The amount of Beats and Bose headphones in this thread is extremely disappointing 
http://intellexual.net/bose.html
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The amount of Beats and Bose headphones in this thread is extremely disappointing
http://intellexual.net/bose.html
The main reason why I purchased the Beats Pro at the Japanese Apple Store is because I could not find a headphone that is all made of solid aluminum, all the headphones i've seen on the market are made of cheap plastic and I could not find brands such as Sennheiser, Grado, AKG ...ect at a local BestBuy or Apple Store from where I live. And ordering online is going to cost me more because of the shipping cost.
Imagine how much yen is going to cost me in euros ?
I think the main reason why Sennheiser, Grado, AKG cost more is only because they have this "made in germany" "made in austria" "made in france" in them making us thinking "made in europe therefore they must be good quality" placebo effect logic.
I have been using expensive plastic devices in the past and they all break in 2 so I quit purchasing plastic devices and from now on I only purchase aluminum ones that matches my Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, iPad, iPhone (aluminum).
The Beats Pro is the best isolation of the headphones tested. I was VERY surprised to find the Beat's Pro's to have the best sound of the bunch as well (To MY ear). They are very bass heavy though and I can see some people not liking that amount of bass.
They also look good:
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I respectfully disagree. Beats and Bose both suck, and Grado, AKG, and Sennheiser really do all make better cans.
I'm picking up some Grados this week, actually.
Don't do it, not worth the $$$. All the Beats line is mainly looks over sound. Look into Meelec, they have better options for the $$$ spent.
I don't want to sound like a jerk, but I'd like to see you head over here http://www.head-fi.org/ and here http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/ and tell them that Sennheiser, etc. don't really sound better and that the country of origin has a placebo effect, making people think they sound better.
As I've said before in other discussions on this forum, not all plastic is created equal. I've been using a pair of Audio Technica ATH-A500s for just shy of 7 years now. They're still going as good as the day they arrived, despite the fact that the pleather has worn off. No cracks, no issues. They sound better than every single Beats or Bose headphone I have heard, including those outrageous $300 Beats on display at Best Buy. I've used them at least daily for the last 7 years. They've been tossed in my backpack, in cars. They've outlived iPods and iPhones, Macs. Just because you had bad experience with a bad plastic product doesn't mean all plastic products are that way. I've been looking to upgrade them but the only way to truly "beat" them is to spend hundreds over what they cost originally.
The fact that you live in Japan or are in Japan means that you have access to Audio Technica's entire line of headphones without having to import them and at a much lower price than the rest of the world pays. Which means you have every reason to avoid Beats or Bose. For the cost of those Beats, you could have gotten a set of A900s or AD900s or even one of the sets of headphones made from WOOD and still had money left over, and you'd have significantly better sound quality. Significantly is an understatement. Even the Grado SR60s I have sound better than any of the Beats line.
I guarantee you that any set of Sennheiser, Grado, AKG, Audio Technica, etc. will not only sound many times better than any Beats or Bose headphone, but any of those brands will outlast any model of Beats or Bose. I guarantee that.
And honestly, who cares about how headphones look? Sound quality is a lot more important than being stylish. I want my music, movies, games, whatever to sound the best possible. I don't care if the cup on my headphones is bigger than my iPhone and the cloth cable stands out and doesn't look "stylish". All I care about is that I'm getting good sound.
MDR - V150
Sennheiser 201
I'm gonna be honest, but I like the MDR - V150 much better. I've had them since the first generation iPod Nano (2005?) and thought I should try something new. Got the 201s, but the Sony is much better. I honestly tried liking the 201s, but it's simply not as good. They are more comfortable though - I'll give it that.
The next headphones I want to buy are the Bose AE2 - mainly for comfort. If anyone knows of any headphones that are as comfortable as the AE2, I'd consider it. They also felt very solid.
Sennheiser 201
I'm gonna be honest, but I like the MDR - V150 much better. I've had them since the first generation iPod Nano (2005?) and thought I should try something new. Got the 201s, but the Sony is much better. I honestly tried liking the 201s, but it's simply not as good. They are more comfortable though - I'll give it that.
The next headphones I want to buy are the Bose AE2 - mainly for comfort. If anyone knows of any headphones that are as comfortable as the AE2, I'd consider it. They also felt very solid.
Before I purchased the Beats Pro, I was interested to get the AKG K701 because i've read reviews that they are the best for techno music but unfortunately i can't find then at any retail store, nor at bestbuy, not even the mini headphone stores on the big city of Tokyo. So I went with the Beats Pro because I see allot of peoples wearing the white Beats Studios in public.
Why is it so hard to find those kinds of headphones at a local bestbuy or apple store? All i see here are Sony's, Panasonic's, Beats, and some Pioneers.
If Sennheiser, Grado, AKG are so good then why they don't sell them at the big stores ?
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Maybe because some manufacturers prefer to focus on QUALITY rather than on quantity. Those brands produce some of the most professional audio products out there, and the target of their products are audiophiles and professionals. That is people really interested in sound quality. these people simply know that manufacturers like Grado, AKG, etc. are the best in terms of high quality (no arguing about that) and they simply go ahead and buy their products.
A Pair of Grado HeadPhones would cost you over 1000$, because it is a high-quality product and it is reserved to a niche public, such as professionals working with sound and audiophiles. That's why you'll never seen a pair of Grados at the big stores: Because they simply don't care of everyone getting their products, since they're targeted to a restricted and professional public.
There are other companies instead, that prefer focusing on mass-targeted products rather than on quality, and then they sell their overpriced products everywhere.
But hey, if you're happy with your Beats because of how they look what's the matter? Nobody here is trying to sell you a pair of Professional Headphones.
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Bowers and Wilkins C5
Are these available at a retail store? I can only find them online.
It should be by the end of the month, I got them at the Apple Store today. Ask the staff, they don't have them on the shelves from what I saw.
How about a quick review?
I'm looking for a *comfortable* pair of in-ear earphones. I've gone through my fair share of earphones and I just can't find the right pair for me. I'm now tempted to either get the Bose In-Ears or this C5 model, mainly due to comfort factors.
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How do you like them? Comfy?
Anyone have any suggestions for an on-ear set that has an inline mic? I was looking at the Klipsch Image One or the B&W P5s...Pretty big price difference though. I just love the design of the P5s.
I currently have Shure SRH750DJs, and while they sound great, they are pretty big and they aren't the most comfortable ones for wearing for a long time.
I'm normally an IEM guy (my main IEM is the Westone UM3X), but I like full-size cans too. So I wanted something comfortable and with great sound. Should I stay with IEMs if I want to keep an inline mic?
I currently have Shure SRH750DJs, and while they sound great, they are pretty big and they aren't the most comfortable ones for wearing for a long time.
I'm normally an IEM guy (my main IEM is the Westone UM3X), but I like full-size cans too. So I wanted something comfortable and with great sound. Should I stay with IEMs if I want to keep an inline mic?
The bass is nice and tight, but sometimes takeover the Mids. Mids need a bit of time to open up. Atm its kinda recessed due to the bass. Highs have a faint harshness to it. The soundstage is excellent for a pair of earphones though.
They have been burned in for 13 hours so far.
no good! they sound ok but for $100 or more you can buy the cheaper skull candy's and get a better sound. i own both the noise canceling beats over the ear ones and they are amazing. but my buddy bought these and we hated them. also the beats on the ear (non noise canceling) are awesome too. for earbuds they are no good, like i said i have skull candy's and they sounded way better than those. have never tried the in ear bose ones however but thatd personal preference.
Skull candy are gas station, supermarket pieces of crap.
And no, I didn't say that with a smile..
And no, I didn't say that with a smile..
Well I guess you guys know what you're talking about, ie keep away from Beats, Scull Candy and BOSE.
Currently looking out for some earphones for ipod when running with around 80£/130$ budget
Seen some Ultrasone Zino
Are these nice for the budget range and for running won't fall off ext?
Currently looking out for some earphones for ipod when running with around 80£/130$ budget
Seen some Ultrasone Zino
Are these nice for the budget range and for running won't fall off ext?
