite poor performers. I'd rather just replace the earpads on my ATH-M50s with ones with more isolation than pay double the price of the ATH-M50s for a thin-sounding experience in a slick package.
The quality and styling is very attractive and nicely understated. Comfort is excellent--I have slightly large ears and the circumaural fit was perfect for me. I wish my ATH-M50s were as comfortable and light as these headphones.
For the record, my favorite headphone sound signature is consistently the ATH-M50. They're possibly the most basic audiophile headphone experience, but they're damn cheap for what you get and have the resolution and slight V that makes them enjoyable all-rounders. I know, the QC 25s aren't monitors, not by a long shot. They're a consumer product at their core. They are definitely a niche item and maybe the best noise-cancelling headphones out there. But I think that as much as Bose tries to market them as good sounding headphones, they're quite poor performers. I'd rather just replace the earpads on my ATH-M50s with ones with more isolation than pay double the price of the ATH-M50s for a thin-sounding experience in a slick package.
Скроменый эксперт
17.07.2015
8/10
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These headphones are amazing in loud or moderately noisy environments, but not great in very quiet environments. In very noisy settings like airplanes, the active noise cancelling works wonders, and allows you to hear your audio at a normal listening level. In a setting like an office, where the sound level is moderate, these headphones are great and the way they're built provides a reasonable level of noise reduction even without the active noise cancelling enabled. However, this is actually an issue in very quiet environments, like a home office or library. There are two problems. One: because the headphones do such a great job of passively blocking outside noise, in very quiet environments you can actually hear your heart beating and your jaw moving, which can be distracting. Two: with the active noise cancelling on, there is a constant, low volume white noise. This white noise is imperceptible when used in loud environments, but can be easily heard in quiet ones.
Regarding comfort, they are rather comfortable. Though they can be worn comfortably for a few hours at a time, your ears my get warm, because they are so well sealed off. All of the padding is nice, and they headset is very light weight.
With the active noise cancelling turned off, sound is neutral, which can seem bland to some people, but overall there's nothing to complain about. With the active noise cancelling turned on, Bose also turns on an EQ which makes things a little punchier, but never strays far from neutral.
Overall, if you plan to use this in moderate to very noisy environments, they are wonderful and I would highly recommend them. If you are looking for a new pair of headphones to use in quiet environments, the sound quality isn't worth the price. For the same price, or cheaper, you can find better sounding headphones.
Regarding comfort, they are rather comfortable. Though they can be worn comfortably for a few hours at a time, your ears my get warm, because they are so well sealed off. All of the padding is nice, and they headset is very light weight.
With the active noise cancelling turned off, sound is neutral, which can seem bland to some people, but overall there's nothing to complain about. With the active noise cancelling turned on, Bose also turns on an EQ which makes things a little punchier, but never strays far from neutral.
Overall, if you plan to use this in moderate to very noisy environments, they are wonderful and I would highly recommend them. If you are looking for a new pair of headphones to use in quiet environments, the sound quality isn't worth the price. For the same price, or cheaper, you can find better sounding headphones.
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03.02.2016
10/10
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After using these headphones for just over a month I have to say that they are fantastic. They block out low frequency sound perfectly such as air conditioning, car/engine noise and even the bass beats of music. They will not however block out higher pitched sounds perfectly such as lots of talking or especially loud noises (don't expect them to block out everyone in an office for example).
The sound produced by the headphones is great too however there are times I wished there was a bit more bass (but most of the time the bass is great) as I do like bass heavy music.
I do wish that the headphones had some kind of auto off feature that could be enabled as I have accidentally left them on a number of times but I do understand that there are situations where you would want to leave them on for extended amounts of time, without playing music, such as flying.
Overall these are a great pair of headphones which are a worthy investment if you travel a lot, have noisy house mates or just want to sit in a quiet environment however if you are not bothered by the noise cancelling technology then you can get cheaper headphones which are just as good.
The sound produced by the headphones is great too however there are times I wished there was a bit more bass (but most of the time the bass is great) as I do like bass heavy music.
I do wish that the headphones had some kind of auto off feature that could be enabled as I have accidentally left them on a number of times but I do understand that there are situations where you would want to leave them on for extended amounts of time, without playing music, such as flying.
Overall these are a great pair of headphones which are a worthy investment if you travel a lot, have noisy house mates or just want to sit in a quiet environment however if you are not bothered by the noise cancelling technology then you can get cheaper headphones which are just as good.
Скроменый эксперт
13.11.2015
10/10
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These are quite expensive compared to other makes of noise cancelling headphones but are cheap in comparison to audiophile phones. The noise cancellation is the best I have heard. Not only do they deal with repeating sounds like fans and hospital alert bells as well as most NC headphones, they are very good at reducing speech and general office noise which is where Plantronics, Sony and most others struggle. The overall sound quality is very good and is certainly as good as high end Grados and Senheiser (sorry for spelling!) phones I have owned. They lack the precision of the AKG studio phones I like best but the sound quality allied with a perfectly 'black' soundstage make them sound better than they are. Overall I am satisfied with build quality which seems better than Bose's usually hideous build on headphones. Possibly they ut more effort into their dearest products. The one thing that spoils the look and probably the build durability is the battery closure which is clunky and leaves gaps wide enough to admit dirt and even insects although hopefully they shouldn't come into contact with either on a regular basis!
They are worth the money if you want to be freed from the tyranny of modern noise and are comfortable enough for long use. I decided it would be unjust to withhold the final star as Bose offer a superb after sales service and replace damaged items without any argument unlike many high street shops.
They are worth the money if you want to be freed from the tyranny of modern noise and are comfortable enough for long use. I decided it would be unjust to withhold the final star as Bose offer a superb after sales service and replace damaged items without any argument unlike many high street shops.
Скроменый эксперт
11.01.2016
10/10
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Not a huge fan of the price, but it does what it says. Flew on a plane, and while you could still slightly hear the noise of the plane, I'd guess it was about 1/40th of what the actual sound was. The flight attendant actually had to tap me on the head to get my attention because I could't hear her from 6 inches away when she asked if I wanted something to drink.
I haven't tried the ear bud version of this that bose sells, but keep in mind that one has a battery that can not be replaced, and I find that unacceptable for a $300 item. The one advantage I would say ear buds have is if you watch netflix or whatever on your tablet while lying down, you can sleep on your side and watch. You can't do that comfortably with these headphones (though it's still not that uncomfortable).
To me, the price is worth it, particularly if you fly or you're around loud noises a lot. Or maybe you just want it for the holidays so you can have some quiet time while the family is all over at your place. These headphones work, and they work well. The only real question you need to be asking yourself is if you will get $300 worth of use out of them, and that is something no one can answer but you.
I haven't tried the ear bud version of this that bose sells, but keep in mind that one has a battery that can not be replaced, and I find that unacceptable for a $300 item. The one advantage I would say ear buds have is if you watch netflix or whatever on your tablet while lying down, you can sleep on your side and watch. You can't do that comfortably with these headphones (though it's still not that uncomfortable).
To me, the price is worth it, particularly if you fly or you're around loud noises a lot. Or maybe you just want it for the holidays so you can have some quiet time while the family is all over at your place. These headphones work, and they work well. The only real question you need to be asking yourself is if you will get $300 worth of use out of them, and that is something no one can answer but you.
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23.05.2015
10/10
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Bottom line: Very comfortable, even after many hours. Effective sound cancellation. Truly astounding sound when listening to all types of music. Convenient and adequate storage. Now for a few details. Despite the many details offered on other reviews, take it from this discriminating traveler: the Q25 is a definite upgrade from the 15. Sound cancellation may be the same, but quality of the sound is much more brilliant. After a couple of hours of wear on flights, the 15 gave me headaches because felt like it pinched my head. Wore the 25 for five hours straight and never felt discomfort. Forget the complaints about storage and hypothesized problems with folding the unit. The 25 feels sturdy, even as you fold it, and fits snugly into the square case, which I like better than the headphone-shaped case of the 15. The case has the same external compartment for storing the headphone cord and an extra battery or two. The hard plastic insert for the airline adaptor and an extra battery is nice touch. I don't understand the complaints of other reviewers. The rectangular case fits better inside my luggage pockets than the 15's case. Finally, the 25 is more streamlined--I feel less conspicuous wearing these phones than the 15. For me, the 25 is step up. Although I appreciate the head-to-heads offered by other reviewers, I feel like they were overthinking. Without bothering to make a comparison, these are hands-down amazing phones. Compared to my 15s, I'm glad to have made the purchase. Long, previously boring flights (because I couldn't stand wearing the 15s for more than an hour or two), are now more comfortable. I do agree with others that an important limitation is that the cord controls only work with iPhones. This is truly a shame, and the *only* negative I can find with this unit. I would probably consider using these phones more frequently than only when traveling on flights if I could use the controls to communicate with my Android phone, but I am still very pleased with these phones.
Скроменый эксперт
24.09.2014
6/10
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Плохо
The QC25s are a very comfortable pair of headphones and do an excellent job of reducing (not canceling) the noise from office air vents. The strange effect of reducing background office noise by the QC25 is the concomitant effect of actually making office chatter more distinct. Although the loudness of my co-workers voices is lowered, I seem to be able to make out their conversations better. Even with white noise or music playing, I can hear the admins' weekend plans and romance gossips.
I think that in-ear buds like the Shure SE215 do a better job of blocking office chatter (voice) at a lower price. I feel that the Shure SE215 with foam inserts reduces~85% of office chatter. In comparison, the QC25 reduce about ~50% for me. The Shure SE215 sounds a lot better, but you'll have to be comfortable having things inside your ear canal.
In conclusion, both these headphones are the best I've used to reduce sounds from noisy co-worker. I would recommend the Shure SE215 for better isolation and sound quality. However, if you can't stand earbuds, the QC25s are an okay choice. For ultimate noise reduction, you can even wear earplugs under the QC25.
I rate the QC25 as follows:
Comfort: 5
Blocking co-worker's voices: 2
Blocking air vent noise: 4
Sound Quality: 3
Price: 3
Average = 3.4 stars
Update 11/1/2014
(A few additional comments after using QC25's for a week)
1. No auto shut-off when you disconnect the headphones so you'll drain your battery if you forget to manually turn it off.
2. The tiny latch that holds the battery is crap. It's hard to open and close, and I'm afraid that it will break one day.
3. The headphone case is small, but not designed well. Inside the case, there is a diagram on how to fold the headphones to fit inside the case with the cord attached to the headphones. Unfortunately, they recommend folding the headphones in a certain way that bends the cord at a sharp ~90 degree angle. Over time this will lead to the cord breaking. [Hint: I recommend tucking the left earcup inside first (i.e. opposite to what they show) to avoid kinking the cord at such a sharp angle.]
4. I'm slowly becoming more convinced that the QC25's are not the best for office use. When I had to finish a long report at work, I ended up using my in-ear Shure SE215 while listening to "coffee shop" white noise. The Shure SE215 blocks office chatter so much better the QC25s. I realize that I'm not bothered too much by air vent noise and other low frequency background office sounds that the QC25 cancels so well. Noisy co-workers talking bothers me the most, and I think I'll have to stick with the Shure's or with earplugs.
5. With my office being a bit cold, the QC25's did keep my ears warm.
I think that in-ear buds like the Shure SE215 do a better job of blocking office chatter (voice) at a lower price. I feel that the Shure SE215 with foam inserts reduces~85% of office chatter. In comparison, the QC25 reduce about ~50% for me. The Shure SE215 sounds a lot better, but you'll have to be comfortable having things inside your ear canal.
In conclusion, both these headphones are the best I've used to reduce sounds from noisy co-worker. I would recommend the Shure SE215 for better isolation and sound quality. However, if you can't stand earbuds, the QC25s are an okay choice. For ultimate noise reduction, you can even wear earplugs under the QC25.
I rate the QC25 as follows:
Comfort: 5
Blocking co-worker's voices: 2
Blocking air vent noise: 4
Sound Quality: 3
Price: 3
Average = 3.4 stars
Update 11/1/2014
(A few additional comments after using QC25's for a week)
1. No auto shut-off when you disconnect the headphones so you'll drain your battery if you forget to manually turn it off.
2. The tiny latch that holds the battery is crap. It's hard to open and close, and I'm afraid that it will break one day.
3. The headphone case is small, but not designed well. Inside the case, there is a diagram on how to fold the headphones to fit inside the case with the cord attached to the headphones. Unfortunately, they recommend folding the headphones in a certain way that bends the cord at a sharp ~90 degree angle. Over time this will lead to the cord breaking. [Hint: I recommend tucking the left earcup inside first (i.e. opposite to what they show) to avoid kinking the cord at such a sharp angle.]
4. I'm slowly becoming more convinced that the QC25's are not the best for office use. When I had to finish a long report at work, I ended up using my in-ear Shure SE215 while listening to "coffee shop" white noise. The Shure SE215 blocks office chatter so much better the QC25s. I realize that I'm not bothered too much by air vent noise and other low frequency background office sounds that the QC25 cancels so well. Noisy co-workers talking bothers me the most, and I think I'll have to stick with the Shure's or with earplugs.
5. With my office being a bit cold, the QC25's did keep my ears warm.
Скроменый эксперт
06.02.2016
10/10
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Великолепно
These noise cancelling headphones are the best, I also have the previous version and appreciate that this version has the capability of working without having the noise cancelling option active so can be used just as a regular pair of headphones and you can extend your battery life. And as far as the noise cancelling feature they are the best I have ever tried and I've tried many other brands. Bose seems to have mastered the ability to manufacture true noise cancelling headphones. They really do a great job of blocking out most outside noises (construction, dog barking, noisy neighbors). I also love the white/turquoise color option for this version. They are very attractive and so very comfortable. I think this version also offers a little more comfort than the previous version. The cups and top band have a bit more padding. They are a little pricey but I think well worth it and would highly recommend if you want to cancel out annoying noises around you and want to have the additional option to use without the noise cancel thus saving your battery life. Love these!
Скроменый эксперт
26.01.2016
2/10
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Ужасно
When I first used these headphones I was thrilled. They were very comfortable and the noise cancelling was the absolute best. I was very happy and looking forward to the next flight about a month later. My wife had a set from another manufacturer but these were so superior I was going to buy her a pair as well. When I put them on for the second flight however, the on-off switch was intermittent and the right earphone was dead. I changed to a new battery and tried a different set of phones to see if the connection was at fault. Unfortunately after trying everything I had to conclude that it was my brand new $300.00 headphones that were at fault. They were always kept in their (very nice) case and never banged around or abused. I might have thought this pair was just a "lemon" but too many others have run into these sorts of hardware problems. This is not an acceptable failure rate for a $300.00 pair of earphones from a company with Bose's reputation. I would not buy them again and would advise that if you choose to do so, you might get lucky but you should be aware that it is a crap shoot.
Скроменый эксперт
01.06.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
After a very disappointing experience with the poor engineering of the Sony MDR-NC60 headphones, I have pretty much had a "once-bitten, twice shy" attitude towards standard-sized noise-cancelling headphones. When it comes to noise-cancelling headphones, I have used the in-the-ear variety rather than the traditional cans, so I was curious to see how these would perform.
So far, so good. I have noticed very little distortion in either ear, and the noise cancellation works pretty much as advertised. I have found that the battery has held up well after almost 2 weeks of continuous use, so I am guessing that Bose's claims of a 35-hour lifetime is fairly accurate. For spoken word, I generally don't use the noise cancellation as it isn't all that necessary, but for acoustic music, if you don't use the noise cancellation the sound is just awful, as though the musicians were playing in a closet.
For me, the balance is good; no overpowering bass, & the treble is serviceable. If you are wanting booming bass, then these aren't the headphones for you. Also, if you are looking for headphones for a stereo, it is worth noting that these are designed for handheld devices and computers only, and will not work well with a stereo amplifier.
I do have some reservations, and I can see why there are as many 1-star reviews as there are. The folding design makes me nervous, and the carrying case is just ridiculously small. If I folded them up the way it is recommended, it wouldn't surprise me if something malfunctioned before too long. I am using a larger carrying case and treating them carefully. This is definitely something to consider.
Obviously, it is too early to give a fair assessment of how well these headphones will hold up after extended use. Only time will tell, but for now, I am quite pleased with the performance, which seems commensurate with the price.
So far, so good. I have noticed very little distortion in either ear, and the noise cancellation works pretty much as advertised. I have found that the battery has held up well after almost 2 weeks of continuous use, so I am guessing that Bose's claims of a 35-hour lifetime is fairly accurate. For spoken word, I generally don't use the noise cancellation as it isn't all that necessary, but for acoustic music, if you don't use the noise cancellation the sound is just awful, as though the musicians were playing in a closet.
For me, the balance is good; no overpowering bass, & the treble is serviceable. If you are wanting booming bass, then these aren't the headphones for you. Also, if you are looking for headphones for a stereo, it is worth noting that these are designed for handheld devices and computers only, and will not work well with a stereo amplifier.
I do have some reservations, and I can see why there are as many 1-star reviews as there are. The folding design makes me nervous, and the carrying case is just ridiculously small. If I folded them up the way it is recommended, it wouldn't surprise me if something malfunctioned before too long. I am using a larger carrying case and treating them carefully. This is definitely something to consider.
Obviously, it is too early to give a fair assessment of how well these headphones will hold up after extended use. Only time will tell, but for now, I am quite pleased with the performance, which seems commensurate with the price.
Скроменый эксперт
12.11.2015
10/10
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Initially I thought these headphones are overpriced, but every time I walked by the mall and tried them, I was amazed! I read online reviews and some people were complaining about the sound quality that is not as good as the previous model, or that they are not that loud. After I tried them many times at the mall, I decided to buy them. This was the best decision I could take! The sound is absolutely amazing and maybe it is not that loud compared to other headphones, but this is the point of the noise cancelling feature: being able to fade off the background noise so that you don't have to crank them up and harm your ears. The noise cancelling feature is incredible, I just turn it on without any music playing and I am able to work in a loud environment! You can still hear if someone is talking loud but it does not bother you, and you can always put some music to totally cover it.
Another reason I bought them is the advertisement they are doing about how well they work in the plane and I saw many people in the plane wearing them. Well, it is totally true. I fly internationally pretty often and I spend around 15 hours in planes. With these headphones on I don't get ringing ears or headaches anymore! Regarding comfort I can wear them for hours without any problem.
I am very happy I got this product and I highly recommend to give it a try!
Another reason I bought them is the advertisement they are doing about how well they work in the plane and I saw many people in the plane wearing them. Well, it is totally true. I fly internationally pretty often and I spend around 15 hours in planes. With these headphones on I don't get ringing ears or headaches anymore! Regarding comfort I can wear them for hours without any problem.
I am very happy I got this product and I highly recommend to give it a try!
Скроменый эксперт
19.11.2014
10/10
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Wow! That's all I can really say about these headphones. I'll be honest: this is my first set of expensive over-hear headphones. Actually, it's my first pair of headphones over $100 in general. I first stepped up to the game of better portable audio when I started commuting to work via public transportation. I take a very noisy train every day for 30+ minutes each way. I needed to get something that cancelled noise so at first I got some in-ear monitors (Shure SE215's) which were pretty great, but the way you had to put them in your ears quickly became annoying and also started to hurt my ears over a prolonged period of time. The final straw came when the right earbud crapped out on me and I had to go and search for a suitable replacement. I saw lots of people on the train wearing over-ear headphones so I figured I'd look into and I found these new Bose QC 25's getting rave reviews all over the internet.
I've always been a fan of Bose audio when I would listen to it in a store or at someone's house and never really got when people would say they were "over rated" or "too expensive". After receiving these headphones, I can safely say I am still a fan of Bose. Actually, I can say I've become a much bigger fan of Bose now. First off, the noise cancellation is insane. It blocks out just as much as my in-ears did, if not more. If you have music at any decent level of volume, good luck trying to hear anything unless someone is actually shouting at you from close by. Second, the sound quality is absolutely superb. I thought my in-ears were great but I can hear even more details with these that I never heard with the in-ears. Everything seems pretty well balanced to me, and the sound feels like it's surrounding you. When you have the NC on (which you should always have on to get the best sound quality), it feels like you are literally in your own world with your favorite music surrounding you.
Anyways, I'm not the biggest expert to compare these for you to the QC 15's or other over-ear headphones but you can take it from a skeptic that I am heavily impressed. I read all the good and bad reviews and just decided to take the plunge which worked out greatly in my favor. If you're on the edge, just take the leap. After all, you can always return them within 30 days if you don't like them. I have a strong feeling that a vast majority of people who buy these will NOT be disappointed (I mean look at the reviews these have already). I will be much more open to buying future Bose products after my experience with these headphones.
I've always been a fan of Bose audio when I would listen to it in a store or at someone's house and never really got when people would say they were "over rated" or "too expensive". After receiving these headphones, I can safely say I am still a fan of Bose. Actually, I can say I've become a much bigger fan of Bose now. First off, the noise cancellation is insane. It blocks out just as much as my in-ears did, if not more. If you have music at any decent level of volume, good luck trying to hear anything unless someone is actually shouting at you from close by. Second, the sound quality is absolutely superb. I thought my in-ears were great but I can hear even more details with these that I never heard with the in-ears. Everything seems pretty well balanced to me, and the sound feels like it's surrounding you. When you have the NC on (which you should always have on to get the best sound quality), it feels like you are literally in your own world with your favorite music surrounding you.
Anyways, I'm not the biggest expert to compare these for you to the QC 15's or other over-ear headphones but you can take it from a skeptic that I am heavily impressed. I read all the good and bad reviews and just decided to take the plunge which worked out greatly in my favor. If you're on the edge, just take the leap. After all, you can always return them within 30 days if you don't like them. I have a strong feeling that a vast majority of people who buy these will NOT be disappointed (I mean look at the reviews these have already). I will be much more open to buying future Bose products after my experience with these headphones.
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