Beats are crap. But hey that was before
bought it. Since the takeover, beats have moved on to being a decent pair of headphones
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Apple Reportedly Preparing to Remove Bose Audio Products From Retail Stores
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Beats are crap. But hey that was before
bought it. Since the takeover, beats have moved on to being a decent pair of headphones
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I'll buy Bose Head Phones and Speakers all day over that Beats Crappola, Sorry Timmy(Cook), as a loyal Apple Customer, it still bothers me you purchased Beats for over 3 Billion, I just don't see the sense of it.... I sure in the hell know SJ would of never done that!
I'll buy Bose Head Phones and Speakers all day over that Beats Crappola, Sorry Timmy(Cook), as a loyal Apple Customer, it still bothers me you purchased Beats for over 3 Billion, I just don't see the sense of it.... I sure in the hell know SJ would of never done that!
If to be non anti competitive they need to sell competitors products in their own stores (including those who sue them) they should also start selling Samsung phones.
1.) I don't have to try to make you people sound like elitists, you do a fine job of that yourselves. It doesn't even sound like you guys could enjoy the music you're listening to. Sitting alone in a room listening to god knows what.
2.) "Accurate" sound? How do you know what's accurate? Because you were in the studio with the engineer and producer?
3.) I have Beats headphones and they sound awesome because I like bass.
4.) I have Bose speakers for my computer because they sound great.
5.) McDonald's is delicious even though there are better cheeseburgers out there.
6.) Please go get laid. You sound way too uptight.
When a person answers sarcasm with sarcasm, that is usually a sign that it's not broken.
So Bose is similar to Apple in suing everyone?
Sorta. But Bose sues mainly to attack those that have the gall to state/publish an opinion of their products. While Apple, of course, sues those that either use the word "apple" or shapes that Apple has used before. So, it's a little different.
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LOL!! It's amazing what people think. Just so we all understand, the highlighted above are all equivalencies.
They want as neutral as possible. See, they aren't mixing speakers, they are mixing the music coming through the speakers. They want guitars to sound like guitars, voices to sound like voices, etc.
Seriously, man. What are you on about? I can't speak for the others, but for me, the answer is:
Yes, I have heard guitars, violins, voices, drums, etc. before. I know what they sound like.
I think it's a good night for a little Noir as bedtime music. I assure you, it is enjoyable. Ciao.
That's a good reason.... Why doesn't Apple get rid of B&W, B&O, Parrot and whatever ear buds headphones while they are at it? Just saying....
1.) I don't have to try to make you people sound like elitists, you do a fine job of that yourselves. It doesn't even sound like you guys could enjoy the music you're listening to. Sitting alone in a room listening to god knows what.
2.) "Accurate" sound? How do you know what's accurate? Because you were in the studio with the engineer and producer?
3.) I have Beats headphones and they sound awesome because I like bass.
4.) I have Bose speakers for my computer because they sound great.
5.) McDonald's is delicious even though there are better cheeseburgers out there.
6.) Please go get laid. You sound way too uptight.
1. It's not an elitist to want good sound quality when we listen to music. Some of us enjoy great sounding music recordings as good as they were SUPPOSED to sound. If the equipment doesn't do it's job, it alters the sound quality and makes your investment in your music catalog to not sound enjoyable. Have you even heard your music catalog with a great sounding system compared to what you currently use? Have you ever listened to $1500 headphones running through a really nice headphone amp/DAC? Some of us have various hobbys or occupations where listening to music is a main focus. Just like some like to drive nice cars, others like boating, etc. It's not being an elitist as much as it is for someone to be kind of ignorant or not concerned about good sounding audio gear. Everyone has their own passions and things that gets them excited about something other than wasting money on tattoos or getting drunk or whatever other hobby someone has. I would rather spend money on audio equipment whereas someone would rather drink that same amount of money.
2. Yes, I've been a musician since I began studying music since 1969 and I've been around various musicians and musical instruments in live performances and recording studios. FYI, have you ever been to a concert hall listening to an orchestra in a great concert hall that didn't need a PA system? To get a system to reproduce that same experience is VERY difficult, but that's what some of us want to experience in our own home.
3. That's great that you like bass, but try this simple and FREE experience. Take your favorite music and your Beats headphones to a local audio dealer that has a pair of HD800's, Audeze, Stax or high end Grado headphones and do a comparison test. See for yourself if you like these others better. Bass is a funny thing. The average person that listens to music on average systems/headphones aren't really listening to accurate bass. What happens is you THINK it's great, but it's not that accurate and it ends up not being natural sounding because it's just not created properly. Most people start out being what audiophiles refer to as BOOM and SIZZLE. That's low fi. High end is not BOOM and SIZZLE, it's more natural and REAL. You'll experience and hear things in your catalog of music on a whole other level and you'll be surprised at how much of the music you don't hear with those headphones. But you have to experience it yourself. Words can't describe the feeling.
4. Bose, same thing. You aren't hearing your catalog of music compared to what it would sound like going through a high end DAC and a good audio system. It's a whole other experience. You are driving a simulated Ferrari on your computer vs going out and actually driving a REAL Ferrari.
Now, you don't have to spend tons of money on a system to get good audio. I know that maybe you can't afford a decent system, but it's possible to get a great system that you'll enjoy a LOT more. How much do you have invested in your music catalog? I'm assuming you actually pay for your content vs stealing it. I have about $20K in my music collection that I've collected over the last few decades, so I've spent more in my catalog of music than the equipment I play it on. I also spend up to about 8 hours in a day listening to music depending on my mood as I like playing music during the day when I'm on my computer doing other things.
5. McDonalds isn't real Beef. It's fake. It's got too much artificial crap in it. Obviously, it's just more convent and a little less money, but it's not made by chefs, it's not high quality beef, but if you want to put crap food in your body or don't mind being brainwashed by a food chain, then maybe you are just gullible to mass marketing.
6. Whether or not I get laid has nothing to do with discussing this subject matter. You seem to be the one that doesn't get it. Maybe you need to listen to better audio equipment but are afraid to. You are wallowing in ignorance. if you can't afford anything more than what you have, then that's a reason not to buy it, but at least listen to better equipment to at least get a real experience in knowing what good audio sounds like. That's free, it doesn't cost anything except for some driving time and spending a couple of hours listening to various music. Why can't you just accept the fact that it just might change your stance on what good audio sounds like? Afraid? Sounds like you just like mediocre. Sounds like your like being part of the masses of those living in a world of mediocrity or maybe you'd rather blow most of your money on booze or drugs.
Does Bose have any headphones that look as good as Beats? BOSE has aways had a bad reputation for bad quality but great marketing. If I had to pick one, I go with Beats cause their designs are more modern than the old boring BOSE stuff.
How a headphone looks should be the last thing on the list of what to look for.
These are audio equipment, sound quality should be first and most important, how they fit should be second on the list, cost should be third and how they look should be last on the list.
I like these headphones.
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who the hell wants to walk round with those monstrosity's on their head?Good lord those are ugly.
Sounds like you got brainwashed by the ignorant of the masses.
Typical ignorance on your part.
They aren't as heavy as they look, they are only 330 grams w/o cable and the Beats Pros are 400 grams, so they will feel a lot lighter on your noggin and as far as better sounding? They'll kick the Beats and Bose right out of the room. These things are considered some of the top sounding headphones obtainable at this point in time. There are others in the same category that are more expensive, but these will last you a life time of great sounding audio.
I'm about sound quality 1st, you are obviously into looking what you THINK is cool. Oh well, move along with the masses of the ignorant.
Why would you want to buy your Bose headphones and speakers at an Apple Store anyways?
Apple rarely demos Bose headphones/speakers at their Stores.
If you want to listen to such headphones before you decide to buy one, it's better to shop for them at an actual Bose Retail Store, or even a Best Buy store, where there are plenty of working demos.
Apple Retail Store employees are not qualified to tell you anything about the technical specs of a Bose speaker. They've probably never put one on their ears.
These are not for people to walk around with, they are headphones to sit back in your room and listen to music. If you want something to walk around with, then get the in ear custom molded UE Pro ear buds by Ultimate Ears.
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Some Apple employees own a variety of brands of headphones or have experience listening to various headphones, but if you really want to check out what's out there instead of just the two B companies, go to a high end audio show where they have a TON of headphones to check out by various brands.
I hate it when people only consider one of two brands and they are battling out with their expensive marketing.
Beats and Bose are NOT the only two companies in the world.
BTW, the new Solo2 by Beats is supposed to be a LOT better than the original version, and it's for people that are on a limited budget, so it's probably a decent choice for those that don't want to spend more than $200 on a pair of headphones than these are OK for the money. There are better sounding phones, but they just cost more money.
My suggestion is to first listen to what are considered the top products regardless of price to get a reference point of what is considered the best sounding by leading audio experts that listen to headphones from everyone. They are experienced listeners that can better judge a product. THEN once you've listened to what they feel are the best "cost no object", that will give you a starting point and then you go down the list in terms of price point until you get something that sounds as close to the top end models within your limited budget. That way you know what to listen for. It's better to go from the best down to what you can afford rather than just comparing other cheap products because your frame of reference is not set well.
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Most Bose equipment is ridiculously overpriced and the performance mediocre at best. Looks nice, though.
Sorta like Beats.
Which makes carrying Bose equipment redundant.
Which is a problem for Bose, since I'd imagine the Apple Store is probably responsible for something like 20% of their sales.
Hopefully this will open up display space for superior portable, wireless speakers from TDK, Sony and Harman/Kardon, among others. There are a slew of portable speakers out there right now that sound better than similar-sized Bose units, and cost 1/3rd to 1/2 as much.
Most Bose equipment is ridiculously overpriced and the performance mediocre at best. Looks nice, though.
Sorta like Beats.
Which makes carrying Bose equipment redundant.
Which is a problem for Bose, since I'd imagine the Apple Store is probably responsible for something like 20% of their sales.
Hopefully this will open up display space for superior portable, wireless speakers from TDK, Sony and Harman/Kardon, among others. There are a slew of portable speakers out there right now that sound better than similar-sized Bose units, and cost 1/3rd to 1/2 as much.
I'm not a beats fan, but BOSE should never have been sold in apples stores as they are terrible. Skull candy have better products and they're ******.
BOSE is a company that seems to be successful but I still have never seen anyone with a pair or a system and don't know anyone who buys them. They're like a restaurant who never has any customers yet carries on somehow making money appear in their coffers.
BOSE is a company that seems to be successful but I still have never seen anyone with a pair or a system and don't know anyone who buys them. They're like a restaurant who never has any customers yet carries on somehow making money appear in their coffers.
Bose does make some good stuff. Their soundlink Bluetooth speaker is fantastic and even though it's expensive it's actually worth it. Unlike Beats headphones which are totally obnoxious and are simply all marketing hype. Whatever though, this doesn't affect me since I buy accessories from other places anyways. Apple stores can't compete price wise with most other places when it comes to accessories.
Whenever I see someone wearing Beats or have it hanging on the neck, I see someone who bought it hook, line and sinker and who listens to a poor rendition of what their music is supposed to sound like.