Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Jun 07 '02
Pros: Excellent Sound Reproduction, Selection of Input Jack Styles
Cons: They Will Spoil You, Cost, Separate Battery Pack
Summary: I thought all headphones were the same and no headphone could deliver sound comparable to a home system. Bose has proved both these assumptions wrong with their QuiteComfort Headset.
I tried the set on in a Bose showroom. Rather than unhook ... read more
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Feb 08 '06
Pros: Great noise cancellation
Cons: Battery pack on the end of the cord, no independent volume control.
Summary: I've used the QC-1 for about 2 years now for everything from working on the computer at home, to sleeping on airplanes, to mowing the lawn, to listening to the play-by-play at the hockey rink. It's great at cancelling out the droning/repetitive sounds, ... read more
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Dec 26 '02
Pros: Light, comfortable, excellent sound quality, noise cancelling works well
Cons: The external battery box is annoying, but worth it, expensive
Summary: These headphones are simply amazing. They are light and comfortable and reproduce sound very well. The bass is low and clear, and high-pitched sounds are reproduced clearly as well. The amplifier on the battery/circut box is a nice feature. The external ... read more
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Dec 14 '02
Pros: lightweight, comfortable, good bass response
Cons: noise cancellation is poor, at best, and the cost is outrageous
Summary: If you believe the advertisements Bose puts out about these headphones, you can slip them on and instantly enjoy blissful quiet. Well, don't believe the advertisements. The headphones are able to actively cancel *some* noise, but nothing that comes ... read more
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Jun 24 '02
Pros: Exceptionally light and comfortable. Unbelievably effective noise reduction.
Cons: Cost may seem an issue, but you actually get more than you pay for.
Summary: I fly a lot and I've owned and used a variety of noise canceling headphones; including the Sony MDR-NC20 and MDR-NC5. Of the two, the NC20 had better audio but lost the highs that the NC5 seemed to excel in. Both headphones irritated my ears. The cups ... read more
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