Bose Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphone Technology

Ordered it replace a Bose Headphone with Noise Cancelling. Very happy about the purchase, quite heavier than my previous headphone but the quality is there. Really like the possibility to modify the EQ with the app. I also use it to play guitar with my amplifier, great sound overall. I recommend

I am a long time Bose noise cancelling headphone customer. This is my third pair of Bose noise cancelling headphones, my first pair was back in 1990 when my job required a lot of air travel. I am now retired from corporate life but my wife and I own a small online business. I run laser engravers as part of that business and the cooling and exhaust fans create about 70dB of background noise which can cause hearing loss with repeated exposure. In my case, this exposure is 3-4 hours per day so noise cancelling is a must. These headphones are amazing. I can enjoy listening to music, podcasts and more while I work and the fan noise is all but eliminated. I also use them with my Bose Smart Soundbar 600 when I want to watch a movie or sports game on TV while my wife is running sewing or embroidery machines in the open area next to our family room. On-headphone controls are easy and the Bose Music iOS app can be used to adjust equalization. Did I mention answering phone calls, easy with a single button click. I know this review may sound like I am a Bose "schill" but I am just a very satisfied customer over 3 decades of using and listening to Bose products.

Have 2 other Bose Noise-Cancelling headphones over the years and I always felt somewhat disappointed in the quality of the noise cancelling, but figured this is what it is. Now I know differently. These Sony headphones literally shut down nearly all the noise where I can't hear anyone talking to me and priced reasonably, unlike the Bose or Apple headphones.

I am a Grado headphone addict. I need and demand the best sound production. I have never liked noise cancelling headphones. I considered them gimmicky. I own the Bose older 15’s. The sound was hollow and the noise cancellation technology hurst my ears. So I abandoned trying any others for four years. In anticipation of traveling, I overcame my reluctance with NC headphones after internet reviews, and sampled the new Bose 700 at their store. Overwhelming treble. Ouch! But better (not great) telephone call sound. Did not buy. Tried these from B & H. Wow! What makes these truly worth it: technology is subordinate to sound. Noise cancellation takes a back seat to sound production. I need the best sound. That’s why at home I listen with Grado cans. I refused to believe the overwhelmingly positive reviews of these Sonys until I tried them over two recent flights on a plane. The newest NC technology with Sony is a game changer. No ear pain! You can easily adjust the degree of noise cancellation with their iPhone app. You’ve got to see the options in that app. Customization of NC, sound equalizer and sound reference options! Now I know why Sony is cornering the NC headphone market. Terrific. Highly recommended. Don’t believe this review. Try it.

Ive had several other noise cancelling headphones by Bose (QC35 II) and Beats (Studio Wireless) and I always hailed Bose as king of Noise Cancelling headphones. Now the only thing that Bose has over Sony is the durability of the headphones, my Bose headphones I could pretty much bend however I wanted and they wouldn't break. The Sony's are a bit more stiff, but the material is still premium! I originally went with Bose because of their comfort though, I like to wear my headphones for an extended period of time and the old Sony's (XM1 and XM2) got uncomfortable after a few hours. With the new design however, I can see myself wearing these all day! What does Sony have to offer that's better than Bose? - Noise cancelling (much better) - Sound quality - Battery life - Customization through app - Accessories (better quality auxiliary charger cords, as well as a good airplane adapter!!) - USB-C Charger!!! (as a MacBook Pro owner this was a must, I hated micro-usb so much) - Comfort? (I'm still testing this out but ill update in a few weeks if its better or on-par with the Bose QuietComfort 35 ii)

I bought this a few days ago and I use is during work. Noise cancelling is great and I can concentrate on my work. This is the best headphone I've ever used.

Best looking noise cancelling on the market. Great performance. At least equal to Bose

I bought these primarily for the noise cancelling, and they work great. I work in an office with half height cubicles and lots of conversations, copier machines, conference calls, etc. I am not exaggerating when I say they brought a momentary tear to my eyes when I turned them on for the first time. The office hum and chaos tuned immediately to a hush. I couldnt even hear the copier or my neighbors conversation. I kept taking them off and putting them on just to make sure I wasnt fooling myself. Right then and there I knew my office life would change for the better, and it has. Ive had these for about two weeks and bring them with me everyday. Please be aware that some voices are of a certain frequency that the noise cancelling doesnt totally block them out, but they are silenced enough that a soft soundtrack through my Bluetooth connection effectively eliminates any remnant noise. The music quality was secondary to my needs, but I am very happy with the quality of both the wired connection and wireless for my streaming service. To maximize these headphones I recommend downloading the Sony Music Center app in addition to the headphone app the instructions link you to download on your mobile device. It seemed to enable the LDAC wireless connection from my mobile phone to these headphones. These get five stara from me because they exceed my expectations. For somebody who is an audiophile, they may not exceed your expectations. But if you want really good audio quality and effective noise cancelling in a wireless over the ear headphone, dont hesitate. BTW, they are very good for taking calls too and having a conversation. My wife couldnt tell I was on headphones when I was talking to her. She said my voice was very clear, for what its worth. One other thing to note is that the physical button that turns on/off the headphone can be reassigned to do Google Assistant. Seems redundant if your phone is within reach. But I like these very much and highly recommend!

This is my first headphone and I am really glad that I chose Sony 1000xm3. The noise-cancelling feature works so great that sometimes you are so amazed how quiet it is as you take it off in a busy environment etc. The connection works great. I love the touchpad. It is so easy to pause/play and adjust the volume. The pad on the crown is also very comfortable!

Better than than the Bose Quiet Comfort for noise cancelling. With 3 dogs and an early bird spouse, these have saved my sanity!