Bose headphones with Lumia 520?

I've just acquired a Lumia 520 and I'm getting to know and like it, but one disappointment has been that my Bose headphones have limited functionality with the 520.  These are earbud type headphones that have a control on the wire that lets me pause/restart what I'm listening to and change the volume. The same control also has a mike.  These worked great with my iPod Touch, but I find with the 520 that the pause function works, but the volume controls do not.  I haven't tried the mike yet.  Even the pause function has limited use, since if I pause for longer than 5 or 10 minutes, pressing the pause button again does not restart the audio - I have to pull the phone out, turn it on and press play, which eliminates one of the main advantages of these headphones.  Does anyone know if this is a limitation of the 520?  Is this kind of functionality not possible with the 520?  Are there other headphones that will do this?

You will need to go test them or check a compatibility list via manufacturer if available, as i said i test mine in my local currys store for example where they have sample products to try in the store.
If  i have helped at all a click on the white star below would be nice thanks.
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