I work in a hipster loft-style open office with about 80 other people. For those afflicted with FOMO (fear of missing out), it's a dream come true -- you get to hear everything everyone says and does. For an introvert like me who does intricate work that requires extended periods of concentration, it's a nightmare. These phones saved the day. They are comfortable to wear for long periods (at least on my kind of large, square head) and the noise-cancelling function is stellar; a flick of the switch and -- whoosh -- ambient sound just drops down into near silence. I still can hear some voices, but they are muffled and distant. If someone approaches and speaks to me directly, I can hear them and take off the phones to continue the conversation. The dull roar of the office HVAC system (which I didn't really notice until I was able to "cancel" it with these headphones) completely disappears. I have yet to try them on a plane, but riding a subway is amazingly quiet. Just me and my music at a comfortable volume. Even with the music turned off, the surrounding sounds are masked. I'm finding I have more energy even at the end of the day when I use these phones and don't have to fight the ambient sound monsters to concentrate.
On the music reproduction side, I'd rate these as good headphones. They don't compare to audio-only headphones in this price range, but are more than adequate for MP3 or streaming listening. When I listen to CDs (mostly classical and jazz), I the stereo imaging and spaciousness is lacking somewhat. There is tight, compressed feel to the sound. But nothing particularly annoying; these phones just lack the musical detail I'm used to in my high-quality audio-only phones. You can listen to audio if the battery goes dead, but that is only a last resort; the sound is distant and muffled. I wouldn't recommend it.
There is a large L and R in the speaker mesh of each earpiece so there is no mistaking which side is which. Nice touch!
The case is useful and not a throwaway. It is semi-rigid and would offer reasonable protection against moderate drops and jostles. It has a diagram on its liner to show you how to fold the phones for a perfect fit. There is a storage compartment for a spare battery and an airplane audio adapter jack. It takes up more space than just cramming the phones into a backpack pocket or whatever, but it is light and not so huge its awkward to carry in a pack or laptop bag.
In summary: the noise-cancelling capabilities of these phones are outstanding. That's what you're paying for and it's worth it. The sound reproduction is quite good, but not the primary draw. The entire package shows thoughtful design elements and they are a joy to use.
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- QuietComfort 25 headphones
- 56-inch QC25 inline remote and microphone cable
- Airline adapter
- Carrying case
- AAA battery
The best-performing around-ear headphones from Bose.
QuietComfort 25 headphones are engineered to sound better, be more comfortable and easier to take with you. Put them on, and suddenly everything changes. Your music is deep, powerful and balanced, and so quiet that every note sounds clearer. Even air travel becomes enjoyable, as engine roar gently fades away. No matter how noisy the world is, it’s just you and your music—or simply peace and quiet.
- Significant noise reduction for travel, work and anywhere in between
- Deep, powerful sound for the music you love
- Lightweight, comfortable around-ear fit you can wear all day long
- Control your music and calls on Apple devices with inline mic/remote
- Distinctive design in Black or White
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This Item  Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones for Apple Devices, Triple Black (wired, 3.5mm) | Recommendations  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $180.00 | $349.00 | $129.95 | $249.91 | $169.22 |
| Delivery | Get it Oct 17 - 18 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Oct 10 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Oct 10 | — | Get it Oct 11 - 21 |
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| Sold By | Vin-Vintage | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Guaranteed Tech | WirelessWorld18 |
| connectivity tech | Wired | Wireless, Wired | Wireless | Wired | Wired |
| headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | In Ear |
| connector type | 3.5mm Jack | 2.5mm Jack | — | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
| noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | adaptive noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
| headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — | — | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| cable feature | Retractable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Retractable | Retractable |
| control type | control | Media Control | Voice Control | control | control |
| model name | 715053-0030 | Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones with Up To 24 Hours of Battery Life, Black | JBL TUNE 770NC | Quietcomfort 25 | Quietcomfort 25 |
Wish I could choose half way between I like it and I love it. Maybe I loke it.
Wish I could choose half way between I like it and I love it. Maybe I loke it.The title says Bose QuietComfort 25 so I’m reviewing based on what the title is.Who I am and my use. I’m a doctor who’s studying for his boards and need to cancel out people yelling etc so that's my usage. Been using it for about 6 months.To summarize quick, it spectacularly cancels out noises, and if you add soft music, or white noise (it streams or nature sounds..yes I listen to this), then you hear almost nothing outside. This is it’s main selling point, which is why I bought this other than others. I’m in a plane. nothing. In a cafe (with other music playing). Nothing. Me love it.True story: Twenty high school seniors were sitting two meters away from me in a cafe, planning their prom, quite LOUDLY, so I turned my puppies on and no more annoying teens. Side note: a decade ago, I would be the loudest of those annoying teens. sigh.Regarding canceling out voices. Without music playing you can still hear voices around you in a cafe etc, but with low playing white noise it goes away.It’s from Bose. Isn’t Bose supposed to be top of the line audio quality? Hence, why I couldn’t give it 5 stars. The sound just isn’t what I thought it would be considering it’s my first Bose. I have these cheaper, older, Sony over ear headphones and the bass and quality is better but it’s not noise canceling (http://amzn.com/B0007N55NW). Mind you the Bose ones are not bad, and I would still buy these again, but I just felt a little letdown cause it’s my first Bose.Comfort. My ears always sweat a bit if they are on for 20 minutes or more. TMI? I think not. They aren’t uncomfortable though, and light weight relatively.Verdict:I’d buy it again, because of the Noise canceling.Wonder how other ones compare tho.
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Johann Büch
Meine Lieblingskopfhörer für den Alltag
Reviewed in Germany on January 16, 2017Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Zachary
The noise cancelling technology on these headphones is amazing. Worth the price.
Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2016Color: BlackVerified Purchase
angus
Simplemente perfectos!!!!!
Reviewed in Spain on February 19, 2016Color: BlackVerified Purchase
nabil chouba
best headphone (very comfortable )
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2016Color: BlackVerified Purchase
