I really don't follow your logic. Bose paid to promote their brand with the NFL. How is that anti-competitive? If GM sponsored the NFL would you expect the players to drive on to the field in a Ford? The whole point of sponsorship is that you get to associate your brand with that sport. Beats could have ponied up the cash to sponsor the NFL if they wanted to.
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Apple Reportedly Preparing to Remove Bose Audio Products From Retail Stores
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I really don't follow your logic. Bose paid to promote their brand with the NFL. How is that anti-competitive? If GM sponsored the NFL would you expect the players to drive on to the field in a Ford? The whole point of sponsorship is that you get to associate your brand with that sport. Beats could have ponied up the cash to sponsor the NFL if they wanted to.
Care to mention what tacking junk are you referring to? If you're gonna start by saying Beats, I agree with that but what else?
I think you'll find it's a bit different to that scenario, for instance Apple has never ever sold anyone elses phones bar their own.
Yet they have sold select manufacturers audio products for years, so to then buy out one of these manufacturers and then remove a direct competitors products from sale in it's stores with NO explanation is different.
I would certainly expect BOSE to slam Apple for this, and if it really does have anything to do with some NFL sponsorship thing then it really is Cook and Co throwing all their toys out the pram like some 2 year olds tantrum. Very childish.
But I believe they have simply come up with some excuse we are not accustomed to in order to remove a competitor to their new business adventure from sale.
I can agree to some extent, but that sound link mini is really a nice quality speaker.
But can they go home on their Ferrari or they must drive for 90 minutes on a GM brand car and then switch to their car ?
Really??
There is nothing anti-competitive about it, Apple or any other retailer has the right to remove a product from it's stores whenever it wants and for any reason. Nobody cares if anyone hates Apple or Beats or Bose or the NFL, personal feelings mean nothing when it comes this.
The deal between Bose and the NFL is the problem and needs to be challenged by the players and coaches. Part of being a figure in professional sports is the players personal branding, which attracts fans to sports teams and players.
Like any organization, the NFL is focused on making a buck whenever possible and worry about the employees later.
There is nothing anti-competitive about it, Apple or any other retailer has the right to remove a product from it's stores whenever it wants and for any reason. Nobody cares if anyone hates Apple or Beats or Bose or the NFL, personal feelings mean nothing when it comes this.
The deal between Bose and the NFL is the problem and needs to be challenged by the players and coaches. Part of being a figure in professional sports is the players personal branding, which attracts fans to sports teams and players.
Like any organization, the NFL is focused on making a buck whenever possible and worry about the employees later.
as if Bose cannot be purchased elsewhere like at Target, Bestbuy, even Nordstrom.
it's just like back in the day when Coke and Costco had their dispute going on. Bose will realize how much sales they'll lose from not being in all Apple retail stores, apologize behind closed doors and boom! Bose will be back in retail stores. or not. and those who desire the Bose will be forced to purchase elsewhere.
it's just like back in the day when Coke and Costco had their dispute going on. Bose will realize how much sales they'll lose from not being in all Apple retail stores, apologize behind closed doors and boom! Bose will be back in retail stores. or not. and those who desire the Bose will be forced to purchase elsewhere.
Their uniform is the football gear on the field and maybe the warm up gear. Any accessories; (rings, necklaces, shoelaces, headphones) "shouldn't" be dictated. With your logic a person's fiance who works at McDs couldn't wear an engagement ring from Tiffany's because McDonald's has a deal with Jared.
There is no law stopping the NFL (and there never will be one) from not allowing their players to wear what they want but that doesn't make it NOT shady business...
I for one cannot agree with a company that puts on a half time show and expects the performers to pay to play.
You're clearly an insane person with some undying love for a this organization so I'm walking away from this conversation. Enjoy your delusion.
B&O products are simply not discounted, they are considered a high end lifestyle brand. B&W is also another high end lifestyle brand that also has audiophile products that are largely not sold through discount stores either. Same as Martin Logan.
an neither is beats....if you think beats is better than bose....you have ZERO experience with audio.
Some people do like the rock concert type of equalizer which is what Beats provides.
Bose is just way overpriced.
Talk about hype. That's any Bose product in a nutshell when it comes to real, measurable performance in sound. They get clobbered by many competitors for far less money.
This is not going to hurt Apple Store sales one bit.
Talk about hype. That's any Bose product in a nutshell when it comes to real, measurable performance in sound. They get clobbered by many competitors for far less money.
This is not going to hurt Apple Store sales one bit.
Also, as a business, Apple will of course push Beats. Why wouldn't they!?
You can start complaining when Apple do away with the headphone jack and fit all Beats audio with a lightening connector
Meh. My headphones have a more or less proprietary connection. Why couldn't Apple's?
Oh, one of these Anti-Freedom of speech, huh?
Why? Is it that you are afraid that others disagree with you?
This is part of the problem with the masses, they are afraid of hearing something that contradicts what they are manipulated into thinking.
If you want to get out of being brainwashed by Bose and Beats, you have to go elsewhere to investigate what's REALLY out there.
I had a friend of mine that bought a Bose 5.1 system for $1200 and I told him he should have gone to a stereo store that specializes in audio equipment because there are other things on the market that sound better for a similar price. He ended up bringing back his Bose 5.1 system that he spent $1200 on and bought a Yamaha receiver with some Paradigm speakers that spanked the living crap out of the Bose system for the same amount of money. It wasn't even a contest. Plus, since I know the owners of the audio store, they also managed to give my friend a discount which helped even further, but even the cheapest Paradigm speakers kicked the Bose up and down.
Feeling the Sonos Love
At last, some love for Sonos. The Play 5 produces stunning sound for its size. The Play 1 and Play 3 aren't too shabby either. But for a really immersive sound stage, blow a huge wad of cash on a playbar and sub-woofer. Listened to that set up in a local store - the sound was incredible.
I've used, and own Bose. Good products but their AirPlay implentation, in my experience, is poor.
As for Apple no longer stocking Bose. Big deal, so what? Load of fuss about nothing.
At last, some love for Sonos. The Play 5 produces stunning sound for its size. The Play 1 and Play 3 aren't too shabby either. But for a really immersive sound stage, blow a huge wad of cash on a playbar and sub-woofer. Listened to that set up in a local store - the sound was incredible.
I've used, and own Bose. Good products but their AirPlay implentation, in my experience, is poor.
As for Apple no longer stocking Bose. Big deal, so what? Load of fuss about nothing.
Plenty of places dictate what "accessories" you can wear. Trying wearing a nose ring any many places of employment and see if you aren't fired. The company's reasons for you not wearing them has no affect on your rights.
Henry you're misinterpreting the Bose sponsorship. They signed to be the official headset/headphone sponsor for the NFL. They were already the official home audio sponsor. With that official sponsorship comes exclusivity. That's not a Bose thing. It's an NFL thing. It's spelled out clearly in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). There's nothing anti-competitive about it. They outbid Motorola who had the contract for 13 years.
It's funny you mention GM because they happen to be the official car and truck sponsor of the NFL. And you're also right that Beats could have bid for the sponsorship. They could have and lost for all we know. Rumor has it Bose paid 2.5 to 5x what Motorola paid for their last contract. That number could be skewed because Motorola only had sideline headsets and Bose threw in a few more million for headphones as well.
Bose has apparently sent headphones to every member of every NFL team:
https://twitter.com/Panthers/status/520580340214419456
Doesn't change the fact that Bose are still seen as headphones for fat old bald guys.
https://twitter.com/Panthers/status/520580340214419456
Doesn't change the fact that Bose are still seen as headphones for fat old bald guys.