Reviews for Bose® MIE2i Mobile Headset

It's a shame that the tiny flimsy rubber coverings on the in-line control switch comes off (rips) with time under nornal use, making the volume controls useless, and exposing the switch cavity. I have two pairs of the Bose earphones. Both sets failed, and need I say how expensive they are? I am not buying these again.

51 of 58 people found this useful

This is the first review I have ever written for a product! I will start with the pros but there are definitely some cons. PROS - without a doubt, the most comfortable headphones I have worn, they do not fall out and fit very well. The sound quality is well above average and carry a really nice bass. CONS - I am a triathlete and BOSE needs to stop marketing this for active wear. I am actually on my 2nd (soon to be 3rd) set. The mic/volume control has gone out twice. While i still have the sound, I have zero control over volume etc. Lastly and most aggravating, the phone drops into voice control constantly. If you have no intentions of running or biking, than these are awesome. Do not buy these if you are active and plan on using it for runs or biking.

28 of 33 people found this useful

These sounded ok for the short period of time that I had them. Just a few months after the warranty expired, the cable where it connects to the ear piece started to break apart. The model I had was the IE2's which are the same as the MIE2i from a construction standpoint so watch out for these as well. When I brought them in to the Bose store to have them look at them they said the the warranty expired 3 months ago and that I could replace them for $50. I would recommend looking at another product, this will fall apart in a very short period of time.

22 of 26 people found this useful

These headphones sound great but the wire going into the headphones are so thin that they frayed within about 7 months of use. When you first get them you can tell that the wiring is extremely cheap and low quality. And definitely do not get them for gym use as they will fray even quicker!!

19 of 23 people found this useful

I have now gone through 4 yes 4 pairs of these in 6 months. In every case the remote unit failed. They sound superb but what's the point if the controls don't work?

Gone back to my old Sennheiser set. they don't sound as good but at least they work!

21 of 30 people found this useful

While the sound quality and fit in the ear are great when listening to music, they are useless when making calls--the microphone doesn't work at all. I'm back to the standard Apple earbuds that came with my iPhone 4. Save your bucks.

20 of 29 people found this useful

First off, if you want noise cancelling headphones, this isn't it. I already knew that when purchasing them, but then quickly realized that unless I am at a quiet place, the great sound coming from it is quite useless, as you can barely enjoy the music in a loud setting.

Secondly, I've had TWO pairs break down on me within three months. YES, TWO pairs, both times with the mic/remote, and my iphone goes crazy everytime these are plugged in, shuffling through songs every few seconds, and changing volume on its own. It also activates voice control on its own on several occassions, though the mic is completely broken. They are currently out of stock with the company, so I am still waiting to get my second pair replaced.

17 of 27 people found this useful

I was hesitant to buy such expensive headphones but sometimes it's a worthwhile investment. Or so I thought with these Bose headphones. The three button control has stopped working completely within 24 hours of purchasing them. Voice control began to turn on randomly, disturbing my listening experience. Soon enough, the volume control stopped working altogether. The sound is quite clear with crisp bass and round enough treble but the entire purpose of buying these for your iPhone is the three button mic control. I don't care if it's a bad pair or batch. For the price, there shouldn't be a single defective pair! Maybe I'll try Bose again one day but I'll go with the C5's instead.

16 of 28 people found this useful

Yes, once you get the fit so it isn't totally uncomfortable (and it is always somewhat uncomfortable), you get good sound. Unfortunately, everyone around you can hear what is only supposed to be in your ears. There is absolutely no outside sound block, so you can get okay sound but still hear the t.v., conversation of others etc. Normally, even the cheapest head phones block out some noise and then when you play our music you normally can hear very little of the noise around you. Not with these, you put these in and everything can be heard just the same as before inserting the ear piece....it seriously interferes with the "great sound" these head phones others say provide.
Plus to get them to sit just right in my ear (and yes I tested different sizes) it hurt slightly especially in my right ear.

Bottom line, I am on the hunt for new head phones....again.

18 of 36 people found this useful

I got this for Christmas and was going to exchange the product for something else until I read all the positive reviews about the earphones. Frankly, I've been a devoted "Apple In-Ear Headphones" user for 6 yrs and I love the sound quality, bass, and value for the price! But I was curious b/c the Bose earphones were getting such positive reviews.

I just tore open the box and after a few minutes of comparing the Apple In-Ear Headphones to the Bose, I am sticking with Apple! Hands down! The Bose doesn't get very loud (you gotta really crank it up and use more battery life) and the bass is really weak compared to the Apple In-Ears. Perhaps I am missing something but I just tried my classic Miles Davis and some Kanye tracks and the Apple In-Ear Headphones are the clear winner for me!

Lastly, the Bose MIE2i's plug is too thick around the jack so it doesn't plug in when you have the iPhone4 bumper on! So BE WARNED in advance!

23 of 48 people found this useful