General Asylum: REVIEW: Bose QC15 Headphones by soldermizer

Model:	QC15
Category:	Headphones
Suggested Retail Price:	$300
Description:	Noise canceling headphones
Manufacturer URL:	Bose

Review by soldermizer on November 05, 2010 at 11:26:49
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for the QC15

If an audiophile can get past foaming at the mouth upon hearing the name "Bose," this is a product that works. Dramatically reduces ambient noise. OK audio quality. I wanted headphones that would work in noisy environments, such as a university cafeteria. Or even my bedroom at night (I live near a major highway and small airport) -- even at midnight, there is noticeable bass rumbles in my MBR. The QC15 makes nearly all this disappear. After several hours use, I am impressed by what it does. It is expensive, and as money is tight, I may just return it -- another plus of [not?] buying Bose.

Product Weakness:	Price. Not ultimate audio quality. Some faint hiss when no audio input. Stupid choice of product name (QC1 through 3, now let's call this one the 15. Why, Bose???)
Product Strengths:	Probably the best noise canceling of current models. Accessories (case, airline adaptor); optionally use rechargeable AAA or alkaline cell. 30-day return option.

Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: n/a
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): n/a
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Sony digital recorder, notebook
Speakers: n/a
Cables/Interconnects: n/a
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Chopin piano, Steely Dan rips
Time Period/Length of Audition: 8 hr
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): n/a
Type of Audition/Review: Home Audition

Amplifier:	n/a
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	n/a
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Sony digital recorder, notebook
Speakers:	n/a
Cables/Interconnects:	n/a
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Chopin piano, Steely Dan rips
Time Period/Length of Audition:	8 hr
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	n/a
Type of Audition/Review:	Home Audition