http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/ Engadget Comments for Bose recruits QuietComfort 15 headphones into war on noise http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
Well if they can't reproduce sound, maybe at least they can do silence.]]>Aug 20th 2009 9:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 9:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/@ProfessorKaos. Go get a real pair of audiophile headphones, such as Sennheiser, Grado, Audio Technica, Denon, Stax etc... and tell us if Bose really are "Top notch quality"]]>Aug 20th 2009 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Sarcasm win! Extra points for dissing Bose and Monster in the same post!]]>Aug 20th 2009 9:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/I have the Beats By Dr. Dre and they are anything but bass heavy. I am no audiophile, but I really like quality of sound across the entire spectrum that comes from the Beats. They're very comfortable and the noise canceling works great.]]>Aug 20th 2009 10:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
Pretty much sums it up. Bose stuff is good. But it's a poor value (sometimes absolutely appalling value)....way over priced. They built up a name for themselves years ago, and have maintained it with strict marketing and distribution (Bose was one of three brands we were never allowed to discout at an electronics store I worked at...one of the others was Apple...they also have a history of suing anyone who gave their products poor reviews) with just good enough sound quality to please the average Joe. In my book, they don't rank much higher than Monster Cable.]]>Aug 20th 2009 11:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 1:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
The Grado SR325 looks fantastic. Clean, simple, and understated. A bit retro, maybe, but that's not always a bad thing. And the sound is incredible.

Then again, if it's aesthetics you're worried about, you're probably wearing a pair of tiny canalphones. ]]>Aug 20th 2009 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 21st 2009 2:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
However, since the introduction of Beats by Dre, I'd have to say that finally Bose has something more expensive and crappier than it. ]]>Aug 21st 2009 6:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
I loved them too, but I am a programmer in a quiet environment and Beats are not meant for a quiet environment. I actually bought them from Best Buy (as they would not let me hook it up to my iPhone and listen to them) and used them in the office. I have like 5 complaints within an hour. I drove to a Bose store the need day and did a direct side by side comparison. I found the QC2 to be more comfortable (for my ears) and a little better refined on acoustics (my opinion).]]>Aug 21st 2009 1:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 9:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 10:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 9:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
http://www.sennheiserusa.com/private_headphones_travel-line_500371
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/1c7efaa15727a938/index.html

If you want to justify your purchase of overpriced, overhyped Bose equipment, then go right ahead. But don't try and tell people the wrong things just to make yourself feel better.]]>Aug 20th 2009 9:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
I agree. I have a pair of audio-technica studio headphones (non-noise-cancelling) for approximately 6 or 7 years and the only thing I had to replace were the ear pads. It's good quality stuff.]]>Aug 20th 2009 10:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
Maybe the ones you linked are better, I don't know, I haven't used them. But don't go knocking something that IS good. These are not monster cables that are a factor of 4 more expensive than the competition and provide zero improvement.

The Sennheiser you linked is actually more expensive, in case you hadn't noticed. Perhaps you should have linked to reviews instead of a simple price comparison?

After my QC2 was, ahem, 'borrowed' from someone who got in to the school network and found my locker combo, I got a Sennheiser PX-100. Not nearly as nice, but still very good and they have lasted me easily 5x as long as any headphones I have ever had.

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Actually, a cursory glance at Google shopping tells me that the cheapest that the QC2's go for from a reputable retailer is $269 whereas the Sennheisers go for $186. Not sure where you got the idea they were more expensive; maybe you were looking at MSRP.

Since you own and enjoy Sennheisers I'm not going to criticize you about liking the Bose but yes, everything made by Bose can be beaten, quality and value-wise, by another product. This goes for their headphones, their surround sound systems, their iPod docks, everything. They may not be as bad as Monster Cables but it's the same idea, more money for less quality.]]>Aug 20th 2009 11:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
Actually, I was talking about these http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&productId=8198552921665348955

Sony MDR-NC500D

Sound Reproduction is only one use for these style headphones. 80% of the time I am wearing them just to try and get some rest or concentration. I have a problem with my ears and can not wear buds or insert traditional Ear Plugs. I frequently fly and am forced to carrier jump which often lands me in the back of the plane unless I can get on my preferred carrier.

Sony is the other leader in the field that is aimed at business travelers, hence the quotes. Also, I did say DIGITAL Noise Cancellation. ]]>Aug 20th 2009 11:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
Pricey, but if you can afford it they have their advantages]]>Aug 20th 2009 9:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 7:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 9:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 10:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
They are expensive because they have, for many many years, run a mammoth advertising campaign. What other audiophile company advertises on television, or in mass-market magazines? That's what you're paying for. But the products themselves, by and large? Mediocre stuff. You don't want to listen to them all day. ]]>Aug 20th 2009 9:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/noise_cancelling_headphones/accessories/qc2_replacement_audio_cable_acc.jsp]]>Aug 20th 2009 10:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
"no lows, must be BOSE"

nevermind]]>Aug 20th 2009 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 9:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 10:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.computersncs.com/rd_p?p=191273&t=9544&a=2970-engadget&gift=2970]]>Aug 20th 2009 10:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 10:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 3:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-manufacturer/denon/denon-ah-d1001s-silver.php

More comfortable than the Triports, much better audio quality (the soundstage is amazing), and cheaper by $25.]]>Aug 20th 2009 11:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/]]>Aug 20th 2009 11:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
Amazon has them, read the reviews..]]>Aug 20th 2009 5:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 10:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 10:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 11:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 11:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 11:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/]]>Aug 20th 2009 11:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
Believe me, they are comfortable, and once you get the foam tips in correctly (Takes practice, but not a lot), thay're not going to fall out. The ER6i's are even more snug because they use a long, and wide tri-flange tip, which certainly won't come out, but I find uncomfortable.]]>Aug 20th 2009 5:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/
The only complaint I have with my QC2 is the crappy plastic head piece. Where it connects with the headphones the plastic has broken on both sides and I had to tape it up. For $300 I should get something with a little better quality. Still, they work great, just look funky now. ;)]]>Aug 20th 2009 11:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 12:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.head-fi.org. If anything, there's TOO much information there to sift through. I was able to make an informed decision on a recent headphone purchase by plowing through the forums.]]>Aug 20th 2009 12:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/bose-recruits-quietcomfort-15-headphones-into-war-on-noise/Aug 20th 2009 1:01PM