Engadget Summary
Whether you love or hate Bose, at least it can be said that the company is consistent, as demonstrated by the newest entrant to the QuietComfort line of headphones, the QuietComfort 25. The QuietComfort 25 headphone set improves on the QuietComfort 15in some key areas to make it one of the better noise-cancelling options available, but there's still room for improvement.
The QC 25 headphones no longer need power in order to work, a design change that PC Mag calls "significant" because even when the batteries run out, they can still be used as headphones, albeit without the noise cancelling capabilities. By maintaining the fit and feel of the QC 15 Bose built what CNET calls a "very comfortable headphone" and Forbesfinds the set "spot on excellent."
One main area of contention with the QC 15 headphones was sound quality and while the QC 25 may not be up to audiophile standards, they're still a big improvement. Tom's Guide finds they offer "a more refined audio performance than their predecessor" andWhat Hi-Fi calls the QC 25 headphones "clear" and "balanced." CNET says the audio is "more exciting" than the QC 15, with a "faster, more forward" sound. With the word "quiet" in the name you should expect a product to drown out all the noise around you and the QuietComfort 25 does, offering noise isolation that PC Mag finds "amazing" with What Hi-Fi calling it "astonishingly good." In comparison to their predecessor CNET determined the QC 25 headphones "did a bit of a better job."
Comfort, good sound quality and top notch cancellation combined don't come cheap, with the QC 25 carrying a sticker price of $300. Given the cost, the people who should shell out the dough are those who will need and use noise cancellation the most, like regular commuters or frequent travelers. If you're just walking down the street or sitting at a desk when you listen to music, save a little bit of money and get something cheaper but equally as good sounding, if not better.
The QC 25 headphones no longer need power in order to work, a design change that PC Mag calls "significant" because even when the batteries run out, they can still be used as headphones, albeit without the noise cancelling capabilities. By maintaining the fit and feel of the QC 15 Bose built what CNET calls a "very comfortable headphone" and Forbesfinds the set "spot on excellent."
One main area of contention with the QC 15 headphones was sound quality and while the QC 25 may not be up to audiophile standards, they're still a big improvement. Tom's Guide finds they offer "a more refined audio performance than their predecessor" andWhat Hi-Fi calls the QC 25 headphones "clear" and "balanced." CNET says the audio is "more exciting" than the QC 15, with a "faster, more forward" sound. With the word "quiet" in the name you should expect a product to drown out all the noise around you and the QuietComfort 25 does, offering noise isolation that PC Mag finds "amazing" with What Hi-Fi calling it "astonishingly good." In comparison to their predecessor CNET determined the QC 25 headphones "did a bit of a better job."
Comfort, good sound quality and top notch cancellation combined don't come cheap, with the QC 25 carrying a sticker price of $300. Given the cost, the people who should shell out the dough are those who will need and use noise cancellation the most, like regular commuters or frequent travelers. If you're just walking down the street or sitting at a desk when you listen to music, save a little bit of money and get something cheaper but equally as good sounding, if not better.
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