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Ronnoco

macrumors 68030
Oct 16, 2007
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522
United States of America
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I love the design of Dr Dre headphones, sound quality is also very good.
I don't care about the hype or anything, I went to the apple store, tried a few other headphones and I liked these best. I also liked the new retina Macbook Pro and I got it too. Don't understand when people say: oh, this is so overpriced, you can have something "better" for half of that money. So? I want THIS, and if I can afford it, why not? Isn't that also what some people say about mac users, why buy a mac if you can get a pc for half of the price?
One of the reasons I purchased the Beats Wireless was because of the built-in aptX technology. At first I couldn't get it to work on my 2010 MBP with Lion or Mountain Lion but after reading a post in the Apple forums on how to enable the aptX codec in OSX, I now have them connecting with the aptX codec instead of SBC...definitely improved the sound quality of the Beats.

A few more features the Beats Wireless have include an outstanding BT antenna as I can walk around the entire house without losing connection or having any kind of sound degradation. These things seem to go nearly 50 feet before cutting out. It is also great to have the flexibility to use the red cable to go "wired" when either the battery is low or you just want to go wired. I find this lacking in any of the Bose Quiet Comfort headphones (which I actually like and use when traveling by air or rail). Lastly, the battery seems to last forever. My Altec Lansing/Plantronics Backbeat 906's are very nice workout style bluetooth phones that sound fairly good (especially with the bass-boost enabled) but the battery doesn't last NEARLY as long as the Beats Wireless and the BT antenna isn't very good as a simple turn of the head sometimes breaks the BT connection to my iPhone on a clip around my waist. Disappointing.
I know people hate on Beats and I agree with some of it (although if somebody likes them I would never disparage them), but these are very nice sounding BT headphones for my ears especially using the aptX codec (I really didn't know BT headphones could sound this good)...I hear the Sennheiser BT phones are Quite good as well...
 
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bnx

macrumors newbie
Sep 19, 2012
22
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ATH_M50s

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Great headphones. Only complaint is that they are a tad bulky.
 

sarcosis

macrumors 6502a
Apr 25, 2006
591
8
These United States
Got these for when I want's some good sound quality. They sound great, but not the most comfortable.
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Klipsch Image One

Got these to use when I'm out and a bout.
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Skullcandy FMJ

I use these for work. Super comfortable and sound great for the price.
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AKG K 44
 

Destroysall

macrumors 65816
Feb 28, 2012
1,293
85
United States
Still rocking this bad boy. Puts a smile on my face all the time. All I need to do is upgrade my DAC and Headphone Amp setup, and life would be even more grand! :)
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JH4DC5

macrumors member
Sep 10, 2010
76
1
Just got some new IEM go to with my m50.

Audio-Technica ATH-CKM500i

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Kroner

macrumors regular
Jul 13, 2011
183
9
Norway
Shure se210: Which I never use because I don´t have a cable for it. Or rather the cables I bought either were faulty, or smelled awfull. Yay for burnt rubber smell. I think I will go and just buy directly from Shure.
I am certain it will work, although they kinda wear down quickly. Last one I had didn´t last 6months. Gone through 2, and heard complaints about the cable on amazon.

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BOSE QC 15:

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Koss Porta Pro: Well I got the receipt for this one and gonna keep it will. My 4th set of this. I saw that they changed the cable, so hopefully it will last a while this time.
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Novero Tour: When I want to go out, and don´t want to worry about the cables.
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JoeBlow74

macrumors regular
Aug 2, 2012
218
9
How do you like them? I have the Polk ultrafit in ear headphones but want cans.



I like very much. I have a HUGE head and they fit comfortable. The sound is epic along with the noise cancel on. If you have the money to spend, go ahead and buy a pair.
 

Benguitar

Guest
Jan 30, 2009
1,253
1
$30.00 Phillips Headphones

I use these when I travel, they stay in my ears nicely, and sound pretty decent, if they break they only cost $30.00

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sherlockaled

macrumors member
Jul 23, 2010
93
16
Berkeley, CA, USA
Let's just say the Bose doesn't even stand a firm chance. CK10s are neutral and produces the most accurate music the artists intended. Fast pace, sweet, crystal clear treble. The bass is substancial in quality, not quantity.

PS: as a joke, BOSE is an acronym for Buy Other Sounds Equipments.
 

Amigaman

macrumors 6502
Sep 29, 2007
281
66
Greenville, MI
I sent back my Sennheiser HD 380 Pros and picked up the Bowers & Wilkins C5 IEM. The 380s sounded great, but were too uncomfortable for me. I'm runing the C5s with a FiiO E10 DAC/AMP and the sound is fantastic so far. Can't wait for them to burn in. :)

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imlovinit

macrumors 6502a
Feb 8, 2012
703
479
I usually just use the basic earbuds but I use these sony noise canceling headphones on occasion. They get the job done.

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webslinger85

macrumors 6502a
Nov 8, 2010
725
76
Klipsch Image S4A. I love these things

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JVC HAFR201 Xtreme Xplosives. I mostly use these for work, as i'd rather not risk ruining more expensive headphones

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