Bose Over-Ear Headphones Review

Bose headphones provide a fantastic combination of comfort, noise cancellation and controls. They offer excellent audio quality, a stylish design, and are suitable for all types of music.

The QC35 II Wireless is an upgrade from the previous model, with enhanced noise cancellation and battery life. It also has a brand new transparent mode that allows you to hear your surroundings clearly.

Comfort

In a world full of loud, obnoxious headphones, Bose has carved out an area of its own with high-end noise cancelling headphones. The headphones are praised by customers for their high-quality audio and natural sound. They can be worn while on the move or at home. For those who frequently run long trips to the shops the headphones will let you keep track of your schedule and shield your ears from the noises of busy city life.

Over-ear Bose over-the-ear headphones are perfect for those who want to get away from their surroundings and immerse in music or podcasts. They feature top-quality noise cancellation that eliminates the majority of external sounds. This lets listeners tune out and focus on their listening experience. Certain Bose headphones also come with options for adjusting the level of noise cancellation to suit your environment. You can choose between two modes: Quiet mode which completely blocks out outside noise and Aware mode, which lets you hear your surroundings, while still listening music.

These Bose headphones also feature a touch interface on the right earcup which can be used to control music playback and to make calls. You can alter the volume by swiping up or down, or tapping twice on the screen. Swipe left or right to skip tracks, and you can press down on the area of contact during a phone call to accept or deny an incoming call. You can also use the Bose Headphones app to customize settings and alter the equalizer.

The Bose QC45 headphones replace the QC35 II, the company's previous most popular model of noise-cancelling headphones. The QC45s feature an extended ANC playtime and improved isolation from passive noise as well as a refined sound signature. They also come with a variety of convenience features, including auto-pause when the headphones are removed and multi-device pairing.

The QC45s is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a premium headset with wireless technology for long flights, commutes or working in the office. The carry case is a great option to keep them safe when they are not in use. The battery can be recharged to give you more time to play.

Sound

Bose doesn't use a lot of physical buttons on its headphones, instead relying on gesture controls to control playback and calls. The controls are located on the right earcup, an area of capacitive touch will detect your finger's taps and swipes. Double taps allow you to play or pause music, while pressing the hold and tap buttons answers or rejects calls. A single-tap can skip tracks back or forward and a swipe upwards increases or decreases the volume.

With a little practice you'll be able navigate the headphones with your fingers, without touching your device. If you'd like to modify your settings or control music with your phone in hand then you'll have to download the Bose Headphones App (iOS/Android). The app is simple to use and has a sleek, clean appearance that matches the headphones. The app will help you adjust your noise cancellation and choose between digital assistants, and even choose the amount of your voice will be heard during calls. The app allows you to manage your music, and listen podcasts.

While the Bose NC700 can't stream audio like our top-rated wireless earbuds but they do have a built-in microphone to make and receive phone calls. You can also use them with headsets to play games or participate in video chats without holding the device. When they're full, you can still use them wired to listen to music or make calls.

Overall the Bose NC700 headphones sound fantastic, with a clear and crisp mid - to high frequency, superb bass response, and a wide soundstage. The over-the-ear Headphones' active noise cancellation is also top of the line that lets you listen to your music without being slowed by ambient sounds.

The headphones are lightweight and well-balanced. Their default sound profile adds some additional thump to your music that can muddy instruments or vocals in some genres. If you'd like to alter the Bose NC700's audio profiles, the app offers various audio EQ settings in graphic form and presets to choose from.

Noise Cancellation

Bose headphones are well-known for their exceptional active noise cancellation. However some of the most recent models have experienced issues. The QC35 IIs, for instance, suffered from an update to their firmware that decreased their ANC performance. Even when they're not affected by the issue, Bose over-ear headphones can emit sound at high volumes, which can be a issue for those around.

We were therefore pleased to see the new QC700s are significantly better in noise insulation. The QC700s don't quite match the noise cancellation of Sony's 1000X series of headphones, but their performance is close enough to be satisfactory.

Bose's CustomTune system is able to calibrate the noise-canceling capabilities of the QC700s to your ears. A small chime is heard when the one microphone inside each ear cup is sealed. Once this happens, they create a virtual beam of audio that blocks out ambient noise. They also have another set of six microphones that enhance your voice when you're on a phone call or interacting with the digital assistant.

The QC700s are among the best active noise cancelling headphones available on the market. You can alter the ANC using the Bose Headphones App, and there are three preset ANC settings accessible through a physical button on the left earcup.

Despite not having many buttons, the 700s' touch controls function fairly when you get knack of the controls. A double-tap starts and stops playing music, and swipes up and Over-the-ear headphones down control volume. The right earcup features an power/pairing button as well as an assistant button that can be used digitally, and a double tap on the front of the headset also answers or rejects any call that comes in.

The touch areas on the earcups can also detect finger taps and swipes. However, we discovered that it was often performed in error, and it took time to develop muscle memories for the exact location of each feature. The headset has a an elevated, slim design that is comfortable to wear all day long. The ears and earcups themselves are covered with soft material to provide a comfortable fit.

Controls

The Bose NCH700 headphones work for those who prefer to have a minimum amount of buttons. The capacitive touch sensor allows you to control music and calls with just a few taps and swipes of the earcup surface. You can also use Google Assistant or Alexa, and Over-The-Ear Headphones the controls function well once you've become accustomed to the gestures.

They're sleek and stylish with a sleek stainless steel headband that's smooth to the touch. The ear cups are connected to a steel pole that runs across the length of the headset and you can move them up and down to adjust to fit. This is a nice feature because it feels more natural compared to the hinged mechanism found on many headsets, and it's easy to find the perfect fit.

They have a fantastic noise cancelling feature and you can adjust the level 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 capable of ramping up and down as smoothly as the sound of a large analogue volume knob.

These Bose headphones are distinctive in a variety of ways. SimpleSync technology is one of the features that makes these Bose headphones unique. It can be connected to a Bose Smart Soundbar, or Smart Speaker in order to play audio from one source. Another feature is their multi-device connectivity which lets you pair two devices at once and switch between them when needed. The headsets also have status lights that indicate 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 installed the app, you can press the Power/Bluetooth button to play or pause audio, swipe your finger up or down to adjust the volume and swipe either forward or back to skip tracks. Double-taps on your headset will pause or play audio while long press will accept or reject an incoming call.

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