Monster High Definition Over The Ear Noise Canceling Headphones
I'll start my review by saying that I'm not a fanboy of Monster
, Beats By Dr. Dre, Bose, or any name or brand. What I'm mainly concerned with is the quality of the product and how well it meets and/or exceeds my personal expectations and needs. I owned both the Beats Studios and the Bose QC15's and I did a comparison of both headsets against each other. I liked both and both have their strengths and weaknesses but I ended up keeping the Beats Studios and returning the Bose QC15's
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Both are packaged nicely and come with nice carrying cases, 2 audio cables (1 with mic and remote for smartphone calls and music playback control#, airline adapter and batteries #QC15's require 1 AAA, Studios require 2 AAA's). The Studios come with a cleaning cloth. The Studios have a glossy finish and collect fingerprints, the Bose don't so they don't really need a cleaning cloth. A 1/4 inch adapter for the audio cables is included with the Studios but not the Bose. Both have the on/off power switch on the right earcup but the Studios feature a mute button that the Bose do not. You press the mute button to mute the sound and shutoff the noise cancelling in case you need to hear something or someone. Release the button to continue listening to music. The song playing doesn't pause when the mute button is pressed. Useful if you happen to be using the audio cable that doesn't have the music controls on it. Personally, I like the look and style of the Studios better than the Bose but that's simply a matter of personal taste.
COMFORT & QUALITY
I feel both headsets are equal in this category. Both were comfortable and I could wear both for hours without any discomfort. The Studios are a bit heavier but that didn't bother me. Both are mainly constructed of plastic but I really didn't see that as being much of a problem if taken care of properly. In my opinion, both should be quite durable and long-lasting if taken care of properly.
NOISE CANCELLING
Both headsets feature powered noise cancelling technology that reduces outside noise so you can hear more of the music being played especially at lower volumes. The technology uses microphones to detect the outside noise then the speakers send out sound waves to cancel the noise. The Bose QC15's do a better job of this. I tested both headsets with and without music playing and the Bose do a better job of reducing the noise. I listened with the TV playing, my portable heater fan blowing, running faucet, toilet flushing, etc. While neither headset completely eliminate the noises, the Bose reduce the noise better than the Studios. Of couse, with both headsets, if you crank up the volume a few nothces, you won't hear any outside noises anyways. The noise cancelling causes a slight suction/pressure feeling around your ears. This feeling is more noticeable on the Bose but does exist on the Studios as well. It didn't bother me and I got used to it in no time but it could be bothersome to some. Simply put, the Bose win when it comes to noise reduction.
SOUND LEAKAGE
The Bose QC 15's offer a more private listening experience especially at higher volume levels. Both headsets leak sound at high volume levels but the Bose can be played at a higher volume without you having to worry about others hearing what you're listening to. Leakage isn't a problem with either headset at low to moderate volume levels and music can be heard and enjoyed comfortably and privately on both but take note that you can you play your music louder on the Bose without worries of sound leakage.
SOUND QUALITY
I'll start by saying that both are great sounding headsets. I have a wide range of musical interests: Hip Hop, Gospel, R&B, Metal, Jazz, Ambient, etc. Everything I listened to on both headsets sounded clear, crisp, and really good. Both headsets allow you to hear things in your music that you hadn't heard before. The Beats Studios sound better in my opinion. The Bose in no way sound bad but the Studios simply have a better sound. The bass is more powerful and less distorted on the Studios and the highs are more crisp and have more of a snap to them. The mids are great on both. The Studios are also quite a bit louder in overall volume. Both headsets distort a bit at max volume but the distortion is less on the Studios, especially on big bass songs. The Studios can be played at a louder overall volume level with less distortion than the Bose.
CONCLUSION
I liked the Beats Studios a bit better than the Bose QC 15's due to the better bass output, less distortion at high volume levels and higher volume output. I also like the look of the Studios better. The Bose are better with noise cancelling and sound leakage but I was more concerned with what I could hear rather than what I could not. To me the Studios met my personal need a bit more than the Bose. That's just me though. Everyone is different. I'd recommend going somewhere where both are on display and listening to both to see which one better fits your personal need. I don't think you can go wrong with either one.
Bose QC15's - better noise cancelling, less sound leakage, lighter
Beats By Dre Studios - better bass output, less distortion at high volume, higher volume level, more stylish looks
by: xiaotian
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