Submitted by Gallus780 t3_ycinif in headphones
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kim_jong_sing_along t1_itn5cxs wrote
If your spending a lot of time online your more likely to be introduced to anime/weeb stuff and fall down that rabbit hole. Also if your on the computer a lot you're probably listening to music and that music might as well sound good so you become an audiophile.
A lot of weebs are also really into anime soundtracks/vocaloids/V-tuber music/Denpa/J-pop and other heavily anime influenced music. It's not surprising that there is significant overlap between these nerdy interests and hobbies.
Hyurakun t1_ito0t1v wrote
This, we weebs are the kids from late 90's and early 2000's, people forget now we earn our money and we can spend it as we want. If a well rounded product do also have an eye catching presentation then it's preferable to one of the many "best" out there.
Personally I got into Moondrop by accident while deciding on which KZ get and mainly was because of the box, is that wrong?, No, I still have some old GPU boxes with an 3D elf girl or similar, my father isn't into waifu culture and I believe the term is newer than those boxes, waifus as decorations are as old as marketing is, old people just need something to discharge their hatred and it just happens this is an easy target.
NGL have seen a boomer making fun of the Kato case "because it's too girly", not because of anything else just how it looks, if that isn't proof enough IDK what is.
mtndewritos t1_itogelc wrote
I just don't understand the hate. Hate is a strong word, but that is exactly what is happening. I mean, what did anime do to you to deserve such hatred.
Jnbrtz t1_itp5jtt wrote
My guess is that some hate it because they think Anime is for people who are immature (or worse analogy, for "children"). I guess they hate something that doesn't make them look like a "man".
mtndewritos t1_itp6tys wrote
>I guess they hate something that doesn't make them look like a "man"
Here's the fun part. They don't have to watch it (or in this case, buy the product). It won't affect their lives in the slightest.
hgoel0974 t1_itopfr1 wrote
Anime is getting pretty mainstream in much of the world, it isn't off putting to younger people. Even moreso in Asia, where most of these brands are based.
If anything it's weird that this sub often reacts so negatively to anime mascots when so much of modern entertainment is influenced by it or shares the same roots these days. Here in New York at the mall near my university pretty much every store has a section for some sort of anime merchandise, be it statues, clothing, anime blurays or books. Even various big tech companies have anime mascots they have used for advertising in Asia.
For instance, gaming is pretty mainstream these days, both Sony and Nintendo are giants in the industry and both are Japanese, a significant portion of the games on their consoles are either anime style or have similar roots. Thus it's also only natural that those people are at worst indifferent to the style rather than actively put off.
PutPineappleOnPizza t1_itn4wom wrote
Well, it is! Look at the video game Cyberpunk 2077, they released an anime and boom, player count skyrocketed but the game is still anything but perfect if you look at all aspects that aren't story telling. Same goes for new IEMs.
Like slap anime onto anything and the weebs will come and eat it up, even if it moves in the garbage territory in terms of quality.
Some weeb things are nice, but most are a cash grab, a few are both. Anime is ridiculously popular, so might as well cash in on this form of media by targeting the ones that are deep into it by providing questionable waifu material.
I personally like it when my products are clean and without these designs. Like the packaging alone makes me not wanna buy some IEMs.
TheGussyBoy t1_itoyyoh wrote
Well it’s a Chinese brand. Having grown up in China, weeb stuff is a lot more mainstream/acceptable there.
Altruistic_Guide_839 t1_itprtw6 wrote
Majority of people that brought Moondrop products probably don’t really care. But there could be a sizable demographic that could be attracted to it due to this marketing strategy vis-à-vis to a even smaller demographic people who are turn off by it.
jajdoo t1_itoudky wrote
all those shinjis with their iems man
spltnalityof t1_itqvga5 wrote
I absolutely hate drawings on my product boxes! I love boxes devoid of any imagery whatsoever! /s
XavMan53 t1_ito3kfz wrote
Bot gonna lie i payed $115 aussie jumpies for the snow arias just to have the amazing box on my desk
Gust_on_Fire t1_itpsasm wrote
why tf did you pay 115? isnt it 80 too?
danielsvdas t1_itpx7ey wrote
115 AUD is 73 USD
Gust_on_Fire t1_itq256n wrote
ooooh yeah than its good, its just that my mind goes to dollars when i see just the $, that is why i always put the ones of my currency wich is R$
danielsvdas t1_itqeccd wrote
Real? Opaa
Gust_on_Fire t1_itqk3ne wrote
pqp tem Br em todo o lugar
21minute t1_itps5pp wrote
This had me thinking. Imagine Astell & Kern (a Korean brand) cashing in on kpop idols. Those hardcore and dedicated fans would probably skyrocket their sales. Lol
MrSerge_ t1_itpbuxf wrote
I see no problem here 👀
Shinonomenanorulez t1_itpo3ss wrote
Ngl those moondrop boxes would look quite good on my desk, but i can't spend that kind of money and wait that ammount of time(i ordered 99 noirs at the beggining of the month and still don't make it to the country according to the tracking) for something that will break in 2 months
Gallus780 OP t1_itprc36 wrote
The collection is a real thing. Even buy the acrylic stand for 10 bucks
systemdick t1_itq8yc8 wrote
they are pretty good but qc is goofy at times
My_Little_Pony123 t1_itqdhrk wrote
I'm into anime/manga... but like I'm able separate both hobbies. Not too crazy on that "lifestyle" marketing... same way people didn't dig the BEATS thing... not my cup of tea. I find it at times quite cringey.
KilgoretheTrout55 t1_itucca9 wrote
I don't like the aesthetic at all. Find one of the more cringy things in the entire hobby.
Just don't get with the appeal is of scantily clad 14 year old Asian women on the cover of iem boxes.
When I watch zeos videos and he sexualizes these images are genuinely find it disturbing. In a recent video he's self-identified as a "creepy waifu guy."
TheFridgel t1_ito7pcb wrote
This one time my brother got some truthears and he let me bayonet the box that it came in
TaillessChimera t1_itp151k wrote
Mental health. That’s what this is
NFTOxaile t1_itpmuog wrote
Ahh yes, a guy destroys cardboard box with a knife. He must be insane.
AverYeager t1_itp83hh wrote
You need help.
Metalicc t1_itpad1u wrote
What does „ to bayonet“ mean in this context? (Not my native language)
Wet_Socks19 t1_itpk6ec wrote
Stabbed /destroyed the box.
NFTOxaile t1_itos59e wrote
Based
Amazing-Baton t1_itmkcel wrote
Seriously, what is up with the intersection of waifu marketing and iem. The web market must be a gold mine if they're willing to be off-putting to the general market!