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Beats by Dre Headphones Review Staff Review
After finally entering the "digital age" earlier this decade, I have always struggled to find a good pair of headphones that allow recordings at a variety of bitrates to sound enjoyable. Professionally mixed and mastered work is supposed to sound clear, crisp, and complete, but with most headphones it simply doesn't. As a former DJ and current owner/operator of an online music magazine, I need nothing less than the best.
According to the legendary Dr. Dre, "People aren’t hearing all the music." Frankly, I couldn't agree more. Thanks to the world-renowned producer, who teamed up with Monster to create Beats By Dr. Dre headphones last year, casual music listeners and audiophiles alike will no longer have to worry about this problem. Yes, these headphones are that good.
Beats are not marketed toward the DJ sector, and they shouldn't be. Most DJs are not interested in precision-engineered speaker design and powered amplification, but they do want crisp highs, bass pumping lows and good cushioning for long hours of usage (which is where Beats hit a homerun). While a DJ could use these headphones for smaller parties or events, I wouldn't recommend them for regular usage at a club. Although the one advantage Beats could have in a club setting is their noise cancellation power, which would allow the DJ not to struggle hearing the records over the club speakers.
Like any product for sale Beats do have a few drawbacks. The included headphone cable, which measures 1.3 meters in length, is fine for personal use with an MP3 player, but is not nearly long enough for work in a professional recording studio or a DJ Booth. Also, unlike most headphones (and again, these are not most headphones), Beats require 2 AAA batteries (a pair are included in your original purchase). Simply put: after spending $349 on a pair of headphones - regardless of quality - do you really want to spend extra dough on a longer Monster cable and new batteries for the lifetime of the purchase?
All-in-all, Beats By Dr. Dre are as impressive a pair of headphones as I have ever owned (and I have owned a lot). The sound quality is unmatched, the defined separation is beyond impressive and the overall comfort of the headphones makes you forget you even have them on your head.
To make a music-loving family member or friend overly happy this holiday season, especially someone who visits DJBooth.net regularly, we highly suggest you visit www.beatsbydre.com and order a pair. Believe me, they’ll thank you.
Beats by Dre Headphones Review Features
It’s All About SoundThree years of thorough research and development resulted in the most incredible headphone speaker ever built. Beats features highly advanced materials and construction to deliver a new level of audio accuracy and clarity. Combining extra-large speaker drivers and a high-power digital amplifier, Beats delivers an unprecedented combination of super deep bass, smooth undistorted highs, and crystal clear vocals never heard before from headphones.
Less Noise, More Music With Powered Isolation
Today’s digital audio recording technology gives music more detail than ever before. Unfortunately, the details get easily lost in today’s noisy world: on the street, on the bus, on the plane. The best listening experience isn’t just about what you hear, but what you don’t. 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 is Music to Your Ears
With Beats, you feel the music, not the headphones. 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
Stay connected without missing a beat. Beats comes with an additional Monster iSoniTalk iPhone enable headphone cable with built-in answer button and microphone so you can easily stop rockin’ and start talkin’.
- Wired with Monster Cable--Advanced Monster Cable headphone cable with Quadripole 4 twisted pair construction reduces signal loss for balanced sound and clarity.
- Micro Minijack-- Compact connector design reduces bulk and eases unnecessary strain that can damage headphone connectors and ports.
- Push To Listen-- Integrated mute button lets you listen to the outside world without removing your Beats.
- Folding Design-- Beats fold into a compact shape for easy packing wherever you’re going.
- Touring Case-- Rugged case with rigid construction keeps Beats and accessories safe during transport.
- Monster CleanCloth-- Ultra-soft cleaning cloth with AEGIS® microbe shield keeps Beats looking good and controls germs on your ear cushions.
- Scratch-Resistant Gloss Finish-- Advanced materials make Beats stand out from the crowd, and keep them looking good
- Weight: 260 grams, 270 grams with batteries
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Maximum output: 115dB
- Headphone cable length: 1.3 meters
- Connector: 1/8 inch (3.5mm), gold-plated
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 I have tested it at Best Buy and I was GASPING to death! This was in my list to MUST GET!!!!
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 102 |
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 When I spin at large venues I sometimes have trouble hearing through the reverb and the noise. I got a pair of these, primarily becuase I heard they were the bomb-diggity, and secondly, is that they had noise cancelling.
The fidelity of these bad boys was AMAZING, even at high output. Plus they were comfortable as hell. The batteries lasted for a decent amount of time; I would say at least 10 3-hour sets if not more. They carried well, meaning that despite thier size you could manipulate pretty effortlessly. BUt.... The cord was WAAAAAYYY too short, so I had to order a 3 meter monster cable from the manufacturer. Sold seperately..not cheap. The Beats held up allright for the first few weeks, however as the workload started getting heavier the thing started to fall apardt. First the Battery cable broke, then the outer housing. By the time I got back from the touring it looked like my old pair of stantons that i have had for 9 years. The kicker, its not covered by warranty somehow. My final conclusion is that while these are an amazing choice for at home jammin-out. DO NOT take these with you on circuits/gigs....please |
| Posted on Aug 24, 2010 |
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