Good quality, but doesn't have noise cancelling effect.

I will declare that I'm a bit of a Bose fan having bought many Bose lifestyle systems, iPod docks and headphones. I bought this pair for my wife and she loves them. I have the noise cancelling versions because I am on planes frequently. But, you do not need the NC versions of you're not in a noisy environment. Indeed these are slightly preferable because they're even lighter. The sound is rich and balanced without an unnatural tendency towards bass which many of the competitive brands seem to have. Brilliant headphones and good value.

The Bose SoundTrue headphones are very light and portable. They come with a nice travel case to protect them in transit, although it is a soft material. The sound is very good for the price range; these are the best option <$100 unless you consider yourself an audiophile, in which case I would recommend the Sennheiser HD 558s instead (although they are much bulkier and do not include a case). While the sound is clear, the bass lacks oomph. If you are a bass-head, you will better appreciate the Sony Extra Bass headphones for an extra $30. The included cable is absurdly long, which is convenient sometimes but it also can get in the way if you intend to listen on the go. If you want headphones to workout in the Jabra Moves are a good choice, but they are on-ear. Really, these work all right for exercise, but the cups will get sweaty quickly and the cable can sometimes be obstructive. If you want good headphones you can listen to and forgot your wearing, these are excellent, and the reasonable cost is a massive uptick.

These headphones provide great clear sound. I heard details I never heard before with other headphones. The tone is full and rich. They are also very comfortable for extended listening: I wore them for hours, with eyeglasses on, and they felt great. Also very lightweight.

After trying to find headphones that were comfortable to wear for long periods of time, these became the obvious choice when trying on all the different options at my local store. They are so comfortable and don't squeeze your head/ears at all. They just sit just perfectly which means there is no pain after extended use. There are plenty of adjustments available to make them fit perfectly. They come with a sturdy, zip-close case, which is very helpful for packing them and taking them on-the-go safely. The detachable cord has an inline remote and microphone. These headphones are compatible with my Apple devices. Bose offers great sound quality, as always. I am not an audiophile, so my review is really based on the Bose brand being a quality sound producing company and the very comfortable fit of the actual product. (One missing star because the cord that comes with the headphones is very tiny. It's long enough, but I am sure that it will be the first thing that has to be replaced because it's so thin. I am thankful that it has the ability to be replaced very easily as both ends are detachable. Take note that it's a 2.5mm and 3.5mm male cable.)