[dxps26]

Here we go again...

 

[Ouspensky]

Enjoy your beats

 

[matthewh133]

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Everyone here says oh they should be $100 - $150 , nonsense.
If you look at the market they are competing with , the Sony NC500D , Bose QC , Sennheiser 380 the Beats are actually well priced to beat them all.
SQ wise only the NC500D are better imo.
 
Beats are noise cancelling headphones, as such they are well priced.

lol.

 

[Anaxilus]

The Studios are often on sale for $196 fyi.

 

[VulgarDisplay]

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And so speaks the voice of headfi.



Opinion , look it up.


this place is less than useful at the moment.

"I need portables , for going to work?"

"m50"

"I need some in ears"

" no you don't , get m50"

"I like phones that are sterile , non bassy and comfy"

" m50 "
 

You forgot the mention that in all those threads you are mentioning the OP has said that their price range is $100-150.  That's where the m50 gets recommended so don't make it seem like that's all anyone recommends.  

 

[astroid]

I am not saying the m50 is bad just that it is recommended inappropriately.

 

[ajreynol]

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The Studios are often on sale for $196 fyi.

considering the V-Moda Crossfades are also $199 all the time (Amazon) and destroy the Beats in audio quality, I'd say the Studio's need to come down some more.

 

[3602]

This is what happens when you slap a "big" name on a product. It's like Sigma vs Canon lenses.
The Beats have its market, rich non-audiophiles. And Monster gets loads of money from them. Also Bose.
Oh yeah, and:

 

[Danz03]

Yeah, ever thought about Bonaqua, which is not so different from tap water? But just because it is bottled by CocaCola, they can charge $5 a bottle, and I don't see anyone complaining about that.

 

[Anaxilus]

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considering the V-Moda Crossfades are also $199 all the time (Amazon) and destroy the Beats in audio quality, I'd say the Studio's need to come down some more.

Couldn't say, anything w/ active noise cancelling sounds crap to me.  

 

[lie495fc]

i have heard beats studio in person, and i think it's an okay headphone. what i find uncomfortable with it is that monster takes average comsumers as a complete idiot by saying "let's you hear the music meant to be heard in the studio". i kind disgussted by it. to me, BS are overpriced.

 

[andtobis]

this is a flame retardant post
 
I think what the op is trying to say is that since the beats are noise cancelling they are not over priced since noise cancelling headphones are often very expensive.  However, I do think that they should not cost 350 dollars, more like 200 or less.  The beats are noise cancelling and they do their job in that aspect.  Sound quality is not the best but youre just paying for marketing and the noise cancellation 

 

[Danz03]

Yes, that's a really stupid statement, and why would anyone need noise cancelation in a studio?
 
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i have heard beats studio in person, and i think it's an okay headphone. what i find uncomfortable with it is that monster takes average comsumers as a complete idiot by saying "let's you hear the music meant to be heard in the studio". i kind disgussted by it. to me, BS are overpriced.

 

[3602]

Ah... For studio headphones, AKG has a line, beyer has a line (PRO), even some mid-range Senneheiser may be used (HD280 and such).
And NC phones... PXC450 NC500D all excellent.
Whole thing about Beats is just the name.

 

[amp2xpand]

If the Beats were not made by monster and endorsed by Dr. Dre. I'm sure they will be worth around $50, maybe $100 tops. I'm sure the price you'e paying is for the name. There are so many decent headphones that beats the Beats at a lower price.