[KUNFUCHOPSTICKS]

They cost about $10 to make in China. $90 for the "BOSE" badge.

 

[afternoon025]

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Originally Posted by KUNFUCHOPSTICKS /img/forum/go_quote.gif They cost about $10 to make in China. $90 for the "BOSE" badge.

well,how much costs it if grado ra1 is made in china?

 

[acegazda]

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Originally Posted by mbgalg /img/forum/go_quote.gif i too enjoy the bose in ears. i feel they are worth the $99 retail. the bose bashing is more a function of the individuals than the inferiority of the bose brand.

well, if you look at the bose priority list (which I can't imagine you could get access to) it would probably read something like this:
1. Make the product look good so it will sell
2. Make it be comfy
3. Make it sound ok
based on the products they have out now of course.
I got these as a gift, so I spent $0. Definitely a good deal. I wouldn't buy these again because I'm not really into the whole no instrument separation thing, but I guess $30 or $40 is alright considering that they are bassier than the ep630s but still have the bad highs.

 

[Elluzion]

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Originally Posted by KUNFUCHOPSTICKS /img/forum/go_quote.gif They cost about $10 to make in China. $90 for the "BOSE" badge.

you can say that about a lot of headphones...

 

[bubsdaddy]

Do they isolate?

 

[acegazda]

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Originally Posted by bubsdaddy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do they isolate?

not really. I think they are considered "open" in fact.
I use them with creative ep630 tips and they block out a little noise, but maybe that screws up the sound a little bit. IDK, but it's the only way I can get a good fit. I have the version 1, and the tips are TERRIBLE.

 

[KUNFUCHOPSTICKS]

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Originally Posted by KUNFUCHOPSTICKS /img/forum/go_quote.gif They cost about $10 to make in China. $90 for the "BOSE" badge.

The point is not that they are made in China, the point is they are made in same factory as $2 headphones. The BOSE badge costs $90. And that $90 goes right back into advertising, which apparently has made BOSE the #3 most trusted brand according to Nelson.

 

[bubsdaddy]

Do they leak sound?

 

[nsjong]

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Originally Posted by mackay maus /img/forum/go_quote.gif I really don't understand Bose-bashing.

Then you have never heard the Tri-Ports.

 

[SBD]

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Originally Posted by KUNFUCHOPSTICKS /img/forum/go_quote.gif They cost about $10 to make in China. $90 for the "BOSE" badge.

WOW. $10 to make them?? Try $2 or $3.

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Originally Posted by nsjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif Then you have never heard the Tri-Ports.

And apparently that's the same reason people do bash the triports.

thanks for all the input guys

 

[acegazda]

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Originally Posted by bubsdaddy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do they leak sound?

a very small amount at average volume. Not enough to disturb someone next to you.

 

[fdhfdy]

they good for begginer play, it works after run in but still should be cheaper,say 50$

 

[pez]

I don't have anything major against Bose, but they go overdramatic on their pricing scheme. I've heard a pair of the OE's, that cost $150, and swear that my $70 Grados sound better. Also, there computer speakers. Terrible for the price. $500 for a pair of computer speakers that can be replicated and bought for ~$100. I think that's why.

 

[Jon118]

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Originally Posted by nsjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif Then you have never heard the Tri-Ports.

I have, they aren't as bad as everyone makes them out to be. Overpriced? Probably, but bad? No they aren't.

 

[mackay maus]

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Originally Posted by bubsdaddy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do they isolate?

No-which is one of the reasons I bought a set. They are great for running when you want to hear what's trying to run you over. And there is little microphonics in the cord.