Product Description

Bose - Better Sound Through Research
Dedication to research and excellence. It's been the Bose approach to better sound since Dr. Amar G. Bose founded the company in 1964. Since those early days, Bose engineers have kept their focus on creating better technology. You'll find that focus exemplified in the QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones, with advances that ensure premium performance and convenience.

The headphones that pioneered an industry are now even better.

QuietComfort 15 headphones feature exclusive Bose advancements in noise reduction technology. You hear less noise than ever before, and even more of your music and movies--with the quality sound you expect from Bose. And their lightweight, soft-cushioned fit stays comfortable for hours. It's a combination of benefits unmatched in the industry.

Customer Reviews

Bose Ups the Ante
By Paul Noble
  
The QuietComfort 15 looks virtually identical to the 2. Only visible difference: mic holes on the chrome accents, green LED instead of red when on, different molding on the 3.5mm jack and a distinctively sculptured case of slightly different overall dimensions. Otherwise absolutely identical to the eye.

Performance improvements, per the PC Magazine and C/Net reviews: noticeably better noise cancellation (several db better suppression of an AC unit is my only test to date), tighter bass. I believe the rated battery life is better. There does seem a tad more negative pressure.

Certainly not a huge upgrade over the already excellent 2, but noticeable. If you can find a new home for your 2, no downside to upgrade. If you are a first time Quietcomfort buyer, a no brainer, at the same price, and superior to the 3 in my view: less comfortable to wear and I see rechargeable as a real negative - when you get on the plane and find your headphones need recharging - especially when the 15 lasts over 30 hours on a single AAA. I always carry a couple of spare AAAs in the case.

Hot Tip: I am now using my 2 on my treadmill. My issue is my LCD TV doesn't have a headphone jack, only line out (RCA). I researched headphone amps and they are expensive to very expensive and volume control is of course on the amp itself. Bose makes an RCA to 3.5mm jack extension cable for their Wave unit, that includes volume control at the headphone end. $15. Works perfectly! Product code: 029100. Style code: HSACQA. Our local Bose store said they are in short supply, so if you like the idea, buy now!

C2++,
By M. Parker (Reading, MA United States)

I've been a happy owner of the QC2s for many years, until a few weeks ago when the plastic sleeve around the adjustable headband broke (apparently a common problem). Not wanting to invest in a new pair of QC2s with this design defect, I started trying other products (Sony, Sennheiser, Monster, etc.) but didn't like any of them. Then I noticed a few days ago that the QC15 was available, so I brought my iPod (and the broken QC2s) to a local Bose store and had a listen. What a difference! The noise canceling is much more complete, the clarity of the sound is much better, less iPod volume is required, and to my delight, Bose has also made a slight redesign of the headband sleeve in response to the previous high failure rate. Best of all, thanks to the "exchange program", the cost of the upgrade was only $150. If you want the best, get these.

Great improvement over QC2
By ceyman (New Orleans)

I had an OLD pair of Bose QC2 headphones on which the earpads and headpad had deteriorated to the point where they left black flecks on my head & around my ears when I wore them. Otherwise they worked fine.

When I called Bose to inquire about replacement pads (available for earcups, but not headband) they told me about the trade-in offer. $150 later I have the new QC15's and they are amazing. They totally block out repetitive noise like road noise, jet engines, air conditioners, while allowing conversation to come through, though attenuated.

The only complaint I have (and I had it for the QC2 as well) is the power LED. I plan to drill through it to make it go out so flight attendants won't know they're turned on during takeoff & landing. 

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