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- High Definition Sound
- Proprietary titanium coated driver technology
- Tri-fold design and travel case for easy storage
- Comfortable, lightweight design, perfect for active lifestyles
- ControlTalk for on-cable iPod/iPhone playback control and iPhone/music phone hands-free calling
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High Definition Sound Anywhere You Want It - Committed to giving music enthusiasts the best in sonic performance, Beats Solo HD gives you a high definition sound experience. Our advanced proprietary titanium coated driver technology provides ultra precise highs and mids, plus deep, distortion-free bass, so you hear every detail, the way the artist intended you to hear it.
Light and Compact for Every Lifestyle - At the gym, going for a run, frequent traveler, or just cruising down the street, Beats Solo HDs are the perfect light-weight headphone. Monster’s compact tri-fold design makes it easy to store in bags, suitcases, and jackets. Plus, the Ultra Low Profile Right Angle Connector hugs your music player and is perfect for airplane seat jacks.
ControlTalk: The Ultimate in iPod, iPad and iPhone Control and iPhone/Music Phone Hands-Free Calling - With the built-in ControlTalk remote, you get on-cable control of your music, as well as easy, high quality hands-free calling. You’ll enjoy quick-access music playback control, like volume, play/pause and tracking, without having to dig for your iPad, iPod or iPhone. Plus, the high-grade mic and high-resolution, sound-isolating headphones all combine to let you hear and be heard much more clearly and conveniently than you ever could with your iPhone to your ear.Comfortable Fit - Lightweight soft on-ear cushioned headphones are perfect in any setting. They keep the noise out and the music in.
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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Well, where to begin? These headphones are simply fantastic. They have a slick & sleek form-factor that hugs your head without being oppressive, the ear pieces are extremely comfortable for an 'on-ear' type rather than 'over-ear' (if you're looking for 'over-ears', try the headphones one-up in the range - Monster Beats). They are light and surprisingly comfortable to wear.
The folding design means that the headphones fold away neatly in their very own neoprene case, it's not a hassle to fold them up either, they pack-away with a reassuringly solid 'click'. The headphones also come with a branded anti-bacterial wipe to clean up any fingerprints on the glossy headband or - as mine is more frequently used - to polish up the screen on my iPod touch.
This is where the real functionality begins; the ControlTalk lead has become one of the best-designed pieces of electronics I own. The cable detaches from the headphones and from the iPod, meaning it is very easy to put-away. The lead itself has an antitangle design, the cable inside is flat rather than the usual wrapped-cylinder and as a result the lead doesn't twist inside the insulation and you get far fewer knots. In fact you can throw this in the neoprene case with the headphones any which way you fancy and it still comes out without a knot or one ounce of fuss.
The controls on the ControlTalk button are very slick; sitting 2-3 inches below the left earpiece, they are discreet but always within reach (never disappearing into the depths of your jacket) and manage the essentials with great aplomb. Volume; Up & Down on the respective keys, Centre Button; one press for pause, another for play and a double-press to skip to the next track. As a result my iPod stays in my pocket for longer without having to open the case, unlock the thing, then skip the track. Genius. The controls also work for the iPhone, one press to answer, double press to divert and in-call volume controls. What surprised me is just how little delay there is in-between pressing the button and the iPod responding, the software is obviously doing it's job.
Last but by no means least, the HD sound. There are some tracks that in-ear pieces just can't do justice and this turns out to be a lot more of my music collection than I had given credit to. The sound is rich and resonant but not overly bass-heavy as might be expected with a name like Dr Dre on the headband. The mids & the trebles all ring clear & true. The seal between your ear and the earpiece is impeccable, it stops practically all but the loudest outside noise and there is no leakage, meaning you really don't have to be considerate to your fellow commuters anymore!! As the title might suggest, the quality of the sound coming from these beauties means that you might have to listen to you whole collection again, just to hear it as it was intended - with studio quality headphones.
I can't recommend these headphones enough, do your record collection some justice and get these!!
The folding design means that the headphones fold away neatly in their very own neoprene case, it's not a hassle to fold them up either, they pack-away with a reassuringly solid 'click'. The headphones also come with a branded anti-bacterial wipe to clean up any fingerprints on the glossy headband or - as mine is more frequently used - to polish up the screen on my iPod touch.
This is where the real functionality begins; the ControlTalk lead has become one of the best-designed pieces of electronics I own. The cable detaches from the headphones and from the iPod, meaning it is very easy to put-away. The lead itself has an antitangle design, the cable inside is flat rather than the usual wrapped-cylinder and as a result the lead doesn't twist inside the insulation and you get far fewer knots. In fact you can throw this in the neoprene case with the headphones any which way you fancy and it still comes out without a knot or one ounce of fuss.
The controls on the ControlTalk button are very slick; sitting 2-3 inches below the left earpiece, they are discreet but always within reach (never disappearing into the depths of your jacket) and manage the essentials with great aplomb. Volume; Up & Down on the respective keys, Centre Button; one press for pause, another for play and a double-press to skip to the next track. As a result my iPod stays in my pocket for longer without having to open the case, unlock the thing, then skip the track. Genius. The controls also work for the iPhone, one press to answer, double press to divert and in-call volume controls. What surprised me is just how little delay there is in-between pressing the button and the iPod responding, the software is obviously doing it's job.
Last but by no means least, the HD sound. There are some tracks that in-ear pieces just can't do justice and this turns out to be a lot more of my music collection than I had given credit to. The sound is rich and resonant but not overly bass-heavy as might be expected with a name like Dr Dre on the headband. The mids & the trebles all ring clear & true. The seal between your ear and the earpiece is impeccable, it stops practically all but the loudest outside noise and there is no leakage, meaning you really don't have to be considerate to your fellow commuters anymore!! As the title might suggest, the quality of the sound coming from these beauties means that you might have to listen to you whole collection again, just to hear it as it was intended - with studio quality headphones.
I can't recommend these headphones enough, do your record collection some justice and get these!!
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Just to get this straight - yes, they are quite strongly bass-weighted. But a lot of people like that, myself included. I listen mostly to metal/rock, but also a lot of trance/club, and they pack a very satisfying thud. That's exactly what I wanted, in fact I returned an £85 pair of other top-brand headphones because their sound was too 'balanced' and lacked the bass that I craved.
The mic makes the headphones a hundred times better still. I use it all the time with my iPhone 3GS. It and the headphones integrate perfectly with Spotify (I don't actually use iTunes) and all phone alert sounds. If you get a call, the music fades. After the call is ended it fades back in. One niggle I have is that now in winter, with gloved hands, it is a bit annoying to locate and press the central pause/play button. Another niggle is that the mic is at the height of the collar, so it ends up rubbing against the zipper on my jacket, which transmits loudly through the wire and into the headphones. But that's just my jacket I suppose..
The build quality is very good. I have been using them heavily since November and nothing is coming apart yet. I love the fact that the cord detaches at the earphone - I have damaged headphones in the past by crouching, letting the wire go around my knee, and then standing up - rrrrrippp! So this is a safety release of a kind.
Comfort-wise, I have worn these for 6+ hours straight. They are heavier and have a tighter grip than say the Sennheiser PX100s that I had before, so your ears feel a bit tender after 3-4 hours, but a small massage and they are fine, and you can keep listening. The ears get a tiny bit clammy but nothing to speak of really.
They provide a good seal from outside noise, but if you have the volume quite low, you'll still have an awareness of traffic, which I think is very important. But in the Tube you can crank them up and hear hardly any external noise. They really do not leak sound, which is fantastic as I can't bear other people looking at me and thinking 'what a moron', like I do...
I have quite a large head, and need them on maximum headband extension, so if you have a huge head, it's worth being aware of that and try them on first.
So overall, yes they are expensive, but if I have them for even 3 years it will be more than worth it. They are great fun to listen through, and if I ran a charity that helped all the poor imbeciles who still use the earphones bundled with their phone or mp3 player, I would definitely be recommending these.
The mic makes the headphones a hundred times better still. I use it all the time with my iPhone 3GS. It and the headphones integrate perfectly with Spotify (I don't actually use iTunes) and all phone alert sounds. If you get a call, the music fades. After the call is ended it fades back in. One niggle I have is that now in winter, with gloved hands, it is a bit annoying to locate and press the central pause/play button. Another niggle is that the mic is at the height of the collar, so it ends up rubbing against the zipper on my jacket, which transmits loudly through the wire and into the headphones. But that's just my jacket I suppose..
The build quality is very good. I have been using them heavily since November and nothing is coming apart yet. I love the fact that the cord detaches at the earphone - I have damaged headphones in the past by crouching, letting the wire go around my knee, and then standing up - rrrrrippp! So this is a safety release of a kind.
Comfort-wise, I have worn these for 6+ hours straight. They are heavier and have a tighter grip than say the Sennheiser PX100s that I had before, so your ears feel a bit tender after 3-4 hours, but a small massage and they are fine, and you can keep listening. The ears get a tiny bit clammy but nothing to speak of really.
They provide a good seal from outside noise, but if you have the volume quite low, you'll still have an awareness of traffic, which I think is very important. But in the Tube you can crank them up and hear hardly any external noise. They really do not leak sound, which is fantastic as I can't bear other people looking at me and thinking 'what a moron', like I do...
I have quite a large head, and need them on maximum headband extension, so if you have a huge head, it's worth being aware of that and try them on first.
So overall, yes they are expensive, but if I have them for even 3 years it will be more than worth it. They are great fun to listen through, and if I ran a charity that helped all the poor imbeciles who still use the earphones bundled with their phone or mp3 player, I would definitely be recommending these.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Oh Lord. These are totally awesome - they are indeed bassy, but then a product called 'Monster Beats' was always going to be. They are a bit clingy around the lugholes and the little controller does tend to catch on one's collar, but really.....that's it. They are a beautiful bit of kit - from the look, feel and weight of them, the totally over the top packaging more atuned to a high performance car to the just total sex of them.
Entirely worth the price - I was just listening to Stardust's club hit 'music sounds better with you' and it so did I felt the need to tell everyone. If you are uhming and ahhing over the cost buy them for your birthday or achieve a life goal or something because they are totally earsome.
Entirely worth the price - I was just listening to Stardust's club hit 'music sounds better with you' and it so did I felt the need to tell everyone. If you are uhming and ahhing over the cost buy them for your birthday or achieve a life goal or something because they are totally earsome.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Awesome headphones, shocking customer service
These are by far the best headphones I have ever used. However after only a couple of months, the 'ControlTalk' cable stopped working, as the red cabling had come lose from the... Read more
Published 1 day ago by mharvey
Don't believe the hype
I bought this in local shop. The sound quality is OK. Definitely not worth the price. You can never wear this for more than 15 minutes. Your start to heat up. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Robert
great product for the everyday music lover
Firstly please do not let the price of these headphones put you off, yes they are expensive, but are worth every penny. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Mitch
Bass and then some... But there's more!
I recently upgraded my player to a Sony A series. I had been using a pair of Phillips headphones with my old E series player but my son had his eyes on both whenever I upgraded so... Read more
Published 1 month ago by UrbanSpaceman
Style rather than substance
The headphones themselves were created for style, as well as function, and it shows. Clad in a glossy red, and with the distinctive Beats logo gracing each ear cup, it's not hard... Read more
Published 1 month ago by P Nind
Perfect
Great control with iPad and iPhone and and amazing sound quality for music and movies (and look cool!) and great price!!
Published 1 month ago by J. A. Turner
Dr Dre Solo HD Headpones
Make no mistake, these headphones are absolutely fantastic!
I'm a big music fan so I've burnt my entire CD collection onto my PC and currently have over 15k tracks on my... Read more
I'm a big music fan so I've burnt my entire CD collection onto my PC and currently have over 15k tracks on my... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. J. J. White
Lived up to my expectations
I had always wanted a pair of these. I had tried them in PC World, and was so impressed with the quality. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Edward Coombes
You won't be disappointed
I must say that after a long hard think should I spend so much on such small headphones I'm so glad that I did. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Big DAVE
well impressed
listened to these in hmv and they are good headphones especially the bass and they fit nicely around the ears and come with nice box, spare cables and bag well worth the money like
Published 2 months ago by S. C. Hamilton
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