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Sehr guter Zustand, kaum Gebrauchsspuren
Original Schutzhülle dabei
Aktive Geräuschunterdrückung
Funktioniert einwandfrei
A solid mainstream noise-cancelling model, but this asking price is a bit above the sweet spot. With recent comps centered at €89 and the upper quartile at €104, €120 sits above the 75th percentile, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair.
The upside is that these are still well-regarded for punchy sound, effective ANC, and easy everyday portability, and excellent condition matters on an older battery-powered headset. If the battery still holds up well and the original accessories are included, it can still make sense for someone who wants a clean, ready-to-use pair; otherwise, I’d want a lower number closer to the median.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Beats, founded in 2006 in the United States by music producer Dr. Dre and Interscope Records executive Jimmy Iovine, emerged from a frustration with consumer audio gear that failed to capture the fidelity of studio recordings. Headquartered initially in California and debuting its flagship Studio headphones in 2008, the brand partnered early with Monster Cable for prototyping and manufacturing, emphasizing "studio-quality" sound that let listeners hear what artists intended. Acquired by Apple in 2014 for $3 billion, Beats integrated seamlessly into the Apple ecosystem while retaining its distinct identity.
The brand focuses primarily on consumer headphones, earphones, and portable speakers, with iconic lines like the Studio, Solo, and Pill series. It expanded into wireless models and audio tech embedded in laptops via partnerships like the 2009 HP collaboration, but eschews traditional hi-fi categories such as amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, prioritizing mobile, lifestyle-oriented products over dedicated home audio systems.
Beats commands a dominant position in the premium consumer headphone market, holding over 60% U.S. share for models above $100 by 2011 and leveraging celebrity endorsements from athletes like LeBron James and artists like Pharrell to fuse fashion with function. While critics debate its bass-heavy sound signature against neutral hi-fi standards, its cultural cachet and Apple-backed reliability make it a mid-to-high-end choice for trend-savvy buyers seeking bold, accessible audio rather than audiophile purity.
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