Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster
Experience the music exactly the way the artist wants you to. Beats high definition headphones are precision-engineered to reveal the full sound of today's digital music including the most sonically demanding Rock, Pop, Hip Hop and R&B. With advanced speaker design, powered amplification, and active noise canceling, Beats delivers all the power, clarity and deep bass today's top artists and producers want you to hear.
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Overview
Developed in collaboration between legendary music producer and artist Dr. Dre, engineers from Monster Cable, and renowned industrial designer Robert Brunner, the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones bring a professional producer's experience to music fans everywhere.
All About Sound
Combining extra-large speaker drivers and a high-power digital amplifier, Beats by Dr. Dre headphones deliver super-deep bass, smooth undistorted highs, and crystal clear vocals.
Less Noise, More Music
Monster's powered isolation technology actively cuts external noise, so you experience all the rich details your favorite artists want you to hear.
Extreme Comfort
Spacious earcups give you extra room for a higher level of listening comfort. Plush ear cushions covered with ultra-soft breathable materials keep you cool even when the music's hot.
Ready for iPhone
Beats comes with a Monster iSoniTalk™ headphone cable with built-in answer button and microphone so you can easily answer calls while listening to music.
Designed for Apple Sound Check
The Sound Check feature in iTunes balances playback levels so all your music tracks play at a consistent volume. Beats digital amplification ensures you can hear every note.
Wired with Monster Cable
Advanced Monster™ Cable headphone cable with Quadripole™ 4 twisted pair construction reduces signal loss for balanced sound and clarity.
Additional Features
Made with a scratch-resistant gloss finish, the foldable Beats headphones also offer a compact minijack connector to reduce bulk and an integrated mute button.
This accessory is compatible with the following:
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iPhone 3GS
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iPhone 3G
Most Useful Reviews
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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster
Beats by Dr. Dre can't beat the competition
Written by JN from phoenix
Aug 4, 2008
Unfortunately, the majority of audio consumers have been brain washed with the likes of mediocre products such as Bose, and headphones like these. First of all, no offense to Dr. Dre, but stay away from audio equipment endorsed by celebrities, What's next, Hannah Montana headphones? Let's start with the sound, nothing special here, especially for $350. Highs are not there and bass is far from controlled. Do yourself a favor and do some research in names like Sennheiser, AKG, & Grado. These brands will give you professional sound reproduction and at less than half the cost of the "Beats" phones. Bottom line, research and choose wisely. Your ears will thank you in the end. …More
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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster
Brutally overpriced
Written by BS from Savannah
Jul 26, 2008
Very colored, hyped at the high and low end, and only begin to wake up with Hip-hop and Rap only. (Go figure, a headset created in collaboration with a rap producer.) The average joe will listen to them and might be impressed because of the qualities I described in them and then they will see Monster and Dr. Dre on the box and will scrounge every last penny to get a pair and go on thinking they are the best headphones on the market. "I paid $350 for these and they are by Monster, they must be undeniably good." Along the same exact lines that Bose does with their QC2s and the incessant hype commercials on TV.
I now have a much better understanding of exactly who these are marketed to and it is too bad that they screwed up such a great concept by being so cheap. Ideally they would have been more reasonably priced, designed and sound significantly better. They want to awaken the average joe to how moving good sound quality can be and develop an appreciation for fidelity in audio and with such an easily recognizable name they could get that exposure. I think we all get it but it is like trying to convince a vegan to eat an overcooked $3 steak. OK, so not that bad, they do have their moments when they sound nice but there must be some sort of on-the-fly adjusting DSP built into them because the SQ seems to vary even in the same song.
The packaging is quite smart because it is fairly well designed and clever which adds to the illusion of a "quality" product. Once you hold them in your hands you can tell they are cheaply made. The design of the actual headphones is nice but holding them in your hands alone instantly tells you that they should cost ~$100 at most.
Back to the sound, they are very forward and exhibit distortion in the strangest frequencies even at low levels, yet exaggerate others. (It is almost as if the frequency response curve is a roller coaster.) There is a lot of bass and every now and then it can sound nice but it seems you feel the drivers through the ear cups more than you hear the actual output. To briefly sum up the overall SQ, they sound synthetic.
Now, they aren't horrible and they will absolutely smoke stock earbuds and headphones that come with portable players but it is the people coming from lower end sound gear that Monster is hoping these will appeal to. …More1507 of 2023 people found this useful
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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster
wonderful and should be
Written by VN
Jul 24, 2008
When I received this as a gift, being an avid music nut I fully appreciated the quality and comfort styling.But to be perfectly honest the cost is excessive for this product.I myself would not buy it and I am sure could find something just as good in quality for alot less.So if you can blow the money go ahead, but for those needing value as well as quality keep looking. …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster
Decent
Written by AG from Carlsbad
Dec 7, 2009
These headphones are decent but I still prefer my bose earbuds to these over priced headphones that are endorsed by a rapper.
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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster
The Only Review You Will Need
Written by SB from Roslyn Heights
Dec 6, 2009
Sound Quality- You would think this of all things would be the most important aspect of a pair of headphones. Not so with there. I have a paid $150 for a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50's, and they sound better. Not to say the Beats are terrible, they are don't measure up to other headphones in this price range. These will only blow away people used to stock earbuds, etc. 7/10.
Looks- Amazingly sleek and awesome. Just look at the pictures.
Build Quality- Wobbly, unstable, and every time you close them- they make a horrible snapping sound. It feels like you will break them! My left cup slides down all the time. Don't feel like $300 dollar headphones should. 6/10
Comfort- Amazing! Sit on your head perfectly, and enclose your ears. Your ears will never get sweaty, and you will want to wear them for hours on end. A little heavy for headphones but the comfort makes up for it. 10/10.
Noise Canceling- Creates a slight pressure on your ears, uncomfortable at first, but you get used to it. I don't fly often, but I used them on the bus today. Steady frequencies in the lower range are totally canceled. Mid-range and high frequencies are barely muffled. Voices are still there, as are any sudden noises. Only long frequencies (engines, air conditioners, etc.) are affected at all. Bose QC15's do a better job in this category, but create more pressure than the beats. With music all noises are gone, so I don't care. Bose QC15's actually cancel too much. You can't listen to music without the noise canceling on, which requires two AAA batteries. Creates a soft white noise in the background which you quickly forget about. 9/10.
Accessories- Lackluster cleaning cloth, airplane adapter, and horribly manufactured "iSoniTalk" cable. Hard case is ok. 3/10.
Price- These headphones are worth $150. I would consider $200 if I really needed the noise canceling (if I traveled a lot). I know it might be overwhelming, but consider other headphones from brands like Sennheiser, AKG, Grado, etc. They have double the sound quality for half the price.
Who does this appeal to? It appeals to "hip" people ages 10-25. Kids see celebrities or whoever endorses these. It is the "hot" product. Monster charges a ridiculous amount for one reason- people will pay it to look cool. This product has genius marketing behind it, but no actual substance.
Final Thoughts- I returned these. Getting studio headphones made much more sense. Sound that ACTUALLY sound like it does in the studio. Why? Because that is what they made the song on! Not Beats! They cost about half as much, and last forever. They are build solid and have anywhere from 2 to 10 years of warranty. They are actually respected among the audio world, not just fashion accessories. If that doesn't convince you, maybe this will. If you buy a pair of ATH-M50 headphones, they are around 150 dollars. They will sound better, and last longer. What would you buy with the $150 you save?
This was a long review, but I was completely honest. Please rate this review up, so people can read a real review. I didn't bash the Beats, or mindlessly praise them. I gave praise where it was due, and pointed out the flaws. It is up to you to decide. …More18 of 18 people found this useful
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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster
I Love these headphones
Written by RD from union city
Dec 2, 2009
If you want headphones just for walking around, then these are for you. But if you want to use these for a studio, i suggest you dont get them. The build of these is very cheap, but the sound quality is oustanding. I got mine on black friday and so far there are no problems with them. Although sound leaks crazy, who really cares? Just remember to take good care of them, put them in the case when your not using them, and turn the power switch off.
Overall i love these headphones. I used to have the normal ipod headset and when i heard these in the store i was blown away. It gives you alot of attention when you walk around with them LOL …More6 of 9 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
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is it worth the money?
- Asked by IB from Saint Paul
- Oct 18, 2009
Best Answer
Not really no. They are so cheaply made, they bleed so much noise and break so easily. I estimate they cost about 30 quid to make.
You can buy a set of Dj headphones for 120 quid that are as good as these and sound as good, only you dont get the noise cancellation. Thats all these headphones are good for.
They do go loud, but are not 'better' than bose, or any other headphone for that matter. I have six pairs of high end headphones, inc bose, and i would not say these are 'better', as they are all designed to do different things, so it would be wrong to compare them.
Everyone wants these because celebrities and footballers wear them, thats all, and because they go 'loud', people get the illusion they are 'great' and have 'great sound quality'. They are very comfy to wear, but like i say, cheaply made. Mine are already going back for repair. However, they are a nice looking, comfy, loud set of cans. I paid £219 for mine. …More- Answered by AH from bracknell
- Oct 31, 2009
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are the headphones wirelss?
- Asked by ME from Houston
- Oct 12, 2009
Best Answer
naw not yet. u use one of the two cords that are provided.
- Answered by AA
- Oct 12, 2009
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Can i buy the White version of the Beats by Dre monster headphones?
- Asked by FT from Belfast
- Oct 3, 2009
Most Recent
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Does the microphone work with the voice recognition software for the newest ipods?
- Asked by MM from Rutherford
- Dec 7, 2009
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Are the headphones as well compatible with the first iPod nano?!
- Asked by RM from Haan
- Dec 7, 2009
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Is the Quality as bad as people say it is or is it over exagerated?
- Asked by KN from LOS ANGELES
- Dec 7, 2009
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i dont get it are they wireless or is there a wire attached to it?
- Asked by SS from liverpool
- Dec 6, 2009
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are the compatible with anything other than just and iphone?
- Asked by CD from Jasper
- Dec 5, 2009
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What are the two different cables for?
- Asked by DK from Palisades Park
- Dec 5, 2009
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How bad do they leak noise and how good is the noise cancelation?
- Asked by PR
- Dec 2, 2009
