The Bose QuietComfort 25 are the best headphones I've ever used. I say that as someone who strives for maximum performance per dollar when purchasing headphones. I say that as someone who believes that, in most circumstances, you can find a cheaper product that performs as well, if not better, than...

Bose has long-held the title of the maker of the best active noise-cancelling headphones available, per reviewers of a wide variety of publications and from a range of backgrounds.

The new QC25s from Bose aren't perfect, but they're a worthy successor to the QC15s.

Bose has been around for ages and that's been more evident once they had their 50th anniversary a couple of weeks back showcasing how they been incorporated in anything from stereo systems to headphones. One thing Bose has been trying to do with their headphones is give them some flair or style.

Active noise cancellation doesn't come cheap in headphones, so it's not a big surprise that one of the biggest brands when it comes to ANC headphones isn't exactly known for being easy on the wallet.

When it comes to noise cancellation headphones, nobody does it quite like Bose and its the latest QuietComfort 25 headphones are easily at the top of their class. Bose has overhauled the excellent predecessor – the QC15 – and somehow has made it even better with the new QC25.

Bose is known as a leading sound brand, usually near the top of the list near companies like Sennheiser, Sony, AKG and Audio Technica. Their approach to products is clear; the best user experience they can give is their goal, the best audio quality is what they expect and (from their own website)...

The Bose QuietComfort 25 are once again the ultimate headphones from Bose for exceptional sound quality and noise cancellation

Bose has been on a tear recently, releasing a bunch of new, hip, fashionable headphones and speakers like the SoundLink Colour and FreeStyle . But the real feather in Bose's cap has always been its QuietComfort headphones, the object of envy for anyone shuffling through business class on their way...

Excellent construction; Peerless noise cancelling; Great bundled accessories

No Android-compatible cable; White and tan and aqua? Really; Expensive

If you're wondering how much better the QuietComfort 25 than the QuietComfort 15 , the model it replaces, that's hard to quantify. But one thing is certain: it is better.

The QuietComfort 25 model takes Bose's already stellar noise-canceling headphones and levels them up to new heights.

Extra-comfortable design; clearer, more dynamic sound; highly effective noise-canceling circuitry that's been slightly improved; new folding design allows the headphones to fit in a smaller carrying case; if the battery dies, the music now doesn't die; 21- to 30-day risk-free home trial.

Fairly pricey.