Bose Over-Ear Headphones Review

Bose headphones provide a wonderful combination of comfort, noise cancellation and controls. They are designed well and sound great and are suitable for any kind of music.

The QC35 wireless over ear headphones is an upgraded version of the earlier model, with improved noise cancellation and battery life. It also features a new transparency mode that lets you be able to hear your surroundings clearly.

Comfort

Bose's top noise-cancelling headphones have created a niche in the world of loud and obnoxious headphones. The headphones are praised by consumers for their high-fidelity audio and natural sound. They can be worn on the go or at home. These headphones are ideal for those who must run errands in the city. They will keep you on track and protect your ears from the noises of the city.

Over-ear Bose headphones are ideal for those who wish to escape from their surroundings and immerse themselves in music or podcasts. These headphones have high-quality noise cancellation that eliminates the majority of external sounds. This allows listeners to be completely focused on their listening experience. Certain Bose headphones also come with options to alter the level of noise cancellation to suit the environment. You can choose between Quiet mode that completely blocks out noise from outside and Aware mode, which lets you listen to your surroundings while listening to music.

These Bose headphones have a touch-screen interface on the right earcup which you can use to control music playback or make calls. You can adjust the volume by swiping up or down, or tapping twice on the screen. You can swipe left or right to skip tracks and hold the area of the touch to accept or reject an incoming call. You can also make use of the Bose Headphones app to customize settings and change the equalizer.

The Bose QC45 headphones replace the QC35 II, the company's previous most popular model of headphones that can block noise. The QC45s have a longer ANC play time, better passive isolation and an overall refined sound quality that is the best in class. They also come with a range of features for convenience, including auto-pause when headphones are removed, and multi-devices pairing.

The QC45s are an excellent choice for anyone who wants the best wireless over the head headphones over-ear headphones for long trips, commutes and working at the office. The carry case included is a great option to keep them safe while not in use, and the battery can be recharged to allow for even more hours of playtime.

Sound

Bose relies on gestures to control phone calls and playback, rather than using many buttons. The controls are located on the right ear cup, an area of capacitive touch will detect your finger's movements and swipes. A double-tap plays or pauses music while holding and tapping responds to calls or rejects them. A single-tap can skip tracks forward or backward and a swipe up increases or decreases the volume.

After a bit of practice, you will be able to control the headphones using your fingers without having to touch your device. If you'd like to alter settings or control music using your phone, then you'll need to download the Bose Headphones App for iOS/Android. The app is easy to use and has a sleek, clean appearance that matches the headphones. The app lets you adjust your noise cancellation, select between digital assistants, and select the amount of your voice is heard during calls. The app lets you manage your music and listen podcasts.

Although the Bose NC700 can't stream audio like our top-rated true wireless earbuds, they do come with a built-in microphone that can make and receive phone calls. You can also connect them to a headset for gaming hands-free or video chats. They can also be utilized in wired mode if they are power-depleted, allowing you to keep listening to music or making calls.

Overall, the Bose NC700 headphones are great, with a crisp and clear mid to high range, excellent bass response, and a large soundstage. The headphones' active noise cancellation is also top of the line and lets you enjoy your music without being interrupted by ambient sounds.

The headphones are lightweight and well-balanced. Their default sound profile can give a bit more thump, which can muddy vocals or instruments. The app allows you to modify the audio profile of the Bose NC700. It offers graphic EQ settings as well as presets.

Noise Cancellation

While Bose headphones have a long track record of outstanding active noise cancellation, some recent models have been plagued by issues. The QC35 IIs for instance were affected by an update to their firmware that decreased their ANC performance. Even when they're not affected by this particular issue, Bose headphones can leak sound loudly.

We were therefore pleased to see the new QC700s are significantly better in noise insulation. They still haven't matched the ANC of Sony's 1000X-series headphones but they're close enough that you'll likely be pleased with their performance.

Bose’s CustomTune system allows you to calibrate the noise cancellation capabilities of the QC700s to your ears. A small chime is heard the microphone inside each ear cup is properly sealed, and once it happens, they create a virtual beam of audio that blocks out ambient noise. There's also another set of six mics that will amplify the sound when you're engaged in a conversation or using an assistant that is digital.

This combination of sensors and microphones works well and the QC700s come with one of the top active noise-canceling on the market. You can adjust the ANC by using the Bose Headphones App, and there are three preset ANC settings accessible via a physical button on the left earcup.

The 700s' touch controls are easy to use once you've got familiar with them. Double-taps start and stop playing music, and swipes up and down control volume. The right earcup features a power/pairing button and a digital assistant button. A double-tap on the front of the headset will also take or reject incoming call.

The ear cups have touch zones that can detect your swipes and taps, although we found that our fingers were frequently not detected, which is why it takes time to establish muscle memory of where each function is located. The headset is slim, slightly raised design that is comfortable for day-to-day wear, and the ear cups are surrounded by soft fabric that is comfortable on your head.

Controls

The Bose NCH700 headphones are perfect for those who want to use a minimal amount of buttons. Its capacitive touch sensors enable users to control calls, music and more using just swipes and taps on the earcup surface. You can also use Google Assistant or Alexa. The controls are easy to use once you get used to them.

The headband is made from stainless steel, which is smooth to the touch. The ear cups can be adjusted by sliding them up and down on the pole of steel that runs along the length of the headphones. This feature is great because it makes the headphones feel more natural and allows you to adjust the fit.

The noise cancellation on these headphones is great with a variable level of transparency so you can hear the sounds around you. You can also activate the conversation mode, which allows you to talk without needing to take off your headphones. The volume on these Bose headphones is also fantastic capable of ramping up and down as smoothly as people turning a huge analogue volume knob.

There are a few features that make these Bose headphones distinct. SimpleSync technology is one of the features that make these headphones distinctive. It can be connected to the Bose Smart Soundbar, or Smart Speaker in order to play audio from a single source. Another feature is their multi-device connectivity which lets you connect two devices simultaneously and switch between them when needed. They also have an inbuilt status light that indicates whether the headset is powered on or connected to Bluetooth.

The Bose Connect App allows you to easily alter the settings of these headphones. Once the app is installed, you can use the Power/Bluetooth buttons to play or stop audio. You can also move your finger up and down to adjust the volume, Over-Ear or move your finger forward or backward to skip tracks. A double-tap on the headset pauses or plays audio, and a long press answers or declines an incoming phone.

The app can be used to control other Bose devices, change EQ settings and monitor the battery life. You can also connect the headphones to a different device, and switch between them. This is a great feature for those who commute.