These or Bose Companion 3? Thanks
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I've developed a distrust for name brands, so on that sentiment alone, I'd go with the Audioengines. I can say from experience, though, that the A2+'s are amazing. They lack a little bit of bass, but that's to be expected, and I'm sure the Bose's would suck in that regard as well. Go with the Audioengines.
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The Bose speakers only connect with a 1/8" jack, no USB or internal DAC. For this reason, the Audioengines will reproduce digital music with more accuracy. If you want nothing but bass, get the Bose. If you want sparkling clear full range speakers with accurate bass, get the Audioengine A2+.
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This is an opinion question. I think the Bose products are highly overrated. I have done directly comparison listening tests on Bose vs little-known competitors of similar price, and the competitor has always sounded better. Better definition, sharper and crisper, more balanced fidelity to the sound of live music. Bose spends a lot of money on advertising, whereas some of the competitors concentrate of product quality. In addition, I have used Bose speakers in the past that were passed down when my son upgraded, and I was not impressed. The Audioengine A2+ really sounds better.
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Everyone has their preference, mine is the Bose, next person may prefer B&W. Visit a Big Box Store and compare both.
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I have owned Bose which were a little better at cancelling noise but not near as good on the sound reproduction side. I'de rate the Bose an 8 and the PSBs a 7. I do not hear much once I put them on.
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BOSE has better bass. I would like more bass to my DNA headphones... But def good for its price, really clear sound
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I looked over the specs and they appear to be the same. I'd recommend going with the lower price is this is the same deal I got on these. I love these headphones and feel they are a best value in this category based on the performance vs value. The Bluetooth connectivity is amazing and I use it all the time. You can use a cable as well which 90% of this style units do not offer. The Boses still have better noise canceling but no Bluetooth model is available.
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Bose Mini by far. Amazon one is not nearly as loud and does not have half the bass. It's also more than 1/2 the price so you get what you pay for. It's great for audiobooks.
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I purchased the Bose speakers and these at the same time and compared them side by side. In my opinion there was no noticible difference between the sound quality. I returned the bose and have had these ever since.
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If you already have Companion 20 there is no point of returning them unless you need compact speakers for laptop or tablet. Music Monitor are much much smaller and do not produce a lot of bass compared to the Companion 20.
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I own both and the Bose absolutely blow the beats out of the water in every way. Much better noise cancellation. the build quality is so much better and so is the sound. the beats sound so muddled out and the bass in them is way to overpowering and it is lagging. in upbeat tracks the beats bass falls way behind while the Bose sound much more tight. and if you ask me i think that the Bose actually look better, there is no douche B on the side of them screaming out hey look at me i paid to much for headphones that sound like crap. really if you want good headphones go for the Bose. or for cheaper and almost better sound quality go for the Audio Technica ATH-M50 I own both and the Bose absolutely blow the beats out of the water in every way. Much better noise cancellation. the build quality is so much better and so is the sound. the beats sound so muddled out and the bass in them is way to overpowering and it is lagging. in upbeat tracks the beats bass falls way behind while the Bose sound much more tight. and if you ask me i think that the Bose actually look better, there is no douche B on the side of them screaming out hey look at me i paid to much for headphones that sound like crap. really if you want good headphones go for the Bose. or for... » Read More I own both and the Bose absolutely blow the beats out of the water in every way. Much better noise cancellation. the build quality is so much better and so is the sound. the beats sound so muddled out and the bass in them is way to overpowering and it is lagging. in upbeat tracks the beats bass falls way behind while the Bose sound much more tight. and if you ask me i think that the Bose actually look better, there is no douche B on the side of them screaming out hey look at me i paid to much for headphones that sound like crap. really if you want good headphones go for the Bose. or for cheaper and almost better sound quality go for the Audio Technica ATH-M50 « Show Less
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I was using a pair of Bose ear buds. I like these way better. They sound very good you will not be disappointed.
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Hi Edward, the Bose 25s have superior noise cancelling, but the sound on the M4U2s is much, much better. They are a bit less comfortable though.
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Bose is better I think but If onkyo is a lot cheaper, I'd go only.if similar price, Bose.
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not having tried the bose i cannot compare but can say the sennheiser earfins do everything they say they do. i jog outside as well as workout in a gym and the fins stay in place, are comfy, clear sound and i hear only my music (no background gym stuff). hope that helps.
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I haven't tried bose but I believe the best headphones are the ones that are cordless. Almost every cord on any headphone/earbud will start to make crackling noises. Go cordless for a change!
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Exactly what Paul said! You can also buy an iPod dock specifically for the Bose, but it costs about $100. It's much cheaper to buy the cable. I love mine except for the clackety clack racket it makes when it changes cd's and I'm trying to nod off to sleep. But that's only when I'm trying to go to sleep that it bothers me. I play nature sounds and they are amazingly realistic with the Bose sound!
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Yes. This unit has amazing sound. Best value in the category IMO, so much better sound than the Bose ... and more top-end volume, too.
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Not sure, chat with Bose on their website and they will tell you exactly which one to buy.