Bose Over-Ear Headphones Review
Bose headphones provide a wonderful combination of comfort, noise cancellation, and controls. They are well-designed and have a great sound and are suitable for any kind of music.
The QC35 II Wireless is an upgrade from the previous model, with improved noise cancelling and battery life. It also features a new transparency mode that allows you to hear your surroundings clearly.
Comfort
Bose's premium noise-cancelling headphones have created a niche in a world of loud and annoying headphone. The headphones are highly praised by customers for their high-quality audio and natural sound. They can be worn while on the go or sitting at home. If you frequently run long trips to the shops These headphones will help you remain on track and keep your ears protected from the blaring sounds of city life.
An over-ear pair of Bose headphones is perfect for those looking to escape their surroundings and completely immerse themselves in podcasts or music. These headphones are high-end noise cancelling that eliminates all external noise and allows listeners to concentrate on their listening experience while tuning out the world. Some Bose headphones also include options to adjust the level of noise cancellation to match the environment. You can select between Quiet mode that completely blocks out outside noise and Aware mode that lets you be aware of your surroundings while listening to music.
These Bose headphones also come with a touch interface on the right earcup that can be used to control your music playback and take calls. You can adjust the volume by simply swiping up or down, or tapping twice on the touch screen. Swipe left or right to skip tracks and you can hold on the area of contact during a phone call to accept or decline an incoming call. You can also use the Bose Headphones app to customize settings and adjust the equalizer.
The new Bose QC45 headphones are an upgrade from the company's previous flagship noise-cancelling headphones, the QC35 II. The QC45s come with longer ANC playtime and enhanced isolation from passive noise, as well as a refined sound signature. They also have a variety of features that make life easier, such as auto-pause when headphones are removed and multi-device pairing.
The QC45s is an excellent option for anyone who is seeking a high-end pair of wireless headsets for long flights, commutes or working in the office. The carry case that comes with them is a great choice for protecting them when they are not in use. The battery can be recharged to give you an additional amount of time for playtime.
Sound
Bose relies on gestures to control playback and phone calls rather than a lot buttons. Located on the right earcup a capacitive touch area will detect your index finger's taps and swipes. Double taps play or pause music while holding and tapping responds to calls or rejects them. A single tap can skip tracks forwards or backwards and a swipe upwards will raise or lower the volume.
After a few hours of practice, you'll be able to navigate the headphones with your fingers without touching your device. If you want to customize settings or control music with your phone, then 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 design that is in line with the headphones. The app lets you adjust your noise cancellation and select between digital assistants, and choose how much of you own voice will be heard on calls. The app lets you manage your music and listen to podcasts.
Although the Bose NC700 can't stream audio like our top-rated wireless earbuds but they do feature a built-in microphone, which can be used to make and receive calls. They can also be used with headsets to play games or participate in video chats without having to hold the device. When they run out they can be used them with wired mode to listen to music or make calls.
Overall, the Bose NC700 headphones are great with a crisp and clear mid to high range, excellent bass response, and a wide soundstage. The active noise cancellation feature of the headphone is great that lets you listen to your music without being distracted by background sounds.
The headphones are lightweight and well-balanced. Their default sound profile may add some additional thump that in certain genres can muddy vocals or instruments. The app lets you modify the audio profile of the Bose NC700. It offers graphic adjustments to the EQ as well as presets.
Noise Cancellation
While Bose headphones have a long history of outstanding active noise cancellation However, recent models have experienced problems. The QC35 IIs, for instance, suffered from an update to the firmware that slowed their ANC performance. Even when they're not affected by this particular issue, Bose headphones can leak audio very loudly.
We were therefore delighted to find that the new QC700s offer significantly improved noise isolation. The QC700s can't quite match the noise cancellation of Sony's 1000X series of headphones, but their performance is close enough to be acceptable.
Bose’s CustomTune system calibrates the noise-canceling capabilities of the QC700s for your ears. A small chime signals when the one microphone inside each earcup is sealed. Once it happens, they create a virtual audio-rejection beam that blocks out ambient noise. There's another set of six mics that will amplify the sound when you're on a call or using a digital assistant.
The QC700s are amongst the best active noise cancelling headphones on the market. You can alter the ANC using the Bose Headphones App, and there are three preset ANC settings accessible through an actual button on the left earcup.
Despite not having many buttons, the 700s' touch controls function reasonably easily once you get knack of the controls. Double-taps can stop and start music and swipes adjust the volume. The right ear cup has a power/pairing button and a digital assistant button and a double-tap on front of the headset also can be used to reject or answer an incoming call.
The ear cups' touch areas over ear headphones noise cancelling can also detect finger taps and swipes but we noticed that our fingers were often not detected, which is why it takes some time to develop muscle memory for the exact location of each function. The headset is designed with a a slightly raised, slim design that allows it to be comfortable to wear throughout the day. The ear cups and the ear cups themselves are covered in soft material to provide an incredibly comfortable fit.
Controls
If you're looking to purchase headphones with a minimal amount of buttons and a small amount of buttons, the Bose NCH 700 are the ones for you. Its capacitive touch sensors allow you to control music, calls and more using just swipes and taps on the surface of the earcup. You can also access Google Assistant or Alexa, and the controls are easy to use after you've become comfortable with them.
The headband is made of stainless steel and is smooth to the touch. The earcups can be adjusted by sliding them up and down on a steel pole that runs the length of the headset. This is a nice feature, because it feels more natural compared to the hinged mechanism of many headsets, and is easy to find the perfect fit.
These headphones have a great noise cancellation system and you can alter the level of transparency so that you can hear the sounds around you. You can also enable conversation mode, which allows you to talk with your friends without having to remove the headphones. The volume on these Bose headphones is also excellent, able to ramp up and down as smoothly as someone turning a big analogue volume knob.
These Bose headphones are distinctive in a few ways. One of them is their SimpleSync technology, which can connect to a Bose Smart Soundbar or Smart Speaker to play music from the same source. Another is their multi-device connection which lets you connect two devices at the same time and switch between them as required. Additionally, they have an internal 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 pausing audio. You can also move your finger up and down to adjust the volume, or swipe back or forward to skip tracks. A double-tap on the headset pauses or plays audio, and the long press responds or rejects incoming calls.
The app can be used to control other Bose devices, alter EQ settings and monitor the battery life. You can also connect the headphones to another device, and switch between them. This is a fantastic feature for commuters.