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Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones
- Price: $149.95
- Instant Savings: -$15.00 Offer ends JUN 22 '13
- You Pay: $134.95
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # BOAE2
- Mfr# 329532-0020
Product Highlights
- Fold-Flat Design
- High-Quality Audio
- TriPort Acoustic Structure
- Adjustable, Padded Headband
- Thick Around-Ear Cushions
- Single-Sided Detachable Cable
- Standard 3.5mm Plug
- Carrying Bag Included
The Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones offer outstanding audio quality in an extremely lightweight, comfortable design. Whether listening to your home stereo system, video game system, or portable music player, the Bose AE2 headphones put you into the sonic experience.
Acoustic equalization techniques and proprietary TriPort headphone structure deliver all the nuances that headphones often miss, with smooth natural sound and deep lows without using artificial bass boosters.
The cushioned, around-ear design along with the thin, adjustable headband and lightweight construction allow you to listen for hours while barely noticing your headphones. When you do notice them, you'll take pride in the sleek, stylish design. Because they sit over the ears, the headphones provide a high degree of natural sound isolation, helping to block out unwanted ambient noise.
The single-sided cable resists tangles and is detachable for easy replacement and storage. The standard 3.5mm plug offers wide compatibility with MP3 players, CD players, laptops, and more. The fold-flat design and included carrying bag offer further flexibility as well as easy storage and transportation so you can bring your Bose experience anywhere.
- TriPort Acoustic Headphone Structure
- Small ports in each earcup provide deep lows and a rich audio experience from compact headphones.
- Acoustic Equalization
- Fine-tuning of frequency response provides rich, clear sound.
- Advanced, Durable Design
- The advanced design provides a stylish look, while top-quality materials provide lasting durability in a lightweight package weighing in at under 5 ounces.
- Padded, Adjustable Headband
- The adjustable headband allows approximately 3" of length adjustment and has comfortable padding that distributes weight evenly across the top of your head.
- Around-Ear Cushions
- The ergonomic cushioned earcups provide lasting comfort and block out unwanted environmental noise.
- Single-Sided Cable
- The single-sided cable resists tangles and is detachable for easy replacement.
- Carrying Bag
-
The fold-flat design and included carrying bag provide convenient storage and transportation.
| Type | Around-Ear |
| Connectors | 3.5mm Stereo Mini Plug |
| Dimensions |
Headphones: 7.5 x 6 x 1.5" (191 x 152 x 38mm) (HxWxD) Cushions: 3.8 x 2.9" (96 x 74mm) (HxW) |
| Weight | 4.9 oz (140g) (With Cable) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 36 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (32)
- Great sound (31)
- Lightweight (30)
- Good value (18)
- Compact (17)
Cons
Best Uses
- Music (25)
- Portable devices (24)
- Relaxing (21)
- With my computer (19)
- Travel (17)
- Primary use:
- Personal (13), Business (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Traveler (12), Audiophile (11), School (4), Gear head (3)
- Primary Use:
- Listening to ipod (15)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (29), Yes (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent for hard of hearing
I purchased two AE2 headphones, one for myself and and another for my brother who are both hard of hearing to use with bluetooth wireless headsets for watching tv and listening to internet radio.<...Read complete review
I purchased two AE2 headphones, one for myself and and another for my brother who are both hard of hearing to use with bluetooth wireless headsets for watching tv and listening to internet radio.
Although some may indicate the limited bass sounds is a negative, for the hard of hearing this along with good mid and high ranges is ideal creating excellent clarity and sound separation.
The headphones are very comfortable and well built.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Good quality but ....
Wanted the headphones to watch DVDs on long plane trips. Thought that Bose would reduce the background/plane noise we hear with our existing headphones. While the quality of the sound from the Bose ...Read complete review
Wanted the headphones to watch DVDs on long plane trips. Thought that Bose would reduce the background/plane noise we hear with our existing headphones. While the quality of the sound from the Bose headphones is good it did not block out any more background noise than the ones we already have. We are returning these for a Bose upgrade.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 36 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Working Out
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
These headphones meet my needs. I use them almost exclusively at the gym. My music is clear and undistorted. So far I am happy with them. I probably would be happier with the noise cancellation upgrade, but didn't want to spend the extra $100 or so.
- Primary Use:
- Working out
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- With My Computer
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
I got this for my husband and he loves them! He said he can hear instuments in the music that he didn't hear before. He said they are amazing!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- With My Computer
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
I use these.headphones both on the IPhone & IPad
Very comfortable with very little external sound noise
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Relaxing
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
great sounding nice base perfect clarity
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Audio Editing
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Video editing
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
These headphones are very comfortable and have outstanding sound. Equally as good for classical and pop. No deadness, no excessive bass or inappropriate midrange or treble peaks like a lot of other headphones suffer from. The cable is replaceable and they even have an accessory cable that includes a microphone for use with an iPhone. The AE2's are everything I expected from Bose,and then some!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
- No cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
These headphones sound great with all kinds of music. They're crystal clear and very comfortable.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
- Too Much Ambient Noise
Best Uses
- Relaxing
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Excellent sound quality. Light weight, but covers the ears well and comfortably.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
great headphones worth price!!!!!
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
I dont usually write reviews unless I find a product to be extremely cr4ppy or extremely dope. In this case it's the latter. I have went through a cycle of headphones but none of them gave me the comfort level as the BOSE. The sound quality is superb and I can put this headphone on for hours and hours and don't even feel any sort of discomfort. The design is also made to adapt to a rugged environment and use that I know for sure no other headphone would stand the abuse it gets from me.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
I use these at work, for about 7-8 hours per day. They are the lightest most comfortable over-ear headphones I have ever tried. The sound quality is great. The fact that I can wear them so long and it doesn't give me a headache is the main reason I would recommend them to anyone.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- With My Computer
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Searched for a long time for the right headphones after my Bose Quiet Comforts died - after a few 100,000 miles! With heavy travel a thing of the past I wanted a pair that would sound great but at less of a price. After trying a lot of different styles I came back to Bose and couldn't be happier.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Relaxing
- Traveling
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Comfortable and great sound
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Worth every penny
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Very lightweight and the cupping keeps the outside noise down without pressure around the ear so you can wear these for a long while. I like the way the ear pieces fold so you can pack the headphones semi-flat in a bag.
Sound quality is fabulous.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Great Sound
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Bought for my 4 year old. He loves it.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Cinematography
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
I own one of these for every video camera I have. This is a great cinematographers headset. Light, fully over the ears, great sound quality, comfortable for long time wear.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Simply the best I`ve ever had!
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- Working Out
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Listining to music and movies
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
For daily use with any mp3 player
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Excellent product used in plane and without noise reduction, quality is excellent and you do not need to put a lot of volume
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 36 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (32)
- Great sound (31)
- Lightweight (30)
- Good value (18)
- Compact (17)
Cons
Best Uses
- Music (25)
- Portable devices (24)
- Relaxing (21)
- With my computer (19)
- Travel (17)
- Primary use:
- Personal (13), Business (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Traveler (12), Audiophile (11), School (4), Gear head (3)
- Primary Use:
- Listening to ipod (15)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (29), Yes (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent for hard of hearing
I purchased two AE2 headphones, one for myself and and another for my brother who are both hard of hearing to use with bluetooth wireless headsets for watching tv and listening to internet radio.<...Read complete review
I purchased two AE2 headphones, one for myself and and another for my brother who are both hard of hearing to use with bluetooth wireless headsets for watching tv and listening to internet radio.
Although some may indicate the limited bass sounds is a negative, for the hard of hearing this along with good mid and high ranges is ideal creating excellent clarity and sound separation.
The headphones are very comfortable and well built.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Good quality but ....
Wanted the headphones to watch DVDs on long plane trips. Thought that Bose would reduce the background/plane noise we hear with our existing headphones. While the quality of the sound from the Bose ...Read complete review
Wanted the headphones to watch DVDs on long plane trips. Thought that Bose would reduce the background/plane noise we hear with our existing headphones. While the quality of the sound from the Bose headphones is good it did not block out any more background noise than the ones we already have. We are returning these for a Bose upgrade.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 36 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Working Out
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
These headphones meet my needs. I use them almost exclusively at the gym. My music is clear and undistorted. So far I am happy with them. I probably would be happier with the noise cancellation upgrade, but didn't want to spend the extra $100 or so.
- Primary Use:
- Working out
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- With My Computer
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
I got this for my husband and he loves them! He said he can hear instuments in the music that he didn't hear before. He said they are amazing!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- With My Computer
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
I use these.headphones both on the IPhone & IPad
Very comfortable with very little external sound noise
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Relaxing
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
great sounding nice base perfect clarity
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Audio Editing
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Video editing
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
These headphones are very comfortable and have outstanding sound. Equally as good for classical and pop. No deadness, no excessive bass or inappropriate midrange or treble peaks like a lot of other headphones suffer from. The cable is replaceable and they even have an accessory cable that includes a microphone for use with an iPhone. The AE2's are everything I expected from Bose,and then some!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
- No cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
These headphones sound great with all kinds of music. They're crystal clear and very comfortable.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
- Too Much Ambient Noise
Best Uses
- Relaxing
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Excellent sound quality. Light weight, but covers the ears well and comfortably.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
great headphones worth price!!!!!
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
I dont usually write reviews unless I find a product to be extremely cr4ppy or extremely dope. In this case it's the latter. I have went through a cycle of headphones but none of them gave me the comfort level as the BOSE. The sound quality is superb and I can put this headphone on for hours and hours and don't even feel any sort of discomfort. The design is also made to adapt to a rugged environment and use that I know for sure no other headphone would stand the abuse it gets from me.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
I use these at work, for about 7-8 hours per day. They are the lightest most comfortable over-ear headphones I have ever tried. The sound quality is great. The fact that I can wear them so long and it doesn't give me a headache is the main reason I would recommend them to anyone.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- With My Computer
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Searched for a long time for the right headphones after my Bose Quiet Comforts died - after a few 100,000 miles! With heavy travel a thing of the past I wanted a pair that would sound great but at less of a price. After trying a lot of different styles I came back to Bose and couldn't be happier.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Relaxing
- Traveling
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Comfortable and great sound
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Worth every penny
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Very lightweight and the cupping keeps the outside noise down without pressure around the ear so you can wear these for a long while. I like the way the ear pieces fold so you can pack the headphones semi-flat in a bag.
Sound quality is fabulous.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Great Sound
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Bought for my 4 year old. He loves it.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Cinematography
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
I own one of these for every video camera I have. This is a great cinematographers headset. Light, fully over the ears, great sound quality, comfortable for long time wear.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Simply the best I`ve ever had!
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- Working Out
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Listining to music and movies
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
For daily use with any mp3 player
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
Comments about Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones:
Excellent product used in plane and without noise reduction, quality is excellent and you do not need to put a lot of volume
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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