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Off Topic / Re: Headphones: Beats Mixr VS Bose Q15
« on: September 11, 2013, 06:13:51 AM »Why people don't get that the human ear can't actually detect sound "quality" differences beyond a certain point, making many of these expensive headphones obsolete, is a mystery to me. The most it does differently compared to maybe a nice thirty dollar pair (emphasis on nice) is sound different - but not actually better. Seriously, take some time to stop and think what you're paying $300 for - about an eighth of a pound of plastic, some copper (maybe gold-plated) wire, a tiny bit of metal, and a couple of magnets. Very rarely are there any complex electronic functions built in; it's just different magnets and different conductors being used - which I guarantee you don't cost anywhere near $300. I'm not beating up on anyone for spending money on headphones (I'm an audiophile myself); it just saddens me that people spend so much on something that's not worth the money when there are cheaper, but just as good, options out there.
So neutral frequency response means nothing to you? The difference between open cans and closed cans? If this is about beats and beats alone (or, fashion headphones), then I agree with you. Beyond that, there is a world of incredible sound that you are closing yourself off from.
And cost is rarely about the materials used, (Aside from maybe Planar magnetics, the magnets can get pretty darn expensive) it's about design and how difficult it is to make.
