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DUBCC - Tha Connection => West Coast Classics => Topic started by: Detox Iz Not Active on August 22, 2008, 05:15:27 PM
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they look pretty damn good, any impressions?
(http://www.headphoneinfo.com/images/upload/Image/Reviews/Monster/Beats/Beats_Front.jpg)
(http://www.headphoneinfo.com/images/upload/Image/Reviews/Monster/Beats/switch-closeup.jpg)
(http://www.headphoneinfo.com/images/upload/Image/Reviews/Monster/Beats/Beats_Folded.jpg)
(http://www.headphoneinfo.com/images/upload/Image/Reviews/Monster/Beats/hats-front.jpg)
(http://www.headphoneinfo.com/images/upload/Image/Reviews/Monster/Beats/Beats_Vanity2.jpg)
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS232LL/A?fnode=home/shop_ipod/ipod_accessories/headphones&mco=MTUzODM4NA
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i want them
ill give 50 bucks
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did you read the consumer reviews? most of them seem to say they are fairly shit
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my brothers got them, they decent, i just got no need for them
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(http://www.streetgadgets.com/images/p/l/1/1858/Skull-Candy-%7C-Skullcandy-GI-35mm-Black.jpg)
This the only shit u need doggie
Skullgang ay!
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did you read the consumer reviews? most of them seem to say they are fairly shit
have you read the professional reviews? (USA Today, CNN, geek.com.....) they say it's the best on the market
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yeah the reviews (minus the media ones with commercial interests) aren't that great for them. they do seem be a pretty nice option for portable use, but that's an expensive pair of headphones to bash about in the outside world. for $350 you could get something way better. i got the denon 2000, they are badass and give true fidelity across the sound spectrum.
(http://www.usa.denon.com/AHD2000_Large_Short_rdax_460x673.jpg)
none of this means anything if your source isn't very good though. might as well buy much cheaper headphones.
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this is probably the most thorough review you are going to find on these headphones
http://www.headphoneinfo.com/content/Monster-Beats-by-Dr--Dre-Headphones-Review-544.htm
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there's a 29 page thread on head-fi on them too....
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/beats-dr-dre-346223/
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^^
Some of those people's comments are just ::)
To me, I don't think they are worth the price. Nothing but a status symbol unless you are heavily into the music scene (producing and what not).
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^^^LOL
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I wanna actually check them out. I'm a DJ, 350 are much.... but fuck it, the reviews are great. only problem: I can't find them anywhere over here.
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I wanna actually check them out. I'm a DJ, 350 are much.... but fuck it, the reviews are great. only problem: I can't find them anywhere over here.
check the apple store.
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im waiting on that cognac
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who the fuck will buy dr dre headphones for 350 just because they pay dre to use his name , when you get some better headphones for 1 something ;D ;D im telling you people are suckers for a star name
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who the fuck will buy dr dre headphones for 350 just because they pay dre to use his name , when you get some better headphones for 1 something ;D ;D im telling you people are suckers for a star name
I listen to them everyday. The sound impressed me. Did I pay $350??? 8)
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ill stick to my sony one's, cheaper with better sound quality
;D ;D @ people paying for dr dre's name on a headphone, whats next, cuz thats basically what you paying for all that money for dre's name when dre had nothing to do with those headphones they just paying him to use his name so he gets his cut and the real crater of the head phones get there cut
rap sells and people use rappers to make money, and suckers get suckered thinking the rappers have something to do with those products when really it's sign this paper so we can use your name you'll get your cut and we'll get our cut, we all make money and people run and get it thinking dre had something to do with those headphones ;D i bet those headphone were already created before they even knew dre would be on board and they were just looking for the right person to do business with to used they name so they gave track a call he signed the paper and beats by dre gets stamped on it
now you paying a arm and leg for that shit thinking dre had something to do with it ;D
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ill stick to my sony one's, cheaper with better sound quality
;D ;D @ people paying for dr dre's name on a headphone, whats next, cuz thats basically what you paying for all that money for dre's name when dre had nothing to do with those headphones they just paying him to use his name so he gets his cut and the real crater of the head phones get there cut
rap sells and people use rappers to make money, and suckers get suckered thinking the rappers have something to do with those products when really it's sign this paper so we can use your name you'll get your cut and we'll get our cut, we all make money and people run and get it thinking dre had something to do with those headphones ;D i bet those headphone were already created before they even knew dre would be on board and they were just looking for the right person to do business with to used they name so they gave track a call he signed the paper and beats by dre gets stamped on it
now you paying a arm and leg for that shit thinking dre had something to do with it ;D
obviously you pay a little more for the Dre name, but the quality is still damn good according to the pro reviews, and they look slick as hell
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i was gon ask the same question ima get them eventually
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Regarding the reviews from each websites its really confused...
I planned to buy one but spendin 350 bucks for headphones :-X
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yeah they look really nice. they almost get away with being way overpriced to me because of the fashion value. the case you get with them is cool too. its kinda crap that you cant turn the noise cancelling off. i'd buy them as a portable pair (if i had the bucks right now) but at the same time i already have much better headphones for indoors. any pair of decent headphones is kinda wasted if you just use them with portable players, so it would be a tough one to justify getting them...
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Imo, they don't look that good
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If you're not a professional, it's a good choice.
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I HATE the idea of having to put batteries in them, so I won't be gettin em.
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I HATE the idea of having to put batteries in them, so I won't be gettin em.
that's the main prob for me right there
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im getting a pair.
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im getting a pair.
put it on your pussy so i can hear your pussy juice flowing good
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Regarding the reviews from each websites its really confused...
I planned to buy one but spendin 350 bucks for headphones :-X
nigga cop the sony ones for a 1 bill something there much better than the dre headphones when is comes to sound quality it's known sony got the best sound quality
don't be a suck like the rest of these dudes, y'all probably loaded anyways on that shit going down on mommy or daddies credit card
350 for headphones are you kidding me :-\ HEADPHONES :-* 350 :-\ fuck outta here
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I would kill to own some.
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I tested a pair at Best Buy and was unimpressed. I used to have a pair of $80 headphones and they sounded way better. Unless you get them for free, don't waste your time.
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I bought them though through a friend that works at best buy for 160..I listen to them at least two hours a day as I use public transportation to get to work.these headphones are amazing you can't even begin to fathom it until you listen to them day in and day out.I listen to a wide variety of music from hip hop to rock to well everthing but country..well except some Johnny cash.the bass is deep and rich without ever saturating the quality of the music.you hear the highs and lows.hell it even made kanyes new 808s and menstrates tolerable.I've let forced about 30 people I know to listen to them and they all beg me to hook them up with the deal.I know celebrities names are often used to sell products but these are worth the money.as far as the batteries is concerned well like I said I listen to them two hours a day and I've only had to change the batteries once since I bought them on the day they were released,you do the math.the carry case they come in is also a nice addition and how comfortable they are.very lightweight very comfortable.I've used bose headphones seinheisser and Sony as well as altek and koss and these are by far my favorite.I highly recommend them.
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I need to check these out at best buy for sound quality
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See if the employees will put something with some bass on.touch it by busta bumps as does I'm illy by ti...well I could go on for days with songs Lol
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Monster intros Dr. Dre in-ear headphones
http://www.aftermathmusic.com/blog/?p=281
(http://www.aftermathmusic.com/monster_ear.jpg)
While Monster Cable hasn’t yet officially announced the in-ear version of its Beats by Dr. Dre, the rapper-influenced headphones have appeared at the Apple Store. The design makes use of a unique, nearly 4-foot long flat cable that features a Duraflex jacket claimed to be tangle- and knot-free. The headphones deliver sound with a low-mass, wide bandwidth driver and also include three pairs of eartips as well as two pairs of triple-layer flanged tips, dubbed Airlocks, for more customizable sound insulation.
Monster Cable also touts its usual attempts to improve sound reproduction and believes its magnetic FluxTube design, MicroStrand conductors and 24K gold contacts in the new Beats help improve their sound. The headphones are also designed with Apple’s Sound Check auto-balancing volume feature in mind to produce an appropriate sound range for tracks operating outside of their normal volume levels.
The Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour headphones are now available via the Apple Store for $150. ( www.ipodnn.com )
Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour In-Ear Headphones
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TV219LL/A?mco=Mjg3MjYxMA
Hear what the artist hears and listen to the music the way you should. Beats Tour reveals the full sound of today’s digital music, including sonically demanding hip hop, rock, and R&B.
No more snarls and knots with tangle-free cable design
Precision response thanks to low mass, wide bandwidth driver
Sound-isolating eartips in multiple sizes provide a perfect fit to seal out noise
Duraflex protective cable jacket for maximum tangle resistance and durability
MicroStrand conductors to extend frequency response
Patented magnetic FluxTube for more natural audio reproduction
24K gold contacts that ensure maximum signal transfer and corrosion resistance
Rugged protective case for superior protection
Overview
Beats Tour deliver sound so big, you would think you had speakers in your ears. Newly developed in-ear speaker technologies reproduce clear natural vocals, detailed highs, and deep powerful bass without distortion. Wired with high-performance Monster Cable, Beats Tour delivers sound performance never before achieved in any earphone.
Beats Tour also features the world’s first tangle-free earphone cable. While earphones are convenient, taking the time to untangle them is not. Beats Tour features Monster’s new innovative headphone cable that not only sounds great, but is completely tangle-free. So untangle less, and listen more.
World’s First Tangle-Free Cable
Normally Monster is all about the sound. But when it comes to the earphones people use everyday, they had to get rid of the annoying ritual of untangling your earbuds everytime you use your iPod. After ten years of research, they finally figured it out. Monster’s patent pending flat cable design with Duraflex jacket simply does the trick.
Hear What You’ve Been Missing
The audiophiles at Monster proudly present their newly developed ultra-fast speaker design delivering the full sound and details of today’s digital music with great clarity, natural vocals, and bass punch.
Get Low Low
It took Monster more than three years to develop the technology that gives Beats Tour bass so big, you’d think there’s a subwoofer in your head. It’s deep, club-like bass. Dr. Dre would have it no other way.
In-Ear Noise Isolation
Sealed in-ear design reduces external noise for a better music experience than traditional earbuds.
Play it Loud with Full Power
Most earphones don’t have the power to play music at the volume some music lovers prefer. Beats Tour large high-efficiency drivers and magnetic technology play loud without distortion. Hear everything no matter how loud the rest of the world is.
Monster XLN High-Performance Headphone Cable
Monster’s patented Magnetic flux tube and microstrand construction provides clear no loss audio and reduced interference to Beats Tour speaker drivers.
Designed for Apple Sound Check
The Sound Check feature on your iPod balances playback levels so all your music tracks play at a consistent volume. Beats Tour’s high-efficiency drivers ensure you can hear every note.
Custom Fit
Beats Tour includes three earbud cone tips and two triple layered tips for the most comfortable, secure fit, and best sound possible.
Protective Case
Compact rugged case for safe storage of Beats Tour and additional tips.
Specifications
Cable length: 3.94 ft./1.2 m
Weight: 0.71 oz./20 g
What’s in the Box
Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour headphones
Carrying case
Three pairs of standard Monster-designed eartips
Two pairs of different-sized triple-layer "Airlocks"
Quick start guide
Warranty
One-year limited
Mfr. Part No.: 123888-00
Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple’s Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
Related threads;
Press Release From Dr. Dre/Monster Press Conference (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=164558.msg1701339#msg1701339)
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The DubCC gadget thread (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=179367.0)
CES interview with Dr. Dre 2009
http://www.youtube.com/v/Ut5feMt9zkg&hl=en&fs=1
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im so tempted to buy the earphones but i heard they dont fit well in the ears.
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Get the full sized headphones
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the earphones come with different sizes of cap so i can't imagine size being a big prob...
i'm really curious about the beats though i might see if i can trade my denons (which are more expensive) for them. from the talk it sounds like they probably make a very enjoyable sound, however accurate on inaccurate that might be...
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I love the headphones.I haven't tried the in ear ones.but I'm not a fan of in ear headphones
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I tried the over the ear set and they are not that impressive, I don't mind the $350 price but not when you can get the same quality or better for at least hundred cheaper
but I can't deny they are the nicest looking headphones I have seen
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shameless plug
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=205886.0
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I have a pair of these that I got a couple years ago.
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/9cd3c58ae55f2231/index.html
I listened to the Dre headphones at the store, and they sounded the same as the ones I have.
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if you're smart and you want to buy these and save some money, then wait.
the prices will drop
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I got the In-ear tour edition. They're impressive... I had a lot of good earphones, but these are the best I had so far. 8) 8)
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i just ordered the in ear. haha. should be getting them in a few days. hows the fit of the ear buds? i think thats the biggest complaint
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i just ordered the in ear. haha. should be getting them in a few days. hows the fit of the ear buds? i think thats the biggest complaint
Perfect for me. They come with different eartips:
(http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/8014/tv219av5ty8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/tv219av5ty8.jpg/1/w320.png) (http://g.imageshack.us/img74/tv219av5ty8.jpg/1/)
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People who got em, do they sound good plugged straight into your iPod/MP3? Or is it better to use them with a proper amplifier?
And how long do the batteries last?
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I bought the in ears. Actually, let me take that back - I bought like five in ears and two Monster Turbos (which suck compared to Dre's shit). Dre did his thing with these head phones.
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I bought the in ears.
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haha since my last post in here.. i now i have 2 of the beats Tour in ears, and then 2 of the monster beats studio. i have one pair of the limited edition blue ones with the dre signatures on the ear muff part as opposed to the "b".
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Heard the headphones at Best Buy, they sound great! But I don't use huge ass headphones for anything, only my Ipod which I need earbuds for on-the-go use. Saw that they have the earphone versions, which I eventually want to get. I'm short on funds so the $149 price tag kind of steep right now. I did get a cheaper alternative that I'm really happy with, Ultimate Ears MetroFi220 by Logitech. Regular price $89.99 but got for $65. Bass, mid's and hi's are very crisp, predictably tested them on a few Dre songs first. Keep The Heads Ringing sounded better than I ever heard it, clear and all kinds of subtle sound effects going on I hadn't noticed before.
There is one downside though. Any songs you have that aren't exactly perfect quality, you will hear the imperfections (distorted bass, unmastered vocals, etc.) Anything ripped from CD or "purchased" online from an original source sounds fine though. Also, some bass distorts on the Ipod's Bass Booster or Hip Hop EQ setting
Just passing along information on a cheaper alternative. I do want to get the Dre earbuds though, to handle the heavy bass!
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haha since my last post in here.. i now i have 2 of the beats Tour in ears, and then 2 of the monster beats studio. i have one pair of the limited edition blue ones with the dre signatures on the ear muff part as opposed to the "b".
how long does the battery last?
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Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre Announce “Beats Solo™”
(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/09/500x_beats_solo_headphones.jpg)
New Addition to Popular “Beats™ By Dr. Dre™ Headphone Line is Lightweight, More Compact Option; Available in Black and White Versions
BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre, today announced an exciting new development in the evolution of the popular “Beats™ By Dr. Dre™ headphone line – the on-ear “Beats Solo” headphones (MAP: $179.95, SRP: $219.95). The new Beats Solo high-performance headphones offer users an ideal entry level Beats by Dr. Dre personal listening experience in a lightweight and smaller version. Beats Solo will be available in November 2009 in both black and white versions.
Noel Lee, the Head Monster, noted: “When Monster teamed up with Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine for Beats™ by Dr. Dre™ headphones our goal was to change the way people experience their music by simply letting them hear what musicians recorded in the studio – with the extreme clarity, deep bass and full power that had been lacking in conventional headphones. Thanks to Beats, people have begun to understand that sound really does matter. Now, with the introduction of Beats Solo, we’re thrilled to make the Beats by Dr. Dre from Monster experience available in a smaller, lighter on-ear headphone.” Mr. Lee continued: “There were significant challenges in the creation of Beats Solo, including how to achieve really great sound from a small speaker driver. This required serious innovation and creative audio engineering. We were also challenged to take the familiar Beats design and morph it into something smaller and more compact, yet still recognizably ‘Beats.’ I’m delighted to say that we rose to both these challenges – the result is one of the easiest-to-use, easiest-to-wear and best-sounding headphones ever created, with a look that is pure Beats and pure Dr. Dre.”
Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M said: “For Beats Solo, Dre and I worked along with Monster to create the best sound possible in light, comfortable but powerful headphones.”
To provide users with the ultimate in convenience and performance when used with today’s portable music devices, Beats Solo headphones feature “ControlTalk,” an advanced on-cable feature that provides users with full control of their listening experience when using their 3GS iPhone®, iPod® shuffle and other new iPods and portable music devices. The special Monster ControlTalk™ headphone cable features an integrated high grade microphone and answer button and allows users to access their music and answer phone calls without having to reach into their pocketbook, backpack or pocket.
In addition to its availability with Beats Solo and all Beats by Dr. Dre headphones from Monster, including the new white version of Beats Studio and Heartbeats by Lady Gaga from Monster, the ControlTalk feature is also being made available as an option with all Monster brand headphones as well.
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(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/09/500x_beats_solo_headphones.jpg)
they need to make the regular version in white
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they makde cheap ones now hahaha i thought the whole gimmick was "these are the headphones dre uses" so are these the headphones dre uses when hes broke?
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If you ain't a DJ....
What the fuck you gon do wit those big ass bulky air muffs, plug it in your CD player, LMFAO, yo men.
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i have the in-ears and they are great except that they are pretty long and so they start working themselves out of my ear over time - especially on bass heavy songs.
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I travel a lot so having the bulky ear phones don't make much sense for me
these are what I use:
(http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/ultimate_ears_super_fi_5_pro.jpg)
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the Beats Spin headphones are out in the next 2/3 weeks. like the studio version, but don't require batteries as they have passive noise isolation not active
(http://beatsbydre.com/images/products/5616/5.jpg)
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i got the gaga heartbeats for the wife and bought myself the white studio headphones. Couldn't be happier with them. I want the ones with the Dre signature and the new spins
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the Beats Spin headphones are out in the next 2/3 weeks. like the studio version, but don't require batteries as they have passive noise isolation not active
(http://beatsbydre.com/images/products/5616/5.jpg)
they should have kept it all black or white
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fuck it, i'm gonna buy some sony mdr-xb500 for now. supposed to be very good and a shitload cheaper. might buy some dre ones in the future...
(http://www.techie.com.ph/images/articles/reviews/2009/09/sony_xb_500/sony_xb_main.jpg)
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Just buy skullcrushers.
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well i'm getting the sony xb500 next week and will drop some comments on them. they are supposed to be VERY good for the price and for these genres and the range comes in three sizes - the 300,500 and monster 700. i sold my denon's as they were too audiophile and not fun enough for my musical preferences...
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i got a pair of solo's and studios, however my solo's broke recently.
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fuck it, i'm gonna buy some sony mdr-xb500 for now. supposed to be very good and a shitload cheaper. might buy some dre ones in the future...
(http://www.techie.com.ph/images/articles/reviews/2009/09/sony_xb_500/sony_xb_main.jpg)
I heard those and they are off the chain. I now have the Tours, Studios, and Solos so other than the spins I am set.
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i got a pair @ the studio, i can hear my fuckin heart beat with em on, they go hard tho, good low end bass
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No use for them.... Im good with what I been using
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the Beats Spin headphones are out in the next 2/3 weeks. like the studio version, but don't require batteries as they have passive noise isolation not active
(http://beatsbydre.com/images/products/5616/5.jpg)
they should have kept it all black or white
(http://beatsbydre.com/images/products/5616/1-a.jpg)
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the Beats Spin headphones are out in the next 2/3 weeks. like the studio version, but don't require batteries as they have passive noise isolation not active
(http://beatsbydre.com/images/products/5616/5.jpg)
they should have kept it all black or white
(http://beatsbydre.com/images/products/5616/1-a.jpg)
I mean drop the silver color in lower half and keep it just one solid color
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Damn, I'm a pick up some crazy ass headphones. Can someone give recommendations?
What's studio based like? I've never worked in a studio. I use my i-pod and play off my computer - no special sound card set up. Beat seem decent but if I'm forking out 300 dollars I want the dopest shit I can get. By this I mean insane diversity. I want nice bass but would like to hear the quiter notes just as nicely.
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Damn, I'm a pick up some crazy ass headphones. Can someone give recommendations?
What's studio based like? I've never worked in a studio. I use my i-pod and play off my computer - no special sound card set up. Beat seem decent but if I'm forking out 300 dollars I want the dopest shit I can get.
Concensus is that the Dre headphones are drastically overpriced. Actually supposed to be quite good and definitely easy to drive (but they need batteries), but you pay top dollar for the looks and branding more than anything else. What kinda music are you gonna be using it for mainly, portability an issue, ideal budget?
I know I got a pair of crazy audiophile quality headphones and ended up getting rid of them cause the SQ wasn't really suited to my musical/listening preferences. Should be able to list some pro, cons and sound quality observations for sets considered to be the best value cause I frequented head-fi quite a bit researching.
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I'm coppin' them this weds... my cousins friends father is the guy who "owns" virgin in dubaii , I listened to obie trice's shit hits the fan ........ EARGASM :o :o :o
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Damn, I'm a pick up some crazy ass headphones. Can someone give recommendations?
What's studio based like? I've never worked in a studio. I use my i-pod and play off my computer - no special sound card set up. Beat seem decent but if I'm forking out 300 dollars I want the dopest shit I can get.
Concensus is that the Dre headphones are drastically overpriced. Actually supposed to be quite good and definitely easy to drive (but they need batteries), but you pay top dollar for the looks and branding more than anything else. What kinda music are you gonna be using it for mainly, portability an issue, ideal budget?
I know I got a pair of crazy audiophile quality headphones and ended up getting rid of them cause the SQ wasn't really suited to my musical/listening preferences. Should be able to list some pro, cons and sound quality observations for sets considered to be the best value cause I frequented head-fi quite a bit researching.
I bump,
hip-hop
indie rock
post-rock
classical
electronic/dub-step/trip-hop
I'm not going into creating music. I just want some headphones that fully flesh out the various aspects of songs. That's to say I want a nice sounding bass but when a violin is going solo I don't want this represented poorly. I guess I'm looking for headphones that has nice dynamics - a rang of bass and low end sounds.
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the Beats Spin headphones are out in the next 2/3 weeks. like the studio version, but don't require batteries as they have passive noise isolation not active
(http://beatsbydre.com/images/products/5616/5.jpg)
they should have kept it all black or white
(http://beatsbydre.com/images/products/5616/1-a.jpg)
I mean drop the silver color in lower half and keep it just one solid color
hahaha man im pretty sur its "that silver color" because its the housing for the heaphone and is made out of some metal,unlike the plastic strap thing
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Damn, I'm a pick up some crazy ass headphones. Can someone give recommendations?
What's studio based like? I've never worked in a studio. I use my i-pod and play off my computer - no special sound card set up. Beat seem decent but if I'm forking out 300 dollars I want the dopest shit I can get.
Concensus is that the Dre headphones are drastically overpriced. Actually supposed to be quite good and definitely easy to drive (but they need batteries), but you pay top dollar for the looks and branding more than anything else. What kinda music are you gonna be using it for mainly, portability an issue, ideal budget?
I know I got a pair of crazy audiophile quality headphones and ended up getting rid of them cause the SQ wasn't really suited to my musical/listening preferences. Should be able to list some pro, cons and sound quality observations for sets considered to be the best value cause I frequented head-fi quite a bit researching.
I bump,
hip-hop
indie rock
post-rock
classical
electronic/dub-step/trip-hop
I'm not going into creating music. I just want some headphones that fully flesh out the various aspects of songs. That's to say I want a nice sounding bass but when a violin is going solo I don't want this represented poorly. I guess I'm looking for headphones that has nice dynamics - a rang of bass and low end sounds.
so you want the 'ideal' headphones :laugh:
i've heard the dre ones are supposed to be pretty terrible for some other genres - namely classical, due to the sqaushed soundstage and overpowering low-end. thing is i actually want a set that have that kind of quality, recessed mids/highs and somewhat boomy bass, but done in a quality way. a lot of the quality, dynamic sets are considered to lacking in bass by those wanting to bump hip-hop.
but its all relative always comes down to inaccurate/fun presentation vs accuracy and need for quality recordings/sources. it sounds like you might be leaning toward the fully dynamic, studio quality sets, but still with an emphasis on low-end. let me shoot out the names of some highly regarded models, all cheaper than the dres:
sony mdr-v6/v7506 - bread and butter studio can, very present highs and bass within the flat response.
audio-technica ath-m50 - considered one of the best pure studio cans for bass. very versatile and quality for the cost.
shure srh440 - meant to be very dyanmic and quality for the cost.
shure srh750dj - more bassy than the other shures.
m audio q40 - meant to be great quality and very hard hitting bass.
akg k81dj - considered excellent for the very low price, boomier bass with quality, but not that comfortable. on ear design.
panasonic rp-htx7 - i owned these but completely wore them out. very good value, portability and great dynamic sound quality. low end is very good too, could be boomier, but clean and responsive with decent emphasis.
sony xb500/700 - gonna get the 500. read great things about these for the price. 700 model is monster large and bass is said to be even more engulfing and a bit less punchy than the 500.
beyer dynamic dt770 - considered the go to hi-fi headphone for bass. won't be easy to power out of portable devices. built like a tank and super comfy.
beyer dynamic DJX-1 - supposed to have great bass and sound for a dj set.
ultrasone dj1/dj1 pro - ultrasone have a different sound system to other headphones, a lot of comments about the bass and all round quality on these models. some people absolutely love it.
denon d2000 - considered the daddy at this kind of price range for bass fans. very versatile and high quality. i owned them, would not consider portable or with enough/the correct bass emphasis, but extremely dyanmic and fun. only high quality recordings will sound any good.
equation audio rp21 - loads of shit about these having crazy bass and all round response for the price. not supposed to be that comfortable.
sennheiser hd 212 - bassiest sennheisers. on ear design.
some of these might be much harder to drive out of portable devices than others, with the more consumer/dj branded sets being the easiest.
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Sennheiser HD650 $400 but would need an amp...
I think I should start in the hundred dollar range to see if I notice much of a difference in my listening experience.
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i have the solo's in white and i have to say they are pretty SICK!!
some songs are complimented sooooo much...for example, bump these everyone who owns these: DJ QUIK n Kurupt- Do you know and Sticky Fingaz -- come on