Bose · QuietComfort

QuietComfort 15

Released 2009

Bose's wired, over-ear noise-cancelling headphones use a replaceable AAA battery and fold into a travel case.

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Battery: 35 h
With case: –
Best codec: Wired
Weight: –

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree that the noise cancellation is particularly effective for aircraft and that the headphones are comfortable for extended wear. What Hi-Fi praises their detailed, balanced sound but finds the upper treble assertive; Sound & Vision prefers the sound of some rivals and finds the bass loose. Both note the premium price.

From whathifi.com and soundandvision.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Back: Closed
Bluetooth codecs: None (wired)
Noise cancelling detail: Noise cancellation can be used without the audio cable; the power switch is on the right earcup

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim): Up to 35 hours
Battery life detail: Around 35 hours from one replaceable AAA alkaline cell; the indicator flashes with approximately five hours remaining

Design

Headphone cable: Yes
Controls: Power switch on the right earcup; Hi/Lo level switch on the audio cable for high-output sources such as aircraft systems
Fit and ear tips: Around-ear cushions; the earcups rotate inward for storage in the carrying case
Works with: Detachable wired audio cable with 3.5 mm source plug; supplied adapter for dual 3.5 mm aircraft sockets
In the box: Headphones, carrying case, audio cable, AAA battery and airline adapter; later packages also included a cable with remote and microphone