Beats by Dr. Dre Mixr On-Ear Headphones

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    From my experience, these are the best Beats model headphone.

    • Written by from LEXINGTON

    These lack the noise canceling features of the studio and pro models but I didn't notice a marked difference when testing all the models (in terms of noise elimination).

    The design and materials are very sturdy. Quite frankly, they're just a gorgeous looking pair of headphones.

    The fit is snug (keep in mind these are a DJ model headphone), so they may not be for everyone. The studio and solo headphones series are definitely more comfortable i.e. you put them on and could likely wear them for several hours without adjustment. These you will be moving around from time to time. The snugness makes them a little less comfortable but it also provides a solid seal over your ear, to eliminate outside chatter without the need for battery powered noise cancelation. For me, this was the biggest plus. I travel a lot and the thought of not being able to use my headphones because I forgot my batteries or they wore out was just not an option. However, the more snug fit will likely lead to people getting a little warmer, because they do tend to hold heat in much better. Just something to keep in mind.

    A big plus on the DJ model is the pivoting ear cups. It allows you to rotate one cup back and off your ear while continuing to listen in the other, all while maintaing the fit on your head. It's hard to explain but if you try them, you'll know what I mean. These also have the ability to plug the interchangeable chords in to either side of the headset, which is a nice convenience. It is especially helpful if you use them in different settings (like having my macbook headphone jack on the left but preferring the controls on the right when I listen on my iphone. It's a small thing but it matters.

    Sound is really crisp on the Mixr model. To my amateur ear they were a lot clearer sounding than the studio and solo models. Mids and highs were very good but they do lack the more powerful bass (if that is your thing).

    One noticeable difference on these vs the studio was sound leak was certainly mitigated. If you turn them up a little louder, you're not going to have people around you giving out the death stare. The studios unfortunately seemed to leak quite a bit more sound than you would expect from a $300 pair of headphones.

    Overall, if you're in the market for a higher end pair of headphones these are very good. I wanted to give them 4.5 stars but that's not an option, so I leaned more towards 5 than 4 because of everything I explained.

    I think they're moderately overpriced at $250 but you do really get what you pay for. When you compare the sound quality and material construction, at similar price points, the vastly outweigh the competition. This is the first pair of Beats I have owned, so I'm not a fan boy. The performance of these, in comparison to others that I tried swayed me more than the name ever could. If they price tag doesn't deter you, or the snug fit, I would recommend these to just about anyone looking for a good all around travel / work headset.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    A+ Mixr Beats

    • Written by from Los Angeles

    These are some of the sickest Headphones Ive ever owned. Sound quality is amazing and they are very portable and comfortable. I highly recommend picking up a pair or giving them as a gift! Keep it up Beats.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    There are best

    • Written by from Miami

    The are very good to use

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Quality Headphones!

    • Written by from Los Angeles

    These Mixr headphones are quality! Beats spared no expense, as a DJ I have gone through a lot of headphones. These are built to last, the swivel feature is great for one-ear mixing & scratching, and since the brackets are made of aluminum, not plastic, they are strong and ridged. The ear cups fit nice and tight over my ears, and the sound is impressive - from clean low end bass to the crispy highs. I definitely recommend these for DJs and music lovers who want professional quality sounds. Not to mention the cables unplug from both ends of the headphones, so you can just replace the cable if it kinks - this is awesome, all headphones should have this feature!!!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Amazing , Powerful , Impressive

    • Written by from London

    These have to be the most comfotable pair of over ear headphones I have owned , the sound is crisp and clear even when combined with the deep bass line , all genres of music sound fantastic with these headphones from Metallica to Usher to Michael Jackson , comes with a nice hard case , 2 cables one with a remote and mic and the other primarily for DJ use . At first I was unsure because of the price however now I am totally sold on them . Highly recommended !!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best of the best

    • Written by from Prague

    Hi guys,
    I have owned almost all beats that are out there (Pros, Studios, Solos) you name it. I must firs of all tell you that these are the best headphones out of all of them. I listen to all sorts of music genres (dub step, rap, rock etc.) and they do fantastic in all of these. The bass is deep but not overpowered it is ok for anyone, the sound quality is absolutely amazing and is way better than the sound quality of the Pros or Studios. I listen to music a lot and not only that these headphones are extremely nice looking but they fit nice as well. I listen to up to 5 hours of music daily and they are extremely comfortable after like 5 minutes you can't even feel them on your head. The packaging is extremely nice and the headphones are amazing. They are absolutely worth the price they cost (I must say that the Pros aren't). So overall I would as an sort of a audiophile rate them as extremely good. I have heard many rumors about beats good and bad but these headphones are just sweet. There is only one thing Beats could improve and thats the fact that the paint gets scratched of easily of the metal pieces of the headphones and they also should make the cables more durable because the break a lot. But that is all I found being bad about these. I love them and I recommend them to anyone who likes to get a real good sound out of their music.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Overall a great pair of headphones

    • Written by from Rochester

    These are my first pair of over/on ear headphones as well as my first pair of Beats. I got these for a Christmas gift and my first impression was pretty good. The box they come in is a high quality box which isn't that important but it shows some quality. I had heard many different things about Beats and I didn't have a very good feeling about the quality of these headphones. They come with a really nice hard case, and they also come with two cables which is a plus. Now onto the headphones. The headphones look pretty sweet and are made of a durable metal unlike other Beats. They are a little tight and can be a little uncomfortable but they loosen up after you wear them for a while. They sound amazing! I've tried on the solos and studios and these are the best of the three. The bass is great but not overpowering. The mids and highs are great. The only other negatives are that the swivels are a little loose and the metal scratches easily. Other than that these headphones are amazing. I recommend these to anyone who wants great sounding and great quality headphones ( if you're willing to put up with the snugness for a little while until they break in).

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Dig my Mixr's

    • Written by from Venice

    Was waiting to write a review until I owned these for awhile. Bottom line great sounding headphone that's very lightweight without sacrificing anything. Great bass and treble and overall sound. Came with a cable/mic to make calls when on your iPhone.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely Stunning

    • Written by from Providence

    What can you say about these? The sound quality is absolutely amazing. Lows, mids, and highs all sound clear and amazing. At $249, these are simply a steal! The quality at this price point is simply unmatched, and these are much more comfortable to wear than the pros. I highly recommend these to anyone looking for a new set of headphones!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    BEATS MIXR FOR REGGAE.

    • Written by from SILVER SPRING

    This is one of the best Beats ever,it give the kind of sound a Reggae music listener love because you can get,top,mid,bass,all of the sounds i love when i'm listen to my reggae music,Beats this one is perfect..

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    My first beats and the best beats!

    • Written by from Kibbutz Yiftah

    This is my first beats, I bought those after a long time of using an "in ear" earphones and this is a totally different and amazing experience!!!
    Design, build and comfortable are all great!
    And the sound has a pure deep and loud bass! A lot lot of volume(you need to watch your ears lol) really beautiful sound for all kind of music!
    P.s go and buy those pair you gonna enjoy from it!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best Headphones Ever

    • Written by from brooklyn

    These headphones are just AMAZING. I've had these headphones for a week now and I can't put them down, I go everywhere with them. I've had the solos and the studios before and these headphones blow them out the water. Well built and worth the money. THEY ARE THE BEST BEATS BY DRE HEADPHONES OUT THERE.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    beats? no chance, right?

    • Written by from woodland hills

    wrong. an audiophile working at the apple store told me that these were the best headphones he'd heard in a long time. he was loathe to recommend beats but said nothing touches them. he's right. try them. then get something else if you want. you won't.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones ever!

    • Written by from Bronx

    Look no further - these headphones are the absolute best - strong highs, lows & bass
    without having to use the full volume to get there. Don't worry about the initial tight fit -
    they loosen up. I tried every set of headphones in the Apple store & these by far beat
    the more expensive ones ($349 & up) by a mile! You won't be disappointed.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING

    • Written by from clifton heights

    These sound and fit better then the exc., and are louder...WOW is all I can say.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    These Are Terrible

    • Written by from Cote St. Luc

    Pros: Built well, look pretty awesome, dual output

    Cons: Sound unrealistic, not detailed, recessed mids and highs, very uncomfortable, extreme clamping force

    There are many other headphones to get for this very hefty price tag, and this is definitely not the one to get. There are many great offerings from Sennheiser, Grado, and Beyerdynamic that you should buy when spending this price. When you do that, you will be getting a true quality headphone.



    STAY AWAY!!!

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