QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones
QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones see short title
The headphones that pioneered an industry are now even better.
QuietComfort 15 headphones feature exclusive Bose advancements in noise reduction technology. You hear less noise than ever before, and even more of your music and movies--with the quality sound you expect from Bose. And their lightweight fit stays comfortable for hours. It's a combination of benefits unmatched in the industry.
Quieter than ever before
Bose was the... » full description
The headphones that pioneered an industry are now even better.
QuietComfort 15 headphones feature exclusive Bose advancements in noise reduction technology. You hear less noise than ever before, and even more of your music and movies--with the quality sound you expect from Bose. And their lightweight fit stays comfortable for hours. It's a combination of benefits unmatched in the industry.
Quieter than ever before
Bose was the first to introduce noise cancelling headphones over 20 years ago, for use specifically on airplanes. And the company has continuously improved the technology since then.
QC®15 headphones significantly reduce even more noise across the full spectrum of human hearing. Advanced electronics now use microphones both inside and outside each earcup to sense and reduce more of the sounds around you. The headphones also feature improvements to proprietary Bose ear cushion technology, further reducing unwanted noise. New cushion materials now block more noise before it enters the earcups, delivering an even quieter listening experience and a comfortable fit.
Concert hall sound--or peaceful sanctuary
QC15 headphones also have proprietary signal processing and audio reproduction technology for quality sound--including deep low notes--from small, lightweight earcups. You enjoy well-balanced and detailed audio, all made clearer by advanced noise reduction.
Even when not listening to music, you can use these headphones to quickly leave the noise behind--and relax.
For travel, work and home
When you fly with QC15 headphones, engine roar fades even further away. When you listen at home or at work, fewer distractions get in the way. When you're on the move, an optional mobile kit lets you use these headphones with a cell phone, too.
What's in the box
--QuietComfort 15 headphones
--Detachable audio cable
--AAA battery
--Airline adapter
--Carrying case « short desciption
User Reviews
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Review Date: 2009-11-23
I'm not an audiophile or really into the music scene, but now that I have these on I wish I'd gotten a pair of these sooner!! These are just awesome. I'm sitting in a very small room with one of those external air conditioners in the window that gets really loud, with paper thin windows which don't shut out the traffic below. (Yes, cheap NYC apartment...you get what you pay for...) . With these on, I can't hear either the air conditioner or any sort of traffic, and I'm listening to a Debussy Arabesque (not exactly the loudest music on the planet). I can hear every nuance of the piece. I can barely hear myself type. And if I switch to Lady Gaga, the sound quality is just as awesome!
If there's no music playing, yes there is a slight "ear pressure" sensation at first which can be slightly disorienting if you've never felt it before. But really, it's not a big deal and it disappears once you start playing some music. I haven't tried these in the air yet (primarily why I bought it) but I can anticipate sleeping a lot better on those long flights.
There's also a very very small buzz in the right earpiece when there's no music playing or if something very quiet is on, but this is far less than with the Sony "noise-cancelling" earphones.
The only thing I wish was that these were slightly less chunky and they could design some behind the ear headphones of similar quality so that you don't look like an old fogey (no offense) when taking these in public. At least they're not as chunky as the Dr. Dre ones (I have a small head and couldn't even fill into the Dr. Dre headphones).
User: Leorl
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Summary: Simply awesome.
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-11-17
I've had the QuietComfort 15 headphones now for over a week, and the thing that is most striking to me is the beautiful sound quality. The sound is very rich and full and is well balanced with very good clarity. I have the Bose On Ear headphones which are excellent, but I like these even better, because they have a bit more treble. I have several headphones including Sennheiser and Grado, and to me these sound the best. I also find them very comfortable including over long periods of time. The noise cancelling works very well which gives these headphones an unbeatable combination of great sound quality, maximum quietness, and comfort.
User: Dr. Roger S. Tilton
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Summary: Beautiful Sound Quality and Very Comfortable
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-11-17
I have currently 3 noise cancelling headphones. (Logitec and Audio-Technica)
I needed a new pair within hours of going on a boating trip and, OK, I bought the pain directly from Bose store.
The positive:
- very good noise cancelling, better than others
-very comfortable
-gold contacts
-1 AAA battery
The negative:
-very weird gothic proprietary design of the cable
It prevents you to buy off the shelf cable different length or whatever
(If I am wrong I will withdraw my negative rating)
User: Spiral,
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Summary: How weird can this decision be?
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 6
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Review Date: 2009-11-17
Ok, I know they are ridiculously expensive. I remember saying I would never buy headphones that cost so much. And I did try out the Bose Quietcomfort1 and 2 in stores more than once. Both did a decent job at noise canceling, but certainly to my mind not worth the cost. So I bought a pair of Jensen noise canceling headphones from a kiosk at the airport for $50 and they worked reasonably well for quite a few years. Finally, the cord is beginning to fray where it connects to the phones, the earpieces are falling apart, and the noise canceling does not seem to make much difference anymore. So I went the total cheap route and bought a pair of Cobys for $29. Actually quite comfortable, but the noise canceling is simply a rather loud and annoying hiss which I guess is supposed to pass for white noise.
Then came the new Bose Quiet Comfort 15. In the airport again, I tried out a pair at a kiosk. Immediately I was impressed with the extent of the noise canceling of the sounds around the kiosk. I still could not justify the price, so for the next few weeks I looked around for an alternative. I read review after review, tried out some other highly rated headphones as well. I read that some audiophiles don't like the Bose because of the base and warm tones. I thought about going for another $50 closeout set of phones listed on Amazon, but comfort was an issue according to the reviews. I tried to find the Bose discounted with no luck. Finally I bit the bullet and bought the new Bose, covered by the 30 day satisfaction guarantee.
My first airplane trip using the new headphones, I could not believe my ears. My seat was right next to the engine and the noise was LOUD. After takeoff I put on the headphones and the engine noise was not just mitigated, it disappeared. I mean I truly could not hear it anymore. I took them off and I realized how truly ear splitting that engine noise can be. I put them on again and the noise disappeared again. Joy! For the rest of the flight I kept them on and frankly did not want to take them off. I have no claims to be an audiophile, but the sound is as good as any headphones (noise canceling or not) I have owned. I personally like the warm base, but that is a personal preference. As to comfort, I can wear them for hours and hardly feel a thing (the Jensen used to cause my temples to ache). The bottom line is that if you want the best active noise canceling, bar none, the Bose should be your choice. And now I can say honestly they are worth every penny.
Addendum: Just today I was wearing the headphones in the local public library doing some work on my computer, and one of the librarians approached me. I saw her out of the corner of my eye, so I took off the headphones, and the librarian said, "Is that your phone making that noise?" Sure enough my cell phone was ringing loud and clear in my pocket (I keep it on the highest ringer setting) and I did not even hear it with the Bose QuietComfort 15 on. They continue to amaze me with the extent of their noise canceling.
User: D. Goodheart
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Summary: The Sound of Silence
Helpful Votes: 4
Total Votes: 4
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Review Date: 2009-11-13
I got the Bose QuietComfort 15 for my business trip. Rather expensive, but worth every penny. Once the plane took off, I put these bad boys to work. It took away all the surrounding noises from the plane, people chatter, baby cries, and people snoring. Very easy to use and comes with a handy storing case. Highly recommended for those that travel a lot.
User: Ty Vuong
Rating:
Summary: Simply Awesome!!
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Product Details
- The best Bose® headphones reduce more noise across a wider range of frequencies
- Enjoy your music and movies even more, with clear and lifelike Bose sound
- Comfortable, around-the-ear fit
- AAA battery: 35 hours average life
- Ideal for frequent flyers