The Bose QuietComfort

The QuietComfort headset is actually Bose's active noise reduction offering for airline passengers. According to Bose, passengers in a jet plane typically experience sound pressure levels in the range of 75 to 85 dBA while those in turboprops experience levels closer to 90dBA! The Bose QuietComfort can suppress about 17dB of noise across the range of human hearing.

Officials specs are nice but how well does the QuietComfort really perform? Well, I'll be covering that over the next few weeks as I test it indoors, outdoors and during an upcoming flight. Now, let's take a look at the QuietComfort retail package!

What You Get

The retail box and its contents

Bose doesn't just send you a headset. You can see just how much thought went into the package. Everything you will ever need to make full use of the Bose QuietComfort headset is inside the box. Obviously, Bose wants to make sure this is a first class trip for the user. :)

Here is what you should expect to see in the package :-

• a Bose QuietComfort Acoustic Noise Cancelling headset with its control unit
• a belt clip for the control unit
• a large padded carry bag
• a detachable sling for the carry bag
• a drawstring pouch
• a 91cm (36") long extension cable
• an airline stereo audio adapter
• a 6.3mm stereo audio adapter
• two Maxell Alkaline Ace AAA batteries
• a small instruction manual
• a warranty card
• a packet of dessicants

What a list, eh? 8) Let's take a closer look.