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 may be king of the mountain when it comes to noise-canceling headphones, but the company has yet to extend the unrivaled success of its QuietComfort line into the wireless headphone realm. The Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II is the follow-up to last year's Soundlink On-Ear headphone pair, and at $279.95, it's quite an investment. As usual, Bose nails the ease-of-use factor, as well as providing an exceptionally lightweight, comfortable fit. And the SoundLink AE II, as we'll henceforth refer to it, ships with an audio cable for passive wired use, which adds value to the high price. Audio performance is also quite strong, though purists may find it a bit too sculpted.  DesignThe SoundLink AE II's ($199.00 at Nordstrom)  design follows the typical Bose motif—matte surfaces, no real flourishes, and the Bose logo emblazoned on each earcup. As always, Bose's understated design is less about looks and more about function—the headphones are exceptionally comfortable, with plush leather ...

The Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II is a lightweight, exceptionally comfortable pair of Bluetooth headphones with high-quality sound and a high price.

Solid audio performance with rich bass and bright highs; Incredibly comfortable; Includes a cable for passive, wired listening; Multipoint functionality allows you to pair two devices at once

DSP sculpts audio—not for purists; Cable lacks inline remote control

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.

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.

Had a wired SOL, and finally got tired of the wires. Got this Headphone (Bose) and what a difference it made. Comfy, good bass and without any sound call distortion that I wanted most for those long phone calls. This is a keeper. For those that love music and calls, this unit is very good

I consider myself to be an audiophile. Having said that I would like to compliment Bose for these head phones as they give a good even tempered sound. I've had these for a while and just noticed how the foam was starting to peel from the head rest area which is disappointing.

"I have been using these headphones for 4 years now. My latest purchase was for gifts. I even wear the headphones in the airport to cut the noise and stress. Like the option of the white color. They have made travel more pleasant. "

The Bose SoundLink II mobile Bluetooth speaker sounds very good, is extremely easy to use and feels substantial with quality buttons. We tested the unit with the black finish and dark nylon gray cover. It's an elegant design that is rugged enough to pack in a suitcase for trips.