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Bose SoundLink Around Ear Wireless Headphones II - Black
Brand | Bose |
Model Name | SoundLink® around-ear wireless headphones II |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
About this item
- Deep, immersive sound, improved EQ best in class performance for wireless headphones. Connectivity technology: WiredWireless.Charging time: 3 hours
- Latest Bluetooth technology for easy connectivity and seamless audiovideo syncs
- Advanced microphone system, HD voice for clear calls in windy or noisy environments
- Up to 15 hours play time with rechargeable lithium ion battery.Note:If you face issue in Bluetooth connectivity please turn off the Bluetooth function for a couple of minutes, then turn it back on
- Switch between 2 Bluetooth devices so you can watch a video while staying connected to your smartphone. Wireless range up to 30 feet (9 meter)
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Customer Rating | 4.6 out of 5 stars (23617) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (12331) | 4.2 out of 5 stars (42) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (113) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (1083) |
Price | $195.00$195.00 | $279.00$279.00 | $268.99$268.99 | $289.00$289.00 | $289.00$289.00 |
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Are batteries included? | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Are batteries required? | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Color | Black | Black | White | Black | Black |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi | Wireless, Bluetooth | Wireless | Bluetooth, Wired | Wireless |
Fit Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
Special Features | Microphone Included | Noise Cancellation, Microphone Included | Microphone, wireless | Microphone, USB connectivity, Noise-Canceling, wireless | Microphone, Android, Noise-Canceling, wireless |
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Included items
- SoundLink wireless headphones II
- USB charging cable
- Backup audio cable
- Carry case
Wireless freedom meets best-in-class sound.
Freedom. Convenience. The big advantages of wireless headphones. But Bose gives you a better wireless experience all around. Deep, immersive sound at any volume. Clearer calls at both ends of the communication. Seamless switching between two connected Bluetooth devices, so you’ll never miss a call or that movie you’re watching. Once you hear them, we think you’ll agree they’re the best-sounding wireless headphones you’ll find anywhere.
- Deep, immersive sound for music from exclusive technology
- Clear, natural sound at both ends of a call, even in windy or noisy environments
- Switch easily between two connected Bluetooth devices (e.g., smartphone and tablet)
- Up to 15 hours play time with rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Lighter and more comfortable than comparable wireless headphones
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Unsurpassed soundA combination of TriPort technology and Active EQ delivers sound that’s crisp and strong at any volume, so you can be truly moved by your music as you move with it. |
Clearer callsAn advanced microphone system provides clear calls even in windy or noisy environments, while enhanced sidetone makes your voice sound clearer at the other end, too. |
Seamless switchingStay connected to and easily switch between two Bluetooth devices at a time. So, if you’re watching a movie on your iPad and a call comes in on your iPhone, the headphones will pause the video and answer the call. End the call, the movie resumes |
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Comfort and durabilityLighter and more comfortable than comparable wireless headphones, they’re also engineered with impact-resistant materials to stand up to your busy life. |
Convenient controlsEarcup controls let you easily switch between calls and music on your smartphone, plus control music and other functions on various Apple, Samsung and Android devices. |
Sleek protective caseThe headphones fold flat into the matching slim protective case for easy travel or storage when not in use. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.5 x 6 x 7.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.9 ounces |
Manufacturer | Bose Corporation |
ASIN | B0117RGG8E |
Item model number | 741158-0010 |
Batteries | Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #13,109 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #670 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 10, 2015 |
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Product Description
Enjoy a better wireless experience with Bose sound link Around Ear wireless headphones II. Exclusive technology delivers deep, immersive sound at any volume, making them the best sounding wireless headphones available. A dual microphone system rejects noise and wind so you'll be heard loud and clear. And enhanced side tone makes your voice sound more natural. Sound link wireless headphones use the latest Bluetooth technology so you can easily connect to your mobile devices with seamless audio/video sync and switch between two devices. For NFC enabled devices, you can simply tap the right ear cup for quick pairing. A rechargeable lithium ion battery lets you listen for up to 15 hours and gives you up to 2 hours of play time with a 15 minute charge. Effortless touch controls allow for simple command of your music and calls. And voice prompts give you information about battery life, device connection and caller ID. Sound link wireless headphones are lighter and more comfortable than other comparable wireless headphones so you can enjoy them all day long. Wear them almost anywhere, and experience the uncompromised wireless performance. Included: sound link Around Ear headphones; detachable audio cable; carrying case. Ear cushion: 3.8 inches, Height x 2.9 inches width.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017
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After reading reviews and seeing nothing but outstanding remarks for these headphones, I decided to drop the cash and give it a shot. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed. I'm definitely an audiophile; I produced EDM music for quite a while which trained me to care about proper balance in songs. These headphones have AMAZING balance! Most expensive headphones that I've tried on just have a crazy boosted bass and it gives me a headache. Not to mention, it just doesn't sound good haha! Anyway, these headphones have super crisp highs, good mids, and crunchy bass. They really are perfect.
As for comfort, I could easily wear these things all day. Sometimes I forget I'm even wearing these headphones... They look pretty stylish and they aren't too big. The carrying case is pretty lowkey and it works fine, no problems there. Headphones charge fast and the battery lasts me about a week with daily usage.
I enjoy the little voice that sounds whenever you switch devices or turn on the headphones. It's not obnoxious in the slightest. Bluetooth is always a little finicky but these headphones connect almost flawlessly. They automatically reconnect to your last device and that makes things go A LOT faster! Switching devices is pretty simple too.
Using the included aux cord doesn't effect sound quality at all. Good for conserving battery life is you don't particularly need the wireless feature at the time of listening!
Overall, I'm more than satisfied with my purchase. It was well worth the money and I would recommend these headphones to anyone AND everyone! If you have any questions, leave a comment and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
EDIT:
As mentioned above, I've owned these headphones for a little over a year now and I'm still impressed. Even after 1 entire year of extensive use (multiple road trips, a whole school year in the backpack, recording, listening, calling) these still work flawlessly and I've had ZERO major problems whatsoever. Long story short, I'm still sticking with the 5 star review. Below is a little more detail:
Physical: No physical damage at all. I try to take care of my stuff, but accidents happen and these headphones have not sustained any scratches, dents, or cracked despite my heavy usage. The foam-ish headband piece still holds its shape. The earphones are still fluffy and squishy (no tears or deformities). At some point in my 1 year of ownership, the little piece of fabric that has the "L" on it (inside the left ear cup; it covers the electronics and such) started slipping out, but I was able to finagle it back in and there's been no problem since. I use the case basically whenever I transport these headphones and that's probably the main reason they've maintained physical integrity. Highly recommend using that case. It's small, sleek, and effective.
Sound: I haven't owned any other headphones since these so I can't compare the sound of other headphones to these, however, I'm about to purchase a Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro which is known for it's studio quality, neutral sound. I'll compare the sound when I purchase them. I have noticed problems occasionally when connected to multiple devices. If the headphones are connected to my iPhone and my MacBook I sometimes have a little lag when watching YouTube. But as mentioned by another reviewer, turning on and off the headphones solves this. I don't get too many phone calls, but the several calls I've had while wearing these headphones were crystal clear and easy to understand (on both ends, I asked). I've had several VERY minor issues with the Bluetooth connectivity overall, but Bose regularly puts out firmware updates for their hardware and they've solved many of these issues. I'd say check about once a month for updates on their update site: http://btu.bose.com/
The only negative: since these are over-the-ear headphones, they have some natural sound cancelling properties, but after I tried out some Bose Active Noise Cancelling Headphones at Target, I can't even BEGIN to explain how amazing the active noise cancelling was. With the Bose SoundLink headphones, the natural noise cancelling is good. It blocks out a majority of background noise and outsiders cannot hear my music at all (unless it's turned up very high... don't do that!). But with the active noise cancelling headphones, it's almost magical. You put those headphones on and it's just dead silent. These headphones are perfect as they are, but if you can afford it, go for a pair of Bose headphones with active noise cancelling. Just my suggestion.
Tip: If you use these headphones for mixing (which I'll update the sound comparison part of this review when I get my new DT770 Pro's), make sure to use the custom aux cable provided. This ensures there's no Bluetooth interference and you get the clearest sound quality. These aren't studio headphones, but if you want headphones to use in combination with studio monitors (as a reference listening device) or if you need a good pair of monitor headphones that can double as comfort/listening headphones, these work great.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 7, 2017
After reading reviews and seeing nothing but outstanding remarks for these headphones, I decided to drop the cash and give it a shot. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed. I'm definitely an audiophile; I produced EDM music for quite a while which trained me to care about proper balance in songs. These headphones have AMAZING balance! Most expensive headphones that I've tried on just have a crazy boosted bass and it gives me a headache. Not to mention, it just doesn't sound good haha! Anyway, these headphones have super crisp highs, good mids, and crunchy bass. They really are perfect.
As for comfort, I could easily wear these things all day. Sometimes I forget I'm even wearing these headphones... They look pretty stylish and they aren't too big. The carrying case is pretty lowkey and it works fine, no problems there. Headphones charge fast and the battery lasts me about a week with daily usage.
I enjoy the little voice that sounds whenever you switch devices or turn on the headphones. It's not obnoxious in the slightest. Bluetooth is always a little finicky but these headphones connect almost flawlessly. They automatically reconnect to your last device and that makes things go A LOT faster! Switching devices is pretty simple too.
Using the included aux cord doesn't effect sound quality at all. Good for conserving battery life is you don't particularly need the wireless feature at the time of listening!
Overall, I'm more than satisfied with my purchase. It was well worth the money and I would recommend these headphones to anyone AND everyone! If you have any questions, leave a comment and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
EDIT:
As mentioned above, I've owned these headphones for a little over a year now and I'm still impressed. Even after 1 entire year of extensive use (multiple road trips, a whole school year in the backpack, recording, listening, calling) these still work flawlessly and I've had ZERO major problems whatsoever. Long story short, I'm still sticking with the 5 star review. Below is a little more detail:
Physical: No physical damage at all. I try to take care of my stuff, but accidents happen and these headphones have not sustained any scratches, dents, or cracked despite my heavy usage. The foam-ish headband piece still holds its shape. The earphones are still fluffy and squishy (no tears or deformities). At some point in my 1 year of ownership, the little piece of fabric that has the "L" on it (inside the left ear cup; it covers the electronics and such) started slipping out, but I was able to finagle it back in and there's been no problem since. I use the case basically whenever I transport these headphones and that's probably the main reason they've maintained physical integrity. Highly recommend using that case. It's small, sleek, and effective.
Sound: I haven't owned any other headphones since these so I can't compare the sound of other headphones to these, however, I'm about to purchase a Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro which is known for it's studio quality, neutral sound. I'll compare the sound when I purchase them. I have noticed problems occasionally when connected to multiple devices. If the headphones are connected to my iPhone and my MacBook I sometimes have a little lag when watching YouTube. But as mentioned by another reviewer, turning on and off the headphones solves this. I don't get too many phone calls, but the several calls I've had while wearing these headphones were crystal clear and easy to understand (on both ends, I asked). I've had several VERY minor issues with the Bluetooth connectivity overall, but Bose regularly puts out firmware updates for their hardware and they've solved many of these issues. I'd say check about once a month for updates on their update site: http://btu.bose.com/
The only negative: since these are over-the-ear headphones, they have some natural sound cancelling properties, but after I tried out some Bose Active Noise Cancelling Headphones at Target, I can't even BEGIN to explain how amazing the active noise cancelling was. With the Bose SoundLink headphones, the natural noise cancelling is good. It blocks out a majority of background noise and outsiders cannot hear my music at all (unless it's turned up very high... don't do that!). But with the active noise cancelling headphones, it's almost magical. You put those headphones on and it's just dead silent. These headphones are perfect as they are, but if you can afford it, go for a pair of Bose headphones with active noise cancelling. Just my suggestion.
Tip: If you use these headphones for mixing (which I'll update the sound comparison part of this review when I get my new DT770 Pro's), make sure to use the custom aux cable provided. This ensures there's no Bluetooth interference and you get the clearest sound quality. These aren't studio headphones, but if you want headphones to use in combination with studio monitors (as a reference listening device) or if you need a good pair of monitor headphones that can double as comfort/listening headphones, these work great.



I can’t say the sound quality is the greatest ever as I prefer my open back Sennheisers, but those are bulky, wired and much less portable. With these, the sound is very balanced and satisfying, not too bass forward like their competition. I’ve never felt the need for noise cancellation. The around-ear isolation is enough for public spaces and saves a little money.
The combination of sound quality, wireless portability, and durability that these offer is far above the competition. Bluetooth connectivity is mostly flawless. Sometimes they stubbornly keep trying to connect to my MacBook though it is closed and I have to open it and turn Bluetooth off. What’s nice, though, is they can connect to 2 devices at once and switch between whichever one I’m playing audio on.
Mic quality is also surprisingly good, better than other Bluetooth devices I’ve tried and is suitable for gaming. Companies tend to cheap out when it comes to that but not Bose.
I’d instantly buy these again if they ever give out. It’s really hard to find stuff that’s made this well.
For those looking for added bass, you might want to look elsewhere or purchase a more expensive version. My only gripe so far comes with answering the phone. The headphones are very sensitive to the slightest sounds - ie; running water, where it echoes into the headphone and disrupts the caller on the other end. Also, I don't believe I can sync the headphones to my soundbar (which is bluetooth compatible). Would love to wear these at home in front of the TV if possible. If I can figure the latter out, then these are 5 stars easily.
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Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on June 20, 2018



This is the second Bose product that I've bought (the first was a Bose sound link mini speaker) that has broken after only a reasonable amount of usage. For a supposedly top-end company, they've really let themselves down in recent years with build quality.
While I can recommend them as great sounding and comfortable headphones, I'm really, really disappointed with the build quality. Avoid these headphones and go for something more robust. I'll be complaining to Bose, because for 189.99 (when I bought them), I do not expect my headphones to break after only a reasonable amount of use. Very annoying.


Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 25, 2019
This is the second Bose product that I've bought (the first was a Bose sound link mini speaker) that has broken after only a reasonable amount of usage. For a supposedly top-end company, they've really let themselves down in recent years with build quality.
While I can recommend them as great sounding and comfortable headphones, I'm really, really disappointed with the build quality. Avoid these headphones and go for something more robust. I'll be complaining to Bose, because for 189.99 (when I bought them), I do not expect my headphones to break after only a reasonable amount of use. Very annoying.




I now use these for my PS4 and they are brilliant, keep in mind you have to buy a separate cable to allow this to work with the PS4. Despite this, I am very pleased with my purchase.
It is worth mentioning that an official bose carrying case is included in the box so there is no reason to buy a carrying case as suggested by Amazon when buying this item. Keep this in mind. The case provided is a hard shell case and is more than sufficient to protect your headphones.
10/10 product, cannot fault these and I've owned them for several months now.
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