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Headphoneus Supremus
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I found Step Brothers to be epic.
As did I, hence the term 'exception'.
I found Step Brothers to be epic.
As did I, hence the term 'exception'.
I would rather listen to Skullcrushers playing Yanni's worst track on repeat for a thousand years than ever have to sit through another one of Will Ferrel's movies.
Also, I think I might get flammed for this, but I do like Bose. There head and earphones are OK at best, but there computer speaker system the Companion 5 is actually a pretty solid set. Of couse I might just be saying that because they cost $360, and I managed to grab a new set for $195. They're like a year old, but if I'm not using my cans, I'm using those bad boys. There not the best of course, but they are pretty decent, if you can get it for a solid price however.
Quote:Also, I think I might get flammed for this, but I do like Bose. There head and earphones are OK at best, but there computer speaker system the Companion 5 is actually a pretty solid set. Of couse I might just be saying that because they cost $360, and I managed to grab a new set for $195. They're like a year old, but if I'm not using my cans, I'm using those bad boys. There not the best of course, but they are pretty decent, if you can get it for a solid price however.
I think if the Bose AE headphones were about 50-60% less than they are now, and weren't marketed as the best, I'd buy a pair. I like how they sound... they're fun to listen to, just overpriced.
Quote:Quote:Also, I think I might get flammed for this, but I do like Bose. There head and earphones are OK at best, but there computer speaker system the Companion 5 is actually a pretty solid set. Of couse I might just be saying that because they cost $360, and I managed to grab a new set for $195. They're like a year old, but if I'm not using my cans, I'm using those bad boys. There not the best of course, but they are pretty decent, if you can get it for a solid price however.
I think if the Bose AE headphones were about 50-60% less than they are now, and weren't marketed as the best, I'd buy a pair. I like how they sound... they're fun to listen to, just overpriced.
how many companies don't market their product as THE BEST?
I would rather listen to Skullcrushers playing Yanni's worst track on repeat for a thousand years than ever have to sit through another one of Will Ferrel's movies.
I get the biggest kick of reading your posts. I also tend to agree with them most of the time, including this one.
As to the topic, I can't say much more than what has already been touched on. Marketing is the key, but in only works because of the general lack of sophistication/savvy of the masses. There's only so much places like Head-Fi can do, really--people are sheep and what do what they're told and what the other sheep are doing.
how many companies don't market their product as THE BEST?
how many companies don't market their product as THE BEST?
how many companies don't market their product as THE BEST?
You might be surprised. Are you familiar with any of the following names ?
Sanyo
TEAC
AWA
Aiwa
JVC
Sherwood.
They all sell electronics and they all make money. In some cases, their 'bargain basement' tactics have pushed far better competitors (in product terms) into receivership. Other companies like Phillips are capable of building superb televisions but are equally happy to have their brand on some truly dreadful consumer electronics. TEAC pioneered a host of 'firsts' in audio, but seem to have the same 'free and easy' approach to their brand. Even high end brand names like Luxman have been sullied under corporate ownership, and I believe that AKG is suffering from the inspired leadership at Harmon Clown Corp. 3 years to give us the Quincy Jones edition of the K701 - way to go, Vice-President Bonzo.