Enjoy crisp, powerful audio with these Bose® QuietComfort® 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling™ headphones, which are equipped with an in-line control for use with select Apple® devices. A carry case enables compact storage and portability.
I had put off buying a noise cancelling headset for many years. Once I tried the Bose QuietComfort 25 headset during a very long series of international flights, I can only respond to anyone who asks - don't wait, get them now. The headset immediately removes all the external plane noise - people, engines, wind noise, etc. and allows you to enjoy whatever you are listening to without strain. The headset puts you into your own little bubble and eliminates the fatigue that normally accompanies being on long flights. I did find that it was hard to wear the headset for 8+ hours without my ears becoming sore, but I think, based on other reviews as well as my experience in trying on other headsets before I chose the Bose QuietComfort 25, that there might not be any headset that can be worn that long without some discomfort. The only other negative is the lack of a button or some other form of convenient control that would let you hear people speaking to you without having to remove the headset. The few times I had to be interrupted and take off at least one ear to hear what the flight attendants or others were saying to me was a minor inconvenience. I am not an audiophile - I am mainly interested in watching videos when I use the headset and I primarily use them when I am flying. I can not comment as others can regarding the sound quality from the standpoint of an aficionado. I can say that the sound quality is very good for my needs, and the very fact that the noise outside of my headset is just plain eliminated, makes the sound quality perfect for me. Other small details that I liked about the Bose QuietComfort 25 are included carrying case with built-in compartments for the 2 prong adapter and a spare battery. I had looked around for a less expensive alternative, but nothing in the lower price range seemed to be of adequate quality, either construction, fit and feel, or noise cancelling. I decided against the wireless versions because the benefit of wireless was outweighed by the cost and the potential lower sound quality and noise cancelling capability. I highly recommend the Bose QuietComfort25 for anyone looking for over the ear noise cancelling wired headsets.