The Chronic 2008 isn’t a new album by superproducer Dr. Dre, but a pair of Dre endorsed high-end headphones from Monster.. Here’s what Dre’s got to say:

People aren’t hearing all the music. Artists and producers work hard in the studio perfecting their sound, but people can’t really hear it with normal headphones. Most headphones can’t handle the bass, the detail, the dynamics. Bottom line: the music doesn’t move you.

Good point. The standard IPod headphones for example are absolute rubbish, but it seems a lot of people don’t really care. “Beats by Dr. Dre” headphones will go for $399.95 and I’m looking forward to check them out..