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Founding of Beats
- Beats was founded in 2006 by music producer Jimmy Iovine and rapper Dr. Dre.
- Iovine, known for discovering and working with iconic artists, had a vision for the future of music.
The Sneaker-Speaker Pivot
- The idea for Beats originated from a conversation between Iovine and Dre.
- Dre was considering a sneaker deal, but Iovine suggested speakers instead, leading to the name "Beats."
The Emotional vs. Technical Divide
- Beats identified two problems in the headphone market: cheap bundled headphones and high-end reference headphones for audiophiles.
- They realized most people wanted an emotional music experience, not perfect sound reproduction.