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They're not that far off higher-end over-the-ear ANC/wireless headphones, give or take Apple's brand premium (which many other makers of expensive things also h
by pvg 6y ago
They're not that far off higher-end over-the-ear ANC/wireless headphones, give or take Apple's brand premium (which many other makers of expensive things also happily apply). That's not to say they are cheap but it feels closer to existing market pricing than $250 wireless earbuds - a move Apple pulled off seemingly successfully.
- freeone3000 6y agoIf by "not far off", you mean "over $200 more". For consumer devices: The Sony 1000XM4s are $270. Bose QC35 IIs are $265. You'd have to go up to pro-grade gear, such as the M&Ds or Beyerdynamic Amirons, to match this price. Maybe Apple headphones are pro grade, but the AirPods are not, so I don't think they're going for that market segment.
- pvg 6y agoThey're right there in 'wanky headphones from a name brand'. Amirions are more expensive and have no ANC. The gamer Audezes (no ANC, the processing stuff is only wired) are $500. Lots of other stuff you can find in that price range from B&O, etc.
- brandall10 6y agoMaster and Dynamics are not "pro gear", and while Beyerdynamic traditionally is, they have dipped their toes in the consumer space for a good awhile. This is right up there in that space IMO.