How much are beats headphones and the sound?

I got my son a set of the Studios. They sounded better than I thought they would, but I don't think they were worth the $250-$300 that I paid for them. Still, it was his birthday and he wanted them.

For the money, you can do better.

I should have added above that they are fairly well built. I only say that because I know how hard my son is on his portable stuff. He's on his fifth or sixth iPod, but the same pair of Beats.