First I tried the $160 Bose on-ear headphones. Really disappointing with the sound quality of those. Returned and got these for $200. Better sound, more comfortable, but still not the dynamic range and response I was looking for.

I received the Bose AE2 SoundLink headphones as a gift, and I have been using them daily for about 10 months (paired with my phone and laptop (MacBook Air)). Reliability and performance has been excellent (zero malfunctions with wireless functioning) and I have been very satisfied with the sound...

I was expecting better from headphones that cost $230 but was simply not impressed. My 10 year old monster ear buds sounded almost as good. The Bose headphones are also pretty warm. I could not see wearing these during the summer or during a workout. The sound and functionality is good.

What's the best-sounding wireless headphone available today? That's a tough question to answer, but Bose is staking its claim on the title with its new SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphone II, which comes in black or white for $280, £240 or AU$379.

The SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphone II is very comfortable to wear, sounds excellent for a Bluetooth headphone, and offers good battery life (15 hours); It also works well as a headset for phone calls, its buttons are easy to operate by feel, and a nice carrying case is included

Somewhat expensive; not the best option for those who like their music loud and bass-heavy

After purchasing numerous pairs of budget priced headphones that were generally poor quality I decided I would treat myself. I had heard great things about Bose however always assumed they were out of my price range. However seeing these and reading reviews decided would be worth a look.

Awesome sound! Not as much noise cancellation, but still perfect quality.

A lot of things are great about these headphones; the sound is amazing, build material is unbreakable, battery life is super long, and it is wireless. But it is simply an overpriced product.

Light weight Comfortable Good sound quality Sturdy build Really long battery life

Passive mode (wired) is not that great Aesthetics could have been better Not truly natural sound reproduction Overpriced Some discomfort after long hours of wearing

Bose is probably better known for its active noise-cancelling QuietComfort headphone range. Any regular commuter will likely encounter a pair or two in the course of the day. While the SoundLink Around Ear Wireless Headphones II don't have any active noise-cancelling, they still do a surprisingly...

Light and sit incredibly beautiful on your head. Approved battery time. Good sound even if I would like a little more pressure in them. Can definitely recommend them. Nice to avoid a cord.

Bose Soundlink II are best for at home use, but the Beats Studio come a close second. For pairing with a nearby device, the P5 Wireless win out, but their range limits their use around the home.