Bose AE2w Bluetooth Headphones - Black

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I have tried 4 different sets of wireless headphones over the past couple of weeks and here are my thoughts on the Bose AE2w:

My first impression was that they looked really nice. I was concerned about the bluetooth module when ordering because it looked big and weird, but when they arrived it didn't seem to bulky and I let it go. I was more interested in the audio quality than the looks for this set.

After pairing them with my iPhone and iMac, I noticed that the volume was really low compared to my wired headphones. I tried pairing them only with one device at a time and the sound improved a bit but it was still low overall. When I tried using them with the provided cable, instead of the bluetooth module, the sound improved significantly (specially the lows) but I didn't buy these to use wired (ha!).

The sound quality was crisp and clear, but the balance was not -the lows were very disappointing. I tried different genres, and compared within headphones, including the Quiet Comfort 15 and the difference was very noticeable. This was one of the decisive factors for me, I wasn't looking for bass-amped headphones but I was expecting greater balance and better definition from Bose.

The main issue, besides the low volume and the poor sound balance, was sound leakage. When I had this at maximum volume (which wasn't loud enough), everyone around me could hear sound coming out of them. I did some test and I had to lower the volume to about 40% to be able to listen without disturbing the people around me. At that point, I wasn't happy with the volume level so I ended up using my other headset.

On the good side, they are extremely comfortable. You could wear this for hours (but really only 7, because you need to charge them then haha) and not get tired or feel pressure on your ears. The built quality is really good and this is the only bluetooth headset that can connect simultaneously to two devices, which is pretty neat.

Other people have complained about not having a hard case and a USB wall plug included, which would have been really nice, but neither of those were a big concern to me.

Overall, I think these will be better for watching videos than listening to music. Hopefully the next genration will address the audio quality and the volume issue, and add options like noise canceling, hard case, usb wall plugs and unicorns....

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I compared AE2w(249$) with Beats Wireless(279$), Harman Kardon bt(200$?)

(1)Dispaly: AE2w is the best looking Bose Headphone. It is cool but still low key style. Beats gets a lot of attention and fashion design. HK bt is kind of strange style, like a robot I only used at home.

(2)Comfort: Bose is very light and so comfortable. But I did feel hot when I wear long time. Beats wirelss is on ear on design which has soft ear cushion. However, I felt uncomfortable bc I wear glass. HK bt is pretty comfortable but it is somehow heavy.

(3)Durability: AE2w is really durable and is pretty similar to AE2. But the AE2w's case is not good. I tried my Bose QC15 case that works with AE2w but I have to take that blue tooth device off. Beats wireless is like 90 percent plastic. I do not know it is durable I just bought a month.

(4)Noise Cancellation and Leakage: Bose AE2w is asgood as AE2 and it blocks and isolates lots of noise. Beats Wireless is better than SOLO hd in terms of sound isolation. HK bt is pretty good in this aspect. Others cannot hear me when I listen 40-50 percent.

(5)Sound Quality: AE2w's sound is BOSE signature sound and is pretty accurate and soft sounding. I did not get fatigues after long listening. Highs, mids, and lows are comfortable to wear. It does not have so much bass but it still good. Beats Wireless has too much bass and not clear sound. I think some people like this kind of sound but I prefer higher definition sound. HK bt's mids and highs are close to Bose ae2w, and Bass is better than AE2w but not as heavy as Beats.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program These are, without question, the most comfortable on-ear headphones that I own. I have wired Beats as well as wired noise canceling Bose, iLuv and some Sony noise canceling headphones. These new Bose are so light and amazingly comfortable. They are my new favorites.

Battery life is impressive. They charged the first time in under a half an hour, and I used them to listen to music and an audiobook that was about 8 hours. They didn't die but I recharged them to use the next day. The second charge took about 1.5 hours. I haven't had a chance to totally kill the battery to see how many actual hours it lasts.

The most important feature, the sound, truly is amazing. The bass is rich and deep. Everything is crystal clear. I could not be happier.

But what really surprised me was the range. I was listening to music on my iPad and cleaning the kitchen. Not thinking, because the headphones are so comfortable, I grabbed the garbage and took it out to the dumpster. I live in a third floor condo. I didn't take the elevator, but I went down three flights of stairs and across the parking lot. Finally it skipped a tiny bit while I was at the dumpster and I realized how far I had walked away from the iPad and had enjoyed crystal clear music.

This is the only pair of Bluetooth headphones I own, so I don't know whether or not to credit these or the iPad. However, I can tell you that I have a Bluetooth external speaker and it doesn't work at half of the distance I walked with these on.

Bose continues to be the best of the best in electronics and audio.

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The original set I ordered was defective, it would not maintain a connection with either Motorola Razr or Razr Maxx. The replacement unit works fine. No issues connecting with Android or Apple (I pad gen 3) products.

I also own Bose QC 2 Headphone and I've seen some reviewers compare the AE2w's with the QC's, that's like comparing apples to oranges. The AE2w's are simply not going to give that level of sound quality, nor are they meant to.

That being said, for a Bluetooth headset these are good. The sound is quite good although the bass is a little thin, but that can be remedied by changing the audio settings on your device. The highs and mid-range come through quite well. Some audio quality is going to be lost because of the limitations of Bluetooth technology. The sound quality does get even better when using the supplied cable.

Pairing was very easy and I've had no problems with subsequent connections. Call quality is great on both ends. I've had no issues with volume. Those that say the volume isn't loud enough need to ditch the headphones and just sit three feet away from concert quality speakers. The headset is light and extremely comfortable, you can almost forget you have them on. These are not noise cancelling but the noise isolation is excellent.

One last note, I would recommend performing a firmware update before using them. Bose doesn't have it on their site yet (they need to get it there soon) but if you chat with Bose CS they will provide a link. The update process was painless.

Overall this is good Bluetooth headset. Can there be improvements? Yes, but that is true about any product.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I love this Bose Bluetooth headphone particularly of its build quality, sound, and comfort. This is what I like about this product :

very light weight (weighs about 4.5 oz) and comfortable to wear

nice padded over the ear materials which blocks off most of the exterior sound

easy to pair with my Android devices

excellent sound quality

What could be better with this product

the product comes in a soft case. A hard case for carrying this precious instrument would be preferrable

lack of noise cancelling function

no indicator for the battery charge level

For those who want to get a quality bluetooth product with comfortable wearing and premium quality sound, this is definitely one to consider