Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD Headphones from Monster

Proprietary titanium-coated driver technology ensures that the Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD headphones preserve every bit of the lush bass and vital details of your music. Plus, the ingenious tri-fold design makes for easy storage when not in use. Solo HD's cable also features Monster ControlTalk for iPod playback control and iPhone/music phone hands-free calling.

  • High-definition, detailed sound with powerful bass
  • ControlTalk for iPhone/iPod on-cable playback control and hands-free calling
  • Wired with Monster Cable
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Features

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When you're on the go and listening to music or watching movies on your iPhone and want to be able to go right to an incoming call with the touch of a button.

High-performance on-ear headphones optimized to deliver the most sonic detail and clarity from today's digital music, Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD deliver deep, powerful bass punch. They also include Monster ControlTalk for on-cable iPod/iPhone playback control, as well as a built-in high-grade mic for crystal-clear hands-free calling.

For your life's soundtrack

The ultra-efficient driver design plays at club-level volumes whiles still giving you distinct mids, brilliant highs and, of course, shockingly deep bass that will have you looking for a hidden subwoofer. And it's all done without batteries.

ControlTalk: The ultimate in control and hands-free calling

Monster's ControlTalk provides easy on-cable control of your iPod or iPhone playback, which means no more retrieving it from your bag every time you want to change go to the next track. Plus, its high-grade mic and noise isolating earphones for both ears let you hear clearly and be clearly heard.

Perfect while on the move

These headphones are compact and incredibly lightweight and ready for your active lifestyle. The tri-fold design allows them to fit into the included compact carrying case.

A natural fit

With Solos, you feel the music not the headphones. Plush, on-ear cushions comfort your ears and form an acoustic seal that keeps the sound in and noise out.

Highlights

  • Proprietary Driver Technology delivers incredible detail and powerful bass
  • ControlTalk for iPod/iPhone on-cable playback control and hands-free calling
  • Wired with Monster Cable
  • Right-angle connector that hugs your music player and is perfect for airplane headphone jacks
  • Touring case to keep your headphones protected
  • Monster Clean Cloth™ with advanced Aegis Microbe Shield® technology

Did You Notice?

ControlTalk gives you playback control, including volume play, pause, tracking forward/back. You also get crystal-clear hands-free calling on your iPhone.

Technical Specs

General

  • Other Features: With Remote and Mic

Fit

  • Form Factor: On Ear

Dimension

  • Weight: 6.56 oz./185.97 g
  • Cable Length: 3.94 ft./1.2 m

Compatibility

  • iPhone 4S

  • iPhone 4

  • iPhone 3GS

  • iPhone 3G

  • iPhone

  • iPod touch
    4th generation

  • iPod touch
    3rd generation

  • iPod touch
    2nd generation

  • iPod touch
    1st generation

  • iPod classic
    120GB 160GB (2009)

  • iPod classic
    160GB (2007)

  • iPod classic 80GB

  • iPod nano
    6th generation

  • iPod nano
    5th generation (video camera)

  • iPod nano
    4th generation (video)

  • iPod nano
    3rd generation (video)

  • iPod nano
    2nd generation (aluminum)

  • iPod nano
    1st generation

  • iPod shuffle
    2nd generation

  • iPod shuffle
    1st generation

  • iPod mini

  • iPod
    5th generation (video)

  • iPod
    4th generation (color display)

  • iPod
    4th generation

  • iPod
    3rd generation

  • iPod
    1st + 2nd generation

  • iPad
    1st generation

  • iPad 2
    2nd generation

What's in the Box?

  • Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD Headphones
  • Touring case
  • Monster Clean Cloth
  • Quick start guide

Manufacturer Information

Warranty

  • Note: Apple's One-Year Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Non-Apple-branded products may have the benefit of a manufacturer's warranty provided by the product manufacturer — please see your product box and literature for details. Benefits under the manufacturer's warranty are in addition to rights provided by consumer law. For details, click here.

Part Number

  • UPC or EAN No.: 050644577291
 

Ratings & Reviews

4.0

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Almost perfect.... almost

    • Written by from Leeds

    I purchased these after first trialling the regular Solo Headphones in white. Big mistake, that was - I took no notice of the reviews that said the Solos were over-bassy (that's too much Bass, not reliant on the music of Dame Shirley), lacking in mids and treble, that the white covering discoloured and the build was shakey and shoddy. Oops. The sound wasn't all that and the discolouring was prevalent on the hinges. I took them back to HMV and the very helpful assistant kindly opened FIVE new sets for me in order that I could find a pair that wasn't discoloured in some way and the build wasn't right. So, I ended up taking my money and running.

    Then I purchased these - the best headphones I've had to date. For an extra £20 you get so much more - the build quality is excellent now. No more being scared that they'll fall apart -the joints are reassuringly strong. The finish is no longer matte but shiny and glossy. I can't speak for what the white looks like as I purchased the black pair - but with a glossy pair, the black won't fade.

    As for the sound - fantastic. The HD revision of the Solo range means the previous problems with too much bass have gone. Mids and highs are crisp, sharp and not every track automatically has too much bass.

    As an iPhone 4 user, the remote/mic is a great feature - calls come in and people can hear me clearly; the call finishes, back to the tunes - much like on the Apple in-ear headphones if you have them. Incidentally, I've gone from a few years' use of the Apple in-ear... they've served me well but I keep them now for running.

    The case is a very nice padded zip one and keeps the headphones nice and safe.

    The only downside to this pair is if you are walking, you can hear your steps thundering along - not great if you're listening to, say, a spoken word podcast or something quiet... but it's a minor niggle because most of the time I'm listening to music.

    So a 9/10 for these - recommended if you want to spend a bit more on a pair of headphones and are prepared to pay for quality.     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Simply brilliant

    • Written by from LONDON

    These headphones are so good it's unreal. I bought them last Tuesday and went back to the apple store the NEXT day to buy pairs for both my brothers.

    The carry case and cloth are perfect and well thought out accessories.

    They are brilliant for any genre if music.     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Dr Dre. HD Solo's

    • Written by from SUTTON

    Got the Bose OE a few months ago which were pretty good. But i really did want the Dr Dre's all along really but a bit dubious because the look expensive.

    Got them the other day and OMG why did i wait. I am very fussy with sound as I love music and need a good soundock and earphones for my iPhone.

    These are brilliant headphones. The bass isn't to much with great mids and lows. I listen to hip-hop/rap and Dance and these are great for it. I also listen to Adel and David Grey and the vocal sound is amazing.

    Best of all, the don't leak to much compared to what people say. I hate it when earphones/headphones leak music but these are pretty impressive. 70% volume and these won't leak.

    The headband has been improved with an added metal strip in the headband itself. So i am not too worried about them breaking.

    I also have the Dr Dre Tour's and these are pretty impressive aswell.

    £175 is steep for most people for headphones but these are worth the money.

    Well done Monster.     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Brilliant!

    • Written by from Barnard Castle

    Although they are pricey these headphones are well worth it! The sound is rich and balanced and the bass is not muddy as other reviews say! They are comfortable and isolate noise well. If you need a portable headphone then these fold down to a tiny size!
    However they do pick up fingerprints like nothing else (a problem easily fixed with the provided Monster Cleaning Cloth!)
    Overall a very good pair of headphones!     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love them!

    • Written by from Hellerup

    The best overall headphones i have had. I have tried a lot, including Bose noise canceling headphones, and other in-ear headphones from Denon, Monster and Shure.
    The bass is funky and crisp and with the new stronger construction, they feels better and more equipped to take out on the road.     …More

    4 of 4 people found this useful

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    ok sound, extremely uncomfortable

    • Written by from Dublin

    I shelled out for these thinking that because of the price they would be offer good performance, after 3 weeks the first pair I had broke the sound was very distorted, I had to pay to ship them back to Monster. The second pair have been working ok. My biggest issue with them is that after wearing them for an hour or so they get very uncomfortable and painful to wear. This is a problem for me as the amount I travel. I end up switching back to my apple headphones on long flights. …More

    3 of 5 people found this useful

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