Why are some people so insistant that bose=quality?

imported_goku

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I get into arguements about the exact same thing every single time with the SAME PEOPLE, bose... These guys I know claim that bose makes the highest quality product and I have to keep reminding them how they're garbage and extremely overpriced. When they ask for other companies that are 'good' most say nothing except one or two who say 'those are UUBER good but REALLY EXPENSIVE' (Highly doubtful) and then they backup their statement saying bose is really good for their price. I just laugh my ass of each and everytime yet frustrated at the same time, I try to remind them that I own some bose equipment and after having it, I'd never buy it again..

Arguing goes on and on and they b1tch about how I should listen to their 'killer bose in car sound system'.... :roll:

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Baked

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They have good marketing. Good marketing draws in the uneducated consumer.
 

swaq

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Bose is good. Bose is also very expensive. However, you can get better quality stuff for less. For car audio, I'd say Bose would be pretty high end for a factory system, but not that astounding for aftermarket.
 

Glavinsolo

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Bose was good and all the people who couldn't afford it when it was good still think it is good today. Also Paul Harvey swears by it and I believe everything he says.
 

biggestmuff

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They are misguided and ignorant. I always explain that Bose is a marketing company that happens to sell audio equipment.
 

Mo0o

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it's not that bose doesnt produce quality equipment in comparison to random things you buy at bestbuy. It's that it's completely overpriced for the quality that you DO get. People that know anything about audio equipment would be able to order soemthing of similar quality for a fraction of the cost. But to say a set of bose speakers sound the same as the 39.99 set of satellites you get from Circuit City is just being obtuse.
 

Vinfinite

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Originally posted by: Mo0o
it's not that bose doesnt produce quality equipment in comparison to random things you buy at bestbuy. It's that it's completely overpriced for the quality that you DO get. People that know anything about audio equipment would be able to order soemthing of similar quality for a fraction of the cost. But to say a set of bose speakers sound the same as the 39.99 set of satellites you get from Circuit City is just being obtuse.

yeah bose sounds pretty good, but for the price you can get better
 

jagec

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Originally posted by: Mo0o
it's not that bose doesnt produce quality equipment in comparison to random things you buy at bestbuy. It's that it's completely overpriced for the quality that you DO get. People that know anything about audio equipment would be able to order soemthing of similar quality for a fraction of the cost. But to say a set of bose speakers sound the same as the 39.99 set of satellites you get from Circuit City is just being obtuse.

I think that's part of the problem...Bose is the first name people think of as being above "generic." So, a lot of them buy Bose...and then, of course, you want to justify your purchase, so you won't be especially inclined to think of them as bad...
 

Mo0o

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Originally posted by: jagec
Originally posted by: Mo0o
it's not that bose doesnt produce quality equipment in comparison to random things you buy at bestbuy. It's that it's completely overpriced for the quality that you DO get. People that know anything about audio equipment would be able to order soemthing of similar quality for a fraction of the cost. But to say a set of bose speakers sound the same as the 39.99 set of satellites you get from Circuit City is just being obtuse.

I think that's part of the problem...Bose is the first name people think of as being above "generic." So, a lot of them buy Bose...and then, of course, you want to justify your purchase, so you won't be especially inclined to think of them as bad...
But I think given the choice of Bose or generic cheapies, you'd choose Bose if it was free. Obviously the price they garner is comes alot of marketing
 

jagec

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Originally posted by: Mo0o
But I think given the choice of Bose or generic cheapies, you'd choose Bose if it was free. Obviously the price they garner is comes alot of marketing

Of course...Bose *is* better than generic, but if I had decided I was going to spend decent money on audio equipment, I'd take the time to do some research first.
 

Mo0o

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Originally posted by: jagec
Originally posted by: Mo0o
But I think given the choice of Bose or generic cheapies, you'd choose Bose if it was free. Obviously the price they garner is comes alot of marketing

Of course...Bose *is* better than generic, but if I had decided I was going to spend decent money on audio equipment, I'd take the time to do some research first.
Agreed. But the OP is definitely wrong in saying they're garbage. I'd be happy if i received a set of Bose speakers
 

0roo0roo

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audio world is full of pseudo science and super overpriced garbage. look at any audiophile mag, u can't just blame bose for the situation. they are practically reasonably priced compared to some of the stuff out there.
 

Mo0o

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Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
audio world is full of pseudo science and super overpriced garbage. look at any audiophile mag, u can't just blame bose for the situation. they are practically reasonably priced compared to some of the stuff out there.
Listening to an audiophile speak is like reading a thesaurus giving words for every sense but hearing.
 

jupiter57

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Hey, These are the same people who think Dell sells the world's best computer!
Maybe 5-6 years ago, now they are todays E-Machines.
 

rhino56

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bose had a heavy bass sound to the speakers, but like most PAPER speakers they suck in no time.
 

ElFenix

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bose is awesome. especially the speakers you have to hang from your ceiling. those rawk. i saw a consumer reports review once, and bose took down all the big brands. sony, aiwa, jvc.
 

biggestmuff

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Originally posted by: ElFenix
bose is awesome. especially the speakers you have to hang from your ceiling. those rawk. i saw a consumer reports review once, and bose took down all the big brands. sony, aiwa, jvc.

Woah! Really? Aiwa? JVC? I mean...they're phukin' HUGE names with excellence and quality behind their products!


Bwahaha!!
 

Turkish

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Originally posted by: goku
I get into arguements about the exact same thing every single time with the SAME PEOPLE, bose... These guys I know claim that bose makes the highest quality product and I have to keep reminding them how they're garbage and extremely overpriced. When they ask for other companies that are 'good' most say nothing except one or two who say 'those are UUBER good but REALLY EXPENSIVE' (Highly doubtful) and then they backup their statement saying bose is really good for their price. I just laugh my ass of each and everytime yet frustrated at the same time, I try to remind them that I own some bose equipment and after having it, I'd never buy it again..

Arguing goes on and on and they b1tch about how I should listen to their 'killer bose in car sound system'.... :roll:

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Then you truly are an idiot yourself :) Bose may be extremly overpriced, but calling it garbage is just idiotic :)