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RayF
22214
Feb 20, 2019
Nothing here to recommend them over a pair of Bose QuietComforts or the equivalent Sony product--and both of those offer active noise cancelling. I bought a pair of Bose QCs more than a year ago and use them everyday for everything from music on my phone or computer, to watching TV, to drowning out my girlfriend/worst nightmare. As a mater of fact, I just purchased a second pair for her birthday--now she can drown me out. Cost of the Bose QCs is only about sixty bucks more than these and mine came with a cool cary case, cable for plug-in listening (not something I use) and little converter for inflight hookups. Another convenient feature on the Bose set is that they pair with, and remember two devices, so next time you turn 'em on, they connect automatically. One more cool thing--if you have two pair of them (as I do) the Bose App lets you connect both pair to the same sound source--very handy if, for instance, I wanted to listen to an episode of Desperate Housewives From Wherever with my girlfriend/worst nightmare--which I fucking guarantee you will never happen!
yoelb
1
Feb 25, 2019
RayFThe Bose price is around 340$, the QC is a very good product, but right now, you can't compare them with this B&O for 160$...
RayF
22214
Feb 25, 2019
yoelbCloser to $260 if you know where to shop. Additionally, I can compare them to B&Os; it's other people who can't.
yoelb
1
Feb 25, 2019
RayFDoes the difference of 100$ really worth it? One of my friends has the Bose, so i tried them. they have a very good and clean sound, but i have never tried B&O so i don't know the differences... And Massdrop have a free worldwide shipping so its kind of nice.
RayF
22214
Feb 25, 2019
yoelbAnd if they suck, MD might make you pay the freight coming back, or worse, might not take them back at all. I have the Bose but haven't tried the B/O. My issue was more about the features of each and less about the price. I'm guessing you're not from around here (the States), so things might be different on your end, and what's good for me might not be so good for you? My advise is to shop around and try to make the best choice you can. Good luck!
CustomName
2
Feb 26, 2019
RayFHahahah! You just reviewed the Bose QC which is quite a different product at (currently) quite a different price point. I have the B&O H9i and they have good enough noise cancelling and a very detailed sound signature that outclasses the Bose (not in quantity of NC though!). But the only real comparison I’d make here is build quality, B&O products are gorgeous and are made with beautiful materials. If NC isn’t what you’re after I’d take a closer look at these.
yoelb
1
Feb 27, 2019
CustomNameHey, im searching for something with bluetooth and good audio quality (for this price point). However, i've read some reviews that say the H4 audio is not very good. Have you tried them? The price is very good so i don't want to miss this opportunity ;)
RayF
22214
Feb 27, 2019
CustomName"Hahahah" ? Okay--consider your name added to MD's easily amused list. Meantime "good enough" noise canceling is a pretty loose term in the world of noise canceling headphones--which is to say, where noise canceling is concerned, the verdict is in: more is better. On the other hand, where Bluetooth headphones are concerned, there is some disagreement among owners--vs people who don't own them, but like to comment about them anyway, especially here on MD. As a bonafide Bose QC owner, I say the sound quality is well above "good enough" and noise canceling is excellent (but as stated above, more would be okay with me). So my "review" was merely a comment to point out that if one has the extra hundred-ish dollars to spend, one would be downright foolish to opt for the B/Os simply because they're "wireless" when for a few extra bucks, they could add excellent ANC as well. To put it another way, if MD's 6XX or 4XX's offered the same sound quality and were also noise canceling, would you complain? No. But if MD charged an extra $100 for a noise canceling version, would you pay it? Maybe.
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readehx
43
Apr 14, 2019
RayFBose definitely does not have the best noise cancelling. Got the QC35 and my wife has the Sennheiser pxc 550 and not only is the sound is better on the pxc 550, but the noise cancelling beats the QC35 flat out. I heard the top end Sony is even better, but can't say as I have not tried them out yet.
RayF
22214
Apr 14, 2019
readehxYOU would be the only one who thinks so. I've read many, many reviews comparing various versions of ANC headphones and while there are small plusses and minuses in sound quality, comfort, ease of use, and noise canceling, among each of the top brands (Bose, Sony, Sennheiser) none of the credible reviews claim that either of the top-end models "flat out" beats the others in any of those areas, but especially not in ANC--except YOU, and as I've stated, I prefer credible reviews over impassioned fans/owners of either brand. I bought the Bose based on ratings, specifically for noise canceling. If, at some point in the future, another model of Bose, or ANY other brand, actually offers a markedly improved (hands down or "flat out") version of ANC technology, I would buy them immediately and without hesitation. As a matter of fact, I look forward to doing so, because I mentioned in my earlier comments, MORE is better when it comes to noise canceling. Until that day, there is no point in purchasing another pair of ANC cans just to experience another brands minor twist on the genre. By all means though, do call me back when you come across a BIG improvement to any brand's ANC technology. May as well address your other point (sound quality) while I'm here, on the off chance that someone else is considering a pair of Bluetooth headphones, be they ANC or not. My first bit of advise is buy a pair, they're great. The benefit/freedom of ditching the wires cannot be overstated (assuming there's still someone on the planet that hasn't yet purchased some sort of Bluetooth headset). In addition to the Bose QC35's, I also own a pair Apple AirPods, and I enjoy the shit out of those too. The purpose of any Bluetooth headset is freedom and convenience, NOT sound quality. So when someone says this or that Bluetooth headset has better sound quality than another, they are speaking in terms of DEGREES, not in terms of "hands down" superiority (assuming equally priced, competitive models). On an airplane, I would prefer the Bose headphones, in the grocery store, I would prefer the AirPods, and at home, where I can listen to wired, audiophile headphones, plugged into a $500 headphone amp, I would prefer my Sennheisers or my Hifimans, because that's what I bought those for, not for flying and not for grocery store shopping. All of which is to say, one does not buy a Porsche 911 for the same reason one buys a MiniVan--they are two different animals. If you can only buy one, chose carefully between the two, but don't compare them directly. I offer that bit of wisdom, even though I would be the first to say, the 911 beats the MiniVan, flat out ;- )
warpdriver
2
May 2, 2019
RayFI have no idea how that user could claim the Sennheiser ANC is better. Here's a neat page! Measurements! https://www.rtings.com/headphones/tests/isolation/noise-isolation-cancellation-passive-active On the same page, they also have a "listen" button so you can hear how much noise is filtered with EACH headphone. The Sennheiser doesn't blow anything away, it just blows as far as ANC :)
RayF
22214
May 2, 2019
warpdriverFacts are stubborn things--great source, thanks for the link!
warpdriver
2
May 2, 2019
RayFyeah, the ability to actually listen to noise filtered through each headphone should shut people up pretty fast if they claim the ANC is better. I own the Bose QC25 and 35 and the Sony 1000 (one for everybody in the family) and enjoy them for their comfort and ANC. They are the market leaders and the ones to beat in this category. Also have the Airpods because nothing beats their ease of use which is unsurpassed. Of course, at home, nothing beats the simplicity of good wired headphones for any critical listening. Nothing to go obsolete, need firmware updates, no batteries with limited number of recharges, no apps needed and most importantly, the best sound quality for the buck.
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