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These Bose® IE2 earbud headphones feature an enhanced acoustic design for smooth, natural audio and 3 sizes of StayHear ear tips for a comfortable, secure fit during exercise and active sports.
Customer Rating
5
Best In-Ear Headbuds I've Listened to.
on December 23, 2012
Posted by: MSmith84
from Chicago, IL
How Often Used:Daily
My cat had already chewed through countless of my headphones, so I've heard through ALOT of headphones! Probably asking yourself, "why would I trust a review from a guy thats not smart enough to keep his cords out of cats way"....no one's perfect -__-...but I digress.
I listened through the Beats earbuds, Sennheiser's, SkullCandies, Sony's, Coby, plus a lot more I just tested out in stores, (hooked up to my own devices mind you, since most in store displays suck). Some other headphones were too loud, no bass, lacking in clarity, low volume, or just sounded flat. Picked these up and was astounded at how these TINY earbuds even beat out the power of the Sennheiser 380 Pro Over Ear headphones I own and the Bose AE2 heaphones I listen to quite often. Now don't get me wrong, I love my Sennheisers when Im at home or not mobile, but these killed those in every department.
I heard parts of music I never heard of to tracks I've listened to for YEARS! Sound wise everything is so balanced. Sounds like you are right there at a live concert. The highs are VERY clear, the lows are low and the mids sink right in. It literally sounds like a home theater sound system is subtlety blasting in your ear. It's never even overpowering at the highest volume. The bass is another great feature as well, and your ears do vibrate a bit to heavy beats or bass drops. I listen to a lot of rock, dubstep, hip hop and alternative and none sounded better than the other, they all sounded amazing. The build of these are so comfortable and they haven't fallen out of my head even when doing strenuous activity.
If I had to be EXTREMELY nitpicky, I'd say the noise isolation is lacking in comparison to some headphones (that all didnt sound as good in comparison to these). But as I stated before, listening to these at the highest volume is high, but isn't too overpowering. You do hear surrounding noise a tad bit if you outside, but it is still hard to hear someone talking next to you. So there's a good balance there. But if you looking for isolation solely, these aren't for you but anything else you get probably wont sound better than these.
If you looking for earbuds that rival the power of some other high brand headphones (in ear of over ear) *cough* BEATS *cough* It's definitely worth the price tag. You won't regret it. I'm even buying another pair as a christmas gift for my mom tomorrow. Bose nailed it wth these.
What's great about it: Everything Really
What's not so great: Mediocre Isolation, Not Bad but not great either
I would recommend this to a friend!
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These headphones feature an extended frequency response with an increased sound pressure level of up to 110dB for accurate sound reproduction. The folding design and carrying case provide easy portability.
Customer Rating
5
1 of the Best Over Ear Headphones Out Now
on September 10, 2012
Posted by: MSmith84
from Chicago, IL
How Often Used:Daily
I've been looking all over researching the best Over-the-Ear headphones out right now for the last month. I've been store to store, looking at specs online, and even going to stores replacing the usually poor headphone demos they have with my own ipod.
After all my research and before putting any cash down, it was a TOUGH call between these and the Bose AE2 headphones. They are almost exactly the same far as sound quality, but I did notice a slight difference after sampling my ipod with both.
*Compared to The Bose AE2 Headphones - The Bose AE2's are great for movies and music that's not as bass heavy like hip-hop, rock, heavy metal, electronic, and especially dubstep (which are genres I mainly listen to). You will get theater like sound in those (which is what Bose is mainly known for). The Bose AE2's are a bit more lighter in weight and slightly more comfortable to the point you dont even feel like you have them on, so that on top of the theater like sound, its like you are right at the movies or at a concert. But the final nail in the coffin was how much MORE of the music I did hear through these Sennheiser HD380's. I even watched an action movie with them when I got home and I had to turn it down almost halfway because the bass in them were that powerful. I heard parts of songs before I didnt even know existed...with the Bose...not so much. This is where the HD380's "wow" in clarity.
*Compared to Beats by Dre Headphones - The clarity is phenomenal in the HD380's and for 100 bucks less, you have a pair of headphones that are FAR SUPERIOR in sound quality, bass, and durability in comparison to overpriced headphones like Beats. The Beats headphones break REALLY FAST , overpriced and nowhere near as good in comparison to what else is out there. Only things I'd applaud the Beats headphones for are: style, and that the bass in them are in fact really good whenever you are listening to R&B, Jazz and SOME pop music (like Rihanna, Black Eyed Peas, and Katy Perry). But sadly, after listening to Dr.Dre produced tracks and even some Eminem tracks, the sound and bass output was surprisingly bad, even more so when I played rock music and turned it up all the way. The sound leakage in them are HORRIBLE too, even from halfway across the store I was getting looks from people when I had them on full blast. With the HD380's, people barely even knew I was there. Beats headphones are an overpriced "toy" that only kids and people that don't know any better should fall for. I like Dre dont get me wrong, and there are worse headphones out there ......but for that price, they are not worth it. If anyone else tells you otherwise, they are in SERIOUS denial because they either already own a pair, or looking to own them for bragging rights.
*Compared to SkullCandy Headphones - Before, I was a long time SkullCandy user and considered the Hesh, Aviators, and Skullcrushers as their best sets. But after hearing the Sennheiser HD380's, I'll NEVER go back to SkullCandy headphones ever again. They might as well be cheap Coby headphones you can get for 10 bucks or less at Walgreens somewhere in comparison to these.
Overall, if you are a heavy music buff willing to drop $100 or more on headphones, get these. Heavy music listeners can't be without them and have to experience the sound quality in these. The Sennheiser HD280's are almost exactly similar to these, but the clarity in the HD380's I personally thought were a bit better, but not by much. I never heard much of Sennheiser before until about a month ago, and this is my first purchase from them. Atfer my experience with these headphones, it definitely wont be the last. Use these if you are stable or at a computer. They do come with their own case, but I can definitely see these breaking if you keep these in a bookbag or constantly folding/ unfolding them. They haven't broke on me....yet, but headphones like these aren't made for frequent movement or public transit use anyway. Due to these headphones having one cord coming from the left side, and the weight of the cord, I can imagine the weight stretching the wires on left side of the headphones. So more than likely when that happens, you wont just get one side that emits sound...the whole thing is more than likely short out on you. So get full geek squad protection with this or any headphones you spend more than $50 bucks on.
What's great about it: Sound, CLARITY, Comfort , Bass, Stretch Cord
What's not so great: Not good for constant Folding/Unfolding, Cord is only on attached to one side
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Durability
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