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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

Pay for the Name? No way...

Written by BZ from Chino Hills

Jan 8, 2009

When you first see these headphones, you might think that you are paying through the roof just to have some rapper's name on them! But after two weeks of owning these headphones, I can tell you they are worth every penny I payed! The first thing is the comfort! When you wear them you don't even feel like you are wearing anything at all! Yet they are sturdy and strong.

Next, the look. Unbeatable. Absolutely, hands down the most stylish headphones available for purchase! The boxing they come in alone is dressed to impress.

After that, people are complaining that they leak sound, well who cares? I mean, what are you listening to erotic books on tape on an airplane? Gimme a break!

Finally, the sound. Oh the sound. Some say these only work for hip hop and rock. I strongly disagree! These headphones are built for every kind of music! The quote on the back is "So the listener can hear music like the recording artist can" and that quote is oh so true! I am an avid classical music listener and these headphones have improved my listening experience 100-fold! Get these headphones! You won't regret it!

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

AKG is the way to go

Written by LD from Palos Verdes Estates

Jan 8, 2009

As a response to another review, this product is not the way to go if you are looking for a product that can deliver for its price. Trying this at the store really showed me that the average consumer bases their reviews on the bass which is a mistake. A headset should cover not only just the bass but all the highs and lows that you should hear! Being a part time DJ, I was looking for a replacement to my other headset (for everyday listening) which had worn out and I turned to AKG. They have by far the best sound quality for their prices.

If you are looking for something in this size range, I would take a look at the AKG K 514. Its a quarter of the price yet double the sound quality. Plus they are extremely light on your head which means you can wear it for hours.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

leaks noise

Written by KR from wading river

Jan 8, 2009

I couldnt decide between these headphones and the Bose Quiet Comfort 2 or 3 but I decided to buy these upon reading reviews that stated the Beats produced better sound quality then the Bose. Well after receiving them and trying them out, I was very impressed with the sound quality and the noise cancellation. However, you cant use them in public! They leak noise! Say you use them on the plane or on a bus, the people next to you and even further away can hear every single word of what you are listening to. Even at the lower volumes they still leak. They leak so much that it sounds like a radio, everything is crystal clear, not muffled or anything. And after learning this I read more reviews and others wrote the same thing that I am now writing. So I returned them to Apple and purchased the Bose Quiet Comfort 2s. Couldnt be happier. I do not know why a company would release a product that leaks so much noise, unless they are specifically supposed to be used in the comfort and privacy of your own room where no one is around, but who would want $350 headphones just to use in your house...?

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

The Beats are on the top of the Headphone market right now!

Written by MC from Danbury

Jan 7, 2009

They are the best headphones on the market right now for listening to hip-hop, R&B, and pop music. You hear things in the music you don't hear otherwise. Especially songs with big bass and strong background effects. Prior to these I had the original Iphone earbuds but before that I had shure in ear sound isolating earbuds which promised to be the best but didn't live up to the hype. The beats match or surpass the hype, do yourself a favor and go to a Best Buy to try them for yourself.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

Beats by Dre - HIPHOP

Written by NP from Downingtown

Jan 6, 2009

FYI - Dr. Dre is a Rap pioneer. These headphones were made specifically for that genre - Hip-Hop/Rap. My music library consists of 100% Hip-Hop/Rap and these headphones have greatly enhanced my listening experience. Strongly recommended for portable audio. Just make sure nobody jacks these beats from your head...

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

Wow

Written by DK from Bowling Green

Jan 2, 2009

These headphones are amazing. A little pricy but honestly worth every single cent. the base is incredible it almost shakes the very stylish and sleek headphones off your head. It's great for every and any type of music from country to rap. the noise cancellation is also incredible. while standing in the apple store trying them on my buddies tried yelling at me to tell me it was time to leave and i didn't hear a single word. these headphones are extremely comfortable and are a good buy for those that listen to music on a daily basis.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

Power!!!!!

Written by SS from fort saskatchewan

Dec 31, 2008

Great sound!! Much better than Bose QC3 (for music). The Bose QC3 are better for movies.The only flaw I am worried about is the plastic headband braking if your not very careful.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

Dont mess with Dre.

Written by JP from Lake Oswego

Dec 31, 2008

I've had the head phones for about 5 days and they are absolutely perfect, i have a pair of nice bose, but unfortunately the bose cant compare. I listened to the bose and switched right over to the beats and you could hear and feel the difference, the beats were much more comfortable, they took out more noise, and the sound was much more crisper, I now hear songs like I have never heard before. When people complain about the price, well thats their problem, you get what you pay for and you get everything you pay for with the beats, I also hear people complain about it making weird noises when you push it together, hhmmmmm, maybe if you dont close them together it wont do that, the battery on it lasts a while to.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

Utterly Incredible

Written by ZQ from Robbinsdale

Dec 30, 2008

I went into the Apple Store to upgrade my in-ear headphones and left with these. The sound quality is simply incredible. They are particularly great for rock and hip-hop because they pack an amazing bass punch and crystal clear highs. Yes, they're expensive. Yes, they're worth it.

If you don't want to spend the money, I would advise not trying them on so you won't know what you're missing.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

These headphones are

Written by DC from Friday Harbor

Dec 29, 2008

DIVINE =)

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

Amazing

Written by RW from Colleyville

Dec 28, 2008

These are without a doubt the best headphones that have ever been made. Having said that i think the price is what makes these headphones not worth it. If I were you, i would by the in ear ones for about $150 less that are more travel sensible, with just as good clarity.

22 of 33 people found this useful

Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

Carrys its title

Written by YL from fullerton

Dec 28, 2008

ive researched about ten other headphones, tested each headphone, and the beats seem to be the best. the price tag may be a little too much, but is definately worth each cent. becomes extremely useful at the gym, traveling, or just anything involving you and your music. dre has put his sense and taste of music into a set of headphones that every individual should experience, just the same way every artist does in the studio.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

Beats by Dre

Written by SE from LOS ANGELES

Dec 27, 2008

If you appreciate sound quality of music, Beats are an exceptional set of phones.
May not be for everyone, difficult to rate a product based on music taste. The sound is full and powerful. With a tremendous appreciation and taste for a very wide range of music. these headphones perform brilliantly. The name of the phones are "Beats" by Dre. Hence, they are bassy and powerful on the low ranges, more so than other head monitors. Not for everyone's taste. Most peoples libraries probably very in music style and genre. Songs are recorded with different eq settings based on artist and producer preferences. You may have to dial the eq for these phones. Absolutely worth the money. My father is a sound engineer, difficult to impress him, HE enjoyed and was impressed. Pricey headphones are not for everyone, if you can't afford, don't knock the product.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

As Advertised

Written by SF from Folsom

Dec 26, 2008

I got these headphones after my Bose Noise canceling headphones were stolen. These are much better and a lot more comfortable. I flew cross county this holiday season and these headphones were incredible. The sound was great during movies on my laptop and listening to music on my ipod. If you're looking good sounding, noise-canceling headphones than these are for you.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

The biggest problem is the price

Written by NW from Cambridge

Dec 25, 2008

I tried these out at an apple store a few nights ago and first things first... the bass will make your eyes bleed. It thumps all the other sounds right out of your ear and practically humps the side of your head. Also... it wasn't good bass, it was distorted and at times completely drowned out the FOLK song i was listening to so i can't even begin to imagine what hip-hop would sound like coming out of them... prolly irecoygnizable. Everything sounded thick and heavy and filled with BASS. this being said, i loved them. even though it was a bit much they were great, when you could hear vocals through the pounding of bass they were good and i would defiantly buy them if it wasn't for the price which is ludicrous. All in all, they're good but if u have the $ to spend i suggest you spend it else where.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

these are amazing. really

Written by JL from gretna

Dec 25, 2008

i received these for christmas and i love them. they have the best sounds i have ever heard and i've listened to many headphones before i decided to get these. they are also very comfortable and durable too. even though they are kind of expensive they are worth the money because most of the noise-canceling headphones are a couple hundred dollars anyway. these are great and i just cant stop listening to them.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

one of the best headphones i have ever owned

Written by MF from maspeth

Dec 25, 2008

All these people complaining bout the humming noise, that is only when you are not listening to music because that is that sound cancellation. You do not hear it while music is playing. They produce great sound.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster

Fashion Fiction

Written by CR from Paso Robles

Dec 25, 2008

Well, I would like to think of myself as a ignorant sound snob. I only know what I like by listening to the quality, not the technical part. I like the deep bass of my Bose in-ear, but I like the iPhone mic in the Vibe II. The Beats are nothing more than a fashion statement. A statement saying I have money and I want people to know. I acquired these "beats" with the preconceived idea that they would have amazing deep bass. I was wrong, kind of. Some songs have the deep bass, but the majority of the time it is only hinted at. These are $100 phones in $250 clothes. When Monster and Dre say these were made with bass in mind it is all fiction, fashion fiction.

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