Bose On-Ear Headphones review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: David Carnoy

Reviewed on: 20 May 2008

Tags: Bose, Bose On-Ear Headphones, sound quality, leather, noise

We like:

Compact design; extra-comfortable cushy foam earpieces; full sound; fold up for compact storage in their included carrying case

We don't like:

Cheaper than Bose's noise-cancelling models, but still fairly pricey

CNET UK judgement:

If you're looking for the best value in Bose headphones, the company's On-Ear models makes a strong case -- even if they're not cheap

Full review:

With a potent blend of quality products and what seems like an almost ubiquitous marketing campaign, Bose had managed to persuade thousands of people to spend large sums of money on the company's QuietComfort 3 and QuietComfort 2 noise-cancelling headphones. While those models are mainstays in the business-class section of any aircraft, not everyone can afford such a luxury -- or wants to pay upwards of £150 for a pair of headphones. So Bose has come up with a model simply called the On-Ear, which borrows many of the design elements of the QuietComfort 3 but leaves out the active noise-cancelling and retails for a more palatable £120. Continue Reading...