Bose QuietComfort2 Review, Part 6

This is the final part of a several part review of the Bose QuietComfort2 headphones.

Here is a list of previous review portions:

• Part 1: Initial impressions
• Part 2: Headphone cord and unit weight
• Part 3: Batteries and power light
• Part 4: Build quality and airplane adapter
• Part 5: Noise-cancellation sensation

In summary, I'm very happy with these headphones (and if I could go back, I would have done it again), but there are a few things that could be improved.

The good:

• Minimizes most ambient noise just enough so that you can listen at a regular volume
• The earpieces rotate so that the entire unit folds flat
• Excellent sound quality
• Can use rechargeable AA batteries
• Solid build quality
• Comes with a long cord
• Cord can be disconnected at either end (prevents damage to unit if the cord catches on something)
• Comes with an airplane adapter
• Clever power indicator light also indicates when the battery is low

The bad:

• As with all noise-cancellation headphones, you feel "pressure" on your eardrums while using them
• The cord is really long

I put cord length in both the pro and con lists, because it depends on your usage. If you are the type that uses headphones while sitting at a desk or on the couch, you'll love the 6ft cord. If, on the other hand, you're like me and use your headphones while you're moving around, you will find the cord length to be too long (it will get caught on doorknobs, etc).

The list of things that could be improved on the unit are small. If you can get used to the sensation of pressure on your ears while using them, you will enjoy having a pair of these. All in all, I'm very happy with the purchase, and would buy them again.

[Go to Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5]