Getting "called-out" for not wearing the Beats

[Kagelou]

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To be fair I really don't like the argument against the beats on the grounds of their build quality. I think that that is a perfectly valid argument, BUT I think it's foolish to use as your argument because it's also the easiest to brush off:
 
"I treat my Beats gently and have owned them for a year without problem" IS a valid thing to say. Then you lose the argument (until theirs breaks from normal wear in the future, but that won't help your argument NOW)
 
The argument should be about sound quality for the price.

I have to slightly disagree with this. If I'm spending $300+ on a headphone (even $100+), I expect it to last me at-least a year =/
I've never owned the Beats so I dunno about long-term build issues, but I have read more reviews of them breaking at the band than reviews saying they have amazing build quality.
 
Anyways back on topic, for you guys in college, what percentage of headphones on your campus do you think are Beats? I'd say probably around 30~40% at my college, and some Bose too.
 

 

[dorino]

10-20% Beats. 60-70% gummies/cheap earbuds. 10% entry-level audiophile/mid-range consumer and above.

 

[ac500]

90% beats. 9% bose. 1% earbuds.

 

[Shotor102]

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I have to slightly disagree with this. If I'm spending $300+ on a headphone (even $100+), I expect it to last me at-least a year =/
I've never owned the Beats so I dunno about long-term build issues, but I have read more reviews of them breaking at the band than reviews saying they have amazing build quality.
 
Anyways back on topic, for you guys in college, what percentage of headphones on your campus do you think are Beats? I'd say probably around 30~40% at my college, and some Bose too.
 

I agree with this 100%
 
Sound quality is important, and undeniably is the first priority in headphones.. well in all audio systems that is.
 
However, as you stated...when paying a certain amount, for some $50 - $60 street value=approximately $100 retail value or so, there certain expectations, especially when certain companies make their $50 - $60 retail ($30 street) model very durable with very solid construction (Sony XB500 is for one example) and provide the expected sound for that price.  
 
So therefore, when I pay $100 + and for that extent, let's say $300... Durability and comfort become just as important as the sound quality.
 
Anyone who disagrees, ask yourselves this.  Is a stellar sounding headphones worth its price when you can't have it on your head/ears for more than an hour at a time?  What's the point of having a brilliant sounding headphones if they would break or the cords/wires will snap after 3-4 months of use, and what's worse, that particular headphone doesn't have the detachable cable system... the whole headphone is scrapped then.. 
 
While it's obvious that some companies mark their headphones far beyond the scope of their SQ reproduction and to boot, their construction.  However, in my opinion, when calculating pricetags and worthiness of headphones, it goes beyond 'the bottom line is sound quality'.   Saying that is a conjecture.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

[LizardKing1]

^Damn ac500, I pity you.
 
5% Beats, 25% iBuds, 10% fashion re-brand (Roxy, WeSC, etc), 60% iFrogz and Skullcandy (hard to tell them apart) and 10% Sennheiser.

 

[Leiker535]

1% Beats, 5% Skullcandy, 25% iBuds, 59% custom earbuds and 8% casual brands(like Phillips) and 2% hi-fi HP...

 

[177555]

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I have to slightly disagree with this. If I'm spending $300+ on a headphone (even $100+), I expect it to last me at-least a year =/
I've never owned the Beats so I dunno about long-term build issues, but I have read more reviews of them breaking at the band than reviews saying they have amazing build quality.
 
Anyways back on topic, for you guys in college, what percentage of headphones on your campus do you think are Beats? I'd say probably around 30~40% at my college, and some Bose too.
 

 
I don't think the build quality issue can be played down. When I put them on, I'm afraid that I will break them, and I'll end up paying for them. The creaking and rattling with the Studios is nerve-racking, and the Solos feel like toothpicks. Maybe I'm exaggerating a bit, but I observed that they have to be babied. Since they're made to be portable, they have to be durable. You guys have seen which demographic uses these, as well.
 
60% iBuds, 15% other buds/IEMs, 10% Beats, 5% headphones I approve of! Small school, so I have some influence. AT Pro 700 Mk. II, Koss DJ100, Hippo VB, Koss Portapro, my M50s (Upgrading to an Ultrasone Pro 900 setup), and soon more. One of my friends just sold his Studios and came to me for some new cans!

 

[dorino]

There are a few people with over-ear Skullcandies. Those things are ugly.

 

[NotSoSerious]

Friend bought some fake dealextreme Solo HD's. 
He knew they sound awful: he bought it so he could get the attention of the Beats fanboys..
 
this really does prove that people buy Beats for the looks and attention rather then sound...
 
I think i'll post what I think of them once them come.

 

[CC Lemon]

Thread-jacking is half the fun!
 
In all seriousness: Did any admins/moderators say to stay on topic? If so, I definitely apologize for missing that and continuing to go off topic. I definitely feel like this debate should be over and I have a hard time resisting responses to on-going debates when I feel the answer is painfully obvious. I also apologize for being off topic in this post.
 
To be a little more on topic...
 
These Beats sound so good!

 

[mastershake2393]

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Thread-jacking is half the fun!
 
In all seriousness: Did any admins/moderators say to stay on topic? If so, I definitely apologize for missing that and continuing to go off topic. I definitely feel like this debate should be over and I have a hard time resisting responses to on-going debates when I feel the answer is painfully obvious. I also apologize for being off topic in this post.
 
To be a little more on topic...

Currawong said to get back on track about 10 pages back...
 

 

[jono454]

In Toronto....95% of headphones i usually see are beats. It's really sad.

 

[dorino]

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Currawong said to get back on track about 10 pages back...
 

Wasn't that a different tangent though? Monster fans like to be very passionate about many things and it riles everyone up (me included).
 

 

[Kagelou]

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Wasn't that a different tangent though? Monster fans like to be very passionate about many things and it riles everyone up (me included).
 

Yep, they tend to take ALOT of pride in their Beats (kind of understand, since they spent ~$300 on them), and I honestly don't mind that.
I personally don't really care if someone likes their Beats. I would actually be happy for them if they like them and think it was a good buy. Good for them, they found a headphone to their liking, and I can relate to that since I feel ecstatic when I find a headphone that gives me goosebumps (in a good way).
What I DON'T like is when people say "Those headphones suck, you should have gotten the beats" or "Beats are the best, all other headphones are crap" or "What are those pieces of s***" (yea, someone actually did say that about my M50s =.= ).
I will get defensive if someone disses my headphones, or any other headphone in that matter. Even if it's a headphone that many people dislike, some people still might like them, and saying crap about the headphones they like is disrespectful and rude.
 
Basically, I don't like the Beats because their price point does not match with the build quality and SQ, and you can get much better for the same amount/less in my opinion. You still like the Beats over the other headphones I suggested? Then good for you, keep the Beats and enjoy your music, that's what listening to music is all about~
 
 

 

[dorino]

Mmm. It's alright to be ignorant, just don't pretend you're not.