Bose OE, recommended?

The only Bose headphones worth looking at, IMO are the AEs. They have a bad reputation, sure, but the quality of the sound isn't that bad. The sound is all there, and the details are present, but is just really colored. Also, they're comfortable as hell, and prolonged use is not an issue at all.

 

The other models are truly not worth your time, in my opinion. 

If you believe it's the way to go for you, then go with your instinct and go with what you like.

Bose is entirely overpriced for what it is, this goes for any product they make, not just headphones.

What's your price range? Musical preferences? Source (ipod, etc.)? There are many headphones better than Bose for cheaper.

Don't bother with Bose. I haven't heard a single pair that sounded good. You can find many others that perform well and are more reasonably priced. For an inexpensive good closed can, try the Sony MDR-V6. They're awfully good, isolate a bit, and travel well.

Sure, Bose takes a lot of hits here, but it isn't prejudice. I own headphones from seven or eight manufacturers. If Bose made something worth listening to, I'd buy it. Shame, since Bose likely has the resources to build world-class headphones. But they'd rather build cheap junk and reap the fat margin.

The Fischer Audio FA-004 might work for you as well.

Ive only heard the Bose AE and OEs. They arent very accurate or flat, but there is something about the Bose sound signature that I find is actually very pleasant to listen to. If youre an anal audiophile then obviously Bose isnt for you, but if you just want something enjoyable to listen to and you can find it at a decent price then I would say go for it.