Reviews for Beats Solo HD On-Ear Headphone

Beats Headphones had been all over the place one or two years ago. I'd tried a pair in one of the Apple Retail Stores and I thought this is the right pair of headphones for me. However, after prolonged use, I need to admit that this is one of the worst decision of my life.

First and foremost, this pair of headphones focus too much on the bass. Yes, when I purchased these headphones, I was fond of this kind of music. However, after a few months, I found out that the headphones couldn't handle the high and mids very well. The bass often dominates, even on occasions that the high or mids should be emphasised. The headphones can handle high, mids and bass SEPARATELY in my opinion, but when all the 3 are combined together, expect the bass to stand out.

Next on the list is comfort. Solo HD has leather ear cups, which I highly appreciate. However, maybe because I have large ears, but it seems to me that the headphones are kind of small. I can't use these headphones for more than one hour because my ears will hurt.

Lastly it's the quality itself. After half a year I started to notice that the right side of my headphones had some sort of buzzing sounds when I turn the volume up. I got myself a replacement shortly after I discovered the problem. However, my current pair had the same problem on the left side after half a year again.

199.95 USD is way too high for this pair of headphones with such quality. The reason I'm still giving 2-stars is because the design of the headphones is one of the best on the market, and the bass, well, is not bad at all. Consider these only if you're up to bass music, or else your music will be horribly distorted.

6 of 14 people found this useful

definitely the best headphones I've bought

30 of 41 people found this useful

I have had a variety of headphones, Skull Candy, Sony, Bose, etc... these are by far the best headphones I have ever owned. Now I know 200 bucks is steep for headphones (I know, I said the same thing) until I put these on. I was like, "Oh, where have you been all my life?!". I will admit you have to play around with the adjustment a little or it will hurt your ears after a while, but that's just due to inappropriate fit. Once these things are dialed in its like Candy for your ears!!!

193 of 203 people found this useful

I dont understand why all the people give negative reviews about this headphone...they are simply awesome and worth your money

197 of 215 people found this useful

Ive had the marley headphones and skullcandys and i think these headphones beat both of them them easily! There durable,great looking and the bass is Amazing! Over all the sound quality is the best,definitely worst $200! Go and buy them now!

222 of 253 people found this useful

I purchased these headphones and the plastic top piece broke while I was putting on the headset. I do not have a 10 gallon head but the reply when returned was the Damage was beyond reasonable use. The phones were only used when I travel so total use was less than 50 hours of "head time".
DO not purchase as plastic will break and they do not even have replacement parts for it if you wanted to purchase replacement verses warrentee.

201 of 245 people found this useful