Bose OE2i

98 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Sound (35)
Comfort (29)
Portability (22)
Bass quality (9)
Design (8)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 98 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the design and bass quality are generally positive. The portability and comfort are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are critical about the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Bose OE2i is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Bose OE2i Audio Headphones (White)

Here's something you don't see every day: a pair of white Bose headphones. Yes, it's the company's second-generation on-ear headphones, the OE2 ($149.95) and OE2i ($179.95), each offered in black or white.

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...

The fidelity comes up short on bass resonance.

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.

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: Thugman1995 (cnet.com)

"These things are crazy."

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...

I do like the bass, even though it's not great.

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.

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: Csipa1 (cnet.com)

"The only things is worst is the Dre line..."

Horribly over priced and over rated products. If you have money to waste, than Bose is for you.

Decent sount reproduction

Crazy overpriced, the only thing beats it is Dre's line of BS

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: IAMone19 (cnet.com)

"Overpriced and underwhelming..."

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...

Decent sound reproduction, build quality

Egregiously overpriced for what you get...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: jscott418-21618367473133020464 (cnet.com)

"Not worth the price"

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...

None I can think of

Over priced for the sound and quality.

Dec, 2011

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Amazon review summary for the Bose OE2i

alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 user reviews of the Bose OE2i from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com.

88% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: Jowel (bestbuy.com)

Not worth of the price!

I have high regard with the name "Bose" and its products. I expected all the products are of great quality considering the high prices. This product has average sound, when volume is LOW, you can no longer hear the base/bass. Materials looks so cheap...

Compact to store with its folding feature

Sound is average and materials used looks so cheap

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: L. A. Price "Al Price" (amazon.com)

What I have been looking for.

I have tried several headphones and earphones over the years with my Iphone/Ipod/Ipad and never found quite the one that had the sound quality, comfort and features I was looking for. Until now. I originally bought the Oe2 headphones, and then found...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: jose joaquin rios ramirez (amazon.com)

REALLY GOOD

I BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT AS A GIFT FOR MY HUSBAND AND HE IS REALLY HAPPY AND HE USES THEM A LOT.

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: That's my Jabba "Shark" (amazon.com)

Hurt my ears after 20 minutes and way overpriced.

I bought 3 pairs of different headphones (with iphone/volume/fuction/mic -All from Amazon) to try out on my iPhone 4s. These(Bose), Sennheiser PX 100-II i, and Polk Audio UltraFit 2000 Headphones. I like having 2 pair..one for exercise and the other...

Sep, 2012

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