Bose Shop iClever HS18 Over Ear Headphones with Mic-Ear Headphones Review

Bose headphones combine comfort, noise cancelling, and controls. They have good sound quality, a nice design and can be used with all types of music.

The QC35 II Wireless is an upgrade comfiest over ear headphones the previous model, with enhanced noise cancellation and battery life. It also comes with a brand new transparency mode that allows you to hear your surroundings clearly.

Comfort

Bose's top noise-cancelling headphones have carved a niche in the world of loud and obnoxious headphones. Bose's headphones are highly loved for their comfortable fit and high-quality audio that is designed to sound natural and clear. They can be worn while on the move or at home. These headphones are ideal for those who must run errands in the city. They will keep you on schedule and protect your ears from the echoes of the city.

Over-ear Bose headphones are perfect for those who want to get away from their surroundings and get lost in music or podcasts. These headphones have high-quality noise cancellation that blocks out the majority of sounds from outside. This allows listeners to be completely focused on the music they are listening to. Certain Bose headphones allow you to alter the volume of noise cancelling to suit your surroundings. You can choose between two modes: Quiet mode which completely blocks out outside noise and Aware mode that allows you to listen to your surroundings while still listening music.

These Bose headphones also come with a touch interface on the right ear cup that can be used to control music playback as well as to make calls. Tapping twice on the touch area pauses or plays your music, and you can swipe up or down to adjust volume. You can swipe left or right to skip tracks and hold the touch area to either accept or decline incoming calls. Bose Headphones allows you to alter settings, and also the equalizer.

The new Bose QC45 headphones are an upgrade over the company's previous top-of-the-line noise-cancelling headphones, the QC35 II. The QC45s come with longer ANC playtime and improved passive isolation as well as a refined sound signature. They also have a variety of features for convenience, including auto-pause when headphones are removed and multi-devices pairing.

The QC45s are a great choice for anyone who wants an elegant set of wireless headphones for long trips, commutes and working at the office. The carry case that comes with them is a great option to keep them safe while not in use, and the battery is rechargeable to allow for even more hours of playtime.

Sound

Bose does not make use of a lot of physical buttons on their headphones instead, relying on gesture controls to manage playback and calls. On the right ear cup is a capacitive touchscreen that detects the movement of your index finger. Double-taps play or pause music, while tapping and holding responds to calls or rejects them. A single tap can skip tracks forwards or backwards, and a swipe upwards can increase or decrease the volume.

After a few hours of practice, you'll be able to control the headphones using your fingers without touching your device. If you'd like to modify your settings or control music via your phone in your hand then you'll have to download the Bose Headphones App (iOS/Android). The app is easy to use and complements the beats overhead headphones' sleek and clean appearance. The app will help you adjust your noise-cancellation, select between digital assistants, and choose the amount of your own voice will be heard during a phone call. The app also lets you manage your music as well as listen to podcasts.

While the Bose NC700 can't stream audio like our top-rated wireless earbuds but they do come with a built-in microphone that can make and receive phone calls. You can also use them with a headset to play games or engage in video chats without holding the device. When they run out they can be used them wired to listen to music or make calls.

Overall the Bose NC700 headphones sounds fantastic. It has a vast soundstage, crisp and clear mid-to-high range, and excellent bass response. The active noise cancellation feature of the headphone is also excellent and lets you enjoy your music without being distracted by other sounds.

The headphones are light and Beats Overhead Headphones well-balanced. Their default sound profile can add a bit more thump, which can cause a muddy sound to instruments or vocals. The app lets you modify the audio profile of the Bose NC700. It offers graphic EQ settings, as well as presets.

Noise Cancellation

Bose headphones are known for their exceptional active noise cancellation. However certain of the latest models have encountered issues. For instance, the QC35 IIs, were affected by a firmware update that reduced their ANC. Even if they're not affected by this particular issue, Bose headphones can leak audio very loudly.

We were therefore pleased to find that the new QC700s have a significantly improved noise insulation. They're still not as good as the ANC of Sony's 1000X series headphones but they're close enough that you'll be satisfied with their performance.

Bose’s CustomTune system calibrates the noise-canceling capabilities of the QC700s for your ears. A small chime is heard the microphone inside each earcup is sealed. When this happens, they create a virtual audio-rejection beam that blocks out noise from the surrounding. There's a second set of six microphones that will amplify the sound when you are engaged in a conversation or using an assistant digital.

The QC700s are among the best active noise-cancelling headphones on the market. You can alter the ANC using the Bose Headphones app, and you'll also find three preset ANC levels that can be adjusted using a programmable physical button located on the left earcup.

Despite having fewer buttons, the 700s' touch controls work fairly easily once you get hang of them. Double-taps start and stop playing music, and swipes up and down control the volume. The right earcup is equipped with an option for power/pairing as well as a digital assistant button. A double-tap at the front of the headset can answer or reject an incoming call.

The ear cups are also able to detect your swipes and taps, although we found that fingers are often not detected, which is why it takes time to establish muscle memory of the exact location of each function. The headset is slim, slightly elevated design that is comfortable for day-to-day wear, and the cups are surrounded by soft material that feels at ease on your head.

Controls

If you're looking for headphones with only a few buttons and a small amount of buttons, the Bose NCH 700 are the headphones for you. The capacitive touch sensor allows you to control music and calls with just a few taps and swipes on the earcup's surface. You can also make use of Google Assistant or Alexa. The controls are easy to use once you get used to them.

The headband is made from stainless steel and is soft to the touch. The ear cups are connected to a steel pole that runs along the length of the headphones, so you can slide them upwards and downwards to adjust the fit. This is a great feature, as it is more natural than the hinged mechanism of many headsets, and it's simple to achieve the perfect fit.

The noise cancelling on these headphones is excellent and can be adjusted to a certain level of transparency that ensures you can hear the sounds around you. You can turn on the conversation mode that allows you to speak without having to remove your headphones. The volume of these Bose headphones can also be easily adjusted, similar to a large analogue volume dial.

These Bose headphones are different in a number of ways. One of them is their SimpleSync technology, which can connect to the Bose Smart Soundbar or Smart Speaker to play audio from the same source. Multi-device connectivity lets you pair up two devices simultaneously and switch between them when required. The headsets also come with the status light that indicates whether the headset is connected to Bluetooth or powered on.

The Bose Connect App allows you to easily adjust the settings of these headphones. After the app is installed you can utilize the Power and Bluetooth buttons to play or pause audio. You can also swipe your finger upwards and downwards to alter the volume or move your finger forward or backward to skip tracks. A double-tap on the headset pauses or plays audio, whereas the long press responds or rejects incoming calls.

The app can also be used to control other Bose devices, alter EQ settings and check the battery life. You can also connect them to a different device and switch between them, which is a great feature for commuters.