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Beats Audio: Explained!

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My Samsung Galaxy Tab and HTC One smartphone now hold all the music formerly available ony on my Ipod. The HTC One features Beats Audio. I connect them both to my stereo via the headphone out jack on both devices.

I wasn't proud of the Beats logo on my new phone but music does clearly sound a whole lot better via the HTC One. I think I'll experiment with turning off the Beats Audio setting and see if music via the phone still sounds better. Obviously the difference in sound quality could be attributable to processor, DA converter or other differences.
 
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RamblinE said:
And yet it's their money to spend.

We all buy things that have some sort of caveat or hidden downside. Add this to the list that includes everything.
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So if you bought a PC that had overclocking software that bumped up your processor speed from 3.2ghz to 3.5ghz when engaged, a feature that cost you more money and came with a cool branding campaign.. but it throttled your processor to 0.5ghz when you turned it off, you would be okay with that? When there is no warning or information that it is doing this? You are like, "wow my computer is really really really slow with out Slim Shadys Super Fast Overclocking Software, I'll make sure I keep it on all the time, it's so good I'll buy more of his products in the future...."

Seeing it is a caveat... A hidden downside. And everything has them...

Of course, if somebody points it out to you and you become aware of it, you are free to figure out a way to disable the throttling software by yourself.

Just trying to understand your logic.

sb47 said:
Why not just have an app or a player that has an EQ built in so “YOU” can adjust it to your liking, instead of someone’s else’s idea of what an EQ curve should be. Sounds like beats audio only has 2 different settings instead of giving you the option to set your own curve.

Sounds suspiciously like the difference in the BBE, in bypass the sound is set to sound dry, so when you engage the controls it changes the EQ curve and like magic it sounds better.
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Yep.
 
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RamblinE said:
No. They're just selling a brand.

Like Ray Ban, Coach, Air Jordan, Louis Vutton, etc. These successful and expensive brands aren't making products so well that they're worth the prices charged for them. They're simply selling a brand and people buy into it. For better or for worse it works for them and there's nothing shady about it. Beats is doing exactly what those other guys are doing.
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That's not a very good comparison because Ray Ban, Coach, AJ, LV are really just cosmetic products. You don't expect much out of your Coach purse or LV wallet or Jordan shoes. Most people buy them because they look good or, if they are so vain, want the status.

You're not "just" buying a brand with those Beats HPs. It's not a headband or ball cap type apparel that just sits on your head, you hope it offers decent/good sound for the price you pay. I'd agree with your statement if the Beats were just an empty shell with no speakers. Yes it might give you "street cred", but most people buy them because they're buying both [or hoping good] sound and appearance.
 
ev13wt said:
I guess with dre beats the term snake oil is rampant throughout the internet and also in this forum. So where is the difference between this company and other companies that offer technology with questionably high markups? Nobody complains about it there?
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They do. Like BassBob already mentioned, Bose, Monster (pre-Beats), NAIM (during the whole re-brand an OPPO blu-ray player and claiming THX certified), Dyson Air-Multiplier fans, AlienWare PCs, Leica P&S cameras.

The complaints are there.
 
Wow! Beats by Dre really has a bunch of people popping blood vessels. It's a freaking headphone, no more no less. It's like I'm observing religious zealots argue with each other.

The Beats by Dre brand was created to enhance the sound of Hip Hop and Electronica music. They weren't designed, engineered and marketed to people that listen to classical, rock, country, jazz or any other genres. They were designed for Hip Hop and Electronica. Sheesh!

For what it's worth the Beats by Dre headphones deliver a musical experience that reinforces how fans of Hip Hop and Electronica like to listen to their music. As a result it really doesn't matter what some guy listening to classical music on the most emotionless, neutral headphones has to say about the subject. It's apples and oranges.

I just returned a set of Beats by Dre Pros, not because I disliked their output but because they were too uncomfortable to wear (too heavy and too much clamping force). In fact, I suffered through physical discomfort because I loved how Hip Hop and Electronica sounded on them. I was disappointed to return them.
 
MaloCS said:
Wow! Beats by Dre really has a bunch of people popping blood vessels. It's a freaking headphone, no more no less. It's like I'm observing religious zealots argue with each other.

The Beats by Dre brand was created to enhance the sound of Hip Hop and Electronica music. They weren't designed, engineered and marketed to people that listen to classical, rock, country, jazz or any other genres. They were designed for Hip Hop and Electronica. Sheesh!

For what it's worth the Beats by Dre headphones deliver a musical experience that reinforces how fans of Hip Hop and Electronica like to listen to their music. As a result it really doesn't matter what some guy listening to classical music on the most emotionless, neutral headphones has to say about the subject. It's apples and oranges.

I just returned a set of Beats by Dre Pros, not because I disliked their output but because they were too uncomfortable to wear (too heavy and too much clamping force). In fact, I suffered through physical discomfort because I loved how Hip Hop and Electronica sounded on them. I was disappointed to return them.
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I listen to a lot of electronica but would hate to do so on a pair of Beats, there is more to electronic music then bass.
 
Adda said:
I listen to a lot of electronica but would hate to do so on a pair of Beats, there is more to electronic music then bass.
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You're the exception, not the rule. Every single person I know that listens to club based electronic dance music loves the bass impact. In fact, when you're in a club drinking and partying the bass is the one part of the song that has the biggest impact. When driving in a car with a person that loves club based electronic dance music take a look at their EQ, I am willing to wager that THE VAST MAJORITY of listeners has the bass maxed out.

I stand by my statement with the clarification that when I said electronica I meant club based dance music; like the song Promises by Nero that is used in the commercials.

Again, if you're trying to listen to Hip Hop and Dance music (dub step, drum & bass, etc..) on neutral headphones you're either stubborn, crazy or both. My dad taught me to always use the right tool for the job and just like I wouldn't use a hammer on a screw I wouldn't listen to Mozart on Beats by Dre headphones.

You guys need to get over yourselves. :music:
 
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MaloCS said:
You're the exception, not the rule. Every single person I know that listens to club based electronic dance music loves the bass impact. In fact, when you're in a club drinking and partying the bass is the one part of the song that has the biggest impact. When driving in a car with a person that loves club based electronic dance music take a look at their EQ, I am willing to wager that THE VAST MAJORITY of listeners has the bass maxed out.

I stand by my statement with the clarification that when I said electronica I meant club based dance music; like the song Promises by Nero that is used in the commercials.

Again, if you're trying to listen to Hip Hop and Dance music (dub step, drum & bass, etc..) on neutral headphones you're either stubborn, crazy or both. My dad taught me to always use the right tool for the job and just like I wouldn't use a hammer on a screw I wouldn't listen to Mozart on Beats by Dre headphones.

You guys need to get over yourselves. :music:
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Guess how many here listen to tech-house and hip hop.
 
MaloCS said:
You're the exception, not the rule. Every single person I know that listens to club based electronic dance music loves the bass impact. In fact, when you're in a club drinking and partying the bass is the one part of the song that has the biggest impact. When driving in a car with a person that loves club based electronic dance music take a look at their EQ, I am willing to wager that THE VAST MAJORITY of listeners has the bass maxed out.

I stand by my statement with the clarification that when I said electronica I meant club based dance music; like the song Promises by Nero that is used in the commercials.

Again, if you're trying to listen to Hip Hop and Dance music (dub step, drum & bass, etc..) on neutral headphones you're either stubborn, crazy or both. My dad taught me to always use the right tool for the job and just like I wouldn't use a hammer on a screw I wouldn't listen to Mozart on Beats by Dre headphones.

You guys need to get over yourselves. :music:
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It would seem that the electronic music you have been listening to, was produced with too little bass, or is just poorly produced in general.

I listen to electronic music on a pair of K240DF's, the type of headphone you'd find in a studio where the music is made, if it sounds bad on them, it has been poorly made.

All that talk about genre specific gear is silly, there is no such thing.
 
I'll never understand why Beats and Bose get people into such a pickle. It's just business. We all have the choice NOT to buy it.
 
Pandovski said:
Guess how many here listen to tech-house and hip hop.
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I don't care how many users on THIS forum listen to electronic music. Everyone here is the exception to the rule. I would wager that for every "audiophile" on this forum that listens to elecronic music there is a hundred thousand average listeners that love the Beats by Dre sound.

WE ARE THE EXCEPTION and not the target audience. :banana:
 
RamblinE said:
I'll never understand why Beats and Bose get people into such a pickle. It's just business. We all have the choice NOT to buy it.
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Yup.

But its fun though. Hanging out with our pitchforks outside some BOSE/BEATS owner's house, getting some fresh air.
 
Adda said:
It would seem that the electronic music you have been listening to, was produced with too little bass, or is just poorly produced in general.

I listen to electronic music on a pair of K240DF's, the type of headphone you'd find in a studio where the music is made, if it sounds bad on them, it has been poorly made.

All that talk about genre specific gear is silly, there is no such thing.
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You're the exception. Can't you see this simple fact. The Beats by Dre brand is not intended for you. Get over it and go enjoy your neutral headphones.
 
RamblinE said:
I'll never understand why Beats and Bose get people into such a pickle. It's just business. We all have the choice NOT to buy it.
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90% of the time, it's from people that have no experience with them in the first place. "I'm going to participate in X Thread because I saw a shitty video review on YouTube so that makes me an expert now..."
 
MaloCS said:
You're the exception. Can't you see this simple fact. The Beats by Dre brand is not intended for you. Get over it and go by some neutral headphones.
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I can see that yes, it's the generalization I disagree with, you'll find a lot of people oppose those on this forum.
 
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