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# Lightweight & foldable design Adaptive NoiseGard ANC 30-hour battery life Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless – NoiseGard Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth Headphone with Touch Sensitive Control and 30-Hour Battery Life

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## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your commute—wherever life takes you, first-class sound and silence follow.

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- **What is this?** Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless – NoiseGard Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth Headphone with Touch Sensitive Control and 30-Hour Battery Life by sennheiser
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## Best For

- sennheiser enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sennheiser brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Travel-Ready Comfort:** Ergonomically designed, ultra-lightweight, and collapsible for seamless portability and all-day wear without fatigue.
- • **Endurance That Keeps Up:** Up to 30 hours of uninterrupted wireless listening—power through your busiest days and longest flights.
- • **Immersive Sound Control:** Sennheiser’s signature sound with customizable modes via CapTune app for a personalized audio experience.
- • **Crystal-Clear Conversations:** Triple microphone beamforming array ensures business-class call clarity wherever you are.
- • **Smart, Intuitive Interaction:** Touch controls, voice prompts, NFC pairing, and smart pause keep you effortlessly connected and in control.

## Overview

The Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless headset combines advanced Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity with adaptive NoiseGard active noise cancellation, delivering premium sound quality and exceptional call clarity. Designed for the professional traveler, it features a lightweight, foldable build, intuitive touch controls, and up to 30 hours of battery life, making it the ultimate companion for work and leisure on the go.

## Description

Sennheiser’s premium headset tailored specifically for the discerning business traveller. This stylish, compact and foldable headset delivers exceptional sound quality, class leading adaptive noise cancellation and crystal clear speech clarity. Ergonomically engineered for wearing comfort and intuitive control, this headset upgrades the on the go audio experience. In an often frantic and stressful traveller’s world, the PXC 550 Wireless puts the listener in control of their sensory environment it’s what we call 'upgrading to First Class. Troubleshoot headphones do not attenuate the ambient noise even though noisegard is active, ensure that ear pads are securely hooked to all corners of the ear cups. Ear coupling Circumaural. Pick-up pattern - 3-Mic Beamforming Array.

Review: Amazing first pair - This was my first pair of noise-cancelling headphones I've ever gotten. I'm not an audiophile nor do I really care about sound quality. I got these mainly because I have auditory issues and that hearing certain noises for extended periods can cause my anxiety to get really bad. I was a little wary of getting any headphones since I know nothing about noise-cancelling ones. These weren't my first pic, but after comparing and contrasting a couple of pairs, I decided on these and I'm beyond pleased with them. The noise cancellation alone can be a little underwhelming at times, but in the right circumstances, it's absolutely amazing. In a windy car, it severely cuts the noise just from the wind alone by probably a good 50%+. Unfortunately, I've found they don't cut the white noise caused by several machines that annoy me to the degree I'd like (namely actual white noise machines and the dehumidifier that's my noisy roommate in the basement). But it makes up for that when I actually put music on. Once I get these puppies on and start playing music, I basically can't hear ANYTHING. The world just becomes dead to me and I can focus on whatever I'm doing (usually writing). The only major downside to this is if a family member comes down to tell me and it scares me half to death when I see them right behind me. I swear these things were also made for my ears. I am very tiny (only 5'4"/110) so over-the-ear headphones had me wary since a lot of them are big and bulky. Not these. They're relatively small and light and are just the PERFECT size for my ears. I tend to leave them hanging around my neck, too, so if noise gets overwhelming for me, I can just put them on and cut it out partially or entirely (if I put music on). They're so light I often forget I'm wearing them and can comfortably do that all day. I can also comfortably wear them for hours on end even with glasses. At first, it would irritate me but I think I've gotten used to having them on like that by now, so I don't really notice it anymore. I will say the touch controls can be a little on the finicky side. A good part of the time when I go to pass up a song I don't feel like listening to, it'll register as pausing instead of fast forward. That might also just be on me because I use a super light touch and might not go back as far as necessary to get it to register. I can't say anything more about them, though, because I only tend to use the pause and pass song functions since that's about all I need. They're great for calls too. It's really my preferred way to make calls since the sound quality is just excellent. I hate using the phone because of how terrible built-in speakers tend to be. This completely negates the issue and even makes calls comfortable for me (at least as comfortable as they can be for me). I will say that, even though I'm not an audiophile, the headphones can be a bit bassy. I'm someone that prefers to listen to vocal tracks over pure instrumental (although I do plenty of that too). I've noticed the instrumental tracks tend to drown out the vocals to some degree. I ended up having to use the Android Adapt Sound function to make it sound better to me. That or I've just gotten used to the balancing and can pick out the vocals better. Possibly both. Other than that, the sound quality is absolutely amazing. I was just like "HOLY CRAP" when I first put them on after using cheap Skullcandy earbuds for years on end. Overall, I'm very, very happy with these headphones even if I have a few small struggles with them that possibly come down to some sort of user error. Definitely a solid A from a first-time headphone buyer.
Review: Tradeoffs between Sennheiser PXC 550 and Bose QC 35 - Headphones used in this comparison: Sennheiser PXC 550, Sennheiser MM 550, Bose QC35, Bose QC20 (in-ear). Sound Quality - I'm shocked that some think the QC35 is on par with the PXC 550. The PXC 550 is definitely a step up, though it's not so much better that I would advise not getting the QC 35 for this reason alone. The QC 20 is not going to be able to produce the same level of depth of sounds because of the in-ear format. I would rank SQ as 1) PXC 550, 2) MM 550, 3) QC35, 4) QC20. Noise Cancelling - Again, shocked that some think the PXC 550 is on par with the Bose QC35. In this case, the QC 35 is a step up. In my view it's not so much better that I would not get the PXC 550 for this reason alone. However, for some, ANC is the overriding factor and in that case Bose wins. I actually like the QC 20 (and soon to be coming QC 30) over the QC 35 because the in-ear format blocks more noise passively. However, I find the in-ear format less comfortable for me. Loved the portability of the QC 20, but the lower 10 hour battery life is a drawback that bugged me as well. The PXC 550 is a huge leap forward for ANC compared to the MX 550, which had problems with loud noises and wind. With the QC 35, there is an audible white hiss noise that I think helps further mask outside noise - this hiss is less present in the PXC 550. Often complained about the QC 35 is that you can't turn ANC off when you're in Bluetooth mode. If I'm not on a plane/train/bus, I tend to not want ANC on as the effect when you're moving about is unnatural and almost disorienting for me. The passive noise cancelling on the PXC 550 is much better than the QC 35. To me, the headphones form a much better seal to the ear and use higher end materials, so with ANC off on both headphones, there is much less noise with the PXC 550 just by putting them on your head. The downside to this is that if you want to hear your surroundings with the PXC 550 on and ANC off, not that much noise gets through. Also, since the seal is better for me with the PXC 550, there are less sound intrusions when you move your head around. For example, if you open your mouth from a yawn, the QC 35 will lose its seal for me and let sound through. The PXC 550 will lose some of it seal as well, but not nearly as much. I would rank ANC as 1) QC 20, 2) QC 35, 3) PXC 550, 4) MM 550. Comfort - Several have noted that the cups for the PXC 550 are smaller than the QC 35. I would agree with that and I felt that my ears almost had too much room to move around in the QC 35. With all of the over ear headphones, I felt that the ears would get hot over time and sometimes get sweaty. However, that is preferable to me over having in-ear headphones. Comfort here is very subjective, but for me at least, I would rank them as 1) PXC 550, 2) MM 550, 3) QC 35, 4) QC 20. Build Quality/Style - The look and feel of every Bose product I've used with the exception of the Bose Mini Soundlink, is that they are cheap relative to the cost that they are charging. The QC 35 and QC 20 are no exception. The MM 550s were hideous headphones. The PXC 550s look incredibly classy and elegant, with top notch materials. I am not a fan of the alcantara used on the QC 35 as alcantara will eventually pill and look terrible over time in my experience. Also, the hinge quality seems to be somewhat fragile as there is just so much plastic on the QC 35. I think the QC 35s look great, but they certainly don't look like $350 headphones. 1) PXC 550, 2) QC 20, 3) QC 35, 4) MM 550 (just so ugly) Carrying case - The semi-hard carrying case on the QC 35 is much better than the PXC 550 and seems like it will protect the headphones better. The square shape is also much more stylish than the semi-circle look on the PXC 550. The PXC 550 case lacks the structure and the material is not as thick or protective. The zippered side is also soft instead of hard. The one thing I do like about the PXC 550 case is that there is a fabric flap that goes between the cups so that they don't bang around and scratch each other. Both are relatively large so they will take up quite a bit of space in your bag. The QC 35s look to fold smaller, but the carrying case size negates that ultimately. Usability - While both have apps, I don't find much value in either. It's nice to have the different effect modes with the PXC 550, but I probably won't use them most of the time. Both look to be able to connect to two devices simultaneously - something I read was proprietary to Bose, but clearly is not. The QC 35 will state the name of the devices it's connected to, but will butcher the name. The PXC 550 will just say Phone 1 and Phone 2. I like the PXC 550 ability to turn on/off by unfolding/folding the cups, and the touch interface works great. It is easier to use than to feel around for the buttons on the QC 35 which are in a less natural position. The talkthrough feature on the PXC 550 is missing as far as I'm aware from the QC 35. If you want to talk to someone in person, you pretty much have to take the headphones off. At an airport, this is crucial if you want to stay on top of any public address messages. 1) PXC 550, 2) QC 35, 3) MM 550, 4) QC 20 Call Quality - Both the QC 35 and PXC 550 had great call quality to me. I think the incoming voice quality sounded a little better to me on the PXC 550, but honestly both were great for voice calls. I didn't have any issues on range with either and I liked that the QC 35 would pick up outside sound so you can hear your own voice (which you would otherwise not with ANC always on). Overall - I ultimately returned the QC 35 and am sticking with the PXC 550. I will sacrifice the lower quality ANC for better build and sound quality, but that is me. With any of these headphones, there will be some give and take so you will have to decide for yourself which features are more important.

## Features

- Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology in an ergonomically designed lightweight, comfortable and collapsible travel headset perfect for travel. Connectivity Technology: Wireless
- NoiseGard adaptive noise cancellation ensures superior sound quality in every environment. Impedance:Active 490 Ohm/ Passive 46 Ohm
- Intuitive user control and convenience thanks for voice prompts, touch controls, NFC pairing, smart pause and automatic on/off
- Triple microphone array delivers business class communications with exceptional vocal clarity. Sennheiser sound signature quality with selective sound modes to enhance the listening experience
- The PXC 550 wireless is fully compatible with CapTune, sennheiser's premium quality music player and powerful sound tuning app to perfectly adjust the feel of your music to your personal preference

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01E3XLNA0 |
| Additional Features | Noise Cancellation |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Calling |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Battery Average Life | 30 Hours |
| Battery Charge Time | 3 Hour |
| Best Sellers Rank | #381,729 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #5,487 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Brand | Sennheiser |
| Brand Name | Sennheiser |
| Built-In Media | Retail Packaging |
| Cable Features | Without Cable, Detachable |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Cellphones, Tablets, Laptops |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Control Method | Touch, Voice |
| Control Type | Touch Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 5,362 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Over-ear |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Form Factor | Around-ear headphone |
| Frequency Range | 17 – 23,000 Hz (-10db), Speaker |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00615104270909, 04044155207484 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Around-ear headphone |
| Headphone Jack | wireless |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 46 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Item Weight | 227 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Sennheiser |
| Model Name | PXC 550 |
| Model Number | PXC 550 Wireless |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal, Professional, Travel |
| Style Name | Old Model |
| UPC | 615104270909 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | manufacturers warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, NFC |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sennheiser
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Around-ear headphone
- **Impedance:** 46 Ohms

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can these headphones connect to 2 devices at the same time just like the Bose QC35's?**
A: Yes. The headphones can be paired to 2 active devices at the same time. (It can remember up to 8 devices in memory). My headphones automatically switch between laptop high fidelity audio vs iPhone depending on which devices is outputting sound. (When pairing on with PC make sure to pair the stereo headset device for high fidelity audio)

**Q: Whats the difference between these momentum 2.0 bluetooth?  same price point. why choose one over the other?**
A: TL;DR - I'm selling my HD1s (Momentum) and going back to PXC 550. I had a much older PXC 550 model which I LOVED and travelled with for several years. I needed to replace them so I opted for the HD1, which is the precursor to the Momentum. I wanted to love these headphones - they look beautiful, they sound beautiful, they are awesome for both calls and music - BUT they are SO UNCOMFORTABLE. I cannot wear them for more than maybe 30 minutes at a time before my ears are killing me. They don't actually go around my ear, they are too small so they sit on top a bit, which squishes my ear against my head. This would be OK if they were actually on-ear headphones, but they're not, they're very heavy and tight against your head. If you are looking for comfort, the PXC 550s are the way to go without compromising the sound quality.

**Q: Hello! how do you compare pxc 550 with mdr 1000x from sony???**
A: I bought the 550 and returned it for the Sony 1000xm2.   The 550 has better noise isolation, but was really underwhelmed by the audio quality.  Both cancel out the white noise but the 550 seemed to block out voices much better, which may simply mean it has a better seal on my head.   But the audio quality was very inferior to my ears.  I own the Sony MDR-1A, and the 1000xm2 isn't quite as good as those wired cans, but they are a lot better than the 550's.  That coupled with the clunky app for the 550's made me switch.  The Sony isn't perfect, it still beeps at me randomly every so often and I haven't figured out how to make that stop.  It is only every 20 minutes or so, so I live with it.

**Q: hi there!  can someone who owns these please measure the inner dimension of the ear cups?  we are looking for height, width and depth - thanks!**
A: My ears are a bit smaller than an average adult and they fit me well.  If you have large ears, they will not work well

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing first pair
*by K***Y on August 21, 2018*

This was my first pair of noise-cancelling headphones I've ever gotten. I'm not an audiophile nor do I really care about sound quality. I got these mainly because I have auditory issues and that hearing certain noises for extended periods can cause my anxiety to get really bad. I was a little wary of getting any headphones since I know nothing about noise-cancelling ones. These weren't my first pic, but after comparing and contrasting a couple of pairs, I decided on these and I'm beyond pleased with them. The noise cancellation alone can be a little underwhelming at times, but in the right circumstances, it's absolutely amazing. In a windy car, it severely cuts the noise just from the wind alone by probably a good 50%+. Unfortunately, I've found they don't cut the white noise caused by several machines that annoy me to the degree I'd like (namely actual white noise machines and the dehumidifier that's my noisy roommate in the basement). But it makes up for that when I actually put music on. Once I get these puppies on and start playing music, I basically can't hear ANYTHING. The world just becomes dead to me and I can focus on whatever I'm doing (usually writing). The only major downside to this is if a family member comes down to tell me and it scares me half to death when I see them right behind me. I swear these things were also made for my ears. I am very tiny (only 5'4"/110) so over-the-ear headphones had me wary since a lot of them are big and bulky. Not these. They're relatively small and light and are just the PERFECT size for my ears. I tend to leave them hanging around my neck, too, so if noise gets overwhelming for me, I can just put them on and cut it out partially or entirely (if I put music on). They're so light I often forget I'm wearing them and can comfortably do that all day. I can also comfortably wear them for hours on end even with glasses. At first, it would irritate me but I think I've gotten used to having them on like that by now, so I don't really notice it anymore. I will say the touch controls can be a little on the finicky side. A good part of the time when I go to pass up a song I don't feel like listening to, it'll register as pausing instead of fast forward. That might also just be on me because I use a super light touch and might not go back as far as necessary to get it to register. I can't say anything more about them, though, because I only tend to use the pause and pass song functions since that's about all I need. They're great for calls too. It's really my preferred way to make calls since the sound quality is just excellent. I hate using the phone because of how terrible built-in speakers tend to be. This completely negates the issue and even makes calls comfortable for me (at least as comfortable as they can be for me). I will say that, even though I'm not an audiophile, the headphones can be a bit bassy. I'm someone that prefers to listen to vocal tracks over pure instrumental (although I do plenty of that too). I've noticed the instrumental tracks tend to drown out the vocals to some degree. I ended up having to use the Android Adapt Sound function to make it sound better to me. That or I've just gotten used to the balancing and can pick out the vocals better. Possibly both. Other than that, the sound quality is absolutely amazing. I was just like "HOLY CRAP" when I first put them on after using cheap Skullcandy earbuds for years on end. Overall, I'm very, very happy with these headphones even if I have a few small struggles with them that possibly come down to some sort of user error. Definitely a solid A from a first-time headphone buyer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tradeoffs between Sennheiser PXC 550 and Bose QC 35
*by A***X on August 9, 2016*

Headphones used in this comparison: Sennheiser PXC 550, Sennheiser MM 550, Bose QC35, Bose QC20 (in-ear). Sound Quality - I'm shocked that some think the QC35 is on par with the PXC 550. The PXC 550 is definitely a step up, though it's not so much better that I would advise not getting the QC 35 for this reason alone. The QC 20 is not going to be able to produce the same level of depth of sounds because of the in-ear format. I would rank SQ as 1) PXC 550, 2) MM 550, 3) QC35, 4) QC20. Noise Cancelling - Again, shocked that some think the PXC 550 is on par with the Bose QC35. In this case, the QC 35 is a step up. In my view it's not so much better that I would not get the PXC 550 for this reason alone. However, for some, ANC is the overriding factor and in that case Bose wins. I actually like the QC 20 (and soon to be coming QC 30) over the QC 35 because the in-ear format blocks more noise passively. However, I find the in-ear format less comfortable for me. Loved the portability of the QC 20, but the lower 10 hour battery life is a drawback that bugged me as well. The PXC 550 is a huge leap forward for ANC compared to the MX 550, which had problems with loud noises and wind. With the QC 35, there is an audible white hiss noise that I think helps further mask outside noise - this hiss is less present in the PXC 550. Often complained about the QC 35 is that you can't turn ANC off when you're in Bluetooth mode. If I'm not on a plane/train/bus, I tend to not want ANC on as the effect when you're moving about is unnatural and almost disorienting for me. The passive noise cancelling on the PXC 550 is much better than the QC 35. To me, the headphones form a much better seal to the ear and use higher end materials, so with ANC off on both headphones, there is much less noise with the PXC 550 just by putting them on your head. The downside to this is that if you want to hear your surroundings with the PXC 550 on and ANC off, not that much noise gets through. Also, since the seal is better for me with the PXC 550, there are less sound intrusions when you move your head around. For example, if you open your mouth from a yawn, the QC 35 will lose its seal for me and let sound through. The PXC 550 will lose some of it seal as well, but not nearly as much. I would rank ANC as 1) QC 20, 2) QC 35, 3) PXC 550, 4) MM 550. Comfort - Several have noted that the cups for the PXC 550 are smaller than the QC 35. I would agree with that and I felt that my ears almost had too much room to move around in the QC 35. With all of the over ear headphones, I felt that the ears would get hot over time and sometimes get sweaty. However, that is preferable to me over having in-ear headphones. Comfort here is very subjective, but for me at least, I would rank them as 1) PXC 550, 2) MM 550, 3) QC 35, 4) QC 20. Build Quality/Style - The look and feel of every Bose product I've used with the exception of the Bose Mini Soundlink, is that they are cheap relative to the cost that they are charging. The QC 35 and QC 20 are no exception. The MM 550s were hideous headphones. The PXC 550s look incredibly classy and elegant, with top notch materials. I am not a fan of the alcantara used on the QC 35 as alcantara will eventually pill and look terrible over time in my experience. Also, the hinge quality seems to be somewhat fragile as there is just so much plastic on the QC 35. I think the QC 35s look great, but they certainly don't look like $350 headphones. 1) PXC 550, 2) QC 20, 3) QC 35, 4) MM 550 (just so ugly) Carrying case - The semi-hard carrying case on the QC 35 is much better than the PXC 550 and seems like it will protect the headphones better. The square shape is also much more stylish than the semi-circle look on the PXC 550. The PXC 550 case lacks the structure and the material is not as thick or protective. The zippered side is also soft instead of hard. The one thing I do like about the PXC 550 case is that there is a fabric flap that goes between the cups so that they don't bang around and scratch each other. Both are relatively large so they will take up quite a bit of space in your bag. The QC 35s look to fold smaller, but the carrying case size negates that ultimately. Usability - While both have apps, I don't find much value in either. It's nice to have the different effect modes with the PXC 550, but I probably won't use them most of the time. Both look to be able to connect to two devices simultaneously - something I read was proprietary to Bose, but clearly is not. The QC 35 will state the name of the devices it's connected to, but will butcher the name. The PXC 550 will just say Phone 1 and Phone 2. I like the PXC 550 ability to turn on/off by unfolding/folding the cups, and the touch interface works great. It is easier to use than to feel around for the buttons on the QC 35 which are in a less natural position. The talkthrough feature on the PXC 550 is missing as far as I'm aware from the QC 35. If you want to talk to someone in person, you pretty much have to take the headphones off. At an airport, this is crucial if you want to stay on top of any public address messages. 1) PXC 550, 2) QC 35, 3) MM 550, 4) QC 20 Call Quality - Both the QC 35 and PXC 550 had great call quality to me. I think the incoming voice quality sounded a little better to me on the PXC 550, but honestly both were great for voice calls. I didn't have any issues on range with either and I liked that the QC 35 would pick up outside sound so you can hear your own voice (which you would otherwise not with ANC always on). Overall - I ultimately returned the QC 35 and am sticking with the PXC 550. I will sacrifice the lower quality ANC for better build and sound quality, but that is me. With any of these headphones, there will be some give and take so you will have to decide for yourself which features are more important.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extensive Review: Fantastic set of ANC's, but not perfect
*by R***S on February 28, 2019*

I did exhaustive research on premium Bluetooth ANC headphones before opting for the PXC 550's, which I believe provide the best value on the market right now at their current price ($230). I was close to purchasing the Sony WH-1000XM3's which have been regarded as the new champ, but given their issues with cold weather I couldn't bring myself to drop $350 on something that was unusable in certain environments for a large part of the year (especially with how Sony has has handled this issue). Onto the review... Audio - To me, the most important aspect. Fortunately I can say these cans sound quite good. I would describe them as fairly flat with the higher ends being the star. The bass is adequate and accurate, but I wouldn't have been upset if they had a touch more oomph. I primarily listen to music that has a heavy emphasis on sub frequencies, so those that listen to other genres such as rock will more than likely find them perfectly adequate. Overall, they exceeded my expectations. A couple caveats on sound: They do have an EQ app that can be used to tune them even further, however this will ONLY work on music that is physically saved to your device. Streaming audio will not be affected by this, which is something that I did not know at the time of purchase and was a bit of a bummer. They also have three different EQ modes that you can cycle through that DO work on all music sources (Club, Movie, and Speech). Club is the only one I have tested extensively and found that while it did make the low end more lively, it actually deteriorated the overall sound quality and made certain mid-upper end frequencies sound worse/weird. The regular mode sounds better. ANC - The active noise cancelling is quite effective, but not amazing. I find it to be more than adequate, but there are certain sounds that do come through just a bit. There are two levels of ANC, but I found very little difference in them and am not really sure why they even bothered including the mid level. My experience with other ANC tech is fairly limited, but I have no complaints on this end overall. Touch Controls - By far the biggest bummer and only legitimate gripe I have with these headphones. The reason they are 4 stars instead of 5. The touch controls are just not good. I really only use them to pause/play, which works most of the time, but certainly not consistently. Sometimes I will pause, and press again 2 minutes later to resume with no response. Can be very frustrating and it is disappointing that they didn't find tune this better, but they are good enough in just about all the other areas that I don't find this to be a deal breaker. Certainly worth mentioning though. Comfort - These are comfortable headphones. The ear pads are very soft and they don't have a huge footprint. The pad on the top that rests on your head could be a touch softer but that's probably nit-picky. One interesting thing worth mentioning on this front is how they hang around your neck. The ear pieces themselves don't have as much flexibility, and the only way to turn them off is to twist the ear pieces so that they are resting flat on your chest when around your neck. A cool feature, but I find that they actually interfere with my chin more in this state when around my neck than if they were twisted normally so that they were on. Size wise, I have a very large head (7-5/8" hat) and when I'm wearing a hat I have the size maxed out. They still fit, but any smaller and it would be an issue with a hat. Again, big head, so this probably effects 1% of people. Conclusion - At $230, these headphones compete and in most cases outperform competitors that are priced $300-$400. I have not tested every model, but I do not believe you can find a better sounding pair of Bluetooth ANC cans at that price level. If money is no issue and you will never find yourself in cold weather, the 1000XM3's will be the better route. But if you are looking for value without compromise, jump on these.

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