Bose OE2i Audio Headphones (White)
Manufacturer: Bose Corp. Part number: OE2i HEADPHONES WHT
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Bose OE2i Audio Headphones (White) price range: $161.00 - $179.95
- Reviewed by: David Carnoy
- Edited by: Justin Yu
- Reviewed on: 12/04/2011
The good: The Bose OE2i Headphones are more compact than the original OE ("on-ear") headphones. They're lightweight, very comfortable, and feature a fold-up design with an included carrying case, a detachable headphone cord, and an inline remote and microphone for iPhone users. They also offer very good sound quality.
The bad: The fidelity comes up short on bass resonance.
The bottom line: You can debate the price, but the iPhone-friendly Bose OE2is are very comfortable everyday-use headphones with a compact frame and balanced, detailed sound.
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4 stars
Not worth the price
by jscott418-21618367473133020464 on December 5, 2011
Pros: None I can think of
Cons: Over priced for the sound and quality.
Summary: Save yourself from bying these headphones. Buy a decent pair from Sennheiser or a pair of Grado's. I have bought Bose in the past a pair of Airport's ...
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Summary: Save yourself from bying these headphones. Buy a decent pair from Sennheiser or a pair of Grado's. I have bought Bose in the past a pair of Airport's over ear headphones. Nice enough for midrange but treble was weak and bass was muddy. Much like the Beats are from Dr. Dre. Unless you like your music emphasised for bass.
I for one prefer a more flat response and Bose is far from this. I think for noise reduction technology they make a decent pair of headphones that work well for noise reduction. But again your going to pay a premium and their are almost as good alternatives for half the price. Don't get me wrong, I am not a Bose hater. I have owned a few Bose products but all of them fall short of what they should be. I tend to buy Bose products at their outlet's because even at those prices Bose is not cheap. If your determined to buy Bose seek out a deal or else go buy something else.
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2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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4 stars
Overpriced and underwhelming...
by IAMone19 on December 5, 2011
Pros: Decent sound reproduction, build quality
Cons: Egregiously overpriced for what you get...
Summary: have to agree with other user reviews here... I own several Bose products and while most are good, they're never great -- certainly not high-end. Their headphones in particular ...
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Summary: have to agree with other user reviews here... I own several Bose products and while most are good, they're never great -- certainly not high-end. Their headphones in particular are overpriced for the sound experience they deliver. Spend the same money and get truly great headphones by investigating Grados, Denon, Beyer-Dynamic, and Sennheiser. Bose is great at marketing to consumers who think they're getting high-end gear... but it's just not usually true.
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1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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4 stars
The only things is worst is the Dre line...
by Csipa1 on December 5, 2011
Pros: Decent sount reproduction
Cons: Crazy overpriced, the only thing beats it is Dre's line of BS
Summary: Horribly over priced and over rated products. If you have money to waste, than Bose is for you.
Summary: Horribly over priced and over rated products. If you have money to waste, than Bose is for you.
1 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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3 stars
These things are crazy.
by Thugman1995 on March 26, 2012
Pros: I do like the bass, even though it's not great.
Cons: Way over priced for what they do, you can buy any cheaper headphones to get what you supposed to get out of the bose. I have the most expensive ones and barely use them, they are crappy. The first pair tore up had to send back. horrible.
Summary: If you just want some earphones for a known name, the I guess you can try it, but I am sure the're a lot others out there and you'...
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Summary: If you just want some earphones for a known name, the I guess you can try it, but I am sure the're a lot others out there and you'd have to have a couple more different pair of earphones to choose from, with the ones I have, I have to change the battery seems every hour and the suction or what ever it is, is stupid, you have to be very still to listen to the earphone, if you don't, they will sound worse than they already sound. It's just a name you are paying for.
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- Manufacturer: Bose Corp.
- Part number: OE2i HEADPHONES WHT
- Description: Bose OE2 headphones combine lifelike audio with lightweight comfort. They deliver the Bose sound you expect, but they are even smaller and lighter than original on-ear headphones. You'll hear the full range of your favorite music, from deep lows to clear highs. The sleek, slim design looks great too. The OE2i headphones are designed specifically for use with Apple products. You can take calls on your iPhone and switch between calls and music with one-touch ease. The integrated inline remote, located on the back of the microphone, lets you control your iPod, iPhone and other Apple devices. Adjust volume, play/pause tracks, skip tracks forward/backward, fast forward/rewind and change playlists - all while enjoying your music with Bose sound.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Headset
- Width 6 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 7.5 in
- Weight 4.9 oz
- Color White
- Recommended Use Tablet,
PC multimedia,
Digital player,
Cellular phone,
Portable audio system,
Home audio system - Additional Features Bose acoustic equalization,
TriPort acoustic headphone structure,
Foldable Headphones
- Headphones Type Headset - Binaural
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- In-Cord Volume Control Yes
Microphone
- Type On-cable
Connections
- Connector Type Headset ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Headset cable - Integrated
- Included Accessories Carrying case
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Limited warranty
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$161.00 - $179.95
Manufacturer: Bose Corp.
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headset,
Ear-cup,
Black,
4.9 oz,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Bose acoustic equalization,
TriPort acoustic headphone structure,
Foldable
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Bose OE2i Audio Headphones (White)
$161.00 - $179.95
Manufacturer: Bose Corp.
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headset,
Ear-cup,
White,
4.9 oz,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Bose acoustic equalization,
TriPort acoustic headphone structure,
Foldable
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