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Manufacturer: Bose Corp. Part number: Silver 120V
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- While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-canceling headphones.
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CNET editors' review
Bose Quiet Comfort 15 price range: $199.00 - $299.99
- Reviewed by: David Carnoy
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 08/21/2009
- Released on: 08/21/2009
The good: Extracomfortable design; improved sound; highly effective noise-canceling circuitry; device folds for compact storage in included carrying case; 30-day home trial.
The bad: Expensive; when the battery dies, so does the music.
The bottom line: While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-canceling headphones.
User reviews
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Not the product I expected, but good in its own way!
by Premium-User on February 14, 2013
Pros: + Noise Cancelation stops Neds on the bus, Stops the indoor water fall in the office...
+ Light-weight and very comfortable
+ Sound Quality is very good
+ Case is great for protecting them
+ Battery life is greatCons: - Need batteries
- Price is high , but I think they are worth itSummary: About six months ago I replaced my Bose TriPort headphones with a pair of QC15. The purchase did turn out to make me happy, though not the way I expected....
Summary: About six months ago I replaced my Bose TriPort headphones with a pair of QC15. The purchase did turn out to make me happy, though not the way I expected.
I chose again a pair Bose headphones, because my TriPort served me well since 2003. While they are still working, they lost their power and audio does not sound as nice as it once did. The decision I had to make was whether I wanted/needed the active noise cancelling. Spending a lot of time on trains and plains, I opted in for the QC15. Over the last six months I have been using the QC15 quite a lot, but never for simply listening to music.
Actively listening to music (not just having it in the background) turns out not so great with the QC15. There is a certain level of static noise when while they are turned on. It is somehow reminiscent of the sound of distant rain: It is not at all intrusive, but can easily overwhelm the quieter parts of music, and especially classical music. Maybe many people might not hear the background noise at all, because it is fairly quiet. But I prefer using a pair of Bose in-ears, which I find superior in a quiet environment.
For listening to audio as an added element of a movie or game, the QC15 are astonishing though: Once audio is element of immersion, there are no headphones I'd recommend more. The QC15 bring the outside noise down to a level that is not distracting anymore. To give a comparison: My fan heater is essentially inaudible even without any audio actually playing. My dishwasher I can hardly make out when listening to, say, a movie. The noise of a laundry machine is a little too much for the headphones when spinning, but they do an excellent job at reducing to noise substantially.
I am not sure how much I can recommend the QC15 for really noisy environments though. On trains and plains a lot of noise is kept out to be sure, but for me the level of discomfort through the noise is only lowered a little. As I am getting used the quieter environment, it seems my ears get sensitive enough for the engine of train or plain to become as unpleasant as it was to the naked ear.
Comfort
The QC15 are light-weight and very comfortable to have on for extended periods of time. I tend to get headaches from using headphones, because of the force they exert onto my head. Not so with the QC15. They are really comfortable, much more comfortable than my old TriPort.
Niggles
The status LED flashes when the batteries are below 50% or so. Bottom line, I rarely saw the LED not flash for long, and simply got used to it. The LED stopped being useful.
When the battery does run out, there is a fairly loud, repeated clicking noise. Not at all an impressive feature for headphones of this price range.
Sneezing whilst wearing the QC15 produces a funny clicking, which rather startled me. I momentarily interpreted the clicking that my ears popped for good. Just something to be wary of!
Conclusion
My advice to those that can live with a workaround: get the cheaper AE2 and a pair of earplugs. First put the earplugs in and then the AE2 on top. I did that with my TriPort headphones, the result is really good. This is also the superior solution in terms of crisp audio, because any noise cancelling is passive. But the QC15 are more the more comfortable solution, as there is no need for ear plugs and the QC15 sit better than the AE2.
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For anyone willing to pay premium I can definitely recommend the QC15 for the purposes mentioned above. Here the QC15 really shine.9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Many Strengths One Heavy Weakness
by zbangando on August 26, 2009
Pros: Very Very comfortable
Noise cancellation is a major leap ahead
Good Build QualityCons: Sound is not to audiophile standards
When Noise cancellation was active produced a sensation similar to traveling at high speeds in a train going through a tunnel.Summary: These headphones would work miracles for the frequent flyer. The noise cancellation is excellent, especially filtering the low frequencies. During my test I had the Bose employees crank the L1 ...
Summary: These headphones would work miracles for the frequent flyer. The noise cancellation is excellent, especially filtering the low frequencies. During my test I had the Bose employees crank the L1 system up and when I turned the headphones on the bass from the L1 was no longer audible as well as the mids and highs. This is backed by their overachieving comfort which is important. The sound that these produced was good, but not on par with audiophile headphones of the same price. Bass was good, but often the highs and mids became too bright on aggressive records such as A Watchful Guardian, The Dark Knight. All in all I thought these headphones are a very good pair for what their name implies.
8 out of 12 users found this user opinion helpful.
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just returned my Q3's and so far I am impressed
by levinej103 on August 31, 2009
Pros: I can tell at least from both the QC 2's and the QC 3's that the noise cancelation is better as well as the sound quality, at least in regards to the bass I agree with the review that the sound on this model is more well rounded in regards to bass
Cons: obviously bigger than the smaller QC 3's
Summary: I have a smaller head so I favored the QC 3's I am a first year law student and I use these for doing work in coffee shops, studying ...
Summary: I have a smaller head so I favored the QC 3's I am a first year law student and I use these for doing work in coffee shops, studying etc... other than the bigger build which I was not a big fan of I can say that it is an upgrade in both noise cancelation and sound quality. Also unlike the QC 3's that left my ears red after long use, the around the ear design is better if you don't want to go into a meeting with red ears after an hour of use, but the bulk made me less motivated to walk around campus in them as my everyday headphones (I know these are typically reserved for flying but they are also great study headphones). Overall if size is not a issue these are the clear choice and they're cheaper. I returned mine on the 30 day money back and the customer service was extremely helpful.
7 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Yes, go buy them. Incredible!
by Bobcaramba on October 7, 2009
Pros: Fit my 1st gen iphone. Comfortable, great noise cancelation, detachable wire and extremely good quality materials. 30 day trial. Carrying case.
Cons: No battery, no music, price tag is a little steep but trust me when I say you will forget about that the first time you wear them.
Summary: When it comes down to it Bose is just another brand, an amazing one at that. But one that has set extremely high standards for its products. I have yet ...
Summary: When it comes down to it Bose is just another brand, an amazing one at that. But one that has set extremely high standards for its products. I have yet to find one person who walks out of a Bose store and says " wow that was horrible".
Now I should admit I am no audiophile, but what I can say is that I have had a variety of headphones in my life and these are by far the best I have ever owned.
They are amazing, truly comfortable and built from quality materials. The second you pull them out of the case and feel the soft cushiony leather and headband you automatically feel happier.
As for sound I must say I have rediscovered my Itunes library and spent countless hours just listening to music, something I never did anymore.
I have two extremely loud fans going in my room pretty much 24/7 ( if you own little Honeywells you know what I mean) and as soon as I flick that little switch they simply go away.
The price tag is a little steep but as soon as I began using them any guilt went away.
The people at the store were quick and efficient, polite and just all around helpful.
I honestly love my QC15's but they may not be for everyone so if you don't like them or think they were too expensive just take them back, you have 30 days to be impressed. You'll need 30 seconds.
The bottom-line is simple, they are beautiful pieces of engineering and a dream com e true, they sound crisp and clean, the bass is deep but not overpowering. I wouldn't change them for the world. Best purchase of the year.6 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The Best Just Got Better...and for only $150!!
by trevo123 on August 30, 2009
Pros: Highly improved noise cancellation. Better, richer, deeper sound than the QC2. Only $150 if you still have your QC2 through Bose as a trade-in/upgrade program!!!!!!! Get them, you will not regret them
Cons: Still wish it had a rechargeable pack like the QC3
Summary: They've taken the best headphones and made them THAT much better
Summary: They've taken the best headphones and made them THAT much better
6 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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good but 3 batteries in 20 days - left switch on...
by hendersrh on January 13, 2010
Pros: - great headphones - great noise reduction. Comfortable. I can listen to my Laptop while my wife is watching TV in the same room.
- "Hard" case is a plusCons: - Battery dead after I forget to turn phones off. (Yes, it's my fault)
- For $300, couldn't Bose include a 1/8 inch to 1/4/ inch adapter so I could use them with our sound system at church ???Summary: Glad my wife got these for me for Christmas. I can listen to my Laptop while she is watching NCIS in the same room. I still have a good set ...
Summary: Glad my wife got these for me for Christmas. I can listen to my Laptop while she is watching NCIS in the same room. I still have a good set of Sony MDR-V6 phones, and prefer their audio when in a quiet place, but the QC15 are very helpful (and really sound quite good) when in a noisy place. My only concern is my own inability to remember to turn them off when I'm finished using them. I've burned thru 3 batteries since Christmas (less than 20 days ago). Hey - with all the technology packed into these headphones, I don't see why it would be a big jump to add a small circuit to (optionally) auto-power-down after 10 minutes of no signal. How about a 3-way switch? OFF, Auto Power Off, ON ? (Now I know that an "always on" mode is necessary for those applications that do have 10 minutes of embedded silence, etc.)
Also, I had to go to Radio Shack to buy a 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch adapter. What? $300 isn't enough to throw one of those in?
Overall very good headphones - guess I'm just picky (for that kind of money, don't I have a right to be?)3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Clearly superior to Bose QC 2
by TinEar56 on October 12, 2009
Pros: The audio clarity is a huge improvement over the QC2 model that these replaced and noise cancellation is much better. I was never very impressed with the upper end of the QC2, but the QC15 has sure solved that problem
Cons: have not had them long enough to identify any flaws.
Summary: I have had QC2 for several years and the ear pads were falling apart, so I took them back to the Bose store where they were originally purchased and was ...
Summary: I have had QC2 for several years and the ear pads were falling apart, so I took them back to the Bose store where they were originally purchased and was told that I had to send them to factory for repair.
While at the Bose store I decided to compare the QC15 noise reduction against my old QC2s. The QC15s attenuated the simulated airplane noise far better than my QC2s.
However, what really sold me was the Bose TRADE-UP offer that was made at their factory store. I surrendered my old QC2s with their earpads falling apart plus $125 upgrade fee and walked out with brand new QC15s.
I did not appreciate how much Bose has improved their audio quality until I got home and began listening to music on my iPod. Now I began heaaring stereo imaging and a third dimension that I never experienced with the QC2s. The piano was suddenly crisp with each note well defined. The transient attack of Claptons guitar strings jumped out at me and his voice was superbly focused. The ethereal qualities of Sarah McLachlans voice was back. Pavarotti's voice was no longer blurred into the orchestra. In short, the Bose QC15 sound much more like my mid-range Grado and Sennheiser headphones than like the $5 earbuds that come with consumer audio.
I have never been a big fan of Bose and my purchase of the QC2s was simply so I could watch DVDs during commercial airline flights. However, the QC15 has impressed me with quietness and musicality. Therefore, I enthusiastically endorse this new model.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Simply The Best
by olyinaz on September 3, 2009
Pros: Comfort and sound quality are simply excellent.
Cons: As always it seems with Bose, for this kind of money they could be more robustly built. I've had no problems but I'm very careful with mine.
Summary: I travel for a living, every week I'm in airplanes. I've tried every noise canceling and noise isolating product out there and I continue to return to these ...
Summary: I travel for a living, every week I'm in airplanes. I've tried every noise canceling and noise isolating product out there and I continue to return to these Bose headsets because they just deliver. They're comfortable, make the music or movie I'm watching sound absolutely great, they have no annoying hiss, they don't leak sound and expose those around me to whatever I'm listening to, and they travel well in their included case. The new QC15 improves upon an already best-in-class products in my opinion.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Far superior to QC3's -- Battery a plus!
by jmdorw on September 1, 2009
Pros: A significant improvement in noise reduction from the QC3's, and I don't worry anymore about trying to get the "right angle" on my ears for best noise reduction. I actually like the battery system, since I've killed off my rechargeables on my QC3's.
Cons: Bulk, of course, is slightly larger than the QC3's, but to be expected.
Summary: These are my new favorite flying partners. I highly recommend them -- stick a couple of extra batteries in the case (convenient pouch to do that) and off you go!
Summary: These are my new favorite flying partners. I highly recommend them -- stick a couple of extra batteries in the case (convenient pouch to do that) and off you go!
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Headphones; Best For Music; But Pressure in ears.
by 14940674 on November 25, 2009
Pros: The sound quality of the headphones is excellent. The music combined with the noise cancellation makes it impossible to hear anything else. Sturdy and comfortable design. Nice case and accessories such as airplane jack and detachable cord.
Cons: Noise canceling creates a sense of pressure and altitude change on the ear. Ears can become hot and sweaty. The cost is 300 dollars.
Summary: These are the best headphones I have owned. They are a great choice for travelers and music lovers alike. If you have the cash, buy them!
Summary: These are the best headphones I have owned. They are a great choice for travelers and music lovers alike. If you have the cash, buy them!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bose Corp.
- Part number: Silver 120V
- Description: 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 a lightweight fit that stays comfortable for hours. It's a combination of benefits unmatched in the industry.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Recommended Use The noise canceling feature keeps out ambient sounds on buses and airplanes. Plus, they are portable for easy transport. Active noise canceling technology makes these circumaural headphones ideal for commuting and air travel.
- Product Type Headphones
- Width 6.5 in
- Height 7.5 in
- Weight 7.3 oz
- Color Silver
- Recommended Use Digital player,
Cellular phone,
Home audio system,
PC multimedia - Additional Features TriPort acoustic headphone structure,
Bose acoustic equalization Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor Full size
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Active Noise Canceling Yes
Connections
- Connector Type Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Headphones cable - Detachable
- Included Accessories Dual-pin airplane adapter,
Carrying case - Compliant Standards WEEE
Power
- Battery 1 - AAA type
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Limited lifetime warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Lifetime
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Bose Corp.
- Address:
The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701 - Phone: 1-800-999 2673
- Fax: 1-508-820-3465
