I just got my Beats by Dre ear buds. Ordered them since I got 'em for $50, so I said fuck it. Was gonna go with the Monster Turbines instead, but they sold out.
So, after a couple weeks of listening...I'm having the same problem as Ry, they just don't fit right. Plus, I ordered a refurbished pair so they didn't come with any of the extra rubber ear pieces, just the ones that were on there.
Sound quality is pretty good, but not $170 good. They honestly don't even blow my $15 Skull Candy ear buds out of the water.
The hi's are crisp, and the bass is decent...good clarity. The drivers are aluminum ( I believe ) and the build seems solid. I definitely like the tangle free cord...but I really just can't imagine paying regular price for these and being satisfied.
For headphones, I have the Senheisser HD280's...and they are still the best headphones I've ever owned.