Who'se got Bose noise cancelling headphones?

They are great. I mainly use them on flights, but not too sure about them making it "silent" in another room. They filter out a lot of background noise, but they wont make everything silent. However I dont have the ones that cover the entire ear, I've used these before and they are better but I didnt notice much difference (on an airplane at least).

 

I heard reviews of the Bose that said they were overpriced and the foam around the ear tended to wear out faster than normal. This was about 9-12 months ago so I'm just going off of memory. I don't recall the rest of the review for them.
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I don't own a pair myself, but a random guy offered to let me try on his on a plane when I asked about them. They were the sort that covers over the whole ear and I was surprised at how effective they were at filtering out the thrum of the engines and ambient conversation... although, my experience with them was limited purely to wearing them for about 20 seconds.

I don't get many instances where I'm in a noisy environment, so I wasn't able to justify buying a pair myself and don't know what they'd be like long-term or in different situations.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

I used the Bose over the ear for about a year. I also have the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7B, which is also an over the ear model that I've used for about 2 months. I bought the 7B as it got superior reviews to the Bose and was a lot cheaper ($187 from Amazon including shipping), and gave the Bose to my wife.

The Bose is a very soft and comfortable fit over the ear. While it doesn't eliminate 100% of outside noise, it does a very good job and I found that what the headset didn't eliminate, my brain did.

I find the 7B a little "harder" fit around the ear, but still quite comfortable to wear for hours. I use it almost daily.

Personally I think the sound from both sets is excellent, with the 7B seemingly "brighter".

 

Have you considered getting a pair of the wireless headphones for your dad to use with the TV? That way your mom could read in peace. A lot cheaper too, about $50.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-IF240RK-Wireless-Headphone-System/dp/B000095SB4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1259730675&sr=8-1

 

I've had mine since 2006 and they are still fine. Only issue I've had was there was some loose part inside one of the ear pieces, turns out it was a little piece of plastic? Took it out and problem was solved, drove me crazy though when it happened.

 

I use the Bose for all my travel. They are very good. I recently added the Sony Digital noise cancelling headset as a comparison.

They are pretty equal in my mind.

I like over the ear because otherwise my ears start hurting after 11 or twelves hours of flying and constantly using them.

Either of them is great IMHO.

Kai

 

Since I last posted, I did indeed get a pair of Bose noise cancelling headphones and they're outstanding.

However, Bose is raising the bar:

https://www.businessinsider.com/bose-noise-cancelling-headphone-700-could-be-new-gold-standard-2019-6​

That set looks amazing. Noise cancelling on Bluetooth phonecalls too!

All the best,
Andrew.

 

I have the in-ear buds. They're slightly less good at blocking out ambient noise than the "over ear" cup-style phones, but still very good. On flights they're wonderful: anything that cuts down on the noise makes travel more pleasant. And bonus of the in-ears, they can be used as "regular" headphones - that is without the noise-cancelling on, they'll still play music/transmit audio.

My wife has the sleep buds. At $250 they're pricey, but on night #1 she had them, my alarm went off 3x. She slept through it each time. (Note: the sleepbuds have their own alarm. We just didn't set it that night.)

 

Interestingly, that's exactly how my wife got hooked on them. We were on an international flight, and she struck up a conversation with the guy across the aisle about his Bose. She tried them - over the ear type - was impressed, so I got her a pair for Xmas. She's had them for about 8 years, I'd guess. I loaded all her favorite tunes on her iPad. Makes going on a flight much more enjoyable. For she and I...T

 

I love my Bose QC35, and I use them everyday at work. When I call into conference calls, I can hear clearly, and people can hear me just as well. I’m usually on construction sites with lots of noise and in/out, so they’re a godsend when I’m diving into numbers. Not to mention they discourage people from interrupting me when I’m trying to concentrate on something. I’d say half the time I have them on I’m not even playing music, I just have them switched on to minimize background noise.

I also do fair amount of long haul airplane travel. They make it easier to hear my music, or I use the plug adapter to watch movies comfortably over the sound of the airplane.

I also had the version before these that were wired, and was just as pleased.

In short, I highly rate the Bose over ear Bluetooth headphones.


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I had the wired for years and now the bluetooth for the last 2 or so. I think they're great. When the foam earpads get worn, you can buy replacements for next to nothing on the Eeeb.

 

I enjoyed the Bose until the earmuff stitching failed
Decided to try sony’s competition, the wh1000xm2. Thus far I’ve been pleased and find it superior wrt battery life and the touch controls, especially the ability to rapidly turn it off when speaking to flight attendants.

 

You can get replacement pads on Amazon for less than $20. I've gone through 2 or 3 sets. I sleep in mine on the plane.

To answer the original question -- they do not filter out everything. What they are really good at is muffling general sounds and cutting down on "white noise" like on an airplane.

 

Did not know that but now it seems obvious.
Thanks for the tip.

 

Excellent quality and simply magic function. I've had them for a long long time and have replaced the foam ear pieces just recently. Use on flights, or at my desk if there's external noise. I got the Bluetooth wireless ones which are also great. I do slightly prefer the wired over-the-ear version being a little more comfortable, but sometimes the need to be wireless is more important.

 

They are indispensable, especially on long flights or walking in a city. I have both over the ear and in ear.

 

I've used the Bose in-ear buds on long drives in my 430 (we've done Chicago to Naples twice). With AP headers and Tubi exhaust my ears start ringing after 30 minutes if they're unprotected.

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Thousands of flight hours logged with Bose QC25. Wouldn't be able to do it without them. If they broke I would buy another pair without thinking.

For comfort I always use over ear and would suggest it as well.

However noise cancelling is sort of a science. It drains out airplane engine noise easily but a crying baby a little less. I would suggest you visit your local tech store near you and try them on. Play some music from your phone with the noise cancelling on. Try comfort and more.

Bose are expensive and I'm sure you can get a "better bang for your buck" in today's world. You may also be able to find used QC25 for less but that will bring some risk.

 

Bose A20 or bust.

What is this? A Honda forum?

 

I’ve had a pair of Bose noise canceling on-ear for about 15 years and they still work great. But due to space a usually grab my Shure in-ear wired ear buds. The in-ear isolate better. I’ve had the Shure’s for about the same time. I really need to update - guessing newer will sound better.