Villaboy69 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 OK youngsters I'm seeking your guidance - My 14 year old son has placed his requests for Christmas to my surprise he has asked for some headphones. Obviously being an 'uncool' dad I have no idea what he was after other than the name. Dr Dre Beats mean absolutely nothing to me but i have noticed them on the advertisement on VT. So guys firstly are they any good? Why is there such a price variance? Some are about 120 quid whilst others are 260 and there are some inbetween and some even more expensive. Are they worth the money or are there better options. IS it just the latest thing to be seen 'cool' having Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Beats are really cool but not actually very good. Skullcandy are awful. Do not go near. I really, really like my Sennheiser HD280 pros. Excellent write-up, pick your favoured price and style: http://www.trustedreviews.com/best-headphones_round-up_summary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromsgrove_avfc Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I really wanted some beats but couldn't bring myself to spend the money. In the end I bought these http/www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006HTVC0A/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=electronics and I think they are brilliant. They easily sound as good as the beats for a third of the price. They are not as 'cool' as beats though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 From what I hear, Beats is overrated and generally poor value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I've got a pair of Creative Aurvana Live (that at the time cost me £45) which I brought to replace my trusty Panasonic HTX-7's (£25) and they were both amazing for the money. I've also just brought some Soundmagic E30 inner earphones which cost £30 and so far I'm well happy. Unless you're really going to break the bank you can't go far wrong with any of them. Don't waste your money on that over priced Beats tat... unless your sole purpose for buying them is because you think having sata cables coming out your ears will make you cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 A 14 year old is probably more interested in the brand than the quality. Get the Beats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Dre Beats are more of a fashion statement rather than quality. If you want to overpay for very poor quality headphones, then get the Beats. It really depends on what you're willing to pay. If i buy anything like headphones, i go for Sennheiser. I have headphones for pc, portable and Xbox. Had them for years without problem and they have been through some abuse. Like others have said, he's 14 and probably wants them to impress others rather than have a decent set of headphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 A 14 year old is probably more interested in the brand than the quality. Get the Beats. Agreed. Audiophiles will argue for bloody hours about which phones get the best of of each type of music, others will argue about which are the most durable, or which are the best value for money. unfortunately, I suspect your lad won't give a toss, and no matter how much better Sennheisers, etc, are, it's a bit like asking for a stylish Ferrari, and being given a Peugeot because it gets a better MPG and it'll be easier to get parts if it breaks down. Just get the Beats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 it's a bit like asking for a stylish Ferrari Then finding it had the engine of a Y reg Cavalier. Beats are a fashion accessory. It's what's what they want. If they're going to used with proper Hi-Fi (rather than squished MP3 & movies), you're selling yourself well short for your dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted December 1, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 1, 2012 Or you could get some villa headphones, or actually Ian Taylor's it7x jobs. Bluetooth, well cool, and sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 So being blinded by branding is okay if its Villa branding? I'd agree with the consensus that to a 14 year old, Beats are clearly the best headphones in the world and there isn't much you can do to change that view even if it (obviously) isn't true. FWIW Beats aren't shit, they are just overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I'd get the cheapest beats you can afford mate. I work in a school, they are the current 'must have' item. If he wants them, he doesn't want them because he has suddenly become an audiophile overnight. In terms of sound quality, they're not bad, they are very bassy which suits a lot of the music that 'the kids' are listening to these days. If you can afford them, get 'em, I suspect he'll be well chuffed. If not, don't, I'm sure he'll understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Actually, he didn't say he wanted Beats, or that the kid wanted Beats, only that he'd seen them advertised. The kid may not be into trendy crap, and may be an enlightened 14 yr old who wants decent sound quality. Yeah, alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 So being blinded by branding is okay if its Villa branding? I'd agree with the consensus that to a 14 year old, Beats are clearly the best headphones in the world and there isn't much you can do to change that view even if it (obviously) isn't true. FWIW Beats aren't shit, they are just overpriced. The build quality isn't the best on them. My mate is constantly getting the screwdriver out on his pair. These are the screws in question. No matter what he does they wont stay tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Actually, he didn't say he wanted Beats, or that the kid wanted Beats, only that he'd seen them advertised. The kid may not be into trendy crap, and may be an enlightened 14 yr old who wants decent sound quality. Yeah, alright. Yeah, so you read the OP carefully and I didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Actually, he didn't say he wanted Beats, or that the kid wanted Beats, only that he'd seen them advertised. The kid may not be into trendy crap, and may be an enlightened 14 yr old who wants decent sound quality. I have no idea what he was after other than the name. He knows the kid wants the Beats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaboy69 Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Thanks for the feedback guys its proved really helpful, if only to confirm my worst fears thats it's really all about street ced. Strange that when I was a lad I didn't give a toss maybe thats why I turned into this tremendously 'Uncool Dad'. However I do console myself that I did at least get one this right and that was to ensure that the aforementioned junior is claret and blue through and through and the only time he moans at me is for my choice of attire and when I have to tell him that unfortunately there are the few away games that we can't go to. Anyway back to the god damn Beats and one last question. Do I pay the extra for wireless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Got a pair of Sony headphones. Best quality I have had. Got bought some dre beats and sold them. Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted December 5, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2012 I had no idea the Beats where so fooooooking expensive. You can get a Grado Labs SR225i set for that kind of money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts