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★★★★★
Fun and light for the digital age - bewildered by negative reviews
My background: Let me start by saying I am not a professional sound engineer, but what I am is a person who owns several sets of over-the-ear headphones that I've accumulated over the years - seeking the best sound I can find without dropping tons of cash (which, for me, means I've been shopping in the $100 to $200 range). Facts: If you're looking for response over frequency graphs for the AE2s, PCMag has them there[...] Facts note: I am bewildered by the negative reviews and comments after listening to, and seeing the data. I don't understand the reviewers that say these headphones don't have high and low frequency response, because the data shows quite the opposite (actually the bass is slightly exaggerated - which might turn some people off). Opinion summary: Compared to my Sony MD-6s and my Numarks (which I had handy), the AE2s are crisper and have stronger bass (this makes a lot of since when you see the plotted response over frequency graphs). Put simply, the AE2s are not as flat sounding as other headphones. These are much lighter weight, and very comfortable (which is ultimately the reason I bought them). Said, yet another way, I would describe the AE2s are "fun and light" - clearly made for today's digital devices and laptops. Opinion - Pros: - Crisp sound and excellent bass. - Light weight. - Comfortable ear-cups. Opinion - Cons: - The part of the headband that rests on the top of the head is a tad too thin in my opinion - it should be about .125" wider. - The headband does squeeze a little harder than I would like (I only notice this after hours of continuous wear). Thanks for reading.
February 2011 · Electronics
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Bose AE2 Around-Ear Audio Headphones, Black
4.3★ · 1,333 ratings, as of 2023
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