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Beats Tones Down the Bass With its New Solo2 Headphones
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I read it and analyzed it. There is zero evidence to support his accusation of racism based on not liking a particular electronics product. Also, this is not the PRSI forum. Randomly accusing large groups of people of racism is disgusting. You both should stop, now.
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Yes, that is what the problem with Beats is it is about race because you know everything is about race not about taste, you sound like those racists who always use a race card as a excuse for your failures.
Your whole post was absurd. It has nothing to do with race just like PC fans hating on Mac fans has nothing to do with race. People dont like beats because it is a product that actually performs poorly but people pay lots of money for it because it is endorsed by celebrities and is trendy. Off the top of my head, I can compare it to people hating people that drive Hummers. They were cool at first but so unnecessary and expensive.
Once upon a time, it was cool to have the elevated bass because it was new and sounded good compared to most headphones of the time. But headphones have gotten better (including apple ear buds) and now its really obvious that the uber bass just ruins most music. Extra bass should be an option that can be activated and not something built into the headphones permanently. Good headphones will have plenty of low end bass without ruining the rest of the spectrum.
HobeSoundDarryl
macrumors G5
Almost right. That actual rule is that if the analyst says positive things about Apple, they are absolutely right and will be quoted and referenced in many future arguments whenever it could remotely suit any topic being discussed.
However, if the analyst says anything negative about Apple, they are absolutely wrong and they and their profession will be bashed on and on while conspiracy about them trying to lower the share price so they can buy AAPL before it shoots up on Apple's impending launch or that next big world-changing thing is spun as justification. Or they are just fools.
It's much like patent law. When the patent law favors a positive outcome for Apple, there's 500 posts about the importance of protecting intellectual capital and hoping that Apple sticks it to <other company>. However, when Apple is on the wrong end of a patent issue, there are 500 posts about the outdated patent system and how it needs to be changed.
My personal reaction to Beats.
Before apple acquired them: "Overpriced and ******".
After apple bought them:"Pricing is perfect and they sound great. Sign me up for 10 of them"
Before apple acquired them: "Overpriced and ******".
After apple bought them:"Pricing is perfect and they sound great. Sign me up for 10 of them"
I bought the Koss Pro4A about 40 years ago for around $100 (that's about $450 in today's dollars) for use with my McIntosh stereo, and haven't found anything at any price that sounds as good. Just need to replace the ear pads every few years, for free from Koss. Since Apple customers are used to paying for great value, they should have no problem forking out $200 for a good set of Beats.
Beats headphones were originally designed to fit/appeal to the demographic that primarily places bass at the highest level of importance over anything else. Which means sound quality, clarity and any sort of dynamic range is of lesser or non-importance to that group. It is very good to see that Beats is making a move to expand beyond this demographic. They may actually eventually produce headphones for people that care about sound quality.
HobeSoundDarryl
macrumors G5
You'll be in the majority by about TUE. I think one weekend and this crowd will have accepted that Apple has endorsed Beats with this purchase so Beats must be great.
Only a few more Tuesdays later, "I finally got to try Beats and they sound way better than I expected"
Only a few more Tuesdays: "Shut up and take my money" and "Best headphones ever"
I wonder if Apple purchase of Beats is an attempt to preempt the release of high-end headphones by Samsung? Samsung has already pre-announced their Level line of headphones at CES:
Or maybe Samsung made a fake announcement to force Apple response? I am sure this thory might be popular with some folks here at MR.
I wonder how do Samsung phones compare to Apple Solo2 phones in sound quality department.
Or maybe Samsung made a fake announcement to force Apple response? I am sure this thory might be popular with some folks here at MR.
I wonder how do Samsung phones compare to Apple Solo2 phones in sound quality department.
Internaut
macrumors 65816
To be fair to Beats, they've had enough negative reviews, by now, to know that bass can be a problem with their products. As many a reviewer has said, they're good for hip hop but not so good for a lot of other things. I guess this is Beats trying to widen their audience appeal at a time when the likes of Sennheiser, AKG, B&W and PSB (and even Sony's lower cost studio headphones) are being bought by people who know the difference.
It would have to have happened under Apple anyway, especially with Apple apparently focusing on HD* music.
* I suspect most users (me included) won't discern much difference between 256kbps and HD, even with a set of quality cans, so perhaps Apple wants to get into a bit-rate pi$$ing contest.
I currently own the Beats Wireless and MIXR. I also have several pairs of AKG, my favorite being the K550. The K550 are my go to when I'm mixing a song for a client and I need a different refrence than my Yamaha speakers. They are great, flat, natural headphones.
Yet I love my Beats wireless. Far more comfortable and they crank and sound great when I'm on the go, at the gym, etc. I love them. The MIXR aren't the best for casual listening, but when I DJ a wedding or restaurant, they crank and are super loud. Not the most comfortable though. I also appreciate the quality packaging and cables, not to mention the carrying case that Beats includes.
Yet I love my Beats wireless. Far more comfortable and they crank and sound great when I'm on the go, at the gym, etc. I love them. The MIXR aren't the best for casual listening, but when I DJ a wedding or restaurant, they crank and are super loud. Not the most comfortable though. I also appreciate the quality packaging and cables, not to mention the carrying case that Beats includes.
You people are sooooo salty that Apple bought Beats. Get over yourselves.
The comments on these Beats articles are just as bad as Android fans commenting on iPhone articles.
Relax.
The comments on these Beats articles are just as bad as Android fans commenting on iPhone articles.
Relax.
First of all, I'm not the original poster. I was just curious as to why you turn a blind I to the obvious jibes about Rap/Hip Hop, and Dr. Dre's background (Especially when Steve Jobs was a well known hardcore drug user back in the day).
Second, By you likening PC user's hate for Macs to some Apple user's hate for Beats, you've proven that most of the hate is irrational and not based off personal experience.
Third, the article clearly states that the beats solo 2 has the ability to turn down the bass. Bass is obviously not at the centre of the vitriol towards Beats electronics. Even though that is what most of the forum posters would like you to believe.
Forth, I believe most of the reasons you've stated why Beats is popular, are the exact same reasons Apple is popular.
Pure bs!
The number of people that are full of it on this thread is phenomenal.
To all you people that moan about the sound of Beats, (I don’t own a pair by the way);
1. Have you actually tried a pair?
2. Does the device you use as a source for phones have tone controls that are not set flat?
If you can’t answer yes to both of the above you’re a hypocrite.
That’s not to say that Beats actaully are good headphones, it just means be fair.
Now just remember sensitivity at low volume and also that your own hearing response isn’t flat.
The number of people that are full of it on this thread is phenomenal.
To all you people that moan about the sound of Beats, (I don’t own a pair by the way);
1. Have you actually tried a pair?
2. Does the device you use as a source for phones have tone controls that are not set flat?
If you can’t answer yes to both of the above you’re a hypocrite.
That’s not to say that Beats actaully are good headphones, it just means be fair.
Now just remember sensitivity at low volume and also that your own hearing response isn’t flat.
Beats? Heard of them, but never actually heard them. Any Good?? More of a Sennheiser guy my self!
You know, people don't mention Koss much in headphone discussion. But they definitely make some well-valued headphones. I haven't tried their high-end models, but the low and midrange are surprisingly good for the price.
What race am I that race would even be a factor to be considered as it relates to my so-called failures?