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« on: December 23, 2013, 12:09:06 AM »
So I did some technical data research on Beats and a couple other headphones to prove through concise evidence that paying money for those hogwash cans is just stupid.
Apple Earpods (the newer ones, they actually sound p good)
Frequency range: 5-21,000Hz
Impedance: 23Ω
Sensitivity: 109db
RHA MA450i (my current in-ears)
Frequency range: 16-22,000Hz
Impedance: 16Ω
Sensitivity: 103dB
Beats (most of the data here applies for all of the different "versions")
Frequency range: 20-20,000Hz (internet had to dig way deep just to find this)
Impedance: Not Listed (lel)
Sensitivity: 110dB
Here's a rundown who doesn't understand the data: the frequency range is from bass to treble, the lowest number being the bassiest bass level, and the highest point being the trebleiest treble. The impedance is essentially the power required to fuel the frequency range. Sensitivity is self explanatory. The apple earpods have greater range and almost the same sensitivity to the Beats. My headphones have a greater range than the Beats. The Beats also need 2x AAA batteries (that's pretty loving lame). An iPhone has an output impedance of 4.5Ω, which cuts about 1/4 of my headphone's range, but tons less than the earpods, so you basically get the full range of the headphones. God knows what the ohms are on the Beats. So basically, headphones that cost 1/4th the price are essentially more well rounded than the Beats. For a brand that really boasts their "bass", they're really lacking.
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