Hey all
I'm new here, this thread was useful to me so I thought I'd jump on with my thoughts on these headphones.
My previous headphones were Plantronics Backbeat Pro which have light ANC, exaggerated bottom end and an overly hyped top. I recently purchased and returned the Bose QC35 (no bass whatsoever and glitchy as hell) and Sennheiser Momentum 2 (almost as glitchy as hell)
I'm a record producer so listen to loud music all day and primarily want headphones for my commute to work via bus then London underground. I listen mainly to bass driven music (dancehall, afrobeats, grime) so wanted a set with beautiful lows and open highs.
ANC - Light, similar to that found on Plantronics Backbeat Pro. In contrast I'd say the Bose QC35 have strong ANC and the Momentum 2's have mid level.
Sound - Exaggerated bottom end (imagine headphones with a sub built in, there's a real boom on bass lead tracks) that has a good deal of punch, very slightly veiled top end. Other than the bass I'd say these come close to accurately recreating my mixes, moreso than the QC35's and Momentum's, although there is a shade of top end missing that is present in my studio (on Focal Twin monitors). They also have a pretty good stereo field. Lots of people mention the low top volume, whilst this is true I'd say the top volume is just beyond a safe listening level. I find myself playing at top volume when on London underground at times and not wanting or needing more. Obviously this is a personal taste.
Comfort and build - Very comfortable, snug fitting. Very high quality build, a joy to wear to be honest.
Controls - Good but fiddly. It probably just takes some getting used to but I've once accidentally called the last dialled number and as it's a double tap on the right ear, and stop/play is a single tap.
Bluetooth - Pretty good. In comparison to my Backbeat Pro's which only glitches occasionally these only glitch ever so slightly more often. They always reconnect and never drop connection.
Overall I'm in love with these headphones and I'm so glad I found a pair that actually works properly and sounds great after having to return the QC35'S and Momentum's.
As a side note, the QC35's are seemingly crippled if you listen to bass heavy music and enter any situation where the ANC picks up bass. I've read many people online (but only one reviewer) mention this but they crackle and pop like crazy in this situation, nightmare!
