Reviews for Bose® MIE2i Mobile Headset

let me begin by saying i have owned the bose IE1. These headphones worked great for about six months, then the cord that connects to the iPod started to go out. ( i never use the case i simply stick them in my pocket). i contacted bose and they sent me some new headphones the IE2 without the mic. These have worked wonderfully for me for over a year and i still do not have any problems with them. I simply want some headphones with a mic on them.
after reading multiple reviews i was down to the BW C5 or Bose MIE2i. So i went to the store and bought the BW C5. Now don't get me wrong these head phones are great and have amazing sound to them. The one thing that i didn't not like is the way they fit into the ear. Once they are in and someone is talking to you, it sounds like you are under water and in my opinion they are not as comfortable as the bose headphones. Since apple has a great return policy i simply took them back and traded them for the Bose.
I have read the reviews where people say the mic goes out when a little sweat hits the mic and I was skeptical at first but my prior experience with bose warranty/customer service was awesome.
I now use them and they sound great, in the lows, mids and highs. The mic and the volume controls work with no problem and they are very comfortable. I could have been

10 of 10 people found this useful

I've had these headphones for a week and I LOVE THEM!! The sound quality is stunning and they sit very snug in my ears.

9 of 9 people found this useful

I BOUGHT THES LAST SUMMER AND I LOVE THEM!!! THEY STAY IN WHENE I GO JOGINIG WHENE I'M IN A HURRY THEY ARE JUST AMAZING!!!

6 of 7 people found this useful

I read many reviews prior to the purchase, being a tad weary about the price of this little wonder, and I have to say that after going for it, don't regret it in the slightest bit.
Sound is Awesome, just a little twitch on the equalizer and they worked perfect for my taste. I guess that yes, you can find crisper sound on other high(er) end brands, but my simple ears possibly won't perceive the difference with other models. Anyway, it's what you come to expect when you fork out $130 for buds.
What really makes me love them is how incredibly comfortable they are. Those odd looking fins do magic. I have very sensitive ears / ear canals so I have a tendency to loathe ear buds, but you can't always carry around your studio headphones all the time, can you? so i just take the pain or take frequent breaks. Not a problem with MIEs, as soon as they wore them the first time I felt a change, they rest not on the ear canal, but spread their pressure all around the ear. and not being inserted for placement, they let my ear canal breath, and this is wonderful for comfort. Kudos Bose!
As for the controls, pretty standard, work just as the regular iPhone ones, so nothing other than expected.

After a few days in use, I can truly recommend this headset. You will be putting your money to good use, specially if your ears hurt / itch every time you listen to music!!

11 of 11 people found this useful

If you want to replace the Apple headset with something more comfortable and better sounding, these are the pair to get. Even with the included set of stay-in style earpieces, you don't feel them in at all. And they sound fantastic. I even think they look kind of cool.

But the best part is the sound. It's deep, it's rich, and it's full range. Your typical Bose experience in something small enough to fit in your pocket. These are your house, city phones. The Quiet Comfort you can keep for the plane.

If you like the sound of Bose--and gosh, I do--these are a value.

14 of 15 people found this useful

Excellent sound quality. By far the best ear buds ever. And, yes indeed, they do sound better over time. Only one complaint...none of the included ear pieces fit my ear to where they were comfortable and had great sound. I put my Sony pieces on them and shazaam.... EPIC sound quality and comfortable fit. Improve the fit and you have a truly unrivaled, magical product. I have never been disappointed with Bose and this product is no exception. Rock on...I know I will be doing so, as I am now. Perfect for traveling, excercising, or just chillin. Cheers

20 of 21 people found this useful

I'm a Bose/B&O guy (basically an audiophile) so when I put 130.00 USD into earphones, I expect my money does not go to waste. For those concerned about the bass, or the lack of, can be reassured that this is only the result of bass-heavy products such as the Beats series, of which I can tell you are not quality audio products (I went out on a limb and purchased the Beats headphones and my eardrums came close to rupturing from the base; too much!).

These earphones, like the Bang & Olufsen EarSet 3i, are not noise canceling, so you will pick up ambient noise, however, do note you do NOT pick up wire distortion. That said, the bass and treble are balanced with the precision Dr. Bose envisions with every Bose product. I can tell you, however, the wire is a bit finicky when it comes to storage. Bose does include a protective leather case, as you can see/read, but if you do not keep the wire in a neatly wrapped state, you will experience tangles here and there.

If you are concerned that 130.00 USD is too much for earphones, I can tell you right now Bose hit the nail on the head. I would expect earphones with such superb sound and build quality to cost roughly 300.00 USD or more. Luckily, Bose did their homework and found the sweet spot.

10 of 12 people found this useful

I don't write many reviews, but felt these headphones deserve it. As a professional golfer, I've used many in-ear headphones. Beats, Shure, etc... They all were uncomfortable and/or poorly fit. With the Bose, I hardly know I have them on (make sure to try all the earpieces). Just a reminder: these aren't noise cancelling, and they don't "seal" the ear. You will be able to hear external noises. Sound wise, they're every bit as good as other premium in ear phones. I'm no audiophile, but it sounds very balanced- maybe a little heavy on the bass, but good mid's and high's. What really impresses me is the fit and comfort. With the clip, I can practice all day and not have an earpiece get loose, and I don't get sore like the others.

48 of 50 people found this useful

I bought this about 6 months ago.
I'm not sure about sound quality. I have motorola and apple's in ear bud.
Their sound qualities are about same. I mean, they are all good for sound quality.
BUT ONE THING IT STANDS OUT THE MOST IS....
It is very very comfortable. Some times I forgot that it is in my ear.
Also what so ever how I move my head, it is not falling from my ear.
It always stays in my ear. I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!!

12 of 14 people found this useful