BOSE (R) In-Ear Stereo Headphones by BOSE
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Digital camera reviews of BOSE (R) In-Ear Stereo Headphones
Digital camera Review: Absolutely not worth the price
Summary: 1 Stars
I respectfully disagree with people who say that these produce a great sound. Sound reproduction is medicore and too neutral. I have used them with Creative Zen Vision M and iPod Nano. Sound is dissapointing. Also, they keep falling off the ears. My $20 Sennheiser CX300-B produce much superior sound than these way overpriced earphones. And, by the way - there is no sound isolation, you will hear everything around you.Digital camera Review: Ahh, what could have been...
Summary: 3 Stars
These headphones have great promise but are ultimately frustrating.
The good:
- They sound GREAT! Balanced response with good but not overpowering bass, clear mids and trebles: very musical sounding.
The bad:
- Terrible ergonomics, starting with the silicone ear inserts. The design of these makes them extremely prone to slipping from your ears. They're just awful.
- Again, the silicone ear inserts are a problem: they refuse to stay attached to the buds, slipping off with even the slightest tug. Expect to lose at least one within just a day or two.
- The cord is a constant tangled mess. Sure, Bose provides a case you can use to wind up the cord and store the set, but it's a pain to use. I like to be able to gently wind up a set of buds and stuff them in my pocket so they're ready for use at an instant. Do that with these and you're guaranteed to have a tangled mess, and in in addition expect to find the silicone inserts floating around somewhere in your pocket as you extract the set, that is if you're fortunate enough that they don't fall off and roll/bounce away never to be seen again.
I would have rated these a 5 if only the inserts didn't fall off so easily (I can deal with the flimsy, easily tangled cord). I'm thinking of trying a set of Shures or Etymotics for my next pair. I want something that sounds as good as these, but with a better ergonomic design.
Digital camera Review: Amazing clear sound !!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a music lover. Therefore I look for the best quality of ear buds. I have tried different brands and I landed on $99 Bose In-Ear headphone after trying all well name brands. This is the best one I ever had. I used a Sony premium ear buds too. To be honest, I have to give credit to those too. However, Bose gives more clear sound and reduce the noise in the song. The other brands sound louder sometimes because of the noise and it gives higher output. also remember that other ear bud brands actually goes into your ear canal not sitting on the ear like the Bose. But even this Bose ear buds doesn't goes in to the ear canal, it still gives a good quality clear sound and very comfortable. I recommend this to any music lover who loves the all ranges of music.Digital camera Review: An investment, that will have you at hello.
Summary: 4 Stars
4 STARS Simply put.
Pros:
1:Amazing deep bass, smooth sound. Compared to a pair of Shure 310's I've had purchased, the Bose blows those Shures out the window.
Con's:
1: The ear plugs fall off easily, it hasnt been a problem while running. But if you take them off and are not careful, you will lose the tips.
2:The price, a bit high. But thinking of all the cheap, headphones I've went through. And the quality of these both in sound & in style, My investment in these Bose earphones were way worth it!
Digital camera Review: Another Excellent Bose Product
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first saw the Bose In Ear Headphones at the Apple Store I was intrigued. In my life, Bose products have always been vastly superior to just about everything else on the market, that the average consumer can buy. I have owned Bose Satellite II's, a Wave Radio, a Sound Dock, and two cars with Bose factory systems installed. In every instance I have found them to be free from distortion, revealingly clear, and free from trouble. However, I know how disappointing earbuds can be, particularly if you use an iPod.
It should be no secret to anyone that the iPod was not designed with sound reproduction first in mind. It was designed aesthetically, with the secondary purpose of being an MP3 player. Over its successive developments, there has not been much improvement of sound quality (although, parenthetically, I must say that my fiancee's Nano does put out a good noise as compared with my 2002 iPod, Methuselah), leaving the amateur audiophile to improve the listening experience with aftermarket headphones. To this end I have used Sony V300 studio monitors which I adored, but which were ungainly. For several years I borrowed a set of Sennheiser earbuds from a friend and I enjoyed them. I learned how good they were much later, however, when I plugged them into the same friend's iRiver H320 and I was awoken to a new world of capability. Since then I have been using a second-hand set of earbuds from my XM2go receiver. Yet, the Bose In Ear was a tempting proposition.
I wanted a product that would replace my V300s, but could be as compact as earbuds for sake of portability and comfort. Unlike many people who write negative reviews of this product, I was not intending to purchase my Bose, 100-dollar earphones for exercise use. To me that's like buying a pair of Cole Haan loafers and then complaining when you get blisters playing basketball in them. Bose products have always been for enjoyment of the listening experience. In no way does the In Ear headphone masquerade as an "active" electronic device for use at the gym. In fact, in the owners guide, the user is specifically cautioned that the headphones may not remain in place during vigorous activity. While Bose suggests that a larger silicone sleeve may be used to try and improve fit, it makes no guarantee of that as a solution.
Personally, I have had no issues with fit. They In Ears are very comfortable for walking and sitting and the sound reproduction is simply amazing. I have not used the Shure E2c or E3c earphones and I understand that they are the most direct competitor with these particular headphones. I know personally, however, that headphones that insert directly into the ear canal have caused chafing and discomfort in my ear canals in the past. If you have had similar experiences, you may consider the Bose to be a welcome solution to this problem.
As far as sound quality is concerned, as I have already said, it is brilliant. If you record your MP3s at any less than 128 kbps, however, you will notice. Track quality becomes much more important as the Bose will be unforgiving of mistakes. I listen to a wide variety of music and, as others have said, the In Ears are not ideal for listening to rock or alternative music. I do think they are at least as good as any other earbuds for this kind of music. The In Ears are also very well-balanced and do not need EQ modification for good sound. If you are, like me, a fan of BT, Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk, or other techno artists, then you will be very pleased with the In Ears as they produce phenomenal bass for such a small package.
Thus, I am very pleased to give the In Ears five stars. I have had no complaints about them and think that they are fantastic. My only reservation is the price of entry. If you have the money, however, they are quite worth it.