Reviews for Bose® MIE2i Mobile Headset

I use to have the Bang & Olufsen earphones. These were great earphones except for the fact that the cable would detach from the ear piece after extended pulling and tugging. After two of these, I decide to try something new for my iPhone. I tried the more expensive Apple earphones and the Shure top of the line. In fact, I only had to listen to both of them once to realize the sound quality was no where close to what I wanted. I was skeptical to try another Bose because I did not like the pair I bought about 2 years ago...muddy, too much bass. So I was torn between the very new Dr. Dre earphones and the Bose. At the end of the day, I was convinced by the solid reviews of the Bose to try it again. I have to tell you, there are excellent (not quite the dynamic range of the Bang & Olufsen) but very close. They stay in your ear, the bass the solid while the highs are crisp. I'm very happy with them!

46 of 47 people found this useful

The title says it all, really. Regular earbuds just won't stay in my ears and/or they begin to hurt after a short time. These are quite comfortable, stay in with no problem, and give excellent sound. An unexpected bonus is that I find that I can actually wear them in bed and put one ear into my pillow. Thus I can go to sleep to music and not disturb my partner. I'm a classical music fan, and for that you cannot go wrong with Bose sound.

44 of 44 people found this useful

I've gone through several pairs of headphones over the last decade, and never really found a pair that had the right combination of: 1) Staying in my ears, 2) Not hurting my ears, 3) Having decent bass, and 4) Not being offensive to anyone around me.

Being completely honest, this headset doesn't do it all either, but it's the closest I've had so far. (Just for reference, I've gone through: Etymotics, Skull Candy, Beats, Senheisser, etc...).

The tips don't stay in my ear canal, but the silicone wing keeps it in place by locking into the cartilage around it - and is quite comfortable with no pressure or hurting feeling. They don't "wiggle" out after walking or jogging (which has happened with every pair before this). If you have awkward ears like I do, this may be the pair for you.

Since they don't quite fit in my ear canal, I can hear outside noise easily (but I prefer that, since I'm always paranoid that someone is yelling at me / want to hear subway announcements). Though nobody has complained, I'm worried others around me will think it's too loud. I was worried that would all mean that the bass would be inaudible, but it's surprisingly good, though not amazing. The mids and trebles are clear, and I can hear individual instruments (I think). I listen to top 40 and dance, so take my evaluation of bass and sound with a huge grain of salt. I'm also biased because my last pair were Beats, which many say are unnecessarily "bass-y".

Overall, I recommend them, as they're the closest match to my wish list so far.

45 of 47 people found this useful

I just pulled these out of the box and used them for a conference call on my cell phone (btw ... they also work with Blackberry Bold). The sound clarity and quality is fantastic and they are so comfortable that you don't even realize your wearing them ... the standard size "grips" that came on them fit me perfectly. I didn't give them 5 stars because I think the cord needs to be just a little bit longer. But, I honestly don't know how you could top the sound quality and clarity. I've owned numerous in-ear headsets and these are, by far, the best I've tried.

42 of 42 people found this useful

I've tried numerous Mobile ear pods and was never satisfied until I purchased these. I have been slowly losing my hearing over a period of about 30 years. No cell phone could provide the quality of hearing I needed to carry on a conversation and actually understand it. I now use the Alera hearing aids. Even so, it was almost impossible to use ear pods because the hearing aids were inserted into the ear canal. They were all inferior and would fall out within minutes. Then came these Bose ear pods! The soft "hooks" keep the Bose "ears" in the ear canal and are extremely comfortable. The sound quality and clarity are excellent. There is no comparison. Hands down, it's Bose.

40 of 40 people found this useful

I loved these when I first get them. But they just don't last when I run. I've had two sets now and the latest has done the same thing. The plastic piece on the volume control just breaks and falls off. The first time I thought it was a fluke so bought another pair. Then the same thing happened to the second pair.

If you just want a few months or don't work out with them, these are awesome.

40 of 41 people found this useful

Travel with them all the time and use for music, movies and conversation on my phone. They have great sound quality, stay in my ear very well and am still able to hear traffic around me. Would recommend to anyone.

38 of 38 people found this useful

as title says... paying 7650 for earphones is quite bit odd thing. but after purchasing it one realizes its difference in terms of sound quality and comfort. it fits very comfortably in ear and sounds great. in day to day traveling in Mumbai Locals and in the traffic it gives good feel as u can hear the beats and music so clearly and that to without increasing the volume to blast your ears. i find this very useful as hearing the music at loud which we require to do if we are traveling in trains or halt in mid of the traffic which ultimately leads to pain in both ear and head. iPhone 4s along with this earphones is a great combination.

38 of 40 people found this useful

I have gone through many headsets for working out with the problem of sweat breaking the remote so you have no control over volume or song choices. The Bose are certainly the most comfortable earphones I have ever owned, but by the second visit to the gym the remote had stopped working. I returned them and now have ordered the Sennheiser earphones with hopefully better luck.

32 of 34 people found this useful

I was skeptical when I first saw the tabs to hold the ear buds in place. I've never had luck with ear buds from any vendor. These work! Comfortable, light weight, and that beautiful Bose sound quality.

29 of 32 people found this useful