Figured I would throw my review in. This is mainly if you are deciding to buy the OE2 or the AE2.
[size=small]I have had both the AE2 and the OE2 headphones and have tested them the past few weeks.[/size]
[size=small]Basically the AE2 are one of the most comfortable pair of headphones I have used. They have some very good clarity and are very lightweight. The only problem I have is that their is very little bass response to these cans. That is the main difference between the OE2 and the AE2. The AE2 have very crisp and clear sound. The clarity is unmatched compared to the OE2. The OE2 have a great bass response but the vocals and clarity of them feel that there is a veil over them and sound a little muffled. So in reality, its a give and a take for either pair that you decide to buy. I will also point out that the AE2 do feel more comfortable then the OE2. I felt the OE2 ear pads were slightly small and somewhat tight on my ears, but they are not uncomfortable by any means.[/size]
[size=small]The AE2 isolate sound around you very well. Not noise cancelling but still got rid of alot of the sound. The most I have heard for cans that are not Noise Cancelling.[/size][size=small][/size]
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[size=small]In the end, if you are not the type to sit and listen to music for hours, trying to hear the little details of the songs, and love BASS, go with the OE2 and use an EQ to up the mids and get the right thumbing bass reponse. If you want the pure listening experience, with pure clarity to your sound, and care more about that then just the bass, I would go with the AE2. Dont get me wrong, there IS some bass to the AE2, but they will never thump your ears.[/size][size=small][/size]
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[size=small]Lastly just want to say, in my opinion, if Bose would make a set that had the clarity of the AE2 and the bass of the OE2, then you would have a very complete set of cans. I believe the QC15 have all that, but I do not wanna pay over 300 for headphones.[/size][size=small][/size]
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[size=small]Also, Bose has the best customer service in the business. If you break your headphones after the warrenty period, they will exchange your set for more then half off. I paid 60.[/size][size=small][/size]
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[size=small]Since I prefer clarity and hearing every little detail in a song, I prefer the AE2 over the OE2. Got rid of the OE2[/size][size=small][/size]
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[size=small]Its all about preference. I would just try them both out from a store, and return the pair you like less.[/size]
[size=small]I use these for the most part on my android phone I am using. If you are using any android phone, download the app poweramp. Does wonders for the music.[/size]