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Apple Not Expected to Announce Any New Beats Products at Wednesday's Event
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That's why I specifically listed prices above and below $500. There's something for everyone. You can even go to other brands and get good performance for under $100. Even those "cheap" ones are much, much better than anything Beats has to offer. Truth is, Apple could buy any of these companies and roll out a great line of headphones with something for everyone (let's say $50 to $3000).
Beats got better over the time, but that doesn't really matter since the bar is so low. Instead of BeatsX you could buy a cheap Westone W series in a similar price range and get something much better. Instead of Studio/Pro you could get a much better Sony MX1000 in a similar or cheaper price range.
Sure Apple could always re-design Beats from the ground up, but I kind of doubt they'd do that. They'd be better off buying another manufacturer. After all, rumors suggest they want to enter the higher-end market.
I was comparing BeatsX to AirPods... That's a apt comparison, I think. I actually tried a number of headphones before settling on the Studio3s. Sound is very subjective, so I would say to each their own, but to me -- the Beats sounded best and had the best noise canceling of any of the headphones I tried. I tried a couple different Bose sets and one of the Sony sets (not the latest one, though I hear that one is amazing). Is there better sound out there? Of course. But I think Beats are generally pretty good for the money.
I still have the original wireless Studios. They still work. They are beat up but still work... So, again. To me, they seem pretty decent. No complaints.
Have they ever announced Beats products at an Apple event? Apple owns Beats but they are marketed independently from Apple products.
And that's part of the problem. Noise cancelling and good audio quality don't mix very well. Usually it's one or the other. If it's a must have for you, I think Bose Q35 have the best noise cancelling, Sony XM 1000 worse noise cancelling but much better audio quality. Pick your poison. I ended up buying the Sony for making audio/video calls while in the office and blocking some noise from annoying students whenever I have my office doors open or the windows to the campus. Works for what I bought them. I listened to music with them a couple of times and if it's just for listening to music, it's not something I'd buy. Better choices out there, but not noise cancelling and without microphone.
BeatsX are usually available under $100 new and around $60ish refurbished. I am a headphone junkie and feel they are worth it at those prices.
I’m still hoping that beats products won’t be treated like a poor relation with regard to software features.
They have W1 chips like AirPods but not, eg, the “find my” feature.
They have W1 chips like AirPods but not, eg, the “find my” feature.
They need to make a "true wireless" PowerBeats model. Loved my PowerBeats 2 wireless but sweat ruins the inline controls. Put the controls in the earpiece like the Plantronics BackBeats and your golden.
Love my HomePods, but I was hoping to see a cheaper alternative for the smaller rooms in my house. Hopefully in October with the iPad announcement.
My hope for an iPhone SE2 which retains the "classic" iPhone form factor is diminishing....guess I'll know tomorrow whether to buy the old one. Coming from a 4S everything looks "new".
Yes, but it was in the context of products which would contain the W1 chip. I think that's the only time. So in essence, a product that used a product that Apple announced. If Apple updated the W1 to include new features, I'd expect a similar announcement with Beats products. Apple needed to do that since the AirPods weren't going to be ready for several more months.
Go feed your cognitive dissonance somewhere else. Any product sennheiser spits out for 129 bucks is miles better than any Beats will ever be
They can start by replacing their Micro USB connectors with USB-C. Maybe add Qi wireless charging capability - fold up the headphones and lay it on the side to charge.
Way too many good headphones out there that are better and cheaper than Beats. Can’t stand my BeatsX, no auto shutoff and they do not tell me charge left. Hate to admit it, but Bose offers better stuff.
Aren't nearly all new Android devices USB-C?
I don't see them ditching Lightning, although I'd love to go 100% USB-C.
Macbook, Camera, External SSD, USB Stick, Desktop all using USB-C.
iPhone and AirPods using Lightning :/
Hey, I like my Bose QC II. I just bought them and wore them for 5 hours on a flight...they did a great job and were comfortable.
I have the BeatsX in-ear headphones and a pair of the Beats 3. In my opinion, Beats products are a good value if you are buying them for 50% of Apple's retail price.
Powerbeats are excellent headphones for their intended purpose.
They are not for audiophiles (who only make up a really tiny slice of the market). They are for physical activity and they are great for that with 12 hour battery life, sweat proof and W1 chip.
People aren't beasting out in the gym to frigg'n Phish.