Sony
MDR7506
$98.00
Bose
Based on 41 Reddit mentions
$299.00
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
Bose QuietComfort 45, my best audio purchases so far.
RonSwanson54 in r/BuyItForLife
November 5, 2025 4:40 PM
10
I find the sound quality to be great. It's not as great as the Sony equivalents, but for me the QuietComfort 45 II are far more comfortable than the Sony ones. I originally got the Sony whatevers many years ago and returned them because after a couple of hours wearing them, my ears really hurt. I ca
...Ferkner in r/LinusTechTips
January 7, 2026 6:18 PM
10
So which Bluetooth anc headphones follow the curve all the way and not have any dropped off? I'm not sure. You'd have to research it. The Bose Quiet Comfort 45's do pretty good up to about 8k (follow the red and green lines), which is forgivable compared to Apple dropping the ball at 1k. The Bose QC
...78914hj1k487 in r/apple
March 21, 2026 3:54 AM
4
My daughter gave me her hand-me-down Bose QuietComfort 45 that she’s had for a few years. I replaced the ear pad and they’re good as new. I’ve had them for an extra 3 years and they show no sign of slowing down. Sound and quality worth every penny.
mvillegas9 in r/BuyItForLife
November 5, 2025 3:16 PM
3
Bose QuietComfort 45 is my favorite. They're comfortable because they have low clamping force. Great noise canceling. The audio quality is decent. If you prioritize audio quality, you probably will want a different brand, though. Personally, not getting a headache is more important to me.
jmwy86 in r/AutisticWithADHD
February 8, 2026 8:43 PM
3
I've been using the Sony WH-1000XM5 for a while now and they've been really reliable. Very comfortable for long sessions and the sound is warm and full without being annoying or muddy. Battery life is very good too, I charge them maybe once a week with regular use. The noise cancellation system is a
...CorrectCookie3191 in r/Bluetooth_Audiophile
February 25, 2026 2:38 PM
1
I feel you on this. I think it would be a good idea to formally submit your feedback to them via email if you can. Have you ever tried wearing headphones that allow some audio from your environment to pass through along with music? I have three pairs of headphones that do this in different ways: Bos
...MyGenderIsForg in r/Albany
February 20, 2026 1:31 PM
1
Love me some Hans Zimmer. Literally the Nolan Batman movies was how I discovered Zimmer all those years ago. Then other movies like Interstellar and Inception. That aside my take would be in the traditional QCs. I won't lie Bose just doesn't replicate that sound signature like their older headphones
...No-Landscape5600 in r/bose
August 24, 2025 2:05 PM
1