Testseek.com have collected 100 expert reviews of the Beats by Dr. Dre Solo 2 and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Beats by Dr. Dre Solo 2.
July 2014
(75%)
100 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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2590 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great design
Audio quality is improved from the old models
Sound great for EDM and HipHop
Same great sound
Design
And comfort as the wired version of the wired Solo2. You have both a wireless and wired option. Battery absolutely lasts 12 hours
The
Fun design
Camera functionality works well
Great grip
Included strap
Good usability
Protective
The Beats Solo 2 Wireless is a well-built wireless headphone that sounds good in both wireless and wired modes and is relatively comfortable to wear for an on-ear headphone. Its battery life is decent and has a remote control built-in to the right earcup
Powerful
Distortion-free audio with boosted bass and bright highs. Lightweight
Comfortable fit. Inline remote control and microphone for mobile devices.
Powerful audio performance with rich bass and well-defined highs
Can be used in wired
Passive mode
Comfortable design
Stylish look
Improved sound
The editors didn't like
Fit is a little tight
Has some problems with treble
Better sounding headphones are available for $200
Mic is poor for making handsfree calls
Requires Incipio app to use camera buttons
Small cutouts for headphone and lightning port
Pricey
Expensive
Doesn't sound quite as good as the Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth
Which costs $50 less
Big bass sound isn't for purists or anyone seeking flat response. Slightly overpriced
Published: 2014-07-02, Author: Tim , review by: pcmag.com
Powerful, distortion-free audio with boosted bass and bright highs. Lightweight, comfortable fit. Inline remote control and microphone for mobile devices.
Big bass sound isn't for purists or anyone seeking flat response. Slightly overpriced
Fans of booming low-end won't be disappointed by the Beats Solo 2 headphones' powerful bass and distortion-free audio performance....
Abstract: If you've previously owned or still use the Solo HD, the first thing you'll noticed is that the Solo 2.0 are noticeably heavier. But that's a good thing because they're better built as a result. The materials are seemingly toughened using thicker plastics...
Abstract: If you've previously owned or still use the Solo HD, the first thing you'll noticed is that the Solo 2.0 are noticeably heavier. But that's a good thing because they're better built as a result. The materials are seemingly toughened using thicker plastics...
Abstract: At least on my cranium, they felt great at first, but an extended listening session—over three hours—proved to be too much for me. For a long cross-country flight, a few breaks would be welcome. There is some padding on the headband, but again, after a fe...
Abstract: For quite some time now, Beats has been one of the most highly visible brands in the world of consumer audio, and considering the company has recently been acquired by Apple, it isn't likely that will slow down any time soon. While many are speculating ab...
Published: 2014-06-10, Author: Nick , review by: ilounge.com
Solo2 ($200) is the first product to come from Beats Electronics since Apple confirmed that it would be acquiring the company, released the day after Apple's official announcement. A sequel to the company's original Solo on-ear headphones, as well as Solo...
Published: 2014-06-08, Author: Ali , review by: chipchick.com
Fun design, Camera functionality works well, Great grip, Included strap, Good usability, Protective
Requires Incipio app to use camera buttons, Small cutouts for headphone and lightning port, Pricey
Will the Solo2 continue the reign of the original Solo? I think they will. These are solid headphones that even picky cynics will agree have grown-up. The available color choices are fun too and so is the new redesigned look. The Solo2 will definitely...
Abstract: Every time a new pair of Beats headphones come out, I give it a chance to see if improvements have been made to audio that stretch the limitations of the Hardware. Now Beats do an excellent job at crafted a design masterpiece with their headsets that are ...
