How It’s Made Series: Beats by Dre

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It's pretty wild that Beats doesn't use any special hardware or tech in their headphones, but is able to retail for $199+.

I found that interesting as well, I thought with the high price tag that high price components would be in there.

I wonder if the design/acoustics of the ear pieces contribute to some of the "better sound". Or maybe it is just another example of consumers thinking it sounds better because they shelled out more money.

Beats are not high-end headphones, they are high-end fashion accessories. The hardware used is beside the point.

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