Thread: Headphones

I've got the Bose QC15's.

They are pricey, but work very very well and don't sound too bad at all. They have that typical Bose sound - sharp and crisp - missing a little mid range and a tad 'cold'.

I have some none NC Sennheiser ones but went the Bose because I got them on special. I prefer the sound of the Bose over the Sennheiser.

Find a shop that has them, try them on for comfort and sound. If you are going to have them for 20 years then $100 extra for some that you will like more is nothing.

Have you used NC headphones before? If not, then DEFIANTLY go to a shop and try them first. They put a bit of pressure on your inner ear which feels like you are flying with a cold - it can either be annoying or extremely uncomfortable. Luckily I seem to be able to deal with it.

I have a set of bose without noise cancelling and a set of Audio techinca quiet points that does have cancelling

Bose QC3 many many flight and airports or great service, we worth the price for the sainty

I have a set of Bose QC2 headphones and have done lots of miles wearing them. I find that after about 10 hours they make my ears a little sore as they are over ear stlye ones but the fit is very much a personal thing. Good on the ride on mower as well
As a cheap alternative I have a set of Logitech NC headphones that are reasonable quality for the price as well.
Regards,
Tote

Regarding remanufactured items, I think Sennheiser are one of those brands who would not want their name tarnished by inferior products, and once out of the packaging, there is no way to tell if a unit has been remanufactured or not-if they failed prematurely then people would lose loyalty and their reputation lowered. So I would expect the remanufactured items will be as good as new items.