Bose OE2 (White) comparison

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Bose OE2 (White)

Bose OE2 (White)
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Bose AE2

Bose AE2
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Bose OE2 (Black)

Bose OE2 (Black)
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Bose Quiet Comfort 15

Bose Quiet Comfort 15
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50

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Price $134 to $149 at 11 stores $134 to $149 at 14 stores $134 to $149 at 13 stores $299 to $299 at 7 stores $117 to $159 at 3 stores
CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating 0 stars No reviews, write one! 3.5 stars out of 31 reviews 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews 4.0 stars out of 75 reviews 4.5 stars out of 26 reviews
Release date October 13, 2011 November 05, 2010 October 13, 2011 August 21, 2009 December 05, 2009
The Bottom Line You can debate the price, but the Bose OE2s are very comfortable everyday-use headphones with a compact frame and balanced, detailed sound. If you can't afford Bose's noise-canceling models, the Bose AE2s--and their improved design and sound quality--make for a good alternative at half the price. You can debate the price, but the Bose OE2s are very comfortable everyday-use headphones with a compact frame and balanced, detailed sound. While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-canceling headphones. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones are among the best available for less than $200, offering excellent sound and build quality.

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Packaged Quantity 1
1
1
1
1
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Color White
Silver
Black
Silver
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Connectivity Technology Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Active Noise Canceling Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Yes
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Audio Specifications Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz - Sensitivity 99 dB - Impedance 38 Ohm
Recommended Use Tablet
Digital player
Cellular phone
Portable audio system
Portable audio system
Home audio system
Notebook
Tablet
Digital player
Cellular phone
Portable audio system
Digital player
Cellular phone
Home audio system
PC multimedia
Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty
Info unavailable Limited warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
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Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
Headphones - Binaural
Headphones - Binaural
Headphones - Binaural
Headphones - Binaural
Headphones Form Factor Full size
Full size
Full size
Full size
Full size
Product Type Headphones - Wired
Headphones - Wired
Headphones - Wired
Headphones - Wired
Headphones - Wired
Remote Control Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable None
Product Description Bose OE2 - Headphones
Bose AE2 audio headphones - Headphones
Bose OE2 - Headphones
Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling - Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH M50 - Headphones
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