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Overall, the MDR-1000x has better sound quality than the QC 35. In comparison, the distortion came off slightly harsher on the QC 35. During my test with Rude by Daniel Jang, the electronic violin distortion was handled well by the MDR-1000x. Although there was slight graininess, the MDR-1000x has more spark in the upper treble than the QC35. The MDR-1000x shines more in the bass frequency with a punchier mid-bass. You get more depth in the perceived spatial location from instruments and sound effects.īoth headphones have a balanced sound signature and have comparable sound quality. The soundstage is as wide as the QC35 but the sound imaging is better in MDR 1000x. This makes songs more exciting on the MDR 1000x.

Stronger bass and treble response than Bose.

Sometimes, it either cannot be detected or have trouble syncing to it.

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On the other hand, the QC35 has some eccentric Bluetooth issues. Just pair it with Bluetooth and you are good to go. This is especially when the headphone has to connect to different devices. I will say that the MDR 1000x seems to be the easier headphone to connect to. With good seal and thick paddings, there is barely any sound leakages from the closed-back headphones. This might have caused the loud static sound to be heard from the wind. The vent hole is significantly wider than the one on the QC35.

You can see the mic on the headphones from the pictures below. So why is this happening?įor ANC to work, the headphones have a mic on the ear cups to pick up ambient noise and then attenuate it with a noise-canceling wave. The owner of the MDR-1000x told me that he was once standing really close to a fan and he can hear some loud static from within the ear cups. Something was pointed out to me with regards to the ANC that I found interesting. The ANC on MDR-1000x still works really really well.

Again, note that I’m picking bones from eggs here. Such noises are more audible on the latter headphone. I personally feel the ANC on QC35 blocks out low-frequency noise slightly better than the MDR-1000x. You can still feel that slight pressure on your ear canals.

I will like to put that nonsense to rest. There are reports that the MDR-1000x have less of a “cabin pressure” feel than the QC35. I must say I’m impressed with the ANC technology of the MDR-1000x. You might be interested: Sony MDR-XB950B1 EXTRA BASS Wireless Headphones Noise Isolation Bose earpads are so soft and comfortable. I will say Bose wins slightly in this department. I can easily wear the Bose for a much longer time. But the QC35 has such exceptionally soft and comfortable ear pads. Don’t get me wrong, MDR-1000x is easily one of few most comfortable headphones I have worn. Overall, I will say the Bose still edge out the MDR-1000x in this segment because of the comfort level. The ear cups are foldable like the QC35 but the folding mechanism is more rigid. The headband is made from steel and it makes this satisfying “click” sound while making adjustments. The clamping force is reasonable and the headphones stay well on the head. The padding on the ear cups and headband are cushy, making it comfortable on the head and ears. There was no creaking sound when the frame is bent. The build quality can be seen from the faux-leather housing of the ear cups to the steel headband. Bose case has an extra inner pocket Build Quality & Comfort Bose’s cover has an inner pocket which allows your charging cable to be stowed aside. This cushion protects the ear cups from abrasion.ĭue to the shape and placement of the cushion, you can only place the headphone in one specific position. On the inside, you will find a cushion permanently attached to the casing. The MDR-1000x has a round hardcover casing for headphone storage. So, is the Sony MDR-1000x a worthy Bose QC35 killer? Are their futuristics features just gimmicks? Upon holding the headphones, we can immediately draw similarities with the Bose QC35 in terms of the aesthetics, build quality and many more. Sony had clearly done their competitor analysis. MDR-1000x is the hero we need?Īdditionally, the MDR-1000x has a bunch of futuristic features thrown in that makes the Bose QC35 looks like an antique. A special chip in the headphones will then send out a noise-cancelling wave that actively attunes ambient sound, especially those in the lower frequencies. However, this type of noise-cancellation is called “passive noise cancellation”.Ī pair of headphones with active noise cancellation will have a mic that listens for external noise. Headphones can do it by having a good seal so that there are as little gaps as possible for ambient sound to flow in. Noise cancellation is basically a term to describe the ability to cancel out external noises. What is Active Noise Cancellation Technology?

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