delphernina Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 My son is determined that he needs Beats for Christmas. The very idea of paying more than a $100 for headphones is crazy to me - but I'm willing to make that his big ticket item if I can find a good deal on them. I see Kohl's has them on sale, and with the kohls cash incentive I guess they are worth getting, but I'm hoping for deals like last year for $114. Any thoughts? Anyone else looking for this?
nisha98 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 My son asked for them this year too. I hope so too! 1
bribri25 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Already have the Solo 2 On Ear Beats @ Kohls BF ad. $179.99; you'll also likely get a 15% off (maybe 20%), free shipping from Kohls.com (before Thanksgiving, even) and that'll either be at or close to $150 so you'll get $45 Kohl's Cash to spend in the weekish after BF; So essentially $110. 1
shortie062 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 I got them last year for my son from Walmart for $114. My daughter is asking for some this year so I'm holding out in hopes Walmart or Target will have a good deal on them. 1
delphernina Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 Already have the Solo 2 On Ear Beats @ Kohls BF ad. $179.99; you'll also likely get a 15% off (maybe 20%), free shipping from Kohls.com (before Thanksgiving, even) and that'll either be at or close to $150 so you'll get $45 Kohl's Cash to spend in the weekish after BF; So essentially $110. I'm pretty sure the Beats don't qualify for the 20% off. They are one of the excluded items, along with something else I'm looking for this season a fitbit. I hope I'm wrong....
onemill Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 I, too, am looking for Beats but not the Solo wired models. I am looking for the wireless ones. I do remember last year that Beats went on sale 50% right before Xmas at I think Best Buy. The price was better than the BF price. Maybe something like that will happen this year, too? 1
delphernina Posted November 10, 2014 Author Posted November 10, 2014 That would be fantastic! Now I'm looking to buy 2. One for both of my sons.
lucyred Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 They are in the Best Buy ad for $79. Not sure if they are the ones you looking for though. 1
mcwalker Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 Beats headphones are also offered in the Target and Gordman;s BF ads.
jesusluvu Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 I am wanting these for MYSELF this year - LOL It is on my ME list
tracy0504 Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 Waiting fot Walmart's ad...i have 2 pairs on layaway so I hope they go on sale!!!!
AndreaInNC Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) the wireless ones never go on sale more than 15% off - that I have ever seen - I've never seen the wireless ones go for less than $200 new. If you have a teen .. might want to think twice about the wireless models because the band that folds them can crack easily. I think they are a bit heavier than the regular Beats because of what makes them wireless. If you do buy them, I'd suggest taking the extra warranty or using a card that extends the mfg warranty. it's a known issue with this brand of Beats and no one can repair them. And when you are spending over $200 might want to protect your investment. I'm speaking from experience. DDs broke 16 months after I bought them. thank goodness for the purchase protection with my Discover card. They replaced them for free. Edited November 11, 2014 by AndreaInNC
Deal Grabber Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 Can someone tell me whats so great about these things and what they even do?
Spice9195 Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 Deal grabber, you're paying for the name. I have a $10 pair of headphones that are just as good. 2
sdn40 Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 Can someone tell me whats so great about these things and what they even do? They are a heavy bass headphone accompanied by a genious marketing campaign. There are numerous headphones that produce a more accurate, better sound for less money, but don't have the street cred or look so they get passed over by the younger generation. 1
AndreaInNC Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) DD23 got the wireless Beats two Christmas ago. Those broke, so we got the money to replace them. She actually found a pair of wireless Beats on Craigslist and had enough money to buy Monster headphones as well. She uses the Monster ones now more than the Beats. The Beats are for a certain type of music - like the PP said .. heavy bass .. They also work as noise cancelling headphones as well. I was skeptical as well because they are so expensive. But then I went into Best Buy and tried them all out. I became a believer ... But you are paying for the name, and now that they have been bought by Apple, they will be hard to find on sale in the future IMHO. Edited November 11, 2014 by AndreaInNC
Pnambic Posted November 11, 2014 Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) The Beats were originally designed and built by Monster. Monster just bet the farm on getting big endorsements to sell them and got royally burned on the deal when Beats took the design and walked after Monster signed a ridiculously naive deal to get Dr. Dre's endorsement. Beats are fine headphones if that's the sound you're looking for, but they probably have the largest marketing budget by a healthy margin of any headphone company out there. Guess who pays for that? You do. Here's a good read and some good education on smart/stupid business deals depending on what side of the deal you're on.http://gizmodo.com/5981823/beat-by-dre-the-inside-story-of-how-monster-lost-the-world If what you want is to have people look at you as you're wearing your headphones and either say, "Wow, cool headphones man!" or, "Wow, did that person overpay or what?", then the Beats are your ticket.If you want the best bang for your buck, go audition some headphones by Sony or Sennheiser. I like the Klipsch Image ONE personally. (edit - Sony makes headphones from the $10 cheapies all the way up to the many hundreds of dollars studio reference ones. Look for a set of MDR-V6's.) Edited November 11, 2014 by Pnambic 1
HappyHolidays Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 Walmart has the wireless ones in their BF ad for 150. I've seen the solo in ads for 80 to 100. I think target had the studio for 250. All bf ads.
dkdoggs1234 Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 FYI I just purchased wireless beats at Sam's Club for $124.96 on clearance. I searched online at Sam's and it said my local store had none available.My local store actually had 20 in stock.
AndreaInNC Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 Walmart has the wireless ones in their BF ad for 150. I've seen the solo in ads for 80 to 100. I think target had the studio for 250. All bf ads.That's a good deal for the wireless ones.
nisha98 Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) Just an FYI to the non savvy potential Beats purchasers (myself included), the Solos on sale in the ads from 80 to 100 appear to be last year's version. Apparently the latest/this years version is named Beats Solo 2.0. I don't care but my 12 year old, who wants them, does. I have no idea what the difference is but just want to let my fellow parents know. Edited November 12, 2014 by nisha98
onemill Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 I am not happy to see what you said about the wireless beats. Now I am not sure what to get. I think that 15 year olds care about the brand, but I did some reading on line and it does appear that the wireless beats can be a problem. Especially with a sound delay on iPhones. And of course, one of the boys has an IPhone. So, maybe not wireless beats for their gift? Does anyone have any suggestions for wireless headphones? Brand and store would be helpful...
AndreaInNC Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 I'm sure this won't make you happy either about the wireless beats .. the battery doesn't last that long if you turn on the wireless function. She discovered that she rarely even uses the wireless feature - but she HAD to have them .. sigh .. kids ..
Deal Grabber Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 I personally cant justify spending that kinda money.i have $5 headphones that work great.lol. I guess i also dont see when my kids would ever use them. Guess i wont be getting them. i thought there was something special about them.lol 2
riven3d Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 Radio Shack has them in their ad for $69.99 trying to get a pdf of the ad now to submit to Brad
pretweety7 Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 FYI I just purchased wireless beats at Sam's Club for $124.96 on clearance. I searched online at Sam's and it said my local store had none available.My local store actually had 20 in stock.Which sams location? I went to mine and they were $179.99
dkdoggs1234 Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 Which sams location? I went to mine and they were $179.99Naples Florida
delphernina Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 Picked up one pair of Beats at Amazon.com this morning for the youngest kid for $99. I could have waited and price matched at Walmart on Thanksgiving, but think it's probably worth having one in my hand. That way if I decide I don't want to go out shopping on Black Friday I don't have to. Best Buy is selling them online right now as well.
Kash Posted November 23, 2014 Posted November 23, 2014 I have a question. My husband and I ride Harleys, and have rather noisy pipes. He would like a wireless pair. I would just like the music to stop stopping and having periods of silence. Anybody got any suggestions.
bpr Posted November 23, 2014 Posted November 23, 2014 Not sure what can really get rid of the 'pipe' noise. Try to find a pair of noise cancelling ones. I have some Sony ones that help on airplane trips, but not sure how much it will help with that kind of noise, lol.
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