How do qc15 work

I am not a big music fan. I appreciate good sound, but I have never really chased the latest greatest sound system out there and my iPod has been collecting some serious dust for quite some time. Therefore, it had to be other reasons that dragged me into getting myself the Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones. To be accurate, I purchased the Limited Edition , which only differs by its blue color from the original silver one.

I heard about the noise cancelling technology before and the principle behind it is rather simple, applying an opposite signal to the one of the surrounding noise to simply cancel it out, so to speak. For more details there is a pretty good self explanatory video on the Bose website. I was definitely curious about the benefits of this technology, having struggled myself with easily distracting surroundings.

I had to give it a try and stopped by the Bose shop. Therefore as a rather "ungifted" musician, I had never really planned to invest in expensive music gears. But this was before the tryout The headphones are really easy to use, a single toggle button sets the noise cancelling on and off, simple though quite life-changing.

See below for customization options. The outer headband and inner earcups are made of a matte black plastic. The top of the headband is wrapped in memory foam covered with supple pleather. The exterior of the ear cups is made of matte silver plastic with a hint of pearlescence accentuated by a shiny chrome oval in the center. A small round port at the bottom of the oval draws in air to enhance the bass. A small power switch resides on the front of the right earcup below a green status light.

Hidden at the top of the right cup sits the compartment for the single AAA battery used to power the headphones. There's a large port along the bottom of the left earcup where the audio jack fits. Pulling down on the outer headband reveals the QC 15's stainless steel frame. Pulling on the ends of the outer band adjusts the cans' fit. When it's time to travel, the earcups can rotate 90 degrees, allowing the headphones to fit into a hard case that's about the thickness of six CD cases.

The QC 15 is not particularly slim or compact compared with other headphones capable of stow-and-go, but you can still shove it in a backpack or purse. Music lovers looking to brighten up the QC 15s while asserting their individuality will want to check out the design tool on Bose's website. Partnered with Colorware, Bose offers fashion-forward audiophiles 46 colors of custom paint in either gloss or matte finish.

The custom colors can be added to eight different parts of the headphones, including the outer and inner headband and earcups. The primary use for the QuietComfort 15 headphones is business travel, so they have to be comfortable for those long flights.

Thankfully, the QC15 are up to the task, wrapping your ears with Bose's slow-response foam and proprietary ear cushion technology. We wore the headphones for a little more than two hours without any pinching or pressure. The QC 15 weighs 6. The QuietComfort 15 come with a inch audio cable with a three-button, in-line remote.

The exterior buttons control the volume and skip tracks. However, we only obtained full functionality with iOS devices. I use these on a treadmill to block the sound, and listen to audio tapes or DVDs. The noise cancelling is fantastic at blocking the lower register hum of the treadmill, and they are extremely comfortable. The ear cups are so soft, they feel like pillows.

Battery life is good, what's not to like? These earphones replace ones that broke after many years of use. I expected that the Bose would be much better based on other reviews, and I was not disappointed.

A few days ago, I was on a Delta aircraft, and the sound suppression was so good that I hardly heard the engine noise. There were moments when I forgot where I was.

The aircraft has entertainment screens with audio jacks, so it was easy to access the sound. Most headphones are wireless but seems to me that wired ones are easier to use and probably have much longer battery life - and perfect for air travel.

Verified purchase: Yes Condition: New. Skip to main content. Bose QuietComfort 15 Headphones - Gray 4. About this product. Make an offer:. Auction: Pre-owned. Stock photo.

Pre-owned: Lowest price The lowest-priced item that has been used or worn previously. Everything pictured Inside of one heaphone lining is damaged. See all 31 pre-owned listings. Buy It Now. Add to cart. Sold by dawnfla The frequency range covered by the model is 3 Hz - 80 kHz.