They might not be "top-quality" but they're not bad either. They're just a terrible value. Bang for the buck is not how I would describe Beats.

Edit: RIP my inbox. To everyone saying I'm justifying my purchase of Beats, I [own AudioTechnica's M50x's](http://i.imgur.com/YKIRI7l.jpg). I'm very happy with them, and highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy headphones. 
