Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II

Exceptional listening experience with perfect comfort – The around-ear comfort is exceptional as I use them up to 10 hours a day sometimes, the noise reduction is very good, the audio quality is simply incredible, and takes your listening experience to a new level. Very easy to use and they look classy! Show details

Definitely won’t buy these again – The headphones stopped working after only 2.5 years... they just wouldn't charge up even after trying multiple cables and leaving them on charge for 6 hours. Bose advised the warranty is for only 2 years and offered to sell me another pair at 20%off... but as if I would buy them again when they only lasted 2.5 years. Definitely won’t buy these again Show details

Can’t live without! – This was a very expensive purchase for me from JB hi-fi. These over the ear headphones cost me about $500 but they are worth every penny. I spend a lot of time in hospital due to chronic pain and every three weeks for a whole day I’m there for an infusion and it can get quite noisy and overwhelming. I had other headphones but they never quite… Read more

got rid of the sound now with my Bose wireless headphones I can put them on and they council out all noise even if I’m not listening to music, film or if I’m on the phone I can rest peacefully in the quiet and enjoy what I’m listening to without interruption. It’s one of the best purchases I’ve ever invested in.

I would highly recommend them to people that need some space and quiet for those that lead busy lives and need a bit of me time. I also recommend them for people that are sound sensitive who need to switch off occasionally. Although I think they were very expensive I do believe the price to be fair as they are one of the higher end headphones and come with a good warranty and you can replace parts if they ever get broken or needs repairing unlike cheaper headphones where if they break you have to replace the whole thing.

The Major Con addressed – I won't go into how good, easy to use and comfortable these headphones are! There are plenty of reviews covering this already. BOSE - you either love their stuff or hate it. I know of no other brand that seems to polarize people as much as Bose. I am a fan, no surprise there. Looking into these headphones, the major negative I came across was that… Read more

they are unsuitable for watching video, because there is a lag in the sound transmission. Some claim this lag is so bad, that video is virtually unwatchable. Indeed, Bose themselves say these headphones are for listening to music, not video. The lag in transmission doesn't matter if you are just listening to music. Some claim you need to reload early versions of the software to get improvements in video. Most of these reviews appear to be a few years old.

My experience is very different. I specifically bought these to watch video on my laptop, watch TV late at night without disturbing others in the house, and to listen to music. Firstly, video on the laptop. I have been using the headphones for about 3 months. 90% of the time, I do not notice any lag in sound and voices are in sync with the video. About 10% of the time I do notice a lag, not major and certainly not unwatchable. I find that if I pause the video for 10-20 seconds and restart it fixes the problem. If this doesn't work, turning the headphones off and on again does the trick. Regarding TV, I have a recent model Sony Bravia. It has bluetooth capability, but apparently not for headphones. The bluetooth is only for a mouse or keyboard - what a bummer! I purchased a bluetooth transmitter for around $35 and we are in business. I thought that maybe with another piece of equipment (these transmitters are tiny and plug into headphone jack, optical port or the sound ports), there would be a lag. No such problem, the voices are in sync with the picture every time. For music, they are awesome.

I did not update software or anything, these are good to go straight out of the box. Perhaps Bose have fixed the problem and the latest software has addressed the issue. Very happy and would buy another pair.

Bluetooth Headphones - Bose branded – I have had these for over a year now and can say the pros are: - the quality of sound - battery life - comfort - Bluetooth connectivity - easy to use Cons are: - Accessories in the box - charging cord short - cushion padding easily disfigured - NOT NOISE CANCELLING Other than those minor cons I would recommend this model. Show details

Good sound quality – Bose earphone is great, having bluetooth connection and suitable for any indoors and outdoors activities.Its volume is good and wireless can still be connected few distance away from other device Show details

Built for good sound, but not built to last – Very disappointed with the quality and durability of my Bose Soundlink Around-ear II headphones. It has only been 1.5 years and the left speaker has decided to snap off!!! You would think that spending a good amount of money on a good-quality set of headphones would pay off in the long-run, but that is definitely not the case with Bose… Read more

headphones - They are certainly not worth it in the long term.

I take great care with all my electronics and obviously I don't excessively twist the speaker beyond its capability. I would have assumed that Bose quality tests their headsets to withstand multiple twist and turns!!!

Been digging around for similar cases on the internet and apparently a lot of people have problems with their headphones RIGHT AFTER their 1-year warranty expires!!!

If you're thinking of buying a pair of nice, sturdy, good-quality headphones, Bose is NOT the goto brand anymore!!!

To add to my disappointment, asking the tech support for an out-of-warranty replacement costs $285, and that's excluding shipping!!! I might as well buy a competitor's headphone for that amount of money!!!

(Can anyone can suggest a better, longer-lasting brand?)

Bose, you've lost my trust in your brand!!!

They are definitely NOT worth $229.00 – If you want amazing sound quality, these headphones 100% provide top level sound quality. However, the ear cups swivel the wrong direction, you can lay them down but you can not lay them on your neck, this design makes zero sense to me I have never seen another pair of headphones to swivel this way. The ear cups are soft and feel good on your head… Read more

at first, but there is a very thin layer of cloth separating the speaker from your ear, not enough to keep your ear from rubbing against. At the price level I am very surprised at how cheap the ear cups feel, but great sound quality can not make up for "okay" build quality.

Good for everyday – They are very light, sounds isn't bad at all.. It's not the best I've had, but it's far from the worst. The battery life has been great on them, never gone through a day where they have run out. Show details

Worth the price – Headphones have great sound quality for listening to a wide range of music. Wireless range is pretty good and doesn't drop out at all. Headphones stay on firm while I'm walking and feel very comfortable. Show details

Excellent as usual from Bose – Bought these for my son who listens to music aaalllll day - mostly instrumental and epic movie/game music, so he wanted a high-quality headset to pick up the nuances in the music. He tried my (awesome) QC35's, but he didn't like the sensation of noise-cancelling, but still wanted good sound quality, wireless and comfortable. These fitted the bill perfectly.  Show details

Beautiful sound and seamless bluetooth – The wireless range is pretty good. Can go under the house or upstairs with them still working. Picks up all your paired devices really well. Sound quality is excellent, crisp with good base. Battery life is OK, however it’s frustrating that you cannot charge them and also listen to whatever at the same time. Annoying when they go flat in the middle of something and it’s a 2 hour wait to recharge.  Show details

Love it – The head phones are a perfect addition to my life I love the songs they provide and love the quality they are worth all the money and are great for people travelling to school or work they may not have noise canceling but they Spain’s like they do they are amazing  Show details

I choose the standard for music devices – Bose is one of my favorite brands.I love the bass effect,At the same time it is very good in every range.Use it to listen to music is a kind of advanced enjoyment.It is not designed to be outstanding.But it has its own design language.Still excellent on the comfort of the wearer.  Show details

Excellent! – It is a great brand for music lovers. These headphones are absolutely amazing, It is very comfortable to wear for long hours and it does not hurt your ears. The sound that comes out from these headphones are so clear. You can hear the details of the music played with clarity.  Show details

Expensive but worth the money – I've had my Bose SoundLink Headphones for a couple years now where I use it primary for my home theater watching movies. It displays 5.1 movies very well which is extremely crisp quality. I like how the cable from the headphones falls out if you extend it to far where you can click it back in place easily. I've done this about 100 times where it… Read more

hasn't worn out. I feel no discomfort even after wearing for 5+ hours compare to other headphones. Overall, a very solid product that looks expensive and feels like they will last.

Love my headphones! – I use these on a daily basis when taking my dog for a walk. They block out a lot of external noise and sound great. I find them the most comfortable on the market and I have tried several. If you get an additional attachment online you can also use them on planes.  Show details

Good headphones – Bose have always been great at sound engineering, I was personally more opted to buy the Quiet Comfort 35s but as they are a bit expensive, I chose to go for these ones. The best thing is the cushioning above and on the earcups are very soft and comfortable. It lacks noise cancellation, however has pretty high volumes and crystal clear sound quality. Myer has them on sale sometimes for 20% off, that is the best time to grab them!  Show details

Amazing sound quality – These headphones are very comfortable on my ears and the sound quality is also amazing. These two features are enough and worth everything that I paid for them. The battery lasts for a very long time and Like the feeling of having no wired around me, they are to be recommended.  Show details

good customer service – the sales men on this product was very knowledgeable on this he explained the benifits the sound quality is amazing we went back and got a second pair for myself very comfortable wear and can be paired with any phone however the range of the headphones from the device im using can be a problem  Show details

Great for flying – I was flying a lot last year. Wish I had these then. Bought in March 2018 . Love the message. Says, off, high or low. Connected to my phone. The battery last for ages. Only recharged once so far. I also use them in class for editing on premiere pro. Blocks out other student noise.  Show details

I like it – The cushion is so soft, it comes in a carry bag. If the battery is low, you can use the cable to connect it to pc/laptop and use it. Otherwise, I prefer to it is wireless. I mainly use it at uni library or at home connecting to my iMac and listen to online lecture so doesn't affects other people.  Show details

Perfect, very comfortable – Very comfortable around the ears. It blocks out noise and sound is crisp clear. Comes in a good case and has long battery life. I haven’t had any issues connecting to Bluetooth so am very pleased about that. Definitely loving the wireless connection. Adjustment in size is perfect. Great gift.  Show details

Lovely Comfortable Headphones – I love these earphones. I am very sensitive to external noise and so I really appreciate the complete isolation these give. They have massive and very comfy ear pads which help a lot. Music sounds just beautiful through these, not too bassy or boomy but very rich and detailed. They are Bluetooth so there is no cord which is also a plus. These are definitely the best present I have had for some time.  Show details

Nice pair of headphones – My Friend let me borrow these headphones and I was amazed how good it was, the cushion was so soft and the sound it produced was really good, sometimes the Bluetooth would have bad connection so the music would chop now and then but over all it was a good experience so I decided to buy one for my self and It was worth the money I spent  Show details

Nice pair of headphones – The price is a bit overprice but the quality of the sound it produces is really good, the best thing about these headpones is its bluetooth function that lasts for 3-4 hours on a 1 hour charge. The cushion is really soft and does not hurt my head if i wear it for a long time, but the headphones are smaller than my head but its not to bad for a pair of headphones.  Show details

Upgraded from the wired bose head phones – I have been using mine constantly, they have very good cushioning and the external noise is cancelled out +++ - far better than my original wired ones. There is no hissing and are much more convenient - no getting tangled up in clothing or hair and comfortable when used for long periods. They also hold the charge for ages. I use mine to listen to music and e-books so bluetooth pairing is easy  Show details

So comfortable – I travel a lot and using these headphones on the plane is the best. Cancel out all the crying and other noise and clean crisp sound as with all bose sound products. Battery life really nice as well. I have only replaced the battery once and over 100 hours of use if I am not mistaken.  Show details

Amazing product – These headphone are so comfortable and give great sound. They fit around all sized ears comfortably and don't feel heavy. They work to cancel out noise around you and really do work! They are expensive, but you can definitely tell the quality difference between the bose and other brand headphones. They can connect via blue tooth to your devices. Super cool, worth the $$$  Show details

worth buying it – I bought these as a gift for my husband from JB Hi-Fi as I knew he is after these headphones. he is happy as these headphones had good sound quality and he spent hours listening music and movies. one of the best headphone ever purchased and I would like to recommend everyone to go for it. worth buying it  Show details