Full Review
Introduction
The Bose MIE2s are the sequel to the summer blockbuster hit, the Bose MIEs. Like most sequels, the MIE2s take some liberties with the source material, favoring a weird concha-shaped sleeve design that doesn’t stay in very well. Fortunately they also have crux fins—those hook-like appendages. Unfortunately, while the crux fins keep your headphones from flying off your head, they don’t keep your headphones in place: be prepared to keep pushing them back in. Overall, the Bose MIE2s might a bit more trouble than they’re worth at their price point of $129.99.
Comparisons
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Sound Quality
Barely any distortion. Frequency response is inconsistent. Read More... |
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Isolation
Capable of a loud output without much distortion. Don’t isolate particularly well. Read More... |
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Comfort
Crux fins help keep the ear buds from getting jettisoned out of your ears. They really don’t stay in well; no traditional sleeves included. Read More... |
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Usability
Two 2.5mm adapters. No cleaning tools. Read More... |
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Shure SE535 Comparison
 We compare the MIE2 to the SE535. Read More... |
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Etymotic Research hf3 Comparison
 We compare the MIE2 to the hf3. Read More... |
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Sennheiser CX 680i Comparison
 We compare the MIE2 to the CX 680i. Read More... |
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Sennheiser CX 980 Comparison
 We compare the MIE2 to the CX 980. Read More... |
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Page 10
Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Bose MIE2. Read More... |
Part 11
Comments
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