Full Review
Introduction
Meet the AE2, an entry-level option from Bose. Despite the brand recognition and reputation of Bose, these headphones fall flat in performance for their price range. With a poor frequency response and some distortion issues, they may not be a good fit for audiophiles, but they could serve well as a portable option for those who are looking for a lightweight set of cans to take outside.
Comparisons
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Sound Quality
Poor frequency response, noticeable tracking problems, distortion issues. Read More... |
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Isolation
Disappointing isolators, the AE2s do not attenuate well Read More... |
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Comfort
The super-light AE2s are very comfortable. Read More... |
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Usability
Limited connectivity and no maintenance options makes for a very limited set of cans. Read More... |
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Beyerdynamic DTX 300 p Comparison
 We compare the AE2 to the DTX 300 p. Read More... |
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Audio Technica ATH-M50 Comparison
 We compare the AE2 to the ATH-M50. Read More... |
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Etymotic Research mc5 Comparison
 We compare the AE2 to the mc5. Read More... |
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Monster Beats Comparison
 We compare the AE2 to the Beats. Read More... |
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Page 10
Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Bose AE2. Read More... |
Part 11
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Bose AE2. Add your comments... |
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