Sound Investment
Dr. Dre, we’ve heard it argued, should be sued for malpractice.
His headphones — crispy and ubiquitous as they may be — can cost more than bypass surgery.
Bringing back premium audio sans high-cost branding: Status Audio, an NYC “anti-branding headphone” concern churning out top-notch ear cans for a fraction of what you’d pay for the big boys. And you can pre-order them now.
Status HD ONE headphones feature:
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40 mm titanium speaker drivers. Translation: big, crisp sound with resonant bass, silky mids and 1980s-Axl-Rose-worthy highs.
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Compact folding design tested for maximum durability — just flip ‘em shut and throw ’em in your bag.
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A tangle-free detachable flat cable featuring in-line mic for calls and three-button control for on-the-go toggling.
They do not feature:
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Celeb hucksters or massive marketing campaigns, which Status’s founders hold are the reasons for sticker-shock-inducing price.
And selling their clean, unbranded flagship for just $40 a set, it would appear they’re onto something.
While Status headphones are typically only available for pre-order via invitation, they’ve graciously opened up the bidding for InsideHook readers. No codes necessary; just click here.
Something we can certainly endorse.
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