The Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones met rave reviews following in the glow provided by the Bose’s original QuietComfort model. The Bose QuietComfort 2 is listed in the $300 to $375 range. One of the things that sets the QuietComfort 2 noise cancelling headphones so far ahead is that the noise-canceling circuitry is built into the headphones. Usually this circuitry is contained in a box built into the cord. This gives the QuietComfort 2 acoustic headphones a sleeker look.
The original QuietComfort was an over the ear model which was changed to the earcup in this version. It has a battery level indicator and runs on one AAA battery. It is smaller than the original version and the earcups swivel so the overall package is nice and neat. Speaking of the earcups, the QuietComfort 2 has earcups that are well cushioned and just as they are can block out regular noise. The noise cancelation makes a nearly perfect sound blocker.
There is something odd about the QuietComfort 2 acoustic headphones and that is that you have to turn on the noise cancellation to listen to music and if the battery does die down, you don’t just lose the noise cancellation, you also lose the music. However, some Bose QuietComfort 2 reviews have praised the long-life battery which can work for 35 hours.
Reviewers have also mentioned that QuietComfort 2 acoustic noise cancelling headphones have a truly wonderful bass. It stands out from the crowd regardless of what type of music you like to listen to. There is only one downside and that is that the QuietComfort 2 creates a minor sense of pressure on the eardrum. For some people this can be a real downside.
Needless to say, some people also balk at the price. However, the overall sound and sensation is in a class by itself. People do like them for office peace and quiet too because the earcups are comfy and the noise cancelation does work in crowded work spaces.
One of the clever things Bose does is offer them with a 30-day trial that lets you get past the concern over the cost and for many people, the quality of the trial makes them real converts to the Bose quality. Bose’s headphones typically have very high ratings among the experts and the Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones would be no exception to this kind of rating.