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

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Dhawan, N. (2026, October 12). You can’t mute the subway — But these $169 headphones come close. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/12/shopping/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-are-32-off-at-amazon/

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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.

Written by AI on 2026-10-12, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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I’m a certified headphone tester. asserted

I → ’m → ?

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

I → say → journalist

That’s why I know a good pair of headphones when I see one, and the Bose QuietComfort Headphones are among my favorites. asserted

Headphones → ’ → favorites

They’re currently on sale for 32% off, bringing their price down to just $169 for a limited time only. asserted

They → ’re → time

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

I → own → design

The first generation delivers on many of the same features, including a lightweight design and all-day battery life. asserted

generation → deliver → design

They come with both Quiet and Aware modes, allowing you to customize the level of noise cancellation as you see fit. asserted

you → come → cancellation

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

it → make → liking

There’s also an included audio cable, which means you can use them wired if they happen to run out of battery. asserted

they → ’ → battery

Plus, with multipoint connectivity, you can connect to more than one device at once. asserted

you → connect → device

There are even on-device controls that you can use to toggle noise cancellation on or off. asserted

you → be → cancellation

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

headphones → look → %

more headphones deals This article was written by Nishka Dhawan, Commerce Reporter for the New York Post. asserted

article → write → Post

Nishka reports on the latest tech launches, innovations and trends to separate the best new products from the “AI slop.” asserted

Nishka → report → slop

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

that → take → deals

Before joining The Post in 2026, her work appeared in Rolling Stone, ABC, NBC Select, Reviewed and Digital Trends. asserted

work → join → Stone

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