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Are QC25 still good?

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Daniel Rodriguez

Published Mar 10, 2026

Are QC25 still good?

The Bose QC25 are good everyday headphones with the added benefit of great noise canceling. This makes them a good option for most use cases but especially good for commuting and traveling. They’re also reasonably good for office use but leak a bit at moderate-to-high volumes. Comfortable design.

What is the impedance of Bose QC25?

The cable terminates in a 3.5mm jack with a screw on ¼” adapter. The headband is connected with elastic. No adjustments are needed to get the perfect fit. The impedance is 55 Ohms, which is great for any listening situation.

Are Bose QC25 good?

While $300 is certainly a chunk of change, the QC25 represents a good value based on its stunning build quality, feature set and vibrant sound. You’re getting a finely-tuned set of headphones that provide over 35 hours of very good noise-cancelling performance with one AAA battery.

Do Bose QC25 need batteries?

The Bose QuietComfort 25 does not use a rechargeable battery, but instead opts to use a single AAA battery to power the active noise cancellation. Bose claims up to 35 hours of battery life on a single AAA battery, which isn’t bad, but there’s more.

Do Bose QC25 have a microphone?

The Bose QuietComfort 25 headphones ship with a 56-inch audio cable that features an in-line mic with an Apple-centric, three-button remote.

How do I reset my Bose headphones?

Product settings are retained during this reset.

  1. Power off your product.
  2. Wait 30 seconds.
  3. Connect your product to a wall outlet using a USB charger.
  4. Wait five seconds.
  5. Disconnect the USB cable from the headset.
  6. Wait one minute.
  7. Power on your product.

How many ohms is a Bose 700?

Analysis of the impedance of Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 Wire connection headphones. The average resistance at the headphones Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 is 59.99 Ohm.

Does the Bose QC25 have a microphone?

Are the Bose QC25 Bluetooth?

Connectivity. There is no Bluetooth functionality here; the only connectivity option is the included cable, which includes a mic/remote. Like other Bose products and most other wired headphone remotes out there, this remote only provides full functionality when used with iOS devices.

How long does Bose QC25 last?

As always, Bose offers fairly limited color choices for its headphones. You can get the QC25s in only one color currently, black….Bose QC 35 II vs. QC 25.

Bose QC 35 IIBose QC 25
Battery life20 hours35 hours

Does the Bose QC25 have good frequency response consistency?

The Bose QC25 has good frequency response consistency. In the bass range, the QuietComfort 25 was extremely consistent in delivering their bass across our 5 human test subjects, even if they were wearing glasses or having hair covering their ears. This is mostly likely due to the feedback mechanism of their active noise cancelling system.

Is the Bose QuietComfort 25 worth it?

The Bose QuietComfort 25 are good for neutral listening. They’re Comfortable for long listening sessions and deliver an above-average sound quality. Unfortunately, they have a poor soundstage due to their closed, noise canceling design. The QuietComfort 25 are good for commuting in noisy environments.

Which Bose headphones have the best active noise cancellation?

The Bose QC25 has one of the best ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) systems we have measured so far. With ANC set to On, these headphones provide constant isolation from -20dB at 30Hz to -30dB at 2.5KHz.

Why buy quietquietcomfort 25 headphones?

QuietComfort 25 headphones are engineered to sound better, be more comfortable and easier to take with you. Put them on, and suddenly everything changes. Your music is deep, powerful and balanced, and so quiet that every note sounds clearer. Even air travel becomes enjoyable, as engine roar gently fades away.