Quote: (08-03-2013 06:10 PM)LeBeau Wrote:
Anyone have recommendations for the best noise cancelling headphones?
I'm interested in version across the price spectrum, and any other details you can mention in terms of sound quality, reliability, etc.
Bose QC 15
They've been $300 and rarely lower than that for the past few years though I see now the price has dropped to $270 or so.
Sound Quality is fantastic. The most comfortable pair of headphones I've ever worn. Easily my favorite headphones overall, I take them with me everywhere.
The noise canceling feature is serious. It's amazing at filtering out ambient noise, even without music on. Certainly do not wear them and listen to music if you need to be alert to noises.
They seem very solid and reliable, I expect them to last a long time. Though I take pretty good care of them-- they came with a solid plastic case that you can store them in.
The cable connecting the phones to the port unplugs at either end, so if you inadvertently pull too far away, usually it'll just come unplugged instead of being yanked off your head.
Downsides:
The speakers only work with the noise-canceling switched on.
Noise-canceling is battery-powered (one AAA) meaning if the battery runs out you can't use them.
They're a little bulky. They're not enormous like studio headphones, they're no more bulky than the Beats by Dre, but they don't have a minimal profile.