Bose Over-Ear Headphones Review

Bose headphones provide a wonderful combination of comfort, noise cancellation, and controls. They have good audio quality, a stylish design and can be used with all types of music.

The QC35 II Wireless is an upgrade over the previous model, with enhanced noise cancellation and battery life. It also offers a new transparency mode that allows you to see your surroundings clearly.

Comfort

Bose's premium noise-cancelling over-ears have created a niche in a sea of loud and obnoxious headphones. The headphones are praised by customers for their high-quality audio and natural sound. These headphones can be worn on the go or at home. For those who often take long errands around town the headphones will let you keep track of your schedule and protect your ears from the distracting sounds of busy city life.

over-ear headphones wireless Bose headphones are perfect for those who wish to escape from their surroundings and get lost in music or podcasts. They feature top-quality noise cancellation that blocks out the majority of outside sounds. This lets listeners be completely focused on their listening experience. Certain Bose headphones allow you to adjust the volume of noise cancellation to fit the environment you are in. You can select between Quiet mode that completely blocks out outside noise and Aware mode that lets you hear your surroundings while still listening to music.

These Bose headphones also have an interface that can be touched on the right ear cup which can be used to control music playback as well as to make calls. Tapping twice on the touch area pauses or plays your music and you can swipe up or down to adjust volume. Swipe left or right to skip tracks and you can hold on the touch area during a call to accept or decline an incoming call. You can also use the Bose Headphones app to customize settings and adjust the equalizer.

The Bose QC45 headphones replace the QC35 II, the company's previous top-of-the-line model of headphones that block out noise. The QC45s boast longer ANC playtime, improved isolation of the passive and a refined sound signature that is the best in class. They also have a variety of convenience features such as auto-pause when headphones are removed, and multi-device pairing.

The QC45s are the perfect option for anyone looking for an elegant set of wireless over-ear headphones for long trips or commutes as well as at the office. The included carry case is a great way to protect them when not in use, and the battery is rechargeable to give you even more time.

Sound

Bose doesn't use a lot of physical buttons on their headphones instead, relying on gesture controls to control playback and calls. The controls are located on the right ear cup, an area of capacitive touch will detect your finger's movements and swipes. Double taps allow you to play or pause music while pressing the tap and hold button can answer or reject calls. A single tap can skip tracks backwards or forwards, and a swipe upwards will raise or lower the volume.

With a little practice you'll be able to navigate the headphones using your fingers without touching your device. If you want to customize settings or control music via your phone, you'll have to download the Bose Headphones App for iOS/Android. The app is easy to use and is sleek and clean in its appearance that matches the headphones. It can help you adjust the noise-cancellation volume and let you choose between digital assistants, and choose the amount of your personal voice you'll hear during the phone. The app allows you to manage your music, and listen to podcasts.

The Bose NC700 does not have the same wireless audio streaming capabilities as our top-rated earbuds. However they do have a a built-in mic to receive and make phone calls. They can also be connected to a headset to play games with no hands or video chats. They can also be used in wired mode when they run out of power, allowing you to keep listening to music or making calls.

Overall, the Bose NC700 headphone is a great sounding headphone. It has a vast soundstage, a crisp and clear mid-to high range and an excellent bass response. The headphones' active noise cancellation is also top-notch that lets you listen to your music without being slowed by ambient sounds.

The headphones are light and well-balanced. Their default sound profile may add a bit more thump, that in certain genres can cause a muddy sound to instruments or vocals. If you want to change the Bose NC700's audio profile the app provides a variety of options for EQ settings and presets to choose from.

Noise Cancellation

While Bose headphones have a long track record of outstanding active noise cancellation However, recent models have been plagued by issues. For instance, the QC35 IIs, were affected by a firmware change that decreased their ANC. Even if they're not affected by the issue, Bose over-ear headphones can let sound out at high volume, which is a nuisance for others nearby.

This is why we were thrilled to see that the new QC700s were significantly better at noise isolation. They're still not as good as the ANC of Sony's 1000X-series headphones but they're close enough that you'll be happy with their performance.

In addition to their excellent passive isolation, the QC700s feature Bose's CustomTune system that allows them to calibrate their noise cancellation capabilities for your ears. A tiny chime signalizes the microphone inside each ear cup is sealed. When that happens they create a virtual beam of audio that blocks out ambient noise. They also have a second set of six microphones that enhance your voice when you're on a call or launching a digital assistant.

This combination of microphones and sensors works well and the QC700s come with some of the best over ear headphones noise-cancelling active noise-canceling on the market. You can alter the ANC using the Bose Headphones app, and there are three preset ANC levels accessible via the physical button that can be programmed on the left ear cup.

The 700s' touch controls are easy to use once you've gotten used to them. Double-taps can be used to start and stop playing music, while swipes up and down control the volume. The right earcup has an option for power/pairing as well as a digital assistant button. A double-tap at the front of the headset can take or reject incoming call.

The ear cups' touch areas can also detect swipes and taps however we discovered that our fingers were frequently not detected, which is why it takes time to build muscle memory for where each function is located. The headset has a a slightly raised, slim design that is comfortable to wear all day long. The ear cups and ear cups themselves are padded with soft fabric for the perfect fit.

Controls

If you're looking to purchase headphones with only a few buttons such as the Bose NCH 700 are the ones for you. The capacitive touch sensor lets you to control calls and music by a few taps or swipes of the earcup surface. You can also connect to Google Assistant or Alexa, and the controls work well once you've become accustomed to them.

They're sleek and stylish with a sleek headband made of stainless steel that feels soft and comfortable. The earcups can be adjusted by sliding them up and down on a steel pole that runs along the length of the headphones. This is a wonderful feature because it is more natural than the hinged mechanism on many headsets, and it's simple to achieve the perfect fit.

They have a fantastic noise cancelling feature, and you can customize the degree of transparency to hear the sounds around you. You can also activate conversation mode, which allows users to talk without needing to take off the headphones. The volume on these Bose headphones is also great, able to ramp up and down smoothly like people turning a huge analogue volume knob.

There are some features that make these Bose headphones unique. One of them is their SimpleSync technology, which can connect to the Bose Smart Soundbar or Smart Speaker to play music from the same source. Multi-device connectivity lets you connect two devices simultaneously and switch between them when required. The headsets also have the status light that indicates whether the headset is connected to Bluetooth or is powered on.

The Bose Connect App allows you to easily adjust the settings of these headphones. Once you have it installed, you can press the Power/Bluetooth button to play or pause audio, swipe your finger up or down to adjust volume, and swipe forward or Over-ear headphones wireless back to skip tracks. Double-taps on your headset will play or pause audio while long presses answer or decline an inbound call.

You can also make use of the app to change EQ settings, control other Bose products, and even check the battery's life. You can also connect the headphones to another device, and toggle between them. This is a fantastic feature for those who commute.