For a long time I didn’t understand why anyone would spend so much money on expensive headphones or sound systems. Then… I heard the difference. One of the criteria in my ultimate dream home (if cost was not applicable) is having a serious home theater system. But because that is not likely to happen, I decided I would be willing to invest in nice earphones for my iPod instead. But even so, I’d hunt down the best deal I could find. I bought my Bose In-Ear Headphones a couple years ago. They retail for $135 but I got a pair on eBay for $55. For me, definitely worth it. Oh, the difference.
Recently, a sad thing happened. My left earphone started fraying and now it’s ka-putz. Many, many nights of listening to my iPod in bed turned to waking up many, many mornings with earphones tangled and pulled across my face and neck. It was bound to happen.
While searching and waiting to find a good deal on another pair of Bose earphones, I thought I’d look around to see what else is out there. “Beats by Dr. Dre” is a line of headphones that I’ve listened to in-store and they’re pretty swanky– in sound and design. The In-Ear headphone version (called “Tour”) retails for $179.
I bought a pair. But not for $179! eBay, friends. eBay. Got them brand new, $34. They look and sound puuuurty-ful.
Tags: Music
You score the best deals, Steph.