How do these compare to Bose noise cancelling headphones in terms of noise cancellation capability?
1530973
No comparison. These headphones aren't for listening to music in a noisy environment, and they don't have an active (battery powered) noise reduction circuit. They are intended to act as studio monitors, or for a musician who is tracking in a studio and doesn't want to risk noise bleed into the microphones.
1530974
Never tried the Bose noise cancelling headphones but the AKGs have the richest sound I have heard.
1530975
They don't. These are not noise-cancelling headphones, they're just closed. Sound wise they're way better though.
1530976
They don't have silly noise-cancelling that makes music sound terrible, they isolate you from noise. These will be a much better buy and will last much longer than any Bose headphones. All stores that carry Bose have to very quickly replace broken headphones as Bose knows they make poor constructed headphones so they maintain the illusion of quality, they sound decent enough but the Bose don't last and the price/performance is lacking.
1530977
They don't noise cancel at all. Honestly, I would not buy these. I regret the purchase deeply. They broke in under a year of light use, due to cheap plastic and poor workmanship. These are not your father's AKG's.Check out the Beyerdynamic Custom Pro Ones. They're more noise isolating, have metal at critical points, and sound much better.
1307686
I made sure the battery was good and the notice cancellation works well.I also have a boostaroo amplifier which cost about $7.00. Between those 2 things I get decent noise reduction.The Bose get better noise reduction but the Senheiser head phones are better in every other way.
105576
The Bose head phones are for people with discerning tastes in music who don't want to blow their heads off with sound. The sound imaging is superb. Way better than Sennheiser. The Beats are for people like me who want to blow their heads off. They still have excellent sound clarity. Between the two it's like a bottle of fine wine compared to 4 bottles of Boone's Farm. The Bose have noise cancelling that will mask a locomotive. I know thru experience. The noise cancelling on beats is marginal but with the music that loud, does it matter?
40112
It's ok, about average among mid-quality active noise canceling headphones. Bose QC15's are a revelation, however. They are far superior to anything else available. Well worth the price.
1115219
I tried both in store and there wasn't much difference between them with noise cancelling next to an enormous fan. The QC15 have better quality sound reproduction due to the larger drivers, but honestly I have no problem with my QC20s. They sound great, the noise cancelling is amazing and I've slept for 10 hours straight on a flight from LAX to SYD sitting over the wing next to the engines.
1383274
Sorry I have not compared them.I was not as impressed as I expected to be. There are nice features like talk through button so if a flight attendant asks a question dont Ned to take headphone off. And the fact that if batery goes flat it still works as regular headphone but the Bose QC 15 us actually better on noise reduction
1171918
Hi Joe, In terms of sound quality there are pretty much the same. If you using the Etymotic in plane/train or outdoors then the quality suffers alittle. These are not noise canceling or noise softening. But as far as comfort. I prefer the Etymotic.
1782432
No, they're not noise cancelling at all. They're open back headphones so they will not isolate you from the outside world. Plus, they leak out a lot of sound. The Bose QC25 should suit your needs quite well since they are in fact noise cancelling.
1194380
Well, the noise cancelling is not on the order of a pair of Bose earbuds but they are pretty effective and they adequately plug your ears. I would say that you would be able to listen quite nicely while mowing.
2083831
hi , those doesn't have a cancelation noise, but the cups on your ear are to encloseru than the outside noises is despicable. I use those ones on the bus, metro and walking outside , the outside noise is not mixed with the music, the sound is great and overall comfortable. (psd. I have not use those Bose on the airplane)
1285889
I own a Bose noise canceling headset similar to the set in question (ATH-ANC27). Bose is by far the best. For the money and size the ATH-ANC23 (in the ear) that I bought has surprising abilities. I was very impressed.
759714
No, these are not noise cancelling at all. The only noise that is cancelled out is if you crank the volume way up which leads to distortion. If you keep the volume at a decent level you can still hear the outside world fairly well.
171147
I have used many headphones that are not noise cancelling. These stand with some of the best. I bought the PSB M4U-2's while my wife bought the Bose. Better noise cancelling on the Bose but far superior sound quality on the PSB's! I was able to wear them for 8 hour flights with no fatigue. Very happy with this product.
242378
From my experience, these would be about same effectiveness of any passive closed headphones. The noise cancellation is not very effective. I fly frequently with Bose Quietcomfort series headphones which are the best for planes.
798929
I dont know, buti still love them. The noise cancelling is not superior, but the sound quality is.
609876
They will work but thy aren't noise canceling. You should look into noise canceling units. Bose has some that sound really good but cost a heck of a lot more than these.
1850946
I can't comment on how they compare to the Bose headphones but I find the sound quality and sound isolation to be excellent. I typically wear them when exercising and find them as comfortable as any other ear buds I've used.