Are beats by Dre worth it? - GoFuckYourself.com

BareBacked · 05-13-2013, 10:38 AM

or is this just a trend.
Anyone got them?? SOund good?

Supz · 05-13-2013, 10:41 AM

They are very good quality. They are heavy in the BASS department though. If you dont listen to a lot of rap music. I would say you are better off going with Bose. I have the Beat's Studio Series. They are good. But I like my Bose QC 15's better though. Better clarity and quality of sound. The noise reduction is also better on the Bose. Beats are not shitty at all though.

Roald · 05-13-2013, 10:41 AM

Got the Solo HD version myself and I like 'm a lot.

It is kind of a trend though.

beerptrol · 05-13-2013, 10:42 AM

I can't justify spending that much! I'll stick with the $1 earbuds you get at the dollar store

uniquemkt · 05-13-2013, 10:47 AM

My HP DM1Z laptop has Beats audio. Worst licensing deal they could have done, the speakers are comparable to the ones on a smartphone. In that case, it was purely marketing with 0 tangible value.

I've tried their headphones and they're OK. If you're looking for noise cancelling headphones, you'll be sorry if you buy the Beats and at some point in the future try the Bose. The Bose are by far the best I've ever tried.

CourtneyR · 05-13-2013, 10:51 AM

I got a pair of In ear beats for Christmas a few years ago and still love them till today. they also work great with my phone.

Choopa_Pardo · 05-13-2013, 10:55 AM

http://www.gradolabs.com/

Best headphones money can buy.

Beats by Dre are an overpriced trend item.

Get some Grados. I have had two pairs, the SRi60 and the SRi225, both brilliant, especially for the money. I got the GR8 in-ears last christmas, another fantastic product. Can't go wrong with Grado Labs.

I also but my turntable cartridges from Grado.

dyna mo · 05-13-2013, 11:08 AM

beats sounds good but you pay extra for the logo.

a lot extra.

Scott McD · 05-13-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Choopa_Pardo

Beats by Dre are an overpriced trend item.

My thoughts exactly...

Choopa Phil · 05-13-2013, 12:53 PM

Beats by Dre if you are a hipster, want your headphones to match your outfit, or to look like youre wearing earmuffs in the gym.

2MuchMark · 05-13-2013, 01:03 PM

No, Beats by Dr Dre are not very good. I went shopping for really good quality headphones last year and auditioned about 10 different sets including all of the Dr Dre Beats phones. They sound better than most, but not nearly as good as Bose headphones which cost the same price or a little more.

Go to your favourite audio store and ask to listen to the Bose Quiet Comfort 15. Bring your ipad and your favourite tunes and you'll be amazed.

atom · 05-13-2013, 01:05 PM

My son and I both have Solo HDs (my dad contracts for Best Buy and got them for free) For the money they are a rip off. I got my son some blue tooth headphones off of amazon that were 80 bucks, they sound 10x better and my sons Beats just collect dust now. I also have some Bose Quiet Comforts. The quality of sound between the beats and the Bose are worlds away from each other.

They do look cool though.

scuba steve · 05-13-2013, 01:05 PM

i have them, work fine. wish there wasn't so much plastic though, the bose i think are better made

dyna mo · 05-13-2013, 01:07 PM

the 1 thing i do like about the beats headphones is the single cord to one side of the headset.

woj · 05-13-2013, 01:13 PM

they don't even publish any "specs" on their stuff... I'll take sennheiser over them any day...

Socks · 05-13-2013, 01:15 PM

I started buying good headphones as a teenager in the 90's. Back then I had pairs from Sony, Fostex, AKG, I'm sure a few others.

Nobody cared until it was trendy, and then everyone runs out to buy the exact same headphones...

You have companies that have been making great cans for decades, only to be ignored by kids who need the cool thing, not the best thing.

The beats headphones have artificial software induced bass. Like a cheap $80 canon camera that "makes every picture look better!" by applying various software techniques and... ruining your photos.

If you want bass, get a pair of Velodyne V-Pulse in-ears for $100. (http://www.kenrockwell.com/audio/velodyne/vpulse.htm)

I love my pair of Sennheiser HD-25-II's, they were around $250 I think, and are incredibly clear, comfortable, and accurate.

Avoid the big $500+ headphones if you don't listen to classical music at home plugged in to an amp.

Socks · 05-13-2013, 01:22 PM

PS: My dad was going on a trip to Australia, and I saw he had terrible $10 headphones. He said "they were fine" and he "didn't need anything better" etc.

I made him bring my Sennheiser's with him on the trip, and when he got home he ran out and bought the same pair for ~$300.. He says he's hearing things in music he never knew was there.

The $2,000+ STAX headphones apparently you can hear air conditioners in other rooms in older recordings.

BareBacked · 05-13-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Socks

The $2,000+ STAX headphones apparently you can hear air conditioners in other rooms in older recordings.

Awesome. Just what I want to hear lol

dyna mo · 05-13-2013, 01:33 PM

these are my around town phones

koss portapros, 25 years of solid reviews, currently ~$40

Vegas Ken · 05-13-2013, 01:34 PM

I have a pair and they are great for working out. I agree they are prob a trend, but I def will keep using mine till they burn out

Tofu · 05-13-2013, 01:36 PM

It all depends what you are looking for, from a pair of cans. I run a recording studio and we use AKG for production because that is what we used in college for audio class (they were required). We mostly work with R&B and Hip Hop acts, so while they are in the booth, I'll break out the Dre Beats, because they want to hear the beat thumping as they deliver their vocals.

However, I will tell you this: the 'studio' beats BLEED LIKE MAD. Great sound for bass-junkies and I wouldn't call them "accurate sound", but you may disturb others around you, with these on.

BareBacked · 05-13-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

these are my around town phones

koss portapros, 25 years of solid reviews, currently ~$40

these cost $40?
bonus ear top cleaners?

adulttraffic · 05-13-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CourtneyR_FFN

I got a pair of In ear beats for Christmas a few years ago and still love them till today. they also work great with my phone.

Good for you, you must be almost deaf now.

xNetworx · 05-13-2013, 02:57 PM

My $20 Sony earbuds sound pretty good. I hear the Bose in ear headphones are worth the $100 or whatever. Side note: Most Audiophiles are huge geeks.

2013 · 05-13-2013, 03:29 PM

i bought some beats by kay on ebay

brassmonkey · 05-13-2013, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tofu

It all depends what you are looking for, from a pair of cans. I run a recording studio and we use AKG for production because that is what we used in college for audio class (they were required). We mostly work with R&B and Hip Hop acts, so while they are in the booth, I'll break out the Dre Beats, because they want to hear the beat thumping as they deliver their vocals.

However, I will tell you this: the 'studio' beats BLEED LIKE MAD. Great sound for bass-junkies and I wouldn't call them "accurate sound", but you may disturb others around you, with these on.

who you work with? you heard of big E? in madesto/stockton area

VamosNicholas · 05-13-2013, 03:39 PM

Basically, buy a pair of beats if you wanna look like a poser professional athlete. Otherwise, save your money and get something better.

Theo · 05-13-2013, 03:48 PM

I have a pair of Sennheiser mm450-x, pretty good sound and very portable, slightly more expensive than the beats by dre.

Tofu · 05-13-2013, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

who you work with? you heard of big E? in madesto/stockton area

Hmmm...there are hella dudes with that name. The one I think of, is a big white dude
who used to do security until he discovered he could rap.

Other than that, we work with everyone: Tech n9ne, Lil' Wayne, E-40 (San Quinn, DB'z...
yadda yadda, pretty much the whole bay) Devin the Dude, Bill Bellamy (yes), T Nutty,
Lynch, C-Bo, KRS, Deftones, Dub Allstars...it goes on and on.
Omina Labs in Sacramento, CA!

duk75 · 05-13-2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socks

I started buying good headphones as a teenager in the 90's. Back then I had pairs from Sony, Fostex, AKG, I'm sure a few others.

Nobody cared until it was trendy, and then everyone runs out to buy the exact same headphones...

You have companies that have been making great cans for decades, only to be ignored by kids who need the cool thing, not the best thing.

The beats headphones have artificial software induced bass. Like a cheap $80 canon camera that "makes every picture look better!" by applying various software techniques and... ruining your photos.

If you want bass, get a pair of Velodyne V-Pulse in-ears for $100. (http://www.kenrockwell.com/audio/velodyne/vpulse.htm)

I love my pair of Sennheiser HD-25-II's, they were around $250 I think, and are incredibly clear, comfortable, and accurate.

Avoid the big $500+ headphones if you don't listen to classical music at home plugged in to an amp.

What headphones do you recommend if I want fidelity, to hear what is really on the audio file, not something else?

dyna mo · 05-13-2013, 06:00 PM

don't waste your money if your running an audio signal through your smartphone. the top headphones require an equivalent amp/source.

Socks · 05-13-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by duk75

What headphones do you recommend if I want fidelity, to hear what is really on the audio file, not something else?

It depends on what kind of music you listen to, what the source is (what you connect the headphones to) and where you'll be using the headphones.

The Sennhesier HD-25-II's were "good enough" for me, and I since I listen to mostly hiphop they do well at that. Also they work fine from an ipod without a headphone amp. Those were pretty much my checkboxes when choosing, and I'm happy with my purchase.

candyflip · 05-13-2013, 07:49 PM

Anything made by Monster is overpriced. End of thread.

I have a pair of these that I got for free, so I can't complain about much. Someone mentioned hearing things you didn't hear before, and that's exactly what these headphones are made for.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Studio-Mo...dio+headphones

dyna mo · 05-13-2013, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socks

It depends on what kind of music you listen to, what the source is (what you connect the headphones to) and where you'll be using the headphones.

The Sennhesier HD-25-II's were "good enough" for me, and I since I listen to mostly hiphop they do well at that. Also they work fine from an ipod without a headphone amp. Those were pretty much my checkboxes when choosing, and I'm happy with my purchase.

killer price on these at bh

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=REG&A=details

hmmmmmmm, these and a headphone amp...any suggestions on a portable amp?

dyna mo · 05-13-2013, 08:03 PM

dang behringer makes a portable amp that gets good reviews and i currently run a set of behringer truth studio monitors and love them, the amps on them are fantastic, hmm. might have to beef up my mobile headphone rig...

Lace · 05-13-2013, 08:33 PM

Just as good as those $150 Monster HDMI cables.

I use a pair of $10 in ear headphones. They work just fine for me. I've listened to a few Beats headphones and they sounded like crap...literally. No better than the cheap ones IMO. I think Target, and possibly Best Buy have them to demo. You're paying for the marketing. Paying for them to pay celebrities to endorse their product. Every celeb and professional sports player has them in public, and you know damn well they didn't pay a penny for them either.

FreeHugeMovies · 05-13-2013, 08:54 PM

I have a pair of Bose, they are outstanding.

bluebook18 · 05-13-2013, 10:06 PM

I have mine from teamskeet guys

My wife likes using it , so do I

duk75 · 05-13-2013, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socks

It depends on what kind of music you listen to, what the source is (what you connect the headphones to) and where you'll be using the headphones.

The Sennhesier HD-25-II's were "good enough" for me, and I since I listen to mostly hiphop they do well at that. Also they work fine from an ipod without a headphone amp. Those were pretty much my checkboxes when choosing, and I'm happy with my purchase.

Classical music, from CD's.

brassmonkey · 05-13-2013, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tofu

Hmmm...there are hella dudes with that name. The one I think of, is a big white dude
who used to do security until he discovered he could rap.

Other than that, we work with everyone: Tech n9ne, Lil' Wayne, E-40 (San Quinn, DB'z...
yadda yadda, pretty much the whole bay) Devin the Dude, Bill Bellamy (yes), T Nutty,
Lynch, C-Bo, KRS, Deftones, Dub Allstars...it goes on and on.
Omina Labs in Sacramento, CA!

the rap now is weird babble

too much purple drank i guess.

Asparaguss · 05-13-2013, 11:25 PM

If you love music and listen to a lot of music and you can afford it then they are perfect but I like the cheapos cus I would never get my moneys worth out of them.

Antonio · 05-13-2013, 11:50 PM

ok, I feel pretty stupid - all this time I thought that "beats by Dre" are beats people buy to mix music

facialfreak · 05-14-2013, 12:07 AM

I see several radio stations using beats now ... so they must be somewhat decent

Esp. when you can get SONY MDR-v700DJs (long-standing industry and DJ standard equipment) for less than a C-note now ..

NICE CANS!!

Socks · 05-14-2013, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by duk75

Classical music, from CD's.

For classical you want open headphones, most people love the Sennheiser 600's etc..

http://www.innerfidelity.com/content...600-and-hd-650

But you need an amp. These are sit in a quiet room in the dark and listen to music headphones.. Not ride the subway with your ipod headphones.

Socks · 05-14-2013, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

killer price on these at bh

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=REG&A=details

hmmmmmmm, these and a headphone amp...any suggestions on a portable amp?

That's a steal, you won't be disappointed. They're not $500 headphones, you could do better, but for the price that's unbeatable. What I love about these is that you could go for a run and they won't fall off, and yet you could wear them for hours without being uncomfortable. They're punchy, clear, good bass without "generating" bass through any trickery, etc.

I've never owned a headphone amp, let me know what you end up with. It's on my list of wants

Socks · 05-14-2013, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyna mo

killer price on these at bh

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=REG&A=details

hmmmmmmm, these and a headphone amp...any suggestions on a portable amp?

Just noticed these are NOT the same headphones.. Different model number. Mine have a single cord, not split like that.

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD2.../dp/B000TDZOXG

These are the ones.

dyna mo · 05-14-2013, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socks

Just noticed these are NOT the same headphones.. Different model number. Mine have a single cord, not split like that.

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD2.../dp/B000TDZOXG

These are the ones.

o0oo0, good eye, thanks for the heads-up!

mineistaken · 05-14-2013, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

beats sounds good but you pay extra for the logo.

a lot extra.

This. In quality it compares to 50% cheaper competitors if you look around.

mineistaken · 05-14-2013, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by **********

Bring your ipad and your favourite tunes and you'll be amazed.

Apple fanboys are so branwashed they assume everybody owns crappad

Tofu · 05-14-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

the rap now is weird babble

too much purple drank i guess.

You ain't lying!

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Choopa_Pardo Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 1,629	http://www.gradolabs.com/ Best headphones money can buy. Beats by Dre are an overpriced trend item. Get some Grados. I have had two pairs, the SRi60 and the SRi225, both brilliant, especially for the money. I got the GR8 in-ears last christmas, another fantastic product. Can't go wrong with Grado Labs. I also but my turntable cartridges from Grado. __________________ AIM - thePardovich Email - [email protected] A World Wide Leader In Hosting! * CHOOPA.COM * Order Now!

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Supz Arthur Flegenheimer Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 11,056	They are very good quality. They are heavy in the BASS department though. If you dont listen to a lot of rap music. I would say you are better off going with Bose. I have the Beat's Studio Series. They are good. But I like my Bose QC 15's better though. Better clarity and quality of sound. The noise reduction is also better on the Bose. Beats are not shitty at all though.

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beerptrol Confirmed Asshole Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Half way between sobriety and fubar. Posts: 12,722	I can't justify spending that much! I'll stick with the $1 earbuds you get at the dollar store

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uniquemkt Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 305	My HP DM1Z laptop has Beats audio. Worst licensing deal they could have done, the speakers are comparable to the ones on a smartphone. In that case, it was purely marketing with 0 tangible value. I've tried their headphones and they're OK. If you're looking for noise cancelling headphones, you'll be sorry if you buy the Beats and at some point in the future try the Bose. The Bose are by far the best I've ever tried.

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 63,950	beats sounds good but you pay extra for the logo. a lot extra.

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2MuchMark Videochat Solutions Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 48,610	No, Beats by Dr Dre are not very good. I went shopping for really good quality headphones last year and auditioned about 10 different sets including all of the Dr Dre Beats phones. They sound better than most, but not nearly as good as Bose headphones which cost the same price or a little more. Go to your favourite audio store and ask to listen to the Bose Quiet Comfort 15. Bring your ipad and your favourite tunes and you'll be amazed. __________________ Custom Software \| Server Management \| Integration and Technology Solutions https://www.2much.net

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atom Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,739	My son and I both have Solo HDs (my dad contracts for Best Buy and got them for free) For the money they are a rip off. I got my son some blue tooth headphones off of amazon that were 80 bucks, they sound 10x better and my sons Beats just collect dust now. I also have some Bose Quiet Comforts. The quality of sound between the beats and the Bose are worlds away from each other. They do look cool though. __________________ Adult is dead.... Want to push a mainstream product that works? Hit me up at adam @ Natures86 dot com

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scuba steve Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: i'm in miami bitch Posts: 1,888	i have them, work fine. wish there wasn't so much plastic though, the bose i think are better made __________________

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 63,950	the 1 thing i do like about the beats headphones is the single cord to one side of the headset.

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Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	I started buying good headphones as a teenager in the 90's. Back then I had pairs from Sony, Fostex, AKG, I'm sure a few others. Nobody cared until it was trendy, and then everyone runs out to buy the exact same headphones... You have companies that have been making great cans for decades, only to be ignored by kids who need the cool thing, not the best thing. The beats headphones have artificial software induced bass. Like a cheap $80 canon camera that "makes every picture look better!" by applying various software techniques and... ruining your photos. If you want bass, get a pair of Velodyne V-Pulse in-ears for $100. (http://www.kenrockwell.com/audio/velodyne/vpulse.htm) I love my pair of Sennheiser HD-25-II's, they were around $250 I think, and are incredibly clear, comfortable, and accurate. Avoid the big $500+ headphones if you don't listen to classical music at home plugged in to an amp. Last edited by Socks; 05-13-2013 at 01:17 PM..

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Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	PS: My dad was going on a trip to Australia, and I saw he had terrible $10 headphones. He said "they were fine" and he "didn't need anything better" etc. I made him bring my Sennheiser's with him on the trip, and when he got home he ran out and bought the same pair for ~$300.. He says he's hearing things in music he never knew was there. The $2,000+ STAX headphones apparently you can hear air conditioners in other rooms in older recordings.

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 63,950	these are my around town phones koss portapros, 25 years of solid reviews, currently ~$40

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Tofu The Video Specialist Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Posts: 5,615	It all depends what you are looking for, from a pair of cans. I run a recording studio and we use AKG for production because that is what we used in college for audio class (they were required). We mostly work with R&B and Hip Hop acts, so while they are in the booth, I'll break out the Dre Beats, because they want to hear the beat thumping as they deliver their vocals. However, I will tell you this: the 'studio' beats BLEED LIKE MAD. Great sound for bass-junkies and I wouldn't call them "accurate sound", but you may disturb others around you, with these on. __________________ tofu916 video services - tofu916.com twitter: tofu916 \| skype: tofu916 \| tel: 916-672-TOFU \| e: tofu # tofu916.com

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xNetworx So Fucking What Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whore Island Posts: 14,445	My $20 Sony earbuds sound pretty good. I hear the Bose in ear headphones are worth the $100 or whatever. Side note: Most Audiophiles are huge geeks.

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2013 So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: lollling Posts: 4,390	i bought some beats by *kay* on ebay

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VamosNicholas Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 181	Basically, buy a pair of beats if you wanna look like a poser professional athlete. Otherwise, save your money and get something better.

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Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	I have a pair of Sennheiser mm450-x, pretty good sound and very portable, slightly more expensive than the beats by dre.

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 63,950	don't waste your money if your running an audio signal through your smartphone. the top headphones require an equivalent amp/source.

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,056	Anything made by Monster is overpriced. End of thread. I have a pair of these that I got for free, so I can't complain about much. Someone mentioned hearing things you didn't hear before, and that's exactly what these headphones are made for. http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Studio-Mo...dio+headphones __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me Last edited by candyflip; 05-13-2013 at 07:52 PM..

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 63,950	dang behringer makes a portable amp that gets good reviews and i currently run a set of behringer truth studio monitors and love them, the amps on them are fantastic, hmm. might have to beef up my mobile headphone rig...

05-13-2013, 08:33 PM	#36
Lace Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,116	Just as good as those $150 Monster HDMI cables. I use a pair of $10 in ear headphones. They work just fine for me. I've listened to a few Beats headphones and they sounded like crap...literally. No better than the cheap ones IMO. I think Target, and possibly Best Buy have them to demo. You're paying for the marketing. Paying for them to pay celebrities to endorse their product. Every celeb and professional sports player has them in public, and you know damn well they didn't pay a penny for them either.

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FreeHugeMovies Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14,137	I have a pair of Bose, they are outstanding.

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bluebook18 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Soon On Mars Posts: 4,082	I have mine from teamskeet guys My wife likes using it , so do I

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Antonio Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spartaaaaaaaaa Posts: 14,136	ok, I feel pretty stupid - all this time I thought that "beats by Dre" are beats people buy to mix music

05-14-2013, 12:07 AM	#43
facialfreak Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 3,018	I see several radio stations using beats now ... so they must be somewhat decent Esp. when you can get SONY MDR-v700DJs (long-standing industry and DJ standard equipment) for less than a C-note now .. NICE CANS!! __________________ Managed Shared Hosting starting at $4.99/mo Managed VPS starting at $29.99/mo Last edited by facialfreak; 05-14-2013 at 12:13 AM..