[in_the_membrane]

The ibuds are not free.
They are included in the price tag on the iPod.

200 bucks or whatever for an iPod with ibuds...
or 210 bucks for an iPod with KSC75s that sounds many times better.

So... when you think about it the ibuds aren't good value for money unless you got the iPod for free. Needless to say, the OP's reasoning leaves much to be desired.

 

[tom10167]

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Originally Posted by BrookR1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would have gladly taken a $10 discount on my iPod and let Apple keep the ibuds.

lol, they're including them in the package, no way are they worth ten dollars.

I'd be surprised if you saved two dollars.

 

[Ace o' Spades]

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Originally Posted by bebanovich /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ahh, the marketers are winning. Just because something is included in a package that you paid for doesn't make it free. Is the click wheel on an iPod free? How about the headphone jack? Marketers make you think they are doing you a favor by including items that essentially entice people into buying it in the first place.

Exactly what I was thinking. They could be charging $350 for the box and giving you an iPod for free.

 

[spraggih]

wow - "value" there's a word I never heard on head-fi.

I guess when you think about ibuds offer diminishing returns - think about - you could just play the music without headphones. of course you would not hear anything but in terms of SQ it's quite equal to ibuds.

 

[kramer5150]

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Originally Posted by lmilhan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Actually I have been inspired by this thread, thanks to the OP. I will soon have a 'Destroy Your iBUDS' contest that I will run in the Member's Forum. I have to decide on the prize and the rules, so stay tuned...

Can I contribute? I have some creative junk-buds taking up space in my drawer.

What do you think... Lighter fluid?... crap from my gaughter's diaper?

 

[uraflit]

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Originally Posted by kramer5150 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can I contribute? I have some creative junk-buds taking up space in my drawer. What do you think... Lighter fluid?... crap from my [d]aughter's diaper?

rofl

 

[BryanP]

not really

if you haven't noticed, many of the accessories sold by Apple are pretty expensive.

i wouldn't be surprised if they factored in a ridiculous price for the iBuds in an iPod package.

again, for most, it's not like they realize this, but for people who actually wants quality out of their headphones, the iBud isn't all that great

 

[ericj]

I upgraded my ER-6i with an ibud cable.

It's a MUCH better cable, imho.

 

[ChickenGod]

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Originally Posted by kalis104 /img/forum/go_quote.gif En Taro Adun!

Carrier has arrived. LOL

 

[buddha911]

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Originally Posted by ywd /img/forum/go_quote.gif When you pay nothing for something, no matter how good or bad it is, it is an infinitely good value. The nothing that you paid for the ibuds gives you infinite value per dollar. This only applies if you got them free w/ ipod, btw.

If we are going to use this theory, then, iBuds are the worst value at $249, and the iPod is the best value DAP as it is free with the buds. QED.

 

[steaxauce]

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Originally Posted by ywd /img/forum/go_quote.gif When you pay nothing for something, no matter how good or bad it is, it is an infinitely good value. The nothing that you paid for the ibuds gives you infinite value per dollar.

You're dividing by zero. X/0 != infinity.

 

[ChickenGod]

And A1 Steak Sauce is THAT important.

 

[65535]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChickenGod /img/forum/go_quote.gif Carrier has arrived. LOL

Stop poking me! lol

Seriously both my iaudio stocks and my Iriver stocks are much better iriver actually uses senns.


Sleeker than previous models, these Apple iPod Earphones fit comfortably in your ears and sound great — whether you’re listening at your desk, on the treadmill, in your backyard hammock, or wherever you enjoy your iPod.

false advertising.

 

[Dexter Morgan]

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Originally Posted by FreeZ5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Since I don't really want to buy an iPOD, that makes the iBuds very expensive, and the LEAST bang for the buck!!!! Steve

This is the most intelligent and clever remark so far.

 

[BirdRobin]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalis104 /img/forum/go_quote.gif En Taro Adun!

POWER OVERWHELMING