This headset was my 3rd choice as I would have liked to have certain settings, for different applications such as music, movie or game (surround etc.). Such software or Preset Modes not offers Bose.
Meanwhile, however, I realized that I, at least when listening to music much emphasis put on a good sound, so therefore a priority for me, since I do not 2 different headsets may have lying around. And the third choice was to hit, although there are "only" has 40mm drivers.
For processing:
The AE2w feels facilitated and agile, far from massive, almost fragile, but still stable. In other reviews, you can read that you quickly forget that you are wearing it. That's a bit of an exaggeration, because after a few hours you can feel very comfortable that the earpieces light on the skin "sticking", of course, but with its incredible 150g you really feel it hardly ever: no pressing on the ears, not a burden on the head, yet stable and remains on when bending the head. And it completely surrounds the ears with its oval shape. It is well insulated from the outside world, without completely foreclose: when one is addressed hear the voice just barely, and louder sounds (still too dangerous for cycling). And also from leaking very little.
Apart from the steel strip of the strap is all plastic, but quality. Since the ear cups can be rotated, the headset is also relatively comfortably around the neck when used on it briefly.
For SOUND:
This provides the real killer argument for the AE2w. For Bluetooth incredibly full sound, space, clear across the entire frequency spectrum, powerful bass without distorting to come over. Compared with all other wireless headsets unbeatable. If something rattling or buzzing sounds or unclean, it is the inclusion (I checked with other listeners and speakers). And even analog cable the sound is very good, and even if it does not work quite as full and clear, it remains better than ordinary headphones, ear plugs and headsets around corners. Both in music, movies, and PC games.
The maximum volume could be a bit higher, it rarely comes to the "threshold of pain", but that is highly dependent on the original recording and eventually reaches the maximum Lautstäke of AE2w in 95% of cases. Even metal or techno is loud enough in normal circumstances, and even crystal clear and powerful bass. At maximum volume, this goes down very briefly something and you hear a short tone.
The sound quality is -in comparison to other wireless Headsets- appear all the disadvantages of AE2w as secondary. Although basslastigere headphones such as the Sony Pulse come in metal, techno and hip-hop off a little better, with instrumental, vocals, folk / ethno and classical music they come but never approached the AE2w. Andersrum but this is suitable with his strong, clear bass for "hard" music.
SOUND MODIFICATION:
About Bluetooth on your PC no way analogous to the smartphone and the system. With the Sony Pulse I had Razer Synapse Online Surround installed and ran it, but had no stunning effect. Since the digital Tunigsmöglichkeiten on Evo ZX Creative could not convince me, I give myself frankly with the very good own sound of AE2w satisfied.
To establish a connection:
The AE2w is immediately recognized and the driver under Windows 7 installed. You can download the BOSE website and install the latest firmware using the supplied USB charging cable.
If the AE2w "hot" switched on, ie during a sound reproduction, this increased first a little, the sound comes "hacked" over until he sec to about 30-60. einfindet and liquefies. Is it just on gambling, it can sometimes happen that the sound is about half a second later arrives initially at the hospital. But this has more to do with Bluetooth with the AE2w, therefore no star deduction. Thus I turn Bluetooth headset and the earlier one, and when the game starts no more delay can be heard.
During charging the BT module is switched off, you can then unplug it and continue listening to analog via cable. The music is a little quieter and flat, but is still very clear.
Switching possibilities and display:
In addition to the on / off switch and two buttons for volume, there is only a "multi-function key". It's incredible what you can do with it. Quickly learned is this: Pause / accept / Call changing unit changes / call, Next song / fast forward / Reject call / voice control, Previous Song / Fast Reverse. All of the buttons are easy to remember perfectly the BT module on the left earpiece accessible.
A blue / purple mini-LED indicates Bluetooth status, a green / orange / red LED on the battery charge.
The smartphone:
As the PC also, quick detection and simple connection. For calls, the sound is quieter (no matter the source of the PC or the mobile phone itself is) and the beep the call can be accepted or rejected by Knofdruck. The multifunction button on the BT module, the mobile phone can be controlled or the Sparchsteuerung be turned on. Everything works fine.
The scope:
In the apartment 7-8m through doors and walls, near the wireless router brief interruptions, but no demolition. At work (old building with thick walls) about the same distance, in the aisle after about 13m then the connection is broken. The headset registers after about 30 sec. Off. Then automatic recognition and connection, just play must be pressed again Back near the Bluetooth source.
Battery Life:
about 6-7 hours, so not quite the promised 8 hours. This is usually sufficient, to get on some days still to the border and has analogous continue listening while the BT module loads.
Approximately 20 minutes before the battery is empty, there is a short sound, after 10 minutes again, then turn off the headset.
CONCLUSION:
The AE2w is probably the same unit as the AE2. Whether that simply plugged Bluetooth module is the additional cost of 100 Euro value is questionable. But apparently does not want to sell it separately Bose, otherwise all AE2- and AE2i owner would only buy the BT module to and not the whole AE2w. Maybe someday the price drops and then it is also to have individually. This could in fact be necessary, if at some point the battery dies or the module breaks and the warranty expires.
The price is just at the verschmerzbaren value limit. But who wants to hear good music wirelessly quality compared to other headsets, will understand that Bose exploits this advantage in price. And frankly the BT-Sound is even slightly better than the wired AE2w: full, clear, spatial, and a little louder. For BT unbelievable but true!
After much searching and testing, unique decision: best wireless sound in this price range, albeit slightly overpriced.
