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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
- MPNs: 17817796163, 794297-0100, 794297-0300 and BOS-700-BK
- 15 reviews
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The absolute best headphones I've ever had
Comfort: I have worn these for 8hrs straight. Absolutely no pinch or pressure points. It's extremely lightweight so after a short while, I can't even feel I'm wearing them. Even when hanging them on my neck! The rounded headband means that i can move my neck around without discomfort.
Noise-Cancelling: better than any other brand I've tried. When I put these on in the store to try them out, I literally mouthed "Wow" while listening to soft music (a Chopin Nocturne). Meaning, even in a busy store, just a bit of soft music and full noise cance...
Read morelling is enough to block out the noise well. Audio: top notch, although not as good as some of Sony's. Bluetooth: connects easily to my phone, but has trouble with my laptop at times, particularly when there are people with other Bluetooth devices in the area. Battery: tested a whole 18 hours on full charge with maximum noise cancelling. Cons: headphone jack is not standard. Bluetooth is susceptible to interference. Silver colouring fades to yellow slightly.Purchased in at Bose for $480.
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- 4 reviews
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Great if you don't want to connect to bluetooth regularly
These headphones are comfortable and the noise cancelling works well, and of course the sound quality is great. However, and this is a big however, after a year of intermittent issues with them connecting to some apps and not others through bluetooth (sometimes just one ear, sometimes both, really depends on the headphones mood that day), I would never buy them again or recommend them to anyone. For the price point, the bluetooth should work seamlessly. I am regularly having to turn devices on and off again which is not ideal when you're workin...
Read moreg from home. If that doesn't work then the headphones need to be re-set and reconnected (and trust me they NEVER appear or the first go, so each time is about a 10 minute ordeal). The bluetooth function is actually terrible, the worst I've had for any headphones. I have a pair of $15 bluetooth in-ears that I use more often now because they're more likely to connect. Also after six months the battery life went dramatically downhill, and sometimes will not charge at all - so that's fun.Purchased in at Amazon for $399.
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Left ear 4 stars Right ear -3 stars
Finally spent big money on what I thought would be a good investment .... They worked great for about two months and then the right side would loose noise cancelling periodically.
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Great sound and noise cancelling but dysfunctional controls
I recently upgraded to these headphones from another brand's cheaper set. The Bose NC 700 headphones offer excellent sound quality and the noise cancelling is also excellent.
I listen to a lot of music but also wear them while in online meetings. They are much better at filtering out background noise and much more responsive. As a result, I have found it easier to communicate over video calls particularly when there's a lot of background noise. And listening to music on them is great!
The iPhone app had some issues with sound cutting out ini...
Read moretially. But that seems to have resolve itself with software updates. Now for the controls... Bose claim "Capacitive touch controls make Headphones 700 easy to use" however this is far from true if you consider ease of use to mean they actually respond when you try and use them. The swipe gestures required to operate them only work half of the time at best. If this product was a car, it could only be driven at very low speeds without running off the road as you tried desperately to find the steering wheel before the approaching corner, the end result being motion sickness at best or maybe running off the road into a ditch. Keep in mind that the controls are on the side of your head and you have to listen to all this terrible fumbling commotion in real time. Personally, I just avoid the Non-Capacitive touch controls and use the buttons on my keyboard that actually work. I'm also old enough and have medication that prevents me from worrying about these kind of things. But if you expect this product to work as it claims, then I recommend looking at other options or waiting for buttons to come back into fashion. If you don't care about the controls and are looking purely for the sound quality or the stylish look, I recommend these.
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- 11 reviews
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perfect
the bose 700 are a lot better than the sony xm3s and 4s sound quality is very crisp the soundscape is very wide the bass is not overpowering the noise cancelling is also different to the sonys it is more natural where the noise cancelling on the sonys sounds mono and inverted
Purchased in at Harvey Norman for $397.
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Worked great... for a while
I had these headphone for nearly three months and loved them. My favourite feature is auto connect to multiple known devices. It was a pity they stopped working, not what I expected of a premium product.
I purchased them mainly for working from home and digital meetings, I purchased the Bose USB link for my laptop separate to the headphones. At first I was annoyed that the headphones would auto-off and I would miss incoming phone calls - by the time I turned it back on and they auto-connected to my laptop and phone, the call would have gone to...
Read more voicemail. However you can change the auto off timing and motion sensor features with the phone app. Unfortunately the touch controls stopped working one day with no physical cause. The headphone buttons worked but there was no touch input. I did all the Bose troubleshooting: off/on, update headphones, uninstall/reinstall devices. Even though my product was so new the Bose product support 'trouble shooter' did not recognise the fault (no selection for touch input not working) and so I kept landing (presumably because the 90 day trial period had ended) on their solution for me to PURCHASE a new set at a 'discounted' price... no thanks! To be honest this was the most disappointing aspect of the purchase, I wouldn't be giving three stars if I had experienced better customer service. Luckily my retailer accepted the product as faulty so I'm glad I did not purchase direct from Bose. I would have been happy with a replacement but the retailer are not getting any new stock in (they actually said they are discontinued) so my only option was a refund.Purchased in at JB Hi-Fi Online Store for $330.
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Not worth the money
I loved these headphones for the and couldn't live without them... but they only worked for 12 months.
A little less than 2 months out of warranty and they have suddenly stopped working for no apparent reason.
Worked fine one day, put them on to charge, went to use them the next day and they wouldn't turn on.
Contacted Bose and the response was "we are sorry your product is out of warranty we suggest you replace it"...
Pretty dreadful customer service for $600 headphones!
When they were working i was very happy with them the sound was great, noise cancellation was ok, could connect to two devices at a time which meant i could have both work device and personal device connected.
Purchased in for $600.
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Comfortable, good noise cancelling, excellent in-call quality.
App is beyond poor and has a mind of it's own; surely a bluetooth headphone connection app isn't that hard to make useable. Music sound quality is frankly terrible for the asking price. I'd buy the Sony's if I had my choice over.
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Love - love - love.
I love my Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones. I love listening to pod casts, music chatting on the phone. And beat of all - I can do all this with listening to my kids whinge. Lol.
In all seriousness though, they really are fantastic. I talk to my mum and sisters on the phone a lot, they all have Apple Air Pods and usually in every session of speaking, they say, “ohhhh, hang on, my Air Pods going flat!”
This never happens to me. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones last a very long time without recharging.
I love how comfortable they are, ...
Read morewithout putting things in my ear. I also find the range quite well too. I do usually have my phone in my pocket, but when I don’t I can go out side, and around the house without interference. You won’t regret buying them.Purchased in at JB Hi-Fi for $395.
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- 4 reviews
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Expensive earmuffs
Was given a pair of Bose NC700 for Father's Day. Was very excited to get them as I had hinted to the family this was what I really wanted.
My feeling of thrill and excitement soon disappeared when trying to connect them to my devices.
Oppo R15 pro
Samsung Galaxy tab s4
Dell venue 11 pro
All devices have up to date software/firmware.
The only device that connects with any reliability is the old Dell Venue. This was not a straight forward connection process which required trawling the internet to work out what settings needed to be modified in wi...
Purchased in at JB Hi-Fi for $535.
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- 5 reviews
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Excelllent!
Great upgrade from the QC 35II. Pairs nicely with the SB 700 and Bass 700. Great sound as expected. Easy setup great battery life and good fit. Only used inside. No idea about walking around with them and definitely will never be able to comment about using them during exersize
Purchased in at JB Hi-Fi.
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- 9 reviews
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Nice update on previous models
Love the feel and the look but for some reason it keeps on disconnecting from bluetooth when Im listening/watching my tv. Customer Service has been very helpful but still having the same issue.
Purchased in at Harvey Norman for $470.
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- 14 reviews
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Great headphones, as expected from Bose
Love these cans, the controls are easy and intuitive, the sound is great. I've had the QC35s and these are definitely a usability upgrade (they sound similar to the 35s)
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- 7 reviews
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The Best Noise Cancelling Headphones On The Market
Noise cancelling? Best out there.
Sound Quality? Best I have heard (I have owned Bose QC35II's and Sony WH-1000XM3's).
Touch Controls? Easy to use and very straight forward along with the tactile buttons being in good positions that become fairly intuitive after a couple uses.
Comfort? Amazing.
Size and Packaging? A bit disappointed that they do not fold down a bit smaller but the hard case supplied is excellent, especially the cable storage compartment with the magnetic lid.
Ok, these headphones cost me $545 and are by far the most expensive ...
Read moreheadphones I have owned but they are also the best. I have owned Bose Quiet Comfort 35II's and Sony WH-1000XM3's and these are, in my opinion, a much better and a higher quality feeling headphone than both of those. The latest firmware update has added an equalizer to the Bose Music app, which allows you to customize the sound to your taste rather than lumping you with a one-size-fits-all sound signature (not that it is terrible, just a little customization can go a long way to getting the best out of your products). Build quality is excellent, never feeling like they are going to fall apart. The most comfortable ear cups along with a soft silicone-feel head strap mean i can wear these for a full 8-9 hour work day (which I have done on multiple occasions) without even feeling like I'm wearing headphones. Overall, the best out there and I would definitely buy them again given the opportunity.Purchased in at JB Hi-Fi Online Store for $545.
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Takes getting used to
I received the Bose 700 in white and rose gold for a birthday present from hubby. It takes some getting used to with the size as they completely cover the ears. If you don't normally wear headphones like that I'd suggest wearing for just a minute or two at a time. You can turn off the noise cancelling option which is good.
To be honest these are not the type of headphones I would choose for myself as I have a small head but am still grateful to hubby for his thoughtfulness.
Purchased in at Myer for $549.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
What is the difference between the Bose 700 and the Bose QuietComfort 35 II?
The 700 has slightly better noise-cancelling capability and allows you to transition through 11 levels of noise-cancellation from full isolation to full transparency mode. The 700 has four adaptive microphones compared to the two on the QC35 II, and also features a touch interface for gesture-based controls (for example, double-tapping the ear cup to Play/Pause audio, and swiping up or down to change the volume).
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Is there any know issues while using this with IOS/ iPhone?? Question is based on a review on Amazon “ Incredibly incredibly disappointing!
Do not buy if you have IOS. It currently is a known bug. How they released this product knowing this is beyond me. Massive breach of trust. Returning them. (BOSE ID: 120 954 0976)‘’
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| Category | Wireless Headphones |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $599.95 |
| Type | Over-Ear |
| Features | Microphone Included and Noise Cancelling |
| Weight | 250 g |
| Battery Life | 20 hours |
| Connections | 3.5mm Jack and Bluetooth |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year(s) |
| Colour / Finish | Black, Luxe Silver, or Soapstone |
| Release date | |
| Manual | Download manual |
- GTIN14: 00017817787024, 00017817796163 and 00017817809818
- GTIN12: 017817787024, 017817796163 and 017817809818
- MPN: 17817796163, 794297-0100, 794297-0300 and BOS-700-BK
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