You can’t mute the subway — But these $169 headphones come close

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-12 · by Nishka Dhawan

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Nishka Dhawan, a tech journalist for the New York Post, reviews the Bose QuietComfort headphones and highlights their discounted price of $169 after a 32% reduction. She praises the headphones for features like noise cancellation modes, adjustable EQ settings, lightweight design, and long battery life. The review emphasizes these headphones' effectiveness in blocking out noisy environments while providing high-quality sound.
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Nishka Dhawan, a certified headphone tester with over 10 years of experience, recommends the Bose QuietComfort Headphones for their sound quality and noise-cancellation features. Currently available at a 32% discount, these headphones are priced at just $169, down from their original price. The first-generation model shares many features with newer versions, including lightweight design, all-day battery life, and options for both Quiet and Aware modes to customize sound settings. Additionally, the headphones come with an included audio cable for wired use when the battery runs low, and they support multipoint connectivity for simultaneous device connections.

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Nishka Dhawan
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Narrative

If you’re looking for a pair of over-ear headphones that deliver a balanced soundstage and stellar noise cancellation that block out your surroundings, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are a good fit, especially at their current discount of 32% off.
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2026-10-12 · New York Post
You can’t mute the subway — But these $169 headphones come close · assertive framing

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I’m a certified headphone tester. asserted
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I say this because I’ve been testing headphones for over 10 years now, even before I got my first job as a tech journalist. asserted
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That’s why I know a good pair of headphones when I see one, and the Bose QuietComfort Headphones are among my favorites. asserted
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They’re currently on sale for 32% off, bringing their price down to just $169 for a limited time only. asserted
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I currently own the second-generation Bose QuietComfort headphones, and I love them for their lightweight design, striking color and all-around sound quality. asserted
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The first generation delivers on many of the same features, including a lightweight design and all-day battery life. asserted
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They come with both Quiet and Aware modes, allowing you to customize the level of noise cancellation as you see fit. asserted
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Plus, the adjustable EQ (which was one of my favorite features on the second generation) makes it easy to customize the sound to your liking. asserted
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There’s also an included audio cable, which means you can use them wired if they happen to run out of battery. asserted
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Plus, with multipoint connectivity, you can connect to more than one device at once. asserted
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There are even on-device controls that you can use to toggle noise cancellation on or off. asserted
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If you’re looking for a pair of over-ear headphones that deliver a balanced soundstage and stellar noise cancellation that block out your surroundings, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are a good fit, especially at their current discount of 32% off. asserted
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more headphones deals This article was written by Nishka Dhawan, Commerce Reporter for the New York Post. asserted
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Nishka reports on the latest tech launches, innovations and trends to separate the best new products from the “AI slop.” asserted
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Taking the latest technology for a spin, Nishka tests home appliances and tech products that actually improve your life, from vacuums to headphones to gaming gadgets and more – all while finding the best deals and lowest prices. asserted
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Before joining The Post in 2026, her work appeared in Rolling Stone, ABC, NBC Select, Reviewed and Digital Trends. asserted
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