Headphones: Beats Mixr VS Bose Q15

[Raven¢roft]

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Headphones are large and annoying. I've had one pair. They were V Modas. So annoying sitting on your head and a pain in the ass to travel with. I travel a lot, so I'd rather not carry headphones everywhere.

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[Jake White]

Headphones are large and annoying. I've had one pair. They were V Modas. So annoying sitting on your head and a pain in the ass to travel with. I travel a lot, so I'd rather not carry headphones everywhere.

While V-moda's can be uncomfortable at times, they're small and typically out of the way (especially around your neck [especially especially with the M80's]).

I really don't agree with those that are saying it's not worth it to pay top dollar for quality headphones.
I own a pair of Hifiman HE-400's and I run them with Schiit's Magni/Modi setup. I also have a Bravo v3 for when I want that signature tube sound, but it's typically not necessary. This setup has cost about 700 dollars in total.

Sound quality is very, very important to me.

[Waru]

since we are talking about this what are the best headphones i can get for $60 $40? $60 would be my max.

[Caribou]

I think Bose makes more durable headphones and their headphones have better sound quality. I just think that it isn't worth spending even over 50 dollars just for headphones. If you are an avid music listener though, then it could be.

[Georges]

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This.

[Jake White]

I think Bose makes more durable headphones and their headphones have better sound quality. I just think that it isn't worth spending even over 50 dollars just for headphones. If you are an avid music listener though, then it could be.

Oh, also, the because of the QC15's active noise cancellation, it makes a really awkward seal around your ears before the pads sink down, so you get the feeling of airplane cabin pressure. I found it really annoying, and that was the dealbreaker for me and the QC15's. If you want a similar sound at about half the price, without the overpriced ANC function, go for the AE2's over the QC15's.

[BluetoothBoy]

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.

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if my current set ever breaks (they are turtle beach, surprised they haven't in two years already), i want pretty durable set with decent mic between $50-100, if anyone has a recommendation there.
i'm talking dragging it around with me places durable, in fact if it's wireless that's probably preferable too.

[Jake White]

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.

[Electro]

i bought some earbuds for 10 dollars any they broke within 2 days.

[Port]

Why do people spend so much money on headphones?

I have no idea - I spent ~$30 on mine. They work perfectly, have great sound quality and have never broken in any way.

[Neon]

Personally I think earbuds are too uncomfortable to wear. Something about headphones is just so great; they're all cushy, and it's almost like surround sound with a good pair.

[Georges]

i bought some earbuds for 10 dollars any they broke within 2 days.

[quadilious]

yea ive got some v-moda crossfade LPs and they work fantastically. they look great (which is what you want) and sound really good. i also have some Klipsch Ones and they have worked for an even longer time but dont look very good.

[Bisjac]

im a fan of bose SPEAKERS. but all the special acoustics with those fancy bose patents, that wouldn't even work on headphones. so they may be good quality headphones still, but they couldn't be the tech people usually buy bose for lol.