The Bose QuietComfort 25 ranks #135 out of 308 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Bose
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#135 Bose QuietComfort 25 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Measured response gives it a very good Harman preference score of 77 with a 2.25 dB spread. Bass sits close to target and holds down to 20 Hz, so low end sounds full without bloat.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A 5.9 dB peak near 6.1 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp.
| Released | 2014 (12 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.25 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 77 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.8 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.55 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (196 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +11.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 44 Hz | -11.3 dB | 0.44 |
| Peak | 8,885 Hz | +3.1 dB | 2.73 |
| Peak | 6,317 Hz | -5.7 dB | 5.73 |
| Peak | 471 Hz | +2.1 dB | 4.74 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,321 Hz | -2.2 dB | 3.62 |
| Peak | 2,242 Hz | -1.8 dB | 2.57 |
| Peak | 3,113 Hz | +3.6 dB | 5.38 |
| Peak | 3,879 Hz | -2.0 dB | 6.00 |
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