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| Product | Monster Inspiration (Black) | Bose Quiet Comfort 15 | Sony MDR1R (Black) | Harman Kardon NC |
| Price | $190.99 to $249.95 | $299.00 to $299.99 | $250.99 to $443.01 | $299.00 to $299.95 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | August 21, 2009 | Info unavailable | September 14, 2012 |
| Bottom line | While the Monster Inspiration headphones aren't a bargain, their combination of excellent sound and solid build quality, plus a decent accessory package, makes them worth a long look if you're considering a full-size pair of headphones in the $250 to $300 price range. | While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-canceling headphones. | It's true that Sony's MDR-1R headphones come with a lofty price tag, but if you're searching for highly accurate-sounding headphones with style and substance, they deserve your attention. | While they may not be quite as comfortable as Bose's ultrapopular QC 15 headphones, the Harman Kardon NCs offer slightly better sound and have a built-in rechargeable battery to power the active noise-cancellation circuitry. |
| Product Description | Monster Inspiration Passive Noise Isolation - Headset | Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling - Headphones | Sony MDR 1R - Headset | Harman/kardon NC - Headphones |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Product Type | Headset - Wired | Headphones - Wired | Headset - Wired | Headphones - Wired |
| Headphones Type | Headset - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural | Headset - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural |
| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | Full size | Full size |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | Limited lifetime warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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