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July 2014
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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
Bold, upfront listen, Rich, full-bodied sound, Very close in character between wired and wireless,
Lack subtlety, Could be handle dynamics better, Expensive,
The real struggle here is the cost. As ever, the Beats branding appears to have put a premium on the price and, at £230, they sit between two great pairs of headphones - the AKG Y50BTs at £150 and the B&W P5 Wireless at £330, either of which make much mor...
Long battery life, Carry pouch included, Good passive isolation, Can be disconnected without deactivating Bluetooth, Pretty precise sound, Good stereo
They squeeze your head like a vise, High Bluetooth latency, Upper half of the spectrum less audible than lower half, Bluetooth causes harmonic distortion
Beats has come a long way. Gone are the days of shaky manufacturing and poor sound quality. This first Apple/Dre collaboration has produced a pair of headphones that stays true to the brand's bassy ethos, but that, this time, stays in check. Just keep in...
Solid, hefty bass, No hardness or brightness to the sound,
Short on subtlety and dynamics, They struggle to adapt to changes in pace,
The top picks at this money, such as the B&O H2s and Philips M1MKIIs sound clearer, more exciting and deliver rhythms with more care and greater finesse.The Solo 2s do the job - the problem is that rival cans do it better for similar money...
A solid marriage of style and sound If the Solo2 on-ears have a single drawback, it's the uncomfortable fit when you wear them for extended periods of time. The audio quality here is terrific, but the fashion-forward on-ear design makes long-term list...
Abstract: Looking for a new pair of headphones or ready to try out Beats headphones now that Apple has purchased the audio range for $3.2 billion? One of the popular Beats range is the Beats Solo 2 headphones, which bring a new redesign of Beats' popular most headp...
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Published: 2014-06-14, Author: David , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Beats Solo 2 on-ear headphones are sturdier and better-sounding than the original Solos, with somewhat more balanced sound and strong, tight bass. They offer a relatively comfortable fit and have an inline remote and microphone for making cell phone c
Fairly pricey; some people may find they fit too snug
These Solo 2 may not win audiophile hearts and ears, but for its intended audience -- namely, folks who are looking for a fast, exciting headphone with lots of high-quality bass -- this is an excellent on-ear headphone....
Abstract: Beats headphones have achieved a level of notoriety based on their style, but the sound they offer isn't for everyone. Often touted as headphones for urban music--rap and hip-hop--the Beats sound doesn't transfer well to all genres.It just so happens Appl...
