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The Bose QC 15 may be the best headphone in the market in terms of noise canceling ,comfort, light weight and ideal size for a samll head and ears like me :).The only primary competitor which i could think of is the Sennheiser PXC 450. I personally own a Sennheiser PXC 450 which i find them to have a better crisp sound quality than the over exaggerated base that the Bose QC 15 delivers but wait Bose QC 15 has better noticed noise canceling performance than the Sennheiser PXC 450. Sennheiser PXC 450 are relatively big headphone and battery life is lesser than the Bose QC 15 but still Sennheiser PXC 450 has lots of features than the Bose QC 15 such as the PUSH to Talk Volume control and the ability to listing to music while the noise canceling is turn off. Finally, i love the Sennheiser PXC 450 sound qaulity but still find Bose QC 15 more better for my preferences which is light weight ,noise canceling.Read full review
I like the noise cancelling function of these headphones. They work great. Even if you don't listen music, it reduces the big portion of the background noise. But one shouldn't expect it to eliminate the sound of people talking. Headphones who are not so big, are really comfortable. You don't feel like removing them even after hours of use. I tested Bose Quiet Comfort 3 before buying QC15 and I must say that you should really opt for QC15. I gave them four stars instead of five because the unit does not come with an adapter which will allow you to use the headphones with a home stereo equipment. Because the plug does not fit.
This is my second pair of QC 15s. I had a pair a few years ago, but sold them when I stopped traveling. I’ve been using my Sony WH-CH700N’s since I’ve started traveling for work again, but was missing that Bose sound quality. The Sony’s are really good headphones, but are a tad bit quiet, and have a little less bass. They also have an annoying app that you must use to adjust the EQ and pick your prefered sound profile. This gives a custom approach, which is nice, but they still ultimately lose out on overall experience to the Bose. I bought this set of QC15’s used for $35. I was a little leery with all of the knockoffs flooding the market, but I’ve checked these against all of the signs for real vs. fake, and am extremely excited that they’ve passed. I’m now feeling like I got an absolute steal for $35!Read full review
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Bose QC15 vs. Sennheiser PXC 450 vs. Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7b Disclosure: I have tried all these on an airplane. I am not an audiophile. Noise Cancelation is the most important attribute to me. The Carrying Case: All three are quite durable and stiff. 1.) Bose- the smallest, a low profile, room for an Ipod, accessories too. 2.) Sennheiser- Square shape, low profile, however not a lot of room for anything else in case. 3.) Audio Technica- Nice big case if you want to carry extra stuff (Nintendo DS, ipod, etc). Build Quality: 1.) Sennheiser- you can tell this is built VERY well. Strong plastics, good components, thick cord. Top notch. You feel like you are getting something really high quality. 2.) Audio Technica- Nice solid construction, appears durable. 3.) Bose- If this had a Sanyo logo on the side, I would not have flinched. How can something $300 be so incredibly cheaply made. Size: 1.) Bose- as far as over the ears go, these are pretty small. 2.) Audio-Technica- mid-sized. 3.) Sennheiser- These are big. No question, but they store flat. Comfort: 1.) Sennheiser- Very comfortable, will fit almost any size ears. Keep on for hours. 2.) Bose- Also comfortable. I did not experience "highs" discomfort. 3.) Audio-Technica- Perfectly satisfactory. Larger opening than previous AT model. Sound: 1.) Sennheiser- I actually wore these at home too, simply to hear parts of songs I had never heard before. Astounding. My 10yr old music collection sounded totally NEW. 2.) Audio-Technica- Well balanced, good sound. 3.) Bose- Great sound, but very heavy on the bass. I listen to a lot of rap and pop, so it was mildly annoying. I ultimately had to turn my treble settings up on my ipod to balance the sound. Features: 1.) Sennheiser- nice cord, push to talk button (temporarily mutes NC and sound which is great for interruptions on airplanes). 2.) Bose/Audio Technica- just the basics. Bose simply an on/off switch. Price: 1.) Audio Technica- $150 to $225 depending on how you shop. 2.) Sennheiser- $200 to $275 3.) Bose- Hard to find below $300+. Noise Cancelation: 1.) Bose- No question here, far surpassed the other two. Best Noise Cancelation. 2.) Audio-Technica- Good Noise Cancelation. 3.) Sennheiser- Not sure what happened here. Incredible sound, satisfactory noise cancelation. Summary: I ultimately kept the Bose because I was only using these for flying and the Sennheiser's (as much as I loved them) let me down in the Noise Cancelation department. The Sennheiser's had by far the most superior sound, but the Bose Noise Cancelation was night and day. The Bose are made very poorly for a $300+ product, it was disappointing. Final assessment: Audio-Technica- best balance of value for money Sennheiser- Best sound and comfort Bose- Best Noise CancelationRead full review
Use these while working on the computer all day. Sounds are great and the ear cups seal nicely and are comfortable. Two different noise canceling settings is nice and in my opinion you can’t go wrong with Bose sound. They do take a aaa battery to work though and that was the only bummer incase it goes dead your out of luck.
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