Reli
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If it floats you boat, sure, but usually speakers with gimmicks like "X-Bass" sound too boomy and loose. I prefer tighter bass.
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Fancy bluetooth noise canceling headphones
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Stopped by BestBuy today to try them on.
Bose is definitely more comfortable. The ears just don't get as hot in them as in Sonys.
Sony does have better sound, and the quick attention mode is quite nice.
The noise canceling was about the same. The sony did have higher feeling of pressure on the ears then Bose.
Speaking of which. Even thought bose had less of a pressure on the ears feeling, it was still there.
In the end I don't think active noise canceling is for me. After trying them on for few minutes each I had slight headache from it.
Thanks for all the feedback.
Bose is definitely more comfortable. The ears just don't get as hot in them as in Sonys.
Sony does have better sound, and the quick attention mode is quite nice.
The noise canceling was about the same. The sony did have higher feeling of pressure on the ears then Bose.
Speaking of which. Even thought bose had less of a pressure on the ears feeling, it was still there.
In the end I don't think active noise canceling is for me. After trying them on for few minutes each I had slight headache from it.Thanks for all the feedback.
Reli
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When you say pressure do you mean sound pressure, from the noise cancellation?
TheRobSJ
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What about in ear then?
I have used the QC35 and I ended up buying the MDR-1000X. I think the Bose has slightly better noise cancelling but the Sony sounds better, and overall I like it more.
For in-ear (and motorcycling) I just ordered a pair of Etymotic hf5. Supposed to have crazy high 35 dB - 42 dB noise isolation.
For in-ear (and motorcycling) I just ordered a pair of Etymotic hf5. Supposed to have crazy high 35 dB - 42 dB noise isolation.
Yep.
I tried in ear. Just gets uncomfortable after few hours. Also what I discovered is that with over the ear I can concentrate better.
Reli
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This pressure, does it feel like high air pressure? Or something you can actually hear?
I want something capable of staying on my head for 5-6 hours at least.
I want something capable of staying on my head for 5-6 hours at least.
Some people feel like there is air pressure when using noise canceling. You have to try it out for yourself, I have worn my MDR-1000X on 5-6 hour plane flights no problem. I've infrequently felt the pressure feeling but it has always gone away pretty quickly.
Yeah like high air pressure. Everyone ears are different and for you might not be noticable.
Also it might be possible for it to go away after a while, or you can get used to it. It was just impossible to test that duration in the store.
NorCalAthlete
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FWIW I used to work in a data center and wore the Bose QC35s for full shifts at a time with no issues. Could even take VOIP calls and have people hear me ok.
They’d get my vote again in a heartbeat. I haven’t tried the Sony ones but I do have a set of Vmoda cross fades I think is the model. Also Bluetooth and noise cancelling. Audio sounds fine but they’re nowhere near as comfortable as the Bose set for extended periods.
They’d get my vote again in a heartbeat. I haven’t tried the Sony ones but I do have a set of Vmoda cross fades I think is the model. Also Bluetooth and noise cancelling. Audio sounds fine but they’re nowhere near as comfortable as the Bose set for extended periods.
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Stopped by BestBuy today to try them on.
Bose is definitely more comfortable. The ears just don't get as hot in them as in Sonys.
Sony does have better sound, and the quick attention mode is quite nice.
The noise canceling was about the same. The sony did have higher feeling of pressure on the ears then Bose.
Speaking of which. Even thought bose had less of a pressure on the ears feeling, it was still there.
Thanks for all the feedback.
I wear my Bose for hours on end. The clamping pressure is minimal. You must have a big melon.
Reli
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Guess it depends if you have a round head or oval.
so what will you do then? Normal over ear headphones? Professional ear muffs? Or ear muffs over the headphones
Hmm? I didn't say anything about clamping force.
so what will you do then? Normal over ear headphones? Professional ear muffs? Or ear muffs over the headphones
Normal over the ear. I have a pair now that work ok.
Cycle61
What the shit is this...
33dB earplugs, plus a set of earmuffs, and glare at anybody who tries to talk to you.
Now we are talking. I have been told I looked pissed when I am concentrating. I think it's one step below of "you look prettier if you smile".
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That's usually what causes the head aches.
No it was from that feeling of pressure on ears from ANC. Clumping pressure was fine on both.
rodr
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Interesting observation about a feeling of pressure. I tried to find info about it but nothing very scientific turned up. As best I can tell one thing going on is that ANC is a lot better at filtering low frequencies than high, with a result that is unnatural and can be disorienting or uncomfortable for some.