Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
goods:
1.excellent sound quality. really amazing sound
2.comfortable. can wear it for hours
3.nice design. very fashionable

cons:
1. not noise proof at all
2. cable not durable at all. mine got damage(insulating plastic part, the wire inside become visible) after 5 months despite handing it like a baby, stored it in it case everytime.NOTE; was using them occasionally, 2,3 times per week

thebhavux

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

Price Paid:  $100.00 from best buy

Summary:
The very fact that BOSE is known for its balanced sound output, their
in -earphones has a basic nature "THE BASS"....so it really depends to what device or mp3 player you are plugin these master pieces..so people looking out for balanced output....player must be tweaked a little...players those havin costum equalizers..should raise the treble bar and keep the mid a little low...and bass to be at zero....and those who are usin ipod...select trebble booster.....n .believe me switching on to those settings will let you know what these earphones are capable of....a signature bose sound .....thats when these little creatures come alive...recongnizing every instrument being played in a song......thats what makes it worth its price....giving it a tough competition to shure..... .about ergonomics..it sometimes seems that they are not fitted properly..but actually they are...givin the warmth and comfortable feeling...usually wearing silicon buds one size greater than regular gives you a better inside enviroment in the ears....so people those who are lookin for low frequencies, bass .......go for it......

Strengths:
GOOD BASS, balanced mid and treble(only if equalizers tweaked a little).

Weaknesses:
everythings fine ...but sometimes feels like midbass is overdone in few tracks...

Similar Products Used:
shure E2.

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mohil

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $99.00 from Computer Specialist

Summary:
Ok guys.
For those who greatly dislike the intial sound quality....
You need to do 2 very important things:

1) Allow them to 'burn in' for at least 12 hours. First 6 at medium volume and the last 6 at mid-high volume. Make sure it plays music with alot of range to ensure the precision driver settles in and get used to movement within its own cavity.. trust me it makes a difference.

2) Make sure you tweak the equalizer in the device you are using. iPod sound quality is absolutely terrible. These headphones give alot of bass and because the iPod's equalizer can't be edited, you won't hear these earphones in their full glory....

I use my Nokia N91 simply because this phone is undoubtedly the best music device I have ever heard. I created a new equalizer setting where the bass is moderately at par, the mids are low and the treble is set well above par. Try this equalizer setting in your music device and you will immmediartely hear the Bose signature sound.

On my iPod video I installed RockBox.... my primary reason was to have a complete editable graphic equalizer, now it sounds better than my phone lol.
So install RockBox on your iPod if you want to make these earphones absolutely cry and leave you breathless. Don't worry the installation is completely safe and reversable. It leaves the original iPod OS in tact.

I believe there is a fuse in the connector where the Bose symbol is engraved, this would help regulate the power being transferred to the speakers so they don't blow... So you can effectively push these things to the limit... and beyond.

Honestly, these headphones really shine at high volumes. No distortion. Just crystal clear and sparkling highs, well defined mids and thundering lows. If the bass seems too overwhelming then crank up the volume because that's when the sound more or less balances out and gives you an amazing performance.

Songs I would recommened listening to: (At absolute full volume)
1) Sweet Child o' Mine
2) With Arms Wide Open
3) Best of You
4) Tears in Heaven
5) Any instrumentals, the sound detail is absolutely amazing.

I never knew Tears in Heaven had 2 guitarists playing and with background singers until I heard it in these Triports.

I also recommend supergluing the tips on and always keep them in the case.
Go buy it, keep it, cherish it.

Cheers

Similar Products Used:
Senneiser CX300
Shure E2c
Bose Triport OE & AE
Sony MDR 22 (noise cancelling)
Altec Lansing headphones.

Darkstonecastle

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5, 4.00 votes

Price Paid:  $99.00 from Amazon

Summary:
Finally!!!! Finally I have found some good earbuds!! I have only bought one other Bose product in the past - a pair of Bose bookshelf (301's?) speakers 20 years ago that were popular at the time but I totally dreaded their sound once I got them home and used them for a few months. For some reason I never returned them thinking I would eventually get use to the popular sound my friends kept telling me was so good. I never did.

I have tried 3 different pair of isolating earbuds $30 and under in the past month. As soon as I popped these new Bose Triports in, I could tell the difference is quality immediately! You want bass? YOU GOT BASS! It is a very warm and full sound that I immediatley loved as soon as I heard it.

I'm sure there are better pairs of earbuds out there, but after the last 3 pair I tried sounding so horrid, these sound like the best thing since sliced bread!

I really like how you don't have to squeeze them deep in your ear canal to get a snug fit. Actually with these, as I think another reviewer pointed out, they sorta feel like they might fall out while you're just sitting there, but they don't...unless you vigourosly shake your heard. The size of the buds are about twice as big as those cheap $20 pairs you can get at Walmart. Almost feels like you have minature floor speakers in your ears, yet they are quite comfortable.

If you don't like a lot of bass, you won't like these earbuds. But it is just the right amount for me. An abundance of bass, yet not TOO much. The overall sound is soft and warm and not harsh and trebly. I really dig the sound. I know $100 is a lot to pay for earbuds, but these sound 10 times better than the $25 Sony Fontopia's I tried last. You can really HEAR the quality with these.

Strengths:
Sound Quality, Bass, comfort, symmetrical cord design, leather case it comes with

Weaknesses:
Cost

Similar Products Used:
Sony Fontopia, JVC marshmellow, Koss KEB24

Price Paid:  $100.00 from best buy

Summary:
The bose in-ear headphones are undeniably nice. They have extremely good bass response, almost too good. Sometimes the base overpowers mid and treble. As soon as I got an Ipod I had to replace the pathetic excuse for headphones that come with it. I first bought a pair of $40 sony fontopia in-ear headphones. These were surprisingly nice for the money. After those broke (my fault, not a product malfunction), I decided to go ahead and spend extra to upgrade. My first choice was the Shure E2c's. I loved the absolutely superb sound produced by the E2's in the treble and mid, but they severly lacked in bass. After reading reviews, I saw that the Bose heaphones had strong bass and mids (and highs). At first listen the bass is very noticable, almost overbearing. As you listen to the headphones more often, however, you will adjust to the bass. I am still not fully satisfied though because the bass causes a small amount of distortion. They are fully capable of producing clear highs and mids, but when the bass is added it disturbes the clarity. To be honest, I think I will return these and spend a bit more on a pair of E4's. According to multiple reviews, these have improved bass from the E2's as well as improved clarity, complimented by a fully balanced sound. In short, those looking for bass, these headphones are for you, if you are looking for balance, try something else.

Strengths:
Quality sound, Strong bass, convenient and stylish carry case,

Weaknesses:
Bass drowns out clarity of mid and high's. Not as life-like as Bose claims. Ear inserts do not FEEL as if they are secure, but in reality they are more secure than most bud-type earphones. They do get uncomfortable after extended use despite Bose's claim to a revolutionary insert. NOT sound isolating.

Similar Products Used:
Sony Fontopia In-Ear Headphones, Sennhieser HD202, Shure E2c In-Ear Headphones