Bose QuietComfort2 Review, Part 1

This is part 1 of a several part review of the Bose QuietComfort2 headphones. [Go to Part 2, Part 3, Part 4.]

A little while ago, I mentioned that I was interested in buying a set of noise-canceling headphones. I ended up buying a set of Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones [amazon.com] due to their (relatively) low cost and good reviews.

So far, I am very happy with my purchase. My initial thoughts have been very positive.


The headphones are very well designed, with lots of features that I have fallen in love with (more on this later). One feature is that the headphones can fold flat, which makes them easier to pack (see image on above right).

Like many of the reviews have said, noise-canceling headphones won't block out all of the noise. They won't make it possible to listen to music when you're standing next to a jet engine. Actually, they are very similar to a really good pair of over-the-ear hearing protection. They muffle all of the ambient noise, but at the same time, seem to increase any noise or vibration coming through your body. For instance, if you wear hearing protection and try to chew something, you will hear the chewing much louder than you normally would. And the same is true for noise-canceling headphones. They make it possible for you to listen to music at a regular volume, in environments that would normally be a little too loud. But you'll still hear all of the ambient noise and be able to carry on a conversation with them on.

More later. [Go to Part 2, Part 3, Part 4.]