When listening into the AKG headphones, be ready to get caught off into a new realm of original sound. They have a super incredible look, better than other over-ear headphones. I think Beat is the only brand that can compete with its style. The N60NCBT still exceed “Beat” with its structure, unlike beat, it sits comfortably and holds firm over your head.

You will appreciate the N60NCBT more when flying in a plane, you won’t be aware of the loud noise made by the plane. I recommend the N60NCBT to people who tend to get frightened of heights because you will be induced into your movie rather than the height of the plane.

Aha, lest I forget, these headphones have a Bluetooth feature, yes, if you are not a fan of long cables, you can still use this amazing headphone with your phone through its wireless option. This is one of the features that make the N60NCBT so much better than the previous N60NC which is a wire version.

Features:

• Best-in-class active noise canceling technology.
• Lossless wireless Audio playback with apt.
• 15 hours of battery life.
• Sensitivity: GFSK, Π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK.
• AKG Reference sound quality.
• Flat-foldable in a compact, fully transportable package.

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The Beats Solo3 Wireless is one of the first headphones with Apple’s new W1 wireless chip. It makes Bluetooth connection literally seamless. Power on your Solo3 Wireless headphones, and move them near your iPhone, and the connection just happens. Instantly, your new headphones are linked to your iPhone, and any other Bluetooth-toting Apple device you own, whether it’s an Apple Watch or an iPad or a MacBook. It’s that simple.

Design

Available in glossy black, white, gold, rose gold, or silver models, the supra-aural (on-ear) Solo3 Wireless feature exceptionally comfortable earpads and a slightly less comfortable headband—its underside is notably less padded. During short listening sessions, the headphones are quite comfortable, but you might feel a bit of fatigue during longer listening periods.

The left earcup houses a 3.5mm connection for the included audio cable, as well the on-ear control panel. While the outer panels for both ears look nearly identical, the left ear’s Beats logo is actually a functional button—pressing it controls playback, answers or ends calls, or navigates tracks, depending on how many taps you give it. Tapping above or below the logo controls the volume levels, which work in conjunction with your device’s master volume levels. The right earcup houses the power/pairing button, as well as the micro USB port for the included charging cable.

Performance

On tracks with intense sub-bass content, like The Knife’s “Silent Shout,” the Solo3 Wireless deliver powerful deep bass response that doesn’t distort, even at top, unwise listening levels. It’s the bass-forward sound signature that Beats is known for and will appeal to lovers of boosted low frequencies, but the high-mids and highs are also well represented, and compared with previous Beats products, the bass here seems less in-your-face.

Battery Life

So Beats claims that the battery on the new Solo 3 Wireless will last you an insane 40 hours. For reference, the previous Solo 2 model lasted 12 hours. The difference is, again thanks to the new W1 chip. These get pretty loud and testing them on max volume got us about 31.5 hours. So it’s easy to see how you can 40 hours if you listen to music at normal human levels. If you do manage to deplete your battery, throwing them back on a charger for 5 minutes is enough to get you another 3 hours of battery life.

Overview of the Features:

• Connect via Class 1 Bluetooth with your device for wireless listening
• The award-winning sound and design youve come to love from Beats
• Up to 40 hours of battery life for multi-day use
• With Fast Fuel, 5 minutes of charging gives you 3 hours of playback when battery is low
• Adjustable fit with comfort-cushioned ear cups made for everyday use
• Sleek, streamlined design thats durable and foldable to go everywhere you do
• Take calls, control your music and activate Siri with the multifunction on-ear controls
• Connect via Class 1 Bluetooth with your device for wireless listening
• With Fast Fuel, 5 minutes of charging gives you 3 hours of playback when battery is low
• Adjustable fit with comfort-cushioned ear cups made for everyday use

Should you buy it?

Bluetooth hasn’t got the best reputation for being especially easy to use over the past few years, but Apple’s new chip and associated software smarts means that if you’re using an iPhone, your next headphones should have this chip inside. It’ll take some time for W1 to filter outside of the Apple family, but until then there’s a genuine reason for you to choose a pair of wireless Beats if you’re in desperate need of new headphones right now.

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Mega Man also known as Rock Man in Japan was first released by Capcom in 1987 on the Nintendo Entertainment System and since then has spawned over 50+ games on multiple hand-held and gaming consoles. Mega Man also had a few cartoon series to follow the very successful gaming franchise.

Both children and adults who have grew up playing or watching Mega Man can appreciate the over ear headphones such as the ones EMiO has created. These headphones are very durable and are made with fine quality parts. These headphones are not toys, they are devices that provide great sound performance that you will appreciate when listening to music, watching videos, or playing mobile games.

The EMio Mega Man headphones are compatible with many mobile and phone devices such as the iPhone, iPad, iPod, Samsung, and Blackberry’s. Because Mega Man is known as a very popular video game character, you will appreciate gaming with these headphones on your favorite video game hand-held devices or consoles such as Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PlayStation Portable. Owners of PC’s (desktop or laptop) can also use these headphones for their complete gaming experience.

Product Features

• Compatible with mobile phone devices (iPhone, iPod, iPad, Samsung, Blackberry)
• Compatible with gaming devices (Nintendo 3DS, PSP, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Wii U)
• Blue Color
• Soft Padded Earphones
• Comes with Charging Cable and Auxiliary Cable
• Dimensions: 9.2 x 4.1 x 9.4 inches; 1 pounds

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The powerful 40 mm neodymium diaphragms, in combination with its enhanced bass reproduction system, make the headphones palpitate with a deep, vibrant bass that gives an electrifying sound to every genre of music that is played on the headset.

The bass performance of this product is enhanced by the use of digital signal processing technology. This technology gives the user a rich, multi-sensory experience.

With these headphones, it is possible to enable or disable the bass enhancement feature as desired, depending on the kind of music you are listening to. Regardless of the genre of music involved, you will always get a powerful bass response which is perfect for all musical styles.

Features for the Sony MDR-XB950BT/B

There are vents on the product unit which facilitate the circulation of air at low frequency, thereby optimizing the effectiveness of the diaphragm to allow a more accurate reproduction of bass rhythms.

There is a button on the product unit which can be pressed to increase the Bass output significantly, although using this extra utility is absolutely optional as it is not mandatory for one to use it in order to enjoy the full power of these headphones.

With Bluetooth technology, you can wirelessly connect the headset over a short range of distance to a compatible device, provided that the connection will not be interrupted by objects within the signal path.

Once the wireless connection has been established, you can listen to your favorite music on your headphones from your smartphone or tablet. With NFC connectivity, establishing these wireless connections could not be easier. All that is required with NFC (Near Field Communications) is for the user to simply position the NFC-enabled device in contact with the headset for quick connection and tap on the NFC icon in order activate or deactivate pairing of the devices. Subsequently, you can start broadcasting your content via Bluetooth.

Also, hands-free phone calls can be done while still listening to music with these headphones. With the single-button control of the headset, you can receive phone calls hands-free on your compatible Android smartphone or iPhone. Changing the music tracks and switching between music and telephone calls can be done easily without having to remove the headphones.

The battery life of these rechargeable headphones is very good and is reputed to be able to last for as long as 200 hours when on standby. When used for voice calls, one can speak with it for upwards of 20 hours.

Specifications

• Brand – Sony
• Product Model Number – MDR-XB950BT/B
• Product Dimensions – 8.8 x 2.9 x 11.1 inches
• Product Weight – 10.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight – 1.2 pounds
• Color – Black
• Integrated Amplifier – No
• Microphone Boom Arm – No
• Multi Compatible Gaming Function – No
• Mute Control – No
• Sound System – STEREO
• Volume Control – Yes
• Bluetooth – Yes
• Connection – ONE 3.5 mm Plug
• USB – No
• USB Dongle – No
• Type Micro / Headphones – Hoop
• Headphone Setup – Closed
• Ear coupling – Circumaural
• Active Noise Reduction – No
• Batteries – Yes (1 Lithium ion batteries required, included)

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Sony MDRXB450AP Features

It has a beautiful metallic finish and its height is adjustable with a notched system that guarantees a good positioning on the user’s head. The arch of the headphones is made with a soft-touch plastic that seems sturdy enough for daily mobile use. These headphones feature a self-adjusting headband and padded earphones covering the entire ear.

It is light and relatively compact but it was not designed to be collapsible which could be a disappointment for music lovers who would not want to clutter their bags with headphones. One other strike against this product is the absence of a carrying case in the product package.

These headphones have the ability to swivel around a vertical axis, so they can be placed flat on a table surface.

The Sony MDRXB450AP headphones are appropriately sized with ear pads that are thick and comfortable to wear without causing irritation or intense heat. Indeed, the light weight of the headphones makes it very comfortable to wear without any inconvenience to the user.

The headphones are fairly large and well designed to promote the sound insulation of the helmet. The sound insulation feature works well enough although external sounds are still audible, they are greatly diminished.

Also, the wraparound design of the headphones helps to retain the music inside and keep out external distractions. The sound is reflected back to the ears to convey even the most subtle sounds. The closed design optimizes the bass, you really feel the beat of your music.

There are two vents on these headphones which facilitate the circulation of air at low frequency, thereby optimizing the effectiveness of the diaphragm to allow a more accurate reproduction of bass rhythms.

With its enhanced sensitivity of 102 dB / mW, this headset is highly effective in converting the electrical signal into acoustic signals. Thus, the user gets to hear audio from across the entire sound spectrum in comparison to less sensitive headphones.

The speakers utilized in this headphone set is optimized for bass reproduction. They have a dynamic neodymium diaphragms of 30 mm and a frequency response from 5 Hz to 20,000 Hz.

There is a non-detachable cable that has been integrated into the helmet. It measures 1.2 meters long and forms a Y. This cord is designed to be flat so as to avoid the formation of nodes along its length. This makes this cord to be tangle-free.

This cord has a wired remote control and a microphone built into it such that the user can easily manage phone calls on their smartphone. This remote control and microphone set up is compatible with iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows mobile phones.

Hence, the user can use this cord to make hands-free calls on such compatible smartphones while listening to music.

Specifications

• Product Model Number – MDRXB450AP/L
• Product Dimensions – 9.7 x 8.25 x 2.3 inches
• Product’s Weight – 5.8 ounces
• Colour – Black
• Type – Closed-ear headphones
• Fit – In-Ear
• Headphone Setup – Closed
• Ear coupling – Circumaural
• Frequency Response – 5 Hz to 22 kHz
• Transducer – 30 mm
• Sensitivity – 102 dB
• Active noise reduction – No
• Bandwidth Frequency – 5Hz
• Bandwidth (High Frequency) – 22 KHz
• Impedance – 24 Ohm
• Microphone – Yes
• Volume Control – Yes
• Connector (s) – 1 x 3.5mm Male Stereo Jack
• Wireless – No
• NFC – No
• Bluetooth – No
• FM Radio – No
• Custom Cable – Yes
• Custom helmet – No
• Cord – 1.2 m with mini-jack, remote control with microphone

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Beats headphones have forged a solid reputation for themselves about their bold and eye catching designs. This one is no exception.

This powerful headset was designed for DJs and was inspired by the artist DJ David Guetta.

Beats Mixr Features

The plastic headband provides a great deal of flexibility and the rotary hinges provide mobility through a 270 degree range. The design is highly efficient and comfortable to wear.

This product is much sturdier and the arch appears to be solid and well-articulated. This sturdy design is to be expected considering the fact that his headset is intended for use by DJs and as such, it needs to be built to tough enough to withstand the stress of daily use. It was designed with a housing that is able to withstand the abuse that goes with working long hours alongside a professional disc jockey.

At the same time, it was designed with materials which permit it to be folded easily when being taken from one spot to the next. The headphones of the Mixr swivel and rotate backward for a more personal and comfortable use as desired by the user.

As these are mostly designed for use as DJ headphones, the ear buds of this product are articulated such that they can swivel forwards through a 90 degree range and 180 degrees backwards into its storage position. All the swiveling action poses no threat whatsoever to the flat cable of the headphone and stretches up to 1.3 meters in length.

They would be perfect for use in very noisy environments as that was one of the factors put into consideration during the design process. This would come in handy for DJs at parties when they are trying to move the audience and get the party going. The Beats Mixr DJ headphones will deliver a very deep bass even at a very high sound level.

The ear cups of the Beats Mixr headphones have a dual input connectors through which the two accompanying cables in the product package can be attached for sharing audio content. The package contains a 1.3 meter long cable suited for attachment to iOS, Android and Blackberry smartphones and devices. There is a second DJ audio cable in the package which is more suitable for use on the turntables.

There is a fairly substantial change in sound reproduction in Beats Mixr compared to other Beats headphones. The level is very high at the bottom of the spectrum, before it reduces in the low-mid tones. The mediums are quite low as well, while the level goes back up again as you’re gradually approaching 2 kHz.

Answering telephone calls with this headset is a breeze and switching from listening to music to making/receiving phone calls is facilitated by the presence of the RemoteTalk cable on the product unit.

A semi-hard case is shipped along with the product package for easier portability. Aided by its light weight, these headphones can be easily folded and fit into this carry case and lugged around easily wherever you are going.

Specifications

• Product Weight – 7.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight – 2.8 pounds
• Dimensions – 5.28 x 9.14 x 6.86 inches
• Color – Black (Others Colors: Orange, Blue, Purple, Green, Red, and Yellow)
• Headphones Type – Closed
• Speakers – Dynamic
• Cable Length – 1.3 m
• Fit – On-Ear
• Batteries – Yes (1 Lithium ion batteries required)
• Type of Jack – 3.5 mm
• NFC – No
• Bluetooth – No
• FM radio – No
• Custom Cable – Yes
• Custom helmet – No
• Microphone – Yes
• Manufacturer’s Warranty – 1 year limited warranty

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Specifications

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9.2 x 6 inches
• Product Weight – 8.5 ounces
• Product Shipping Weight: 1 pound
• Product Model Number: AKG K240STU
• Headphone Type: Semi-open, dynamic
• Sensitivity: 91dB.
• Frequency response: 15Hz – 25 kHz.
• Impedance: 55 ohms.
• Maximum input: 200mW.
• Detachable cable – Yes
• Cable Length – 3 metres
• Replaceable Ear pads – Yes
• Type of Screw-on Jack – Combo (1/4″and 1/8″)
• Contacts – 3 pin
• Length – 110 mm
• Width – 190 mm
• ​​Height – 200 mm
• Accessories Included – 4 ear cups, detachable curled cable, 6.3mm jack plug extension

Features

The advanced Varimotion 30mm XXL transducers of the K 240 MK II headphones deliver a solid bass, precise middle range and crisp highs. The K240 MKII professional on-ear, semi-open headphones has long been a standard in the studio, in orchestras and on stages around the world.

The semi-open design of this product confers on it the buoyancy of an open headphone design but also with the powerful bass of a closed design. Although they were built specifically for use in recording studios, the K 240 MK headphones are also ideal for use in the home or even on stage. The headset has a detachable plug-in cable with mini XLR connector which can be easily replaced.

For an easy fit, the AKG K 240 semi-open studio headphones have an automatic headband which make them fit snugly on the user’s head without them experiencing any form of ear fatigue.

They provides good insulation from outside noise whenever they are in use as they isolate the ambient sound very well.

Thanks to its lower impedance and improved sensitivity, it can be used with audio sources with a low output voltage.

The product package comes with a set of thick and sturdy cables. They have a strong, rubber-like coating which serve to shield them from the external damage.

Both the mini-XLR plug as well as the 3.5mm jack are standard when compared to other brands of headphones. They equally have solid builds, which inspires confidence about their durability.

The jacks were design with a view to limiting strain to the barest minimum as the jacks seem to be designed to endure a lot of bending during use. The cables on this product are quite flexible even though they appear to be somewhat hard. They functions just as effectually as those found on any higher-priced headphones.

The cables and the headband of this unit have a modern design. The manufactured positioned small holes all around the center point of the ear cups. Metal-accented circles are also placed around these small holes, which add some coloration of these headphones and further boosts their aesthetic appeal.

The adjustable headband does not contain any padding and it gives the unit a more solid look and feel.

The ear pads have cushions made from leather and velvet are both soft and comfortable to wear for long hours.

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The bold logo of Beyerdynamic is seen on the ear cups and they provide an aesthetic contrast with the matte brushed or sanded surfaces. It has a very elegant and distinct appearance with its mostly-metal construction.

The T51i headphones combines a particularly serious bass response and clear and transparent highs with a characteristic that is common to all Tesla headphones: maximum efficiency and very little distortion. The result is a clear and powerful sound across the entire frequency spectrum, even when played at low levels. With its closed design, the T51i very effectively repels ambient noise.

This headset operates speakers manufactured by Tesla technology, thus guaranteeing sound reproduction that is both precise and powerful. The T51i delivers sound without compromise, judging by its new and improved transducer arrays.

Features

The transducers are contained in metal hulls supported by a robust structure. The Beyerdynamic T51i headphones provide excellent comfort, thanks to its ear cup memory foam which adapt to the contours of the outer ear. The headphones are padded with foam to accommodate your ears without applying too much pressure.

With its metal hoop and its reversible ear cups, the T51i headset perfectly fits the shape of the head in conformity with the reputation of Beyerdynamic’s range of headphones which is a tremendous wearing comfort. The headband adjusts to your head and does not leave a large gap at the temple like many headphones do.

The Beyerdynamic T51i headset has a microphone and a remote control and is fully compatible with iPads / iPhones. With the remote, users can change the listening volume, select tracks and answer incoming phone calls. These functions will also be available with a smartphone Android or Windows (except volume) via the supplied adapter.

Lightweight at about 7 ounces and an almost metallic design, the headband is not articulated but the headphones can be folded and stored easily in the specially designed case that is shipped with the headset. The ear cups can be rotated by up to a 90° angle. With reversible ear cups, the T51i headphones can be folded into a compact shape and easily stored within the carrying bag.

To connect the headsets whenever you are on an airplane, simply use the airplane adapter provided with the product package.

Accessories included in the product’s packaging include a carrying pouch, plane adapter, 6.35mm adapter, adapter for devices other than iOS etc.

Specifications

• Item model number – T51i
• Headphone Architecture – On-Ear
• Over-Ear Back Design – Closed
• Product Dimensions – 7.8 x 2.7 x 8.3 inches
• Product Weight – 7 ounces
• Product Shipping Weight – 1.2 pounds
• Cable Type – Yes
• Cable Length – 4.2 ft.
• Driver Type – Dynamic
• Impedance – 32 Ohms
• Bandwidth – 10 Hz – 23 kHz
• Sensitivity – 111 dB
• Telephony – Remote + Microphone iOS
• Connectivity – Mini jack 3.5 mm (6.35 adapter supplied)
• Microphone – Yes
• Remote – Yes
• Extension Cord – No
• Collapsible Band – No
• Connection – 1/8 inch
• Active Noise Cancelling – No
• Wireless – No
• On/Off Option – No
• Adapters Included – Yes
• Type of Adapter – 1/4 inch plane
• Available Colors – Black, Silver, Other

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They are a brand of closed-ear design headsets with a slim cable that has a remote control incorporated into it.

All of the unique technologies that combine that went into producing the KEF M500 Hi-Fi headphones combine to create a very natural sound experience with the intense clarity of sound delivered by this product.

Features

The audio output is full and beautifully balanced. The 40mm neodymium transducer of these headphones delivers a high definition response in all frequencies ranging from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Weighing less than a conventional copper coil, the coil of copper-clad aluminium enhances treble response and reproduces all musical nuances.

The transducer in the acoustic chamber is precisely positioned to optimize the clarity, dynamics and depth of bass. This product gives a solid performance with its rich audio lows, clean mids and highs Regardless of what genre of music being played, you are sure to enjoy the best of each musical note.

The KEF M500 Hi-Fi on-ear headphones are very much compatible with most smartphones, computers and other mobile devices. With an integrated microphone and a remote control on the anti-tangle cord, iPhone and other Apple products, you can control the functions or switch between telephone calls and music. It comes with two detachable cords

As an added measure of comfort and safety, this product has been designed to meet the standard CENELEC EN60065 / A12 for protection against excessive ear pressure.

Specifications

• Product Manufacturer – KEF
• Item model number: M500
• Product Dimensions: 15 x 16 x 11 inches
• Product Weight – 7.4 ounces
• Product Shipping Weight – 1.9 pounds
• Housing material – Aluminium alloy
• Output Mode – Stereo
• Microphone Type – Built-in – on the wire
• Controls – Volume, answer / end
• Headphones Type – Supra-aural
• Connections – Jack
• Connectivity – 2.5 / 3.5mm
• Cable length – 1.3 meters
• Transducer – 40 mm
• Frequency response (Hz) – 20 – 20000 Hertz
• Sensitivity (dB) – 103 dB ± 4 dB (IEC-318 at 1 KHz)
• Impedance (Ohm) – 32 ohms ± 15%
• Max Input Level- 30mW
• Mitigation – (-20) dB
• Features – High fidelity sound, maximum comfort, minimum noise
• Strength – 32 ohm

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For the purpose of monitoring, the HD 25-1 II headphones offer excellent isolation from outside noise and because of its sound quality and ergonomics HD 25-1 II headphones have long been a benchmark for professionals in all areas of audio technology. The HD 25-1 II is today is a reference point for headsets within its range.

Its behaviour in noisy environments is exceptional. Whether indoors or outdoors, these headset guarantees excellent insulation against external noise. Its low weight and double adjustable padded headband make the HD 25-1 II very comfortable headsets as they can be worn for hours without the wearer feeling any discomfort.

It is ideal for use in studios, recording, and audio equipment testing, etc. Its pivoting ear cups allow the user to listen to just one ear at a time, thus making these headphones the perfect monitoring headphones for both cameramen and DJs.

The HD 25-1 is highly appreciated for its precision, robustness, comfort and design. It delivers a full and powerful audio experience. If you want to enjoy your music, this headset is for you, whether you are amateur or professional. The sound is crisp, clear and without distortion, even at high volume. The audio output is very clean with a deep bass and clear high tones. The details of a record can be heard clearly and the voices come out beautifully as well.

The Sennheiser HD25-1 II closed-back headphones are built to last judging by the fact

that they are designed to withstand the rigors of the harsh conditions of professional use. Hence, they have exceptional durability.

Majority of the components of the headphone can be readily replaced if necessary; this is includes the detachable single-sided reinforced steel cable. So, if any of the parts of the headphones get damaged or misplaced, a replacement is commercially available for sale.

Specifications

• Product weight (without cables) – 140 g
• Type – Closed-type Lightweight headphones
• Nominal Impedance – 70 ohms
• Sound pressure level (SPL) – 120 dB
• Frequency Response – 16 -22,000 Hz, -3 dB
• Total harmonic distortion (THD) – <0.3%
• Bandwidth – 16 Hz – 22 KHz
• Continuous power (helmet) – 200 mW
• Accessories – Jack Adapter 6.35 mm
• Bluetooth – No
• Noise reduction – No
• Cable length – 1.5 m

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Phillips has always made pretty impressive headphones and speakers (and other pieces of consumer sound equipment), but they haven’t put out a true game changing piece of hardware in a while.

That all changed the moment that the Philips Fidelio X1/28 Premium headphones hit the market.

Designed and developed from the ground up with one purpose in mind – to give serious audio enthusiasts and professionals high fidelity headphones at an affordable price point – these headphones blow away the competition on multiple fronts.

But are they the perfect set of headphones for you?

Let’s find out!

Sound Quality

As far as sound quality is concerned, these premium over ear headphones are capable of near modern miracles.

Taking advantage of advanced audio reproduction hardware that has been compressed into a ridiculously tight footprint, these headphones are going to stone you when you listen to your favorite music.

Using advanced pre-tilted drivers, open back architecture, and finely tuned ear shells that reduce residents and vibration to reproduce flawless sound (and that’s just the tip of the iceberg), it’s easy to understand why so many professionals are turning to these headphones when they want to make sure that they get the music right.

Consumers are going to be absolutely over the moon with everything that these headphones break to the table!

Fit

The overall fit on the new Philips Fidelio X1/28 Premium headphones is quite comfortable, thanks in large part to the acoustic open back architecture of the actual cups themselves.

Rather than completely and totally encapsulate the ear, these open architecture cups are going to provide a bit of predictability on the back-end without ever threatening to compromise sound quality. This really increases the overall comfort level of these headphones, especially for individuals that intend to wear them for longer periods of time.

Design

Sticking to a pretty clean and modern design aesthetic, these headphones aren’t going to grab all that much attention on the street (like a set of Beats might), but they certainly aren’t “Plain Jane”, either.

Very much looking like the studio quality headphones that they are, they are a little bit over-sized, a little bit chunky, and very much attractive. You are going to absolutely love the look and feel of these headphones!

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There’s never been a headphone manufacturer that has completely dominated the marketplace the way that Beats has been able to in just the last few years.

Literally exploding out of nowhere to quickly become the most popular headphones on the planet (rivaling Apple and their little white earbuds that ship with every device they sound), it should have come as no surprise to anyone that Apple would purchase this hardware company – though the multibillion-dollar price tag they paid probably turned a couple of heads!

Their flagship product, these Beats Studio wireless headphones are absolutely second to none, even though they command a pretty steep premium price tag.

Are they worth it?

Sound Quality

Early generations of Beats Studio headphones all suffered from some pretty serious sound quality issues, but nothing could be further from the truth today.

The engineers behind these wireless headphones pulled out all of the stops to create incredible high fidelity headphones that rival pretty much everything else on the premium market. Using the Beats Acoustic Engine (proprietary hardware and software) as well as dual-mode adaptive noise canceling features, these headphones are going to provide you with a studio like experience even while walking down a busy and noisy street.

Fit

Fit and finish on the new Beats Studio wireless headphones are as good as it gets – and that’s saying something!

Fitting very snug up against your head and completely encapsulating your ears, these headphones are going to create a pitch perfect “seal” to lockout the outside world and any ambient noise without feeling too tight or pinching in any way whatsoever.

Not exactly the latest headphones on the planet, they aren’t going to weigh you down all that much, either.

Design

When it comes to design, Beats absolutely knocks it out of the park – and that’s probably part of why Apple was so keen to drop a couple of billion dollars on them to snatch up the company.

Simple, straightforward, and very modern in their aesthetic, these headphones are drop dead gorgeous and sound just as beautiful!

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The Beats Solo 2.0 On-Ear Headphones are on-ear and closed-back headphones. They are a more efficient and comfortable improvements on their predecessor and even the Solo HD model. It has a better design and acoustics than Beats Solo and Beats Solo HD.

The Beats Solo 2.0 have a range of broader and even more dynamic sound with a clarity that lets you experience exactly what the recording artist intended for the listener to experience. You will get to hear high fidelity audio in all of the music you listen to with the Beats Solo 2.0 On-Ear headphones. The settings of the headphones can be adjusted in order to improve the listening experience depending on the type of music being heard.

The Solo 2.0 feature a streamlined design and improved natural curves without any visible screws. The product manufacturer’s choice of material for the headphones have fashioned out a more durable handset that is suitable for extended use.

Compared to the previous versions, the Beats Solo 2.0 is a significant improvement on all major points, especially in the aspects of ergonomics and comfort. The earmuffs equally help to drive away heat and reduce sound leakage to the barest minimum. The upgraded design of the Solo 2.0 has ensured an improvement in its level of sound insulation when compared to the previous versions.

From the preceding statements, it is plain to see that the quality of finish of the Beats Solo 2.0 on-ear headphones is exemplary in all ramifications.

They are designed with the comfort of the user in mind. The headphones have curves which adapt to the shape of the user’s head. The flexibility of the headband also facilitates this feature. They are available for sale in several different colors ranging from blue to gray, black, white, red, and even pink.

These premium headphones can be easily folded into a compact size and stored away safely preparatory to your travels as they take up very little space.

While a lot of plastic was used in manufacturing the headband and ear cups, the assemblage and construction are flawless as there are no visible signs of the screws or hinges used on the headphones.

A major feature of these headphones worthy of mention is the RemoteTalk cable. The integrated RemoteTalk cable enables users to adjust the volume, change the tracks they are listening to and even answer telephone calls without ever touching their devices. The colour of the attached cord is an exact match with that of the headphones.

The package comes with a hard-shell carrying case, which serves to protect against damage, as well as other accessories such as the RemoteTalk cable with in-line microphone.

Specifications of Beats Headphones

• Brand – Beats By Dre
• Model name – Beats Solo 2.0
• Product Dimensions – 2 x 4.5 x 5.8 inches
• Weight – 8 pounds
• Other Features – Folding, Volume control
• Type of connector – Wired

Final Verdict

The Beats Solo 2.0 headphones are a classic mix of style and portability. With its great look and even greater finish, this new offering from Beats by Dre reinforces the company’s position as one of the leading brands in the mobile headsets markets. 

The intuitive curves, invisible screws, flush design and easy folding capability reflect the cool aesthetics of Beats Solo 2.0. A great deal of effort went into the design and construction of these headphones and the high quality of the materials chosen have resulted in a more durable headphone that will last long.

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