That NFL/BOSE deal is turning interesting. Makes sense for Apple to remove all BOSE products how that they own Beats. The NFL is fining players who use Beats products and from the looks of it, APPLE/BEATS is paying for the fines.
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Apple Reportedly Preparing to Remove Bose Audio Products From Retail Stores
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although the phrase anti competitive implies something illegal i think the posters meaning was rather anti choice and anti consumerism which it is. that has got nothing to do with what they can or cant do.
apple sells from lots of other brands and has both sold their own headphones and their own docking station while carrying bose equipment.
if you want to steer customers to your products then make them want it more than the competitors (which one could argue is one of apples strengths)
as far as the nfl comments. gimme me a break. as ridiculous as i find that contract and all other invasive advertisement deals with sporting clubs. bose paid for exclusivity and they should get what they pay for.
Makes sense ...
The overpriced, underperforming audio accessory segment is well represented by their own Beats brand.
The overpriced, underperforming audio accessory segment is well represented by their own Beats brand.
Intelligent
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AppleMark
macrumors 6502a
Regardless of what value, you or I think Bose have to offer the Audio market.
I really hate this type of move. It just reeks of uncompetitive business practice.
Apple were happy to push Bose when they had no interest, however on buying Beats they are sending out the wrong message in my opinion.
I really hate this type of move. It just reeks of uncompetitive business practice.
Apple were happy to push Bose when they had no interest, however on buying Beats they are sending out the wrong message in my opinion.
Elbon
macrumors 6502a
Really? Because I have Bose units throughout my house and they sound phenomenal.
MonkeySee....
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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 😛
You can start complaining when Apple do away with the headphone jack and fit all Beats audio with a lightening connector 😛
But which is better? Bose or Beats...
Only one way to find out.... FIGHT!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np6gyUb0E7o
Only one way to find out.... FIGHT!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np6gyUb0E7o
BJMRamage
macrumors 68030
I'm sure there is a reason for this move, be it vindictive, the NFL "ban", competitiveness, etc.
But, it could be Apple wanted to make room available to push its own Beats speakers/headphones and told Bose, rather than have 10 items in our stores, we will only carry 2 which ones do you want, and Bose said NONE.
Apple needs space for their Watches later on.
Maybe Apple only wants 10% "hi-end/hi-priced" speakers and Beats fills that entire percentage.
Apple makes money off Cases or cables from third-parties because they use the MFi or whatever license. but for headphones, I'd guess nothing. maybe sound docks they would for the license but when you are selling $100+ headphones, I am sure Apple wants the most $ it can take from it, and Bose headphones won't get them much/if at all.
But, it could be Apple wanted to make room available to push its own Beats speakers/headphones and told Bose, rather than have 10 items in our stores, we will only carry 2 which ones do you want, and Bose said NONE.
Apple needs space for their Watches later on.
Maybe Apple only wants 10% "hi-end/hi-priced" speakers and Beats fills that entire percentage.
Apple makes money off Cases or cables from third-parties because they use the MFi or whatever license. but for headphones, I'd guess nothing. maybe sound docks they would for the license but when you are selling $100+ headphones, I am sure Apple wants the most $ it can take from it, and Bose headphones won't get them much/if at all.
Only if
It's only anti-competitive if Apple goes out of it's way to make Bose products incompatible with their products.
It's only anti-competitive if Apple goes out of it's way to make Bose products incompatible with their products.
MonkeySee....
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As long as they do not release another one of these.
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How about neither?
Bose audio is superior to Beats in every aspect. But both are way overpriced for what you need, unless you somehow have the need to be a follow-the-herd conformist.
Bose has a history of unfounded legal attacks against some of its critics, and for that reason alone I own no Bose equipment.
For those who do appreciate top quality engineering and distinctive, functional design, I suggest considering Bang and Olufsen for audio products:
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/sound
Yes, they are expensive. No doubt about that. You have to pay for their near century of experience. But in return you get top notch products which, if you care about it, also show to others that you are not a sheep.
Bose audio is superior to Beats in every aspect. But both are way overpriced for what you need, unless you somehow have the need to be a follow-the-herd conformist.
Bose has a history of unfounded legal attacks against some of its critics, and for that reason alone I own no Bose equipment.
For those who do appreciate top quality engineering and distinctive, functional design, I suggest considering Bang and Olufsen for audio products:
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/sound
Yes, they are expensive. No doubt about that. You have to pay for their near century of experience. But in return you get top notch products which, if you care about it, also show to others that you are not a sheep.
cocky jeremy
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Their store, their rules. I don't see American Eagle selling Abercrombie, do you? 😉
based on what exactly?
been their stores all along if im not mistaken. apple sold their headsets, their hifi while at the same time offering "competitors" brands from bose, beats, b&o, b&w and many more.
I've owned every version of the Bose Soundlink for my iPhone/iPod and loved them. However none of those came from the Apple store so no loss there.
cocky jeremy
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brewno
macrumors 6502
That Bose SoundLink Mini that is shown in the headline is a great setup for someone like me who travels. I went to the Apple store and listened to all of the different "mini" Bluetooth speakers that were roughly the same size. The Bose blew away any of the Beats items. It's great for when you don't want to stick headphones on all the time.
As lbotez says, the Bose appeals to a different group of buyers. Oh, and the price is pretty competitive to what Amazon has because Bose controls pricing a bit more than others.
As lbotez says, the Bose appeals to a different group of buyers. Oh, and the price is pretty competitive to what Amazon has because Bose controls pricing a bit more than others.
No, people on the whole make fun of Apple users because in too many cases admiration of the product turns into fanaticism.
voicegy
macrumors 65816
I purchased that same Bose product featured in the picture in the article at an Apple store just a few months ago - perfect size and sound for the bathroom to complete my every-room-in-the-house streaming iTunes setup.
It was convenient to compare in-store to the other products - I detested my older Bose 5.1 living room setup and got rid of it a couple years ago, but for smaller applications (like their alarm clock radio) they sound amazing for their size.
It was convenient to compare in-store to the other products - I detested my older Bose 5.1 living room setup and got rid of it a couple years ago, but for smaller applications (like their alarm clock radio) they sound amazing for their size.