Bose QuietComfort 2

Pros: Comfort level, sound quality

Cons: Price, durability

The Bottom Line: Overall they're a great buy. Make sure you get the lifetime warranty with them however because the plastic can crack.

Review: My father was actually the one to buy these headphones. The first time he brought them home I said wow they look really comfortable, and they were. I tried them on and as the almost vacuum seal went over my ears my father stated how much he paid for ...

Pros: Very comfortable over-the-ear comfort. Excellent sound. Hard carrying case.

Cons: These are not small or sleek. Mine kept slipping off during the flight. Expensive.

The Bottom Line: Terrific quality for the investment. Easy to use and store, adaptable for just about any audio device and excellent customer support.

Review: I'm not exactly comfortable when I travel. Especially when it comes to flying on planes. The crowding, the vibrations and especially the noise are what send me into a near constant state of nervousness. When recently faced with traveling overseas to New ...

Pros: Really eliminates background noise, portable, battery efficient, lightweight, comfortable, 30 day guarantee

Cons: Very pricey costing $300, must be on to hear sound

The Bottom Line: Buy it and try it with a 30 day guarantee, especially if you're a frequent traveler or a music fanatic. You'll love this product -- I did!

Review: Note: bose.com has a new promotion on their website which offers a Bose® portable CD player and free found shipping if a QuietComfort 2 is purchased prior to February 29, 2004. As a frequent traveler between Honolulu and the East Coast, I needed to ...

Pros: Quality, dual-duty noise cancellation and great stereo sound.

Cons: High price, bulkier than most headphones.

The Bottom Line: QC2 is a blending of two great headphone designs into one without losing any of the good attributes of either. These block noise, fit comfortably and deliver fine sound.

Review: I had tried numerous "noise-cancelling" headphones and either they didn't work or they drowned out sound by "fooling" the ear with high frequency sound pressure. That type of cheap headphone had turned me off on the whole concept, but then in came Dr. ...

Pros: Comfortable, convenient, and compact. Powerful noise reduction cuts out even the loudest sounds!

Cons: Rather expensive (but worth it)

The Bottom Line: This is simply the best unit you can possibly buy. Incredibly clear sound coupled with enhanced comfort and stunning noise reduction makes these headphones the best on the market.

Review: I received the Bose QC2 headphones as a gift from my brother-in-law, and I have to say that they are simply the best headphones I've ever used. The sound quality is incredible, the headphones themselves are comfortable and easily stored, and the noise ...

Pros: Great noise cancellation, good audio reproduction, comfortable, no wind noise.

Cons: Expensive, somewhat bulky, no auto-shutoff with no audio present.

The Bottom Line:

One of the best NC headphones on the market, but you pay for what you get.

Review: I had picked up a set of SonyNC headphones for $49 at Costco, and was very disappointed. Poor noise cancellation, and the over-the-ear style was very susceptible to wind noise when walking outside.I returned them, and spent the big bucks for a ...

Pros: Really comfortable, blocks out office noise great when listening to a cd (even softly)

Cons: Expensive, the "noise cancellation" without a music source doesn't work for office noise

The Bottom Line: I would buy them again without hesitation.

Review: NB I am not an audiophile, so this review is not about the sound quality. I bought the headphones because I work in a busy, noisy office and I wanted to block out the office noise. Also, although I don't consider $300 cheap, it's not ...

Pros: Great noise reduction, especially on airplanes! Nice sound reproduction.

Cons: Expensive

The Bottom Line: If you can afford this headset, travel on planes frequently and love great sound, BUY this headset.

Review: I first experienced the Bose Quiet Comfort Noise Cancelling Headphones while waiting for flight in the Denver airport. Bose had a booth set up in the middle of the airport. I put on the headphones and turned on the noise canceling switch. I was...

Pros: Staggering bass and a spectacular soundstage

Cons: The price is high, but worth it for the audiophile

The Bottom Line: Top contender for audiophiles

Review: I’ve always hated headphones and looked upon them as a necessary evil when playing through loudspeakers was not possible. My biggest complaint is that headphones could not equal the same listening experience when compared to a high end stereo ...

Pros: Unbelievable performance, excellent sound.

Cons: Higher priced and somewhat bulky battery compartment.

The Bottom Line: If you need them for noisy environments, don't even hesitate, get them now.

Review: A few years ago, I was lucky enough to get an upgrade to business class on a flight to London. I sat down with my briefcase nearby, so I could get some work done on the plane. I grabbed my portable CD player and Sony V6 headphones and began to relax....