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Bose Around-Ear Headphones

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Comfortable (18)
  • Lightweight (17)
  • Great sound quality (16)
  • Durable (6)
  • Highly compatible (6)
  • Compact (5)
  • Good bass (5)
  • Awesome sound (1)
  • Carrying case (1)
  • Easy setup (1)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (3)
  • 3 pairs broke (1)
  • Bulky (1)
  • Cord too long (1)
  • Does not fold (1)
  • Loctite 495 works (1)
  • Loudness (1)
  • Not durable (1)
  • Repaired with loctite (1)
  • Sound quality (1)

Best Uses

  • Music (13)
  • Portable devices (13)
  • With my computer (13)
  • Home audio (11)
  • Travel (8)
  • Home (2)
  • Biking (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Running (1)
  • Studying (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Brookstone

Enjoy amazing sound quality, deep bass and dynamic audio with these super-light Bose® headphones. Through acoustic equalization, these headphones mimic the world’s most advanced full-size speakers to deliver exceptional sound. Small, comfortable earcups cradle your ears and surround them in rich, full sound while they lessen outside distractions. Great for watching movies or listening to home audio. Includes long extension cord and a standard stereo adapter.

In order to ensure Fathers Day Delivery, please order by 6/10/09.

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Last update: Oct 1, 2009

Bose Around-Ear Headphones Reviews

 
 
 

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
MIXED REVIEW

"My complaint with Bose speakers is that they have exceptional bass but their highs, and especially midrange, is lacking. Although I was impressed with the rich sound of these headphones, they cannot compare with my audiophile headphones. Yet, for the price, if you can overlook the cheap cord and flimsy construction, the bass was good (but not as good as their flagship speakers) while their highs were vastly impr..." Read Full Review »

May 14, 2009 by Nerd

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Highly Overated

"I intended to use this product to listen to cd's and mp3's, but now use it for sound on my laptop. The product is grossly overrated. It produces an average listening experience at best. It is not a horrible product by any means, but I believe my expectations may have been too high. I've owned headphones that have a richer bass, crisper highs and warmer mids; those headphones cost a few dollars more, but in my op..." Read Full Review »

Jan 23, 2009 by Music

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MIXED REVIEW

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact
  • Good Bass
  • Lightweight
  • Rich Sound

    Cons

  • Flimsy Construction

    Best Uses

  • Portable Devices
 

"My complaint with Bose speakers is that they have exceptional bass but their highs, and especially midrange, is lacking. Although I was impressed with the rich sound of these headphones, they cannot compare with my audiophile headphones. Yet, for the price, if you can overlook the cheap cord and fli …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 14 2009
Nerd
Sacramento, CA
I am:
  • Audiophile
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Bose Around-Ear Headphones Review

Highly Overated

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable

    Cons

  • Flimsy Construction
  • Loudness
  • Sound Quality

    Best Uses

  • With My Computer
 

"I intended to use this product to listen to cd's and mp3's, but now use it for sound on my laptop. The product is grossly overrated. It produces an average listening experience at best. It is not a horrible product by any means, but I believe my expectations may have been too high. I've owned headph …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jan 23 2009
Music
Dallas, TX
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Frequent Traveler
  • Gear Head
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Bose Around-Ear Headphones Review

Top Quality Headphones

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact
  • Good Bass
  • Lightweight
  • Rich Sound

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Audio
  • Portable Devices
  • Travel
  • With My Computer
 

"These are great headphones with a dynamic range fit for buyers with high expectations. I love that they fit into the my 1st Gen iPhone's recessed headphone jack without any sort of adapter. The only drawback to listening to music with the headphones is that vocals tend to be slightly drowned out by …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 12 2009
Tyler with expectation
Corpus Christi, TX
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Student
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Bose Around-Ear Headphones Review

Awesome Experience

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Highly Compatible
  • Rich Sound

    Cons

  • Bulky

    Best Uses

  • Home Audio
  • Music
  • Portable Devices
  • Travel
  • With My Computer
 

"If you have a true appreciation for music, then you probably already know why we have featured these Bose headphones. These headphones will let you hear the true high and lows of an orchestra, the crowd screaming in a live performance or the irritating voices of the Spice Girls, all in the best in c …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 10 2008
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Minneapolis, MN
I am:
  • Student
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Price: $139.95
 
 

Bose Around-Ear Headphones Review

Great headphones for commuting!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact
  • Durable
  • Good Bass
  • Great Sound
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    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Music
  • Traveling
  • With My Computer
 

"These headphones have made my 1-hr commute seem much faster. Although they are obviously less portable than ear buds, they're extremely comfortable and the carrying case allows for easy travel. They do a good job of blocking out background noise (not perfect, but pretty darn good) and have a great o …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 1 2009
Elise
San Francisco, CA
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Frequent Traveler
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Price: $139.95
 
 
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