Reviews for Bose® QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones (with Remote and Mic)

We can not ear the airplane engen and no other noises!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First off, I'm a headphone person. I've owned 3 pairs of noise reduction headphones in the last 10 years. The first pair I owned was a Sennheiser pcx250, which had minimal noise reduction. After several years of use, I decided to upgrade in 2008 and tried out the Bose QC2 and Sennheiser PCX 450. The Bose had better noise reduction, but worse sound quality than the PCX 450. I wanted to like the PCX 450; however, I kept noticing a weird low frequency ringing that would occur while moving my head wile wearing the PCX 450. Ultimately I kept the Bose QC2 after about a week long trial of the QC2 and PCX 450.

On to the review of the QC15 (probably reflected in many other reviews)... I've been using the QC2's regularly as I stated before, so I can comment directly on the relative improvement of the QC15's. The QC15 noise reduction is great. Much, much better than my old pair of QC2 (some of which may be just due to the worn ear cushions). There is much more noise reduction at low frequencies. My HVAC noise, which used to be audible with the QC2's, is not audible and footfalls from the apartment above are also not audible while wearing the QC15's. Given my initial trial of the QC2 and PCX 450's, I can also say that the QC15 noise reduction is likely much better than the 450's as well. Sound quality of the QC15's is also noticeably better than the QC2's. Highs are brighter and crisper but lows may not be boosted as much (which I am fine with). Others may find the lack boosted lows annoying, I do not. I have not traveled with the QC15's yet, so I cannot comment on their performance on board aircraft. However, I am guessing they should be rather good.

I have a pair of Sennheiser HD 650's at work that I use occasionally to listen to music (they own them so I don't bring them home, spectacular sound quality). I highly recommend the HD 650's if you don't need noise reduction. The QC15's don't really compare to the sound quality of the HD650's in a quiet environment, but if you have to listen to music in a moderately noisy environment the QC15's are a good bet. Overall, sound quality of the QC15's is somewhere in between the QC2 and Sennheiser HD 650's. I'd bet they are on par with (or very close to) the Sennheiser PCX 450's, but with better noise reduction.

I tested many different noice cancelling headphones before settling on these. The day after I picked them up my local Apple store, I took them to work and simply retreated into my own little world. I was amazed at the clarity of the sound. On some tracks I could actually hear the artists count to the beat. I love the case. It will protect the headphones in my carryon bag when I travel. The headphones themselves were comfortable; I was able to wear them most of my work day without my temples and ears hurting. I will never purchase another brand of noise cancelling headphones.

I use these ONLY for air travel. So I have used them 10 Times over 1 1/2 years.
The wire that attaches to the battery opening device came off. Now I have to pay $90 for a replacement pair! I think it is outrageous. Nothing should break after 10 times and cost $90. to replace.

I will NEVER buy any BOSE product again. I have been a long time BOSE buyer.

They are very comfortable and come with great sound quality! I just wish they were a little more compact on ear.

this headphone is a showpiece of modern technology

have been using it for 7 months and there are no cons...

you just can't hate the sound quality...as a headphone collector I never heard another pair of noise-cancelling headphones as good as this one.

the noise-cancelling is simply stunning!

Love this product, one of a kind, and the price is pretty fair for such level of precision engineering

buy it, i guarantee you will not regret

A friend took me to his car to show me his $8000 car stereo. He was playing songs I hated so I put my Bose QC15's back on my ear's to seal them and his $8000 stereo went bye bye..

Whether on a 16 hour flight to Europe, or in a data center with 96db ambient volume (fan noise from hundreds of servers), or driving down the highway (ALOT) I get tired of ambient white noise.

These headphones do a phenomenal job reducing the din, and along with it, the fatigue tha comes with it. Sure I'd like a smaller case to carry around, but since covering my ears is part of how they function, there's not much to fault Bose for regarding the size. I'll just have to get smaller ears.

Compared to other headphones, I tire of earbuds being stuck in my ears long before these bother me, and these are among the best sound of any I've used.

Just do it. Your ears are worth it.

I have always loved good headphones but was never willing to spend more than around $150.00 on them due to the expense. When I started nursing school I purchased a pair of these after much debate and have been really pleased with them. They are the perfect gift for a studying college person or traveler. I use them all the time in the library even though the library is supposed to be quiet. They really help to eliminate miscellaneous noise and get you in the study zone faster.

The truth is that the sound is very good, but not mind blowing. They are very comfortable and will not fatigue you after several hours of wear. I am confident in saying that it was a very good purchase and the fact it includes a special headphone adapter for the iPhone was just a plus. If your on the fence... please know its worth the money for the sound canceling aspect of the headphones along with the great sound.