Bose QuietComfort 15

Blocks out ambient noise. Comfortable over-the-ear design. comes with carrying case and airline adapter. Hi/Lo switch lowers the volume of overly loud sources

No option to bypass noise-cancellation. Can make some users queasy. Sound can be too bright

Bose's Quiet Comfort 15's are a great pair of 'phones if you can stomach the noise-cancelling sound waves--and the steep price.

Superior noise cancellation ; Great Audio Quality

Can't listen without power

The Bose QuietComfort 15s have a lot of improvements over the QC3s. They don't have the greatest sound quality, but their active cancellation feature is absolutely incredible. Unfortunately, even this strength has a weakness: you can't use the QC15s...

Best-in-class noise cancellation ; Faithful audio reproduction ; Very comfortable design ; Included carrying case and airplane adapter

Doesn't work without battery ; No in-line volume controls

Is spending 300 bucks on a pair of headphones worth it? Yes, if you want a respite from the cacophony of airplane cabins, city streets, or other noisy environments, there is no better option. What’s more, the Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise...

Superior noise-canceling system; very comfortable; good frequency response

High price may trouble some; not the ultimate solution for audiophiles

You'll be more than happy with the QC15's performance should you choose to shell out for it.

The best noise cancellation you can get in a pair of headphones. Extremely comfortable. Sturdy carrying case, battery, and airplane adapter are included

Audio can be overly bright, and distorts at high volumes. Must be powered on to deliver audio

Bose takes noise cancellation to the next level with the QuietComfort 15 headphones, and while the audio performance isn't perfect, it's an improvement over previous iterations.

Very comfortable to wearGood audio performanceSignificantly cancels out cabin/droning noise

Sounds 'processed'Pricey

Very comfortable to wear; Good audio performance; Significantly cancels out cabin/droning noise

Sounds 'processed'; Pricey

Superb noise-canceling technology, high-quality build and design, carrying case, detachable cable

Not the best audio fidelity, expensive, bulky, needs battery power to operate

The Bose QuietComfort 15s have a lot of improvements over the QC3s. They don’t have the greatest sound quality, but their active cancellation feature is absolutely incredible. Unfortunately, even this strength has a weakness: you can’t use the QC15s...