I bought a pair of Beats Solo2 headphones, in black. (Amazon.com, Amazon UK) The don’t suck as much as I expected. In fact, so far, I kind of like them.
The only problem is that the bass is exaggerated, but only on tracks where the bass is already strong. The mid-range and high-end sounds are fine, but if you have some music where the bass is pronounced, it’s a bit jarring.
I have to say, their PR is especially annoying. It sounds a bit like what audiophiles say about expensive cables:
“The Solo2 headphones have a more dynamic and wider range of sound, with a clarity that can bring you closer to what the artist intended you to hear. You’ll feel the higher fidelity audio no matter what type of music you play.”
I’m not sure if I’m going to keep them; I bought them from the Apple online store, and have a 30-day return window. But, so far, I do like them. They’re comfortable, they fold up quite compactly, and they have block out a lot of sounds.
If I do keep them, I’d probably want to set the EQ on my iPhone or with iTunes to Bass Reducer. I don’t like using EQ, but in some cases it’s useful.
As an aside, I tried the Sennheiser Momentum on-ear headphones, which are similar (and about the same price here). They sound flat and drab.
In any case, I’ll post a review of the Beats Solo2 headphones soon.
At that price I would suggest a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x and spend the extra cash on fine craft beer or a couple of good bottles of wine.
It’s not the same use. These are on-ear phones, and they were cheaper than the ATs.
At that price I would suggest a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x and spend the extra cash on fine craft beer or a couple of good bottles of wine.
It’s not the same use. These are on-ear phones, and they were cheaper than the ATs.
Have you ever tried the Jabra Move? Also what do you think about bluetooth Headphones?
In my opinion the bluetooth 4 standard increased a lot battery performance (in a good way) and the sound quality,considering the fact that in most cases going wireless is an amazing usability improvement, is not bad at all with some good headphones.
No to the Jabra. I have a pair of Philips BT headphones (see: http://www.kirkville.com/the-headphones-i-use-2/). The Beats definitely sound better than the Philips, but they’re wired. There is a wireless Beats Solo 2, but it’s not sold in the UK yet.
Ok thanx, i just asked because I was told they sound very similar to beats solo 2 wireless but with a more balanced bass
Have you ever tried the Jabra Move? Also what do you think about bluetooth Headphones?
In my opinion the bluetooth 4 standard increased a lot battery performance (in a good way) and the sound quality,considering the fact that in most cases going wireless is an amazing usability improvement, is not bad at all with some good headphones.
No to the Jabra. I have a pair of Philips BT headphones (see: http://www.kirkville.com/the-headphones-i-use-2/). The Beats definitely sound better than the Philips, but they’re wired. There is a wireless Beats Solo 2, but it’s not sold in the UK yet.
Ok thanx, i just asked because I was told they sound very similar to beats solo 2 wireless but with a more balanced bass
“If you need EQ, they blew it”
Yes, I’m pretty much in agreement.
“If you need EQ, they blew it”
Yes, I’m pretty much in agreement.
You should’ve tried the Philips that you just trashed in another post (without testing them)
The ones that I could use to listen to music on my iPhone, but not my iMac?
You should’ve tried the Philips that you just trashed in another post (without testing them)
The ones that I could use to listen to music on my iPhone, but not my iMac?
Sennheiser do an over-ear version of the Momentum which is much better (and much dearer). I agree with the other posters who say if you have to equalize the Beats they have failed.
Yes, I agree. I don’t need another pair of over-ear headphones, so I’m not really interested in the larger Momentums. I am, however, interested in something small and portable, hence the on-ear Beats.
My thought after a few hours listening is that I won’t keep them. But I’ll write more about that in a few days.
Sennheiser do an over-ear version of the Momentum which is much better (and much dearer). I agree with the other posters who say if you have to equalize the Beats they have failed.
Yes, I agree. I don’t need another pair of over-ear headphones, so I’m not really interested in the larger Momentums. I am, however, interested in something small and portable, hence the on-ear Beats.
My thought after a few hours listening is that I won’t keep them. But I’ll write more about that in a few days.
I was going to try out the Momentums because I’d heard a lot of good things about them. I own a pair of HD25s which I’ve had for well over 10 years. I know you’ve spoken about having different headphones for different environments, but these go everywhere with me. I bought them originally for DJing, but use them at work and on the tube. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried them but I love ’em.
No, I’ve never heard those. I found the Momentums to be flat; you might find them different.
I looked at the Sennheiser 25. I’d bet that the Sony MDR 7506 (Amazon.com, Amazon UK) sounds just as good, if not better. And they’re very comfortable. But they’re not a good portable headphone, because of the coiled wire.
Depends if you can replace the wire…? Good thing with these is that you can replace its parts as they get worn out. Replacement parts are not cheap, but they’re a lot cheaper than buying a brand new pair. Will check out the Sony and compare with the Momentums.
I was going to try out the Momentums because I’d heard a lot of good things about them. I own a pair of HD25s which I’ve had for well over 10 years. I know you’ve spoken about having different headphones for different environments, but these go everywhere with me. I bought them originally for DJing, but use them at work and on the tube. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried them but I love ’em.
No, I’ve never heard those. I found the Momentums to be flat; you might find them different.
I looked at the Sennheiser 25. I’d bet that the Sony MDR 7506 (Amazon.com, Amazon UK) sounds just as good, if not better. And they’re very comfortable. But they’re not a good portable headphone, because of the coiled wire.
Depends if you can replace the wire…? Good thing with these is that you can replace its parts as they get worn out. Replacement parts are not cheap, but they’re a lot cheaper than buying a brand new pair. Will check out the Sony and compare with the Momentums.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04y9nmr
BBC: building a library!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04y9nmr
BBC: building a library!
Curious to hear what you think of the Margaritaville headphones from MTX.
Curious to hear what you think of the Margaritaville headphones from MTX.