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are you under the mistaken impression that the cheapest pair of wireless earbuds is $250?

• autoexec 3y ago
  Well, I did honestly think that was what a pair of airpods cost. Apple isn't known for being cheap. Apple's website says they want $170 for "AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case" though so I don't know what you have to buy to pay $250 for pair when you already have a charger! I also assumed that non-airpods were not an option because most people who have airpods only have them "because apple". I mean, airpods aren't known for being the best when it comes to sound quality compared to other bluetooth options. Even Macworld thinks beats sound better (https://www.macworld.com/article/550796/beats-fit-pro-review.html https://www.macworld.com/article/550796/beats-fit-pro-review...). Beats as in "Beats by Dr. Dre" which are also well known for being expensive and stylish while under-delivering in terms of quality. I'm not even an audiophile, but I've seen it said over and over again that you can get more for your money if you're willing to avoid overpriced status symbol brands.
  • ycombinete 3y ago
    That's a small irony given that Apple owns Beats as well.
  • vxNsr 3y ago
    You can currently purchase 3rd gen apple AirPods for less than $100 on Amazon
    • FireBeyond 3y ago
      Sounds entirely legitimate. Actually I looked closer, and I cannot see any such thing. In fact, even refurbished 2nd generation AirPods are $93: https://www.amazon.com/Apple-AirPods-Charging-Case-Renewed/dp/B07SKLLYTW/ https://www.amazon.com/Apple-AirPods-Charging-Case-Renewed/d...
      • vxNsr 3y ago
        Sorry just checked, you’re right I mixed them up w 2nd gen. https://a.co/d/g8IRO8W https://a.co/d/g8IRO8W
• helpfulContrib 3y ago
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