Bose MIE2i Review - The "Won't fall-off" System
Bose has always been my reference in therms of good sound performance. My father always loved their products and so do I. Bose is a company that cares about their products and really it really shows. I own a Companion 3 set and I love it in every single aspect.
But now it's time to evolve to a more mobile/travel-able package : The Bose MIE2i in-ear headset.
It came in a nice, but still simple, box from which you could already feel the quality. I opened this, usual/over packaged, box only to discover one of my best "sound system" ever.
This headset is simple but weird looking. A first glance at them and you start thinking "How am I supposed to fit them into my ears?", but then second thought comes up as "Holy S*** it actually does fit pretty well in there." They come with these interchangeable StayHear silicon tip which really fit well in your ears and make the difference when compared to other in-ear headset. Their wing part is designed to fit your outer ear by going under some of the auricle "Flaps". The silicon is really soft and malleable which make them really comfortable for prolonged uses.
Lets get to the sound that comes out of them. First of all, when you compare these with the original iPhone headset, well you realize that you have been missing a lot... every single aspect of the sound is improved, and the bass is crisp like nothing else. Some might say the bass is a little to much, but for me it feels like i'm listening to a real concert as I can feel the rhythm of the bass drum and the electric bass. Each frequency feels crisp, though it might need a little adjustment on the highs. The Meds and Lows are great.
The build is very good, I like the clip as it allows me to snap my headset to my jacket or T-shirt, which protect them from hitting the ground when I remove them. Instead they which just start hanging near my neck thanks to that clip. Also, the crooked jack makes the iPhone feel a little better in my pocket, because I will not feel the headset jack pocking into my thigh. For the remote (The little piece of plastic containing the buttons and mic) it feels great, the buttons are, I believe, more responsive than the one on the original iPhone headset. I did not try the mic yet, but i'm looking forward into trying this one out pretty soon.
In conclusion, I'm extremely proud of owning a great headset like this one. They feel great and they indeed will not fall out of your ears. Build quality is great, and the sound is astonishing. I would recommend them to any serious buyers, but not to audiophiles as the bass might just get a little too far for some. For me, a rating of 4.5/5 for this headset, good job Bose, as usual.
