[HiFiGuy528]

Just received this a few minutes ago.  I am very excited to show you guys.  I really like the idea behind it.  Can't wait to get home.  Stay tuned for unboxing video and impressions.
 
http://www.freshnessmag.com/2012/10/25/beats-by-dr-dre-studio-headphones-ekocycle-edition-by-will-i-am-coca-cola/
 

 

[soundstige]

Are you a paid pre-release reviewer or something?
 

 

[HiFiGuy528]

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Are you a paid pre-release reviewer or something?
 

 
Nope, just excited to show everyone what's new to the market.  I think Beats fans would appreciate the first look.

 

[viralcow]

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Are you a paid pre-release reviewer or something?
 

 
LOL. It would seem so, but I think he's just that enthusiastic about new products...

 

[fabio-fi]

Similar looks, but the sound? we'll see. 
 
If you make some comparisons with existing models such as V-moda it would be nice. 

 

[MalVeauX]

Heya,
 
At first, I was like:
 

 
But then I read about the initiative of producing lots of products from recycled material, and was like:
 

 
If anyone wants to learn more about how awful e-waste is in the USA, check out the latest information in video form, called Terra Blight.
 
Very best,

 

[HiFiGuy528]

I try very hard to get the first look on a new product.  no matter the brand.  

 

[HiFiGuy528]

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Heya,
 
If anyone wants to learn more about how awful e-waste is in the USA, check out the latest information in video form, called Terra Blight.
 
Very best,

 
Thanks for sharing.

 

[soundstige]

There is little doubt that using recycled plastics and metals is better than "virgin" material, but I believe donating to or participating in your local recycling and cleanup programs, rather than buying a ~$300 headphone, would make more of an impact.

 

[Supertoaster]

 I'm fine with my headphones with materials that will take centuries to decay.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

unboxing is up.
 

 

[Dyaems]

wow the 1/8 inch adapter looks like generic now... im a fan of their 1/8 inch adapters =(

 

[HiFiGuy528]

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wow the 1/8 inch adapter looks like generic now... im a fan of their 1/8 inch adapters =(

 
What do you mean?  It's says Beats on it.

 

[Elektrospeed]

I had been holding myself back from posting in any "beats related" threads, but this is just hilarious!! 

 
This is going to drag a serious plethora of pseudo-ecological minded wannabes into buying even more Beats crap.
 
What's next? "Fair trade headphones"? looool!!!
 
Monster's marketing team are really geniuses 

 

[Eisenhower]

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I had been holding myself back from posting in any "beats related" threads, but this is just hilarious!! 

 
This is going to drag a serious plethora of pseudo-ecological minded wannabes into buying even more Beats crap.
 
What's next? "Fair trade headphones"? looool!!!
 
Monster's marketing team are really geniuses 

 
If this was made by Sennheiser everyone would be gushing over it. Fact.