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Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
Brand | Bose |
Model Name | Quietcomfort 15 |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- The best around-ear Bose headphones reduce noise across a wide range of frequencies. Connectivity Technology: Wired/Wireless
- Enjoy music and movies with clear and lifelike sound
- Comfortable, around-the-ear fit; ideal for frequent flyers
- Includes airline adapter, carrying case, and two audio cables-one with mic/remote for iPhone/iPod control and hands-free iPhone calling
- AAA battery included: 35 hours average life
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Sound quality | 4.4 | 4.8 | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.8 |
Noise cancellation | 4.3 | 4.7 | — | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Volume control | 4.3 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Battery life | 4.5 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.5 | — |
Comfort | — | 4.7 | — | 5.0 | 4.3 | — |
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connectivity tech | Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless, Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Wireless |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | In Ear | Over Ear | On Ear | On Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack | — | — | plug,wireless | wireless | 3.5mm Jack |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
cable feature | Detachable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Voice Control | remote |
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Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 8.75 x 2.75 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.4 ounces |
Manufacturer | Bose |
ASIN | B0054JJ0QW |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 370509-0010 |
Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #139,831 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #3,175 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 6, 2011 |
Item Weight | 7.4 Ounces |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
Product Description
QuietComfort 15 headphones feature exclusive Bose advancements in noise reduction technology. You hear less noise and more of your music and movies-with quality sound and a long-lasting comfortable fit. You won't find this combination of benefits in any other headphone.Connectivity Technology: Wired,Jack Type: Angled(3.5 mm) and One (1) Year Warranty.
From the Manufacturer
Bose® QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones
- The best Bose® around-ear headphones reduce noise across a wide range of frequencies
- Enjoy music and movies with clear and lifelike sound
- Comfortable, around-the-ear fit
- Includes cable with remote for iPhone®/iPod® control, mic for hands-free iPhone calling
- AAA battery: 35 hours average life
- Ideal for frequent flyers
Full Spectrum Noise Reduction
They're the best Bose around-ear headphones, period. QuietComfort 15 headphones feature exclusive Bose advancements in noise reduction technology. You hear less noise and more of your music and movies-with quality sound and a long-lasting comfortable fit. You won't find this combination of benefits in any other around-ear headphone.
Bose technology at work
Engine roar fades to a whisperWithin every pair of QC®15 headphones, advanced electronics use microphones inside and outside each earcup to sense the sounds around you-and reduce the noise. Proprietary ear cushion technology blocks some of the noise before it even reaches your ears. Together, these Bose innovations add up to a more enjoyable listening experience.
Relax with music - or without it
QC15 headphones also feature proprietary signal processing and TriPort® acoustic headphone structure for more lifelike sound-including deep low notes-from small, lightweight earcups. And when you'd rather relax without music, switch on QC headphones to simply reduce the noise around you, wherever you are.
Take calls. Take control
QC15 headphones come with a cable customized for select Apple® products. A three-button remote and microphone let you take calls on your iPhone and control music functions on other Apple devices. You can also purchase a mobile kit that lets your QC headphones work with other cell phones, too.
Welcome to a better-sounding world
Switch between calls and music with a press of a buttonWhen you fly with QC15 headphones, engine roar fades to a whisper. When you listen at home or at work, fewer distractions get in the way of your music. And when you want to stay connected, calls are just a button-press away. QC15 headphones continue to give you more of what you want to hear, and less of what you don't.
QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones Highlights
- Significant noise reduction across a wider range of frequencies. Proprietary Bose innovations use microphones both inside and outside each earcup to sense and reduce the sounds around you.
- TriPort acoustic headphone structure, another Bose exclusive, features tiny vents in the earcups to enable a tonally-balanced audio performance-including reproduction of deep, low notes-from relatively small and lightweight headphones.
- Active equalization electronically tunes the headphones' frequency response, enabling outstanding audio performance.
- Interchangeable audio cables, one for general use, and one just for select Apple products, offer greater convenience than permanently connected Y-cables.
- Inline microphone allows for hands-free iPhone conversation and access to certain voice applications, such as VoiceOver and Voice Control, in other Apple products.
- Inline three-button remote switches between calls and music, and controls volume, track selection and voice applications on select Apple products.
- Advanced ear cushions use new materials in a proprietary design to establish a critical acoustical seal-helping to further reduce noise while providing a comfortable fit.
- Fold-flat earcups rotate 90 degrees for easy storage and portability in the included case.
- Slim carrying case helps protect headphones and accessories during travel.
Apple cable compatibility
The QuietComfort 15 inline remote and microphone cable is compatible with iPod nano (4th, 5th and 6th generation), iPod classic (120GB, 160GB only), iPod touch (2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad and iPad 2, and Macbook (unibody) and Macbook Pro. The remote is supported by iPod shuffle (3rd generation). Audio is supported by all iPod models. Requires latest iPod software.
Product Details
Overall headphone dimensions 7.5"H x 6"W x 1.5"D ( 19.1 cm x 15.2 cm x 3.8 cm ) Ear cushion outside dimensions 3.8"H x 2.9"W ( 9.6 cm x 7.4 cm ) Weight with cables 4.9 oz (140 g)What's in the box
- QuietComfort 15 headphones
- QuietComfort 15 inline remote and microphone cable (detachable)
- Standard audio cable (detachable)
- AAA battery
- Carrying case
- Airline adapter
Similar Bose Products to Consider
Bose® QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones --For those who prefer a compact on-ear design and a rechargeable battery, QuietComfort 3 headphones offer a proven combination of Bose noise reduction, audio performance and comfortable fit. Enjoy full-spectrum noise reduction that dramatically reduces engine roar--and fades background distractions at work and at home, too. Bose quality sound reveals nuances in your music you might have missed. And the soft-cushioned headphones stay comfortable for hours. Earcups fold flat for easy storage in included case.Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
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Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the noise cancellation, quality and comfort of the headphones. For example, they mention that it dries out the outside sound, it's well made and that the bass and treble are much more balanced. They're also happy with travel, and portability. That said, opinions are mixed on value, performance, and battery life.
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Customers like the noise cancellation of the headphones. They mention that it drowns out the outside sound, making the sound much more balanced. They also say that the headphones are great for casual listening but not very useful in a studio recording. Customers also mention that the cables are simple and come with an iPhone.
"...in mind you are buying cutting edge technology headphones that sounds decent and cancel a majority of outside noise....not indestructible headphones...." Read more
"...bose - full sound with a good bass backgroundfleetwood mac - go your own waysennheiser - no feel..." Read more
"...THE GOOD. - Very good sound quality - Comfortable (for on ear headphones) - Long battery life and easy to carry around a spare AAA..." Read more
"...They are great for casual listening but aren't very useful in a studio recording / tracking situation. The sound is too colored (not flat)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention that they have a most pleasing quality, are very well made, and have good quality cable and plugs. Some say that the construction is mediocre, but not poor. However, most customers say that they are built to last a decade, are not butterfly wing fragile, and come with a quality carrying case to protect the headsets while traveling. Customers also say that these are truly amazing headphones that are quiet and very comfortable.
"...They are not butterfly wing fragile but I could not see a single failure point either that would have me overly concerned...." Read more
"...Sennheiser PXC 450 first impressions:Nice and large, especially with a person that has a big head...." Read more
"...Dre at best buy and I though the BOSE were 10x more comfortable, better constructed, sound cleaner, and the noise cancelation isn't even a comparison..." Read more
"...The general build of the headphones is solid. The battery compartment has a door that swings open but stays connected to the set, so that's nice...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that they are incredibly comfortable, easy to sleep with, and have a light seamless feel. Customers also say that the cushioning is great and that they were great for helping reduce anxiety during the plane ride.
"...that the head phones come with a decent case and I think the overall feel is ok...." Read more
"...Also nice and large for my big head. Earpads were comfortable and roomy enough. Lightweight... Very light compared to the other two...." Read more
"...One advantage is that they are lighter may feel better for people wearing glasses but does not do much to passively isolate noise..." Read more
"...THE GOOD. - Very good sound quality - Comfortable (for on ear headphones) - Long battery life and easy to carry around a spare AAA..." Read more
Customers like the headphones for travel. They say they are great for plane rides, long trips, and air travel. Customers also say the headphones are built for traveling and are perfect on a plane. They mention that the case is convenient for traveling on s a plan and that it makes their trips so much easier.
"...This makes these headphones ideal for the office because I can just slip them off whenever I recognize my boss's voice saying something and still..." Read more
"...comfortable on my small head, block a ton of ambient sounds - great for long flights...." Read more
"...-Built for travelling. Most of the headphones and accompanying cases are big bulky and take up a lot of room...." Read more
"...They are perfect on a plane. You can actually hear your music/movie without turning it up so loud it blows your eardrums out...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the headphones. They say it's lightweight, has a compact hard-shell travel case, and is ultra portable. Customers also appreciate the soft ear cushions and the fact that the build consists of light weight plastic and metal with some pleather.
"...Nice and large, especially with a person that has a big head. Earpads are roomy and don't rub/touch against your ears so you're not dogearred while..." Read more
"...One advantage is that they are lighter may feel better for people wearing glasses but does not do much to passively isolate noise..." Read more
"...(for on ear headphones) - Long battery life and easy to carry around a spare AAA battery - iPod lead is great - Carry case is..." Read more
"...for the majority of music and movies, the sound you get out of them is full and consistent over its frequency range...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the headphones. Some customers find them well worth the money, reasonable priced, and a premium product. Others however, say that they are expensive for a discounted product, profit driven, and pointless.
"...Although the headphones are reasonably priced, they still are an investment and before buying them it is smart to make sure they will be able to..." Read more
"...on a limited budget to consider buying a used QC15 headset - well worth the money!" Read more
"...Profit driven? You bet. Unfortunately with headphones there is not a darn thing you can do about it...." Read more
"...Worth the money, don't sweat it." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they are well-functioning, and durable. They also say that the noise cancelation is superb, and the headphones work perfectly. However, others say that they will not work without a power source, and that the sound quality is not great.
"...You can read up on the specifics, I can tell you that it does a very good job.Sound Quality:..." Read more
"I have had the QC15 for almost a year and it has worked great. Noise cancelling works great. Sound quality is very good...." Read more
"...fact that some reviews complain about the fact that they have to be switched on to work I find a mute point. Battery life is very reasonable...." Read more
"...Bass, is well balanced with while the mids and highs will perform fine however, sound a little thin...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that it lasts 35 hours and uses a AAA battery for power, while others say that they require batteries to use. Some customers also mention that the headphones make a clicking sound when the battery runs.
"...quality - Comfortable (for on ear headphones) - Long battery life and easy to carry around a spare AAA battery - iPod lead is..." Read more
"...I had the same problem when battery is almost drained and tends to happen more in cheap batteries...." Read more
"...So what do you get for $300? The headphones, carrying case, battery, aircraft headphone adapter, two different wire options for listening to music -..." Read more
"...The mandatory need for battery power provided or the headphones do not operate at all also isn't my style...." Read more
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I bought some cheaper noise canceling headphones from Sony (MDR-NC7) and I have some decent in ear headphones from Sony also. The in ear block out as much noise as the noise canceling ones so the noise canceling ones from Sony where a waste of money. Not only do they not perform the noise canceling function very well they also sound very weak. Now keep in mind that I am comparing $40 headphones with $300 ones. I never expected the $40 ones to do as good as the Bose but seriously, if you just get some cheap in ear head phones you would be just as well off.
Noise Cancelation:
The test at Best Buy with specific noise (Jet noise simulated) at the Bose display is astounding to say the least. I agree with several other reviews that the Bose head phones seem to pick particularly easy frequencies to block and it is most certainly aimed at lower range. I first tried these while watching a rather loud movie and I felt that gave me a much better representation of what to expect in an airport or airplane while traveling. Most noise was blocked and the voices where lowered a great deal, with music at medium levels most of the noise was blocked out. From what I read on the Bose website there is a Mic on the outside AND the inside of each cup. You can read up on the specifics, I can tell you that it does a very good job.
Sound Quality:
I saw several complaints in reviews about the sound and all I can say is its Bose. I have a Bose stereo in my car and immediately had to replace the speakers. I totally expected the same mediocre sound quality with the headphones. Decent sound that is brought to you from the cheapest drivers they could get away with. Profit driven? You bet. Unfortunately with headphones there is not a darn thing you can do about it. Personally I am happy with the sound but know I should be getting a "Little more" for my $300. Because of the noise canceling you don't have to cut the volume up as high as you would without to hear details as clearly. For me the overall sound is very good but its no Dr. Dre's either.
Construction Quality: ****Update below \/ \/ \/ *****
I have not had these long enough to know about defects or short comings. I appreciate the fact that the head phones come with a decent case and I think the overall feel is ok. I have seen a few people ram these into the seat back while on a plane and a back pack before, I suppose these are the people complaining about the head phones falling apart.....imagine that. I understand how someone paying $300 for head phones and having it break right away could be frustrated but take that with a grain of salt.
Package includes:
Head Phones (Can be used without a wire for just noise cancelation)
Semi-hard Shell case
Wire for regular mini plug connection wth High/Low settings for Airplane adapter use
Wire for Iphone/Ipod/Itouch use (Has same features as OEM Apple ear phones, i.e. volume up, down, pause buttons and built in mic)
2 prong to 1 Airplane Adapter
1XAAA Battery (MAKE SURE YOU PACK A SPARE AAA) you can not use the headphones to listen to music with out a battery
Warranty book
Instructions in many languages
UPDATE ###### 07-05-2012 I have had these headphones long enough to add additional comments on the construction quality. I strongly urge people to use the semi-hard shell case to carry your headphones. I took one trip that I had very limited room to carry my case so I left it in my luggage. I will never do that again. I see clearly now how people break these while traveling. Its not practical to wear these the entire trip especially when its 100 degrees outside and parked in a plane for an hour on the ground, this exact situation happened to me so I put them as gently as I could in the seat pocket but I almost broke them taking them out. Just bring the case and deal with it. Keep in mind you are buying cutting edge technology headphones that sounds decent and cancel a majority of outside noise....not indestructible headphones. They are not butterfly wing fragile but I could not see a single failure point either that would have me overly concerned.
Since my purchase Dr. Dre has come out with noise canceling headphones for about the same price. Personally I would buy those instead after listening to them but all in all I am still happy with my purchase. By far the best money I ever spent for traveling. My last trip there was a totally annoying child screaming his lungs out and all I could do is put my headphones on before take off and cut them on (I could care less when the flight attendant said) I played music at the highest clear volume and was smiling away as I looked around and saw one after another passenger's face filled with disgust and aggravation. The trick is to point the LED AWAY from the flight attendant side and just tell them it is off and they will leave you alone. To be clear, the highest undistorted volume on this headset is probably 60-70% of the Dr Dre's. Good thing is it can drown out pretty much anything. Another good thing is you did not have to have it at unsafe levels for total sound blockage.
Sennheiser PXC 450 first impressions:
Nice and large, especially with a person that has a big head. Earpads are roomy and don't rub/touch against your ears so you're not dogearred while listening. Battery slot seemed like it would break easily when closing the battery holder but to be fair the Bose QC15 has the same design and I felt the same with it. The Audio-Technica just slid open and I liked that. Packaging seemed a little over the top with the magnets in the box and all. Just not needed for something that you'll likely toss.
Bose QC15 first impressions:
Also nice and large for my big head. Earpads were comfortable and roomy enough. Lightweight... Very light compared to the other two. As mentioned above the battery slot seemed like it could break easily but at least this model uses a AAA battery instead of a proprietary battery pack.
Audio-Technica first impressions:
Was a little small on my head. Lighter than the Sennheiser but not as light as the Bose.
Performance:
So I've always tested audio systems of any kind with Outkast's - Way You Move because the intro has a very smooth bass loop at the beginning. The following are my notes I took as I went through each set and compared/recompared... I felt these songs were well known and that many would know what it should sound like no matter what sound system you've heard it on in the past.
outkast - way you move
sennheiser - no bass
audio technica - more bass but not as much as i'd like
bose - nice and boomy
jethro tull - bouree
sennheiser - no feel... sort of like being in the next room
audio technica - good bass and crisp cymbals/flute
bose - as good as audio technica
joe satriani - flying in a blue dream (vinyl)
sennheiser - bass is less but strings seem crisper and pluckier
audio technica - good bass but strings aren't as crisp... slighly dull.
bose - good bass and strings but not as sharp as seinheiser
fleetwood mac - never going back again
seinheiser - full sound
audio technica - had to back off volume because of peak clipping on plucking
bose - full sound with a good bass background
fleetwood mac - go your own way
sennheiser - no feel
audio technica - distortion in highs
bose - excellent hearing mick fleetwood hitting the skins
And for a finally, I put in Rush's - La Villa Strangiato from the Time Machine tour:
I didn't run the audio technica's on this last test because I felt the others were good enough... But in the end the bose really made it feel like you were at the concert rather than the sennheiser's making it seem like you were watching it on a 4:3 tv with mono sound.
Final impressions:
The Sennheiser had a few moments but when you're spending this kind of money on a set of headphones, you want them to be special. You want them to make the music come alive. You want to feel like you're in the studio with the artists and they're playing a private concert specifically for you. In this department, the Sennheiser's really let me down. I may try one of their studio grade headphones sometime but I specifically wanted noise-cancellation which both the Sennheiser and Audio-Technica were good but the Bose had a slight edge on them. Probably not enough to matter as my comparison is with an air conditioner next to my desk which I feel is representative of the white noise you'd hear on an airplane.
The Audio-Technica's I might have kept but the size is a deal breaker and some of the clipping/dullness in the strings just put the extra nails in the coffin.
The Bose are the winners in my book and the one's I'll keep. The Audio-Technica's would be my budget suggestion as they are over $150 less than the Bose and over $200 less than the Sennheisers.
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La qualità audio è buona ma senza particolare personalità. Adatte per l'ascolto di qualsiasi tipo di musica, dal jazz al grindcore, non distorcono e riproducono fedelmente tutto. Il suono è nitido e ben bilanciato con i bassi (non aspettatevi bassi da far tremare le orecchie).
Non funzionano senza usare la riduzione del rumore e questo incide sulla durata della batteria (esterna, non inclusa). Mentre accese emettono un leggero fruscio, dovuto al circuito che cancella il rumore esterno, che però si nota solo se indossate senza riprodurre suoni. Riproducendo audio di qualsiasi tipo il fruscio diventa impercettibile e non dà in alcun modo fastidio.
The Bose QC15 were exactly what I expected - comfortable, compact and easy to pack, well made --- most importantly the noise cancelling works, and on top of that it doesn’t distort the music. They may cost slightly more – but at least I’m not making excuses for poor quality and short comings. These headphones make the others look and sound like children’s toys. If you need peace and quiet, get these.
Für die Lesefaulen habe ich unten ein kleines Fazit.
Erster Eindruck beim Auspacken:
QC 15:
Optimal. Schönes Edles Design, Filigrane Kopfhörer bei denen man trotzdem Vertrauen in die Stabilität hat, Optimaler Tragekomfort (man merkt nicht dass man sie trägt) und insgesamt ein sehr stimmiges Bild.
ANC9:
„Kräftig“ aussehende Kopfhörer, sehr stabil, beim Tragen hat man noch wirklich das Gefühl Kopfhörer zu tragen ohne dass es unangenehm wird. Insgesamt auch ein sehr stimmiges Bild.
PXC 450:
Was für Brocken…Riesige Ohrmuscheln, mega unbequem, der Klappmechanismus wirkt nicht sehr stabil (ist auch der einzige Kopfhörer im Test den man klappen kann). Erstmal kein „haben wollen“-Gefühl. Die Talkthrough-Funktion finde ich unnötig da unhöflich, daher werde ich sie nicht testen.
Jetzt zum ausführlichen Test:
Geräuschreduktion:
Platz 1: QC 15
Fast perfekte Geräuschreduktion, kein nerviges Hintergrundrauschen, tiefe Frequenzen werden sehr gut gefiltert und sogar Gespräche, die in einigen Metern Entfernung geführt werden, werden sehr stark gedämpft.
Platz 2: ANC9
Eigentlich sehr gut, die Außengeräusche werden praktisch genauso gut wie beim Bose herausgefiltert und wie gewohnt der Schwerpunkt auf den tiefen Frequenzen. Jetzt zum negativen: das Hintergrundrauschen! Wenn man das NC einschaltet, hat man ein richtig nerviges Hintergrundrauschen im Kopfhörer! Ich höre beim Bose teilweise (in ruhiger Umgebung) die Musik leiser als beim AT das Hintergrundrauschen ist! Hier fällt für mich schon die Kaufentscheidung gegen den AT.
Natürlich hört man das Hintergrundrauschen bei lauten Umgebungen nicht, da die noch vorhandenen Geräusche lauter sind, jedoch kann man das NC z.B. in der Bibliothek vergessen.
Platz 3: PXC 450
Genau das gleiche Problem wie beim ANC9, ich könnte den Text 1:1 kopieren, zusätzlich finde ich das NC beim Sennheiser vor allem in den etwas höheren Frequenzen schlechter als bei den anderen beiden.
Klang:
Da der AT und der Sennheiser mit NC ein Hintergrundrauschen haben, bezieht sich der Test hier auf ausgeschaltetes NC.
Platz 1: PXC450
Sehr guter räumlicher Klang, man hat fast das Gefühl man wäre auf der Bühne
Platz 2: ANC9
Sehr ausgewogener, sehr guter Klang.
Platz 3: QC15
Sehr guter, wenn auch (wie weithin bekannt) leicht aggressiver Bose-typischer Klang.
Zu allen drei: hier ist denke ich die Entscheidung subjektiv, alle 3 sind sehr gute Kopfhörer mit sehr gutem Klang.
Tragekomfort:
Platz 1: QC 15
Hier merkt man nicht dass man einen Kopfhörer anhat, die Ohren sind komplett frei, es drückt nichts und leicht sind sie auch noch. Einfach optimal.
Platz 2: ANC9
Hier merkt man durchweg einen Kopfhörer zu tragen, der Druck auf die Ohren (durch den Bügel) ist relativ stark aber nicht unangenehm. Die Ohren werden auch komplett umschlossen, hier liegt aber ein Netz an (was aber keinen Druck ausübt). Zum Verstellen der Bügellänge muss man den Kopfhörer abnehmen, da der Widerstand sehr stark ist. Der Drehmechanismus hat auch einen sehr hohen Widerstand, wodurch es passieren kann dass die Kopfhörer schief auf den Ohren aufliegen. Hier muss man einfach nachdrücken dann geht’s.
Platz 3: PXC 450
Der anfängliche Eindruck legt sich mit der Zeit, die bequemsten sind sie nicht, aber man kann sie tragen. Vom Gefühl her die schwersten Kopfhörer im Test, die riesigen Ohrmuscheln sind einfach unnötig, außerdem stößt das Ohr an die Innereien, was auch eher unangenehm ist.
Verarbeitung, Haptik:
Platz 1: ANC9
Durchweg sehr stabil konstruiert, die Bügellänge bleibt 100pro genau so, der Drehmechanismus macht einen sehr stabilen Eindruck und auch der Rest passt. Das Kabel ist wie beim Bose sehr dünn, aber ausreichend, da austauschbar.
Platz 2: QC15
Sehr filigran, Bügellänge leicht zu verstellen, trotzdem hält hier alles an Ort und Stelle. Der Drehmechanismus wirkt auch stabil, einziger kleiner Kritikpunkt wieder das Kabel, was sehr dünn aber austauschbar ist.
Platz 3: PXC450
Positiv: Sehr stabiles dickes Kabel, allerdings ist das Einstecken im Kopfhörer relativ schwierig, da es nicht ganz genau passt.
Negativ: der Klappmechanismus macht einen nicht wirklich stabilen Eindruck, außerdem kann ich den einen Kopfhörer weiter als in die Waagerechte drehen, den anderen nicht.
Der Rest macht dafür einen ganz passablen Eindruck, wenn der Klappmechanismus hält, dann hält der Rest auch.
Transporttaschen:
Platz 1: PXC 450
Die riesigen Ohrmuscheln verpackt Sennheiser durch den Klappmechanismus sehr platzsparend, wodurch die Verpackung etwas größer als die vom Bose und etwas kleiner als die vom AT ist. Diese Tasche ist auch die einzige wo der Kopfhörer „ausgefahren“ reinpasst. Auf halbem Weg (für meinen Kopf) passen sie immer noch gemütlich, ganz ausgefahren immerhin noch so halbwegs rein. Innen sind mehrere Gummilaschen fürs Zubehör (In-flight-Adapter, 6,5mm-Adapter, Batterien), auch das ist sehr praktisch. Einzig das Kabel hat keine Aufbewahrungsmöglichkeit, dieses kommt einfach so rein.
Platz 2: QC 15
Die kleinste Tasche (für den kleinsten Kopfhörer) im Test, ein praktisches Zubehör-Netzfach, in das man alles verstauen kann. Die Größe (des Fachs) ist relativ knapp bemessen, aber das Audiokabel passt locker rein. Auf der Rückseite ist eine Lasche zum Aufhängen und ein durch Gummi abgegrenztes Fach, dessen Sinn mir nicht so richtig erschließen mag.
Platz 3: ANC9
Die größte Tasche (für den zweitgrößten Kopfhörer) im Test, ein praktisches Zubehör-Netzfach, welches großzügiger als das des Bose bemessen ist. Hier passt alles locker rein. Außen an der Tasche ist ein Karabiner befestigt, falls man Bergsteigen geht oder sowas…
Zubehör:
Alle 3 liefern einen In-Flight-Adapter, Bose und AT ein zusätzliches Audiokabel mit Fernbedienung, AT und Sennheiser einen 6,5mm-Adapter.
Fazit:
Durch das nervige Hintergrundrauschen des AT und Sennheiser (was sich z.B. in Bibliotheken stark bemerkbar macht) ist die Kaufentscheidung bei mir sehr schnell gefallen. Wer das (bei den beiden abschaltbare) NC nur in lauten Umgebungen benötigt, könnte auch mit diesen Kopfhörern glücklich werden. Für mich war jedenfalls sehr schnell (trotz besserem Klang) klar dass ich den AT und den Sennheiser zurückschicken werde.