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Bose QC Ultra Headphones
Bose · Electronics / Audio
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Bose Bose QC Ultra Headphones is 8.9x — it retails for $429 while its raw materials cost approximately $48.
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Retail price
$429
Raw materials
$48
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$76
8.9x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
5.6x
vs all-in cost
11%
materials share of price
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