| Well almost anyone will tell you that Bose | | | | us who simply want to cancel noise without |
| are currently the benchmark for noise | | | | listening to music. The QuietComfort 2 |
| cancelling headphones. Their QuietComfort 2 | | | | headphones enable you to remove the audio |
| headphones offer superb noise reduction and | | | | cable from the headset when only the noise |
| extraordinary sound quality over their | | | | cancelling feature is desired and enjoy |
| competitors. The over the ear or circumaural | | | | tangle free serenity. Furthermore, the |
| headsets are simply a cut above what Sony, | | | | headphones boast a Hi/Lo feature that allows |
| JVC and Sennheiser are currently offering. | | | | the wearer to save battery power when using |
| Enhanced audio performance and styling are | | | | various power sources. The Lo setting is |
| packaged in a lightweight and comfortable | | | | designed for use when plugged into AC powered |
| unit that conveniently folds flat for | | | | equipment such as in-flight entertainment, |
| travelers. However consumers can rest assured | | | | while the Hi setting is more useful for |
| that Bose's competitors will undoubtedly be | | | | saving battery power of Laptops and portable |
| developing new models, aimed at trying to | | | | battery powered devices. |
| knock Bose of its perch in the near future, | | | | |
| but for now lets see what make them the | | | | In the midst of all of these new features, |
| market leaders. | | | | Bose have still maintained the standard |
| | | | features that consumers expect from |
| Bose has been at the cutting edge of noise | | | | headphones, such as: |
| cancelling technology for years, holding a US | | | | |
| patent on Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphone | | | | - an ample length cord |
| Technology. This mouthful translates into an | | | | |
| electronic system that is extremely effective | | | | - plug adaptor for use on home stereo |
| at reducing ambient noise without | | | | equipment |
| compromising the music or movie dialogue, | | | | |
| says This ability to reduce unwanted noise | | | | - portable carrying case |
| while still preserving the desired sounds is | | | | |
| obviously the crux of active noise | | | | - low battery life indicator |
| cancellation and Bose simply do it better | | | | |
| than the others. | | | | - adjustable headband and, |
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| Bose has also developed a Tri-Port acoustic | | | | - single earcup audio cable |
| headphone structure that enhances the deeper | | | | |
| sounds in spite of a compact headphone | | | | Overall the QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise |
| design. This allows Bose to make headphones | | | | Cancelling headphones the best on the market |
| that punch far above their weight, so to | | | | and deliver outstanding results. The high |
| speak. | | | | price is certainly a stumbling block for many |
| | | | consumers, however the product is certainly |
| Another aspect of noise cancelling headphone | | | | able to provide superior performance. |
| market that Bose have considered is those of | | | | |