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Manufacturer: Monster Part number: 900-00022-01
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- The Beats by Dr. Dre Studio headphones deliver the trifecta of sleek, comfortable design, useful features, and top-notch sound quality. If you can afford them, they're a worthy investment toward an improved listening experience.
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CNET editors' review
Beats by Dre Studio (Black) price range: $140.00 - $299.99
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 11/03/2010
The good: The Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Studio headphones offer a stylish and comfortable design as well as an exceptionally crisp and balanced audio response with a tight low-end and warm mids. Included are a nice carrying case and a music-phone-compatible cable.
The bad: The Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Studio headphones cannot be used without batteries, they're expensive, and the glossy black design is very smudge-prone.
The bottom line: The Beats by Dr. Dre Studio headphones deliver the trifecta of sleek, comfortable design, useful features, and top-notch sound quality. If you can afford them, they're a worthy investment toward an improved listening experience.
User reviews
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READ BEFORE BUYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by mistarobotics on June 20, 2012
Pros: Stylish (that's technically it)
Cons: Bass drowns out the rest of the sound.
Starts falling apart after a year.
Needs batteries.Summary: When I got the Studio Beats I seemed impressed at the sound quality (mostly bass). But after a while at listening I found that whenever there wasn't supposed to ...
Summary: When I got the Studio Beats I seemed impressed at the sound quality (mostly bass). But after a while at listening I found that whenever there wasn't supposed to be bass there was. All of the rest of the sound was drowned out by the bass. Also after a year it started falling apart. Trust me, you are making a big mistake if you are buying this because for the price you're paying it's just the brand. I highly recommend getting V-Moda Crossfade LP2 if you want style along with GOOD sound quality without needing batteries.
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Fun and fashionable headphones
by tonoavila on May 23, 2012
Pros: Look great
Sound quality is very good
Bass is amazing!!!!!Cons: Expensive...
Leak soundSummary: I love my beats. They're so great to just wear around on the street. I will admit that the sound is far from balanced, but I wasn't planning ...
Summary: I love my beats. They're so great to just wear around on the street. I will admit that the sound is far from balanced, but I wasn't planning on using these to produce anyways. The tuning of the headphones actually makes the music I listen to (hip hop, electronic) sound better than it does on a more true sounding headphone.
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Excellent sound quality, BUT, extremely overpriced.
by syoung04061994 on May 1, 2012
Pros: - The sound quality is amazing for all kinds of music (unless the music file size is small)
- The style is amazing, around the neck and on the ear both look amazing.
- Bass. STRONG BASS.
- "People aren't hearing all the music", well no we are.Cons: - Overpriced. Headphones are not worth more than $200.
- A bit heavy, hard to carry around
- The amount of sound leakage is crazy... Even when the volume is set to minimum everyone can hear what I'm listening to!Summary: Overall the headphones deliver great quality sounds, but the only problem is the sound leakage.
Everyone can hear what I'm listening to. Not just some, but ALL. This happens ...Summary: Overall the headphones deliver great quality sounds, but the only problem is the sound leakage.
Everyone can hear what I'm listening to. Not just some, but ALL. This happens even with the volume set to minimum. Sometimes very embarrassing really, because I might be listening to music that most people don't like, and people might tease me for listening to them. Thats the only problem Monster Cable should solve, and give free fixes or replacements for existing beats by dr dre studio headphone users! -
Overpriced, very mediocre.
by bbrobs7 on April 12, 2012
Pros: Design
Comfort
BassCons: Sound Quality
Compatibility
Noise CancellationSummary: Comfortable - I've been wearing them for 4 hours for about 5 days now. They heat up a bit, but that's going to happen.
Design - they look ...Summary: Comfortable - I've been wearing them for 4 hours for about 5 days now. They heat up a bit, but that's going to happen.
Design - they look pretty good, and seem to be durable.
Bass - still not as good as I thought it would have been. They do sound pretty great listening to Dr. Dre (I wonder if that's all he tested on...)
Sound Quality - very mediocre. I have a pair of Panasonic RJ350 that I got for $20 (normally $50) and they have similar sound quality. They are in-ear compared to these cans but as for clarity and accurate reproduction, they are quite similar.
Price - I've just been borrowing these from a friend but I would not spend $300 on these.
Noise Cancellation - I can still hear my keyboard as I type. I can hear people calling me from downstairs. Not impressed.
Compatibility - not sure if it's just my phone, or all android phones, but the microphone feature doesn't seem to work... -
AMAZING FOR ALL GENRES
by iidank on March 7, 2012
Pros: -The Bass is unrivalled
-They're incredibly loud so you don't ever have to worry about it
-Stylish, People come up to you and compliment all the time
-All kinds of music and even speeches sound goodCons: -They leak sound at higher volumes
Summary: For 300 bucks you're definitely getting what you pay for. I've had the Bose QC15 and they're just criminally bad with anything besides Acoustic and Jazz and ...
Summary: For 300 bucks you're definitely getting what you pay for. I've had the Bose QC15 and they're just criminally bad with anything besides Acoustic and Jazz and you feel like drowning with their active noise cancellation. Definitely get these ones. I use them about 3-4 hours a day at college, home and gym and they sound fantastic all around!
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Disappointing Noise Isolation and Cancellation
by algoenz on March 3, 2012
Pros: 1. Looks great
Cons: 1. Noise isolation is bad and disappointing
2. LeakageSummary: I would not recommend this headphone if you're looking for noise isolation feature. Bose QuietComfort 15 would be much better alternative.
Summary: I would not recommend this headphone if you're looking for noise isolation feature. Bose QuietComfort 15 would be much better alternative.
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Great looking, exceptional sound.
by dbrunell95 on February 28, 2012
Pros: Look great, sound fantastic, comfortable, and the noise canceling is awesome. They also fold up real nice and come with a case.
Cons: the only one that i can find is that they are expensive
Summary: Great overall headphones if you can afford them. They just make me want to crank up the volume and listen to some Skrillex(which sounds amazing) I gave it a ...
Summary: Great overall headphones if you can afford them. They just make me want to crank up the volume and listen to some Skrillex(which sounds amazing) I gave it a 4.5 just because of the price
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Great Headphones! Impressive Sound Quality!
by marksta1 on February 16, 2012
Pros: Stylish looks, powerful bass, crisp highs, high volume, low distortion
Cons: Price, requires batteries to work, sound leakage, fingerprint magnet
Summary: I'll start my review by saying that I'm not a fanboy of Monster, Beats By Dr. Dre, Bose, or any name or brand. What I'm mainly concerned ...
Summary: I'll start my review by saying that I'm not a fanboy of Monster, Beats By Dr. Dre, Bose, or any name or brand. What I'm mainly concerned with is the quality of the product and how well it meets and/or exceeds my personal expectations and needs. I owned both the Beats Studios and the Bose QC15's and I did a comparison of both headsets against each other. I liked both and both have their strengths and weaknesses but I ended up keeping the Beats Studios and returning the Bose QC15's
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Both are packaged nicely and come with nice carrying cases, 2 audio cables (1 with mic and remote for smartphone calls and music playback control), airline adapter and batteries (QC15's require 1 AAA, Studios require 2 AAA's). The Studios come with a cleaning cloth. The Studios have a glossy finish and collect fingerprints, the Bose don't so they don't really need a cleaning cloth. A 1/4 inch adapter for the audio cables is included with the Studios but not the Bose. Both have the on/off power switch on the right earcup but the Studios feature a mute button that the Bose do not. You press the mute button to mute the sound and shutoff the noise cancelling in case you need to hear something or someone. Release the button to continue listening to music. The song playing doesn't pause when the mute button is pressed. Useful if you happen to be using the audio cable that doesn't have the music controls on it. Personally, I like the look and style of the Studios better than the Bose but that's simply a matter of personal taste.
COMFORT & QUALITY
I feel both headsets are equal in this category. Both were comfortable and I could wear both for hours without any discomfort. The Studios are a bit heavier but that didn't bother me. Both are mainly constructed of plastic but I really didn't see that as being much of a problem if taken care of properly. In my opinion, both should be quite durable and long-lasting if taken care of properly.
NOISE CANCELLING
Both headsets feature powered noise cancelling technology that reduces outside noise so you can hear more of the music being played especially at lower volumes. The technology uses microphones to detect the outside noise then the speakers send out sound waves to cancel the noise. The Bose QC15's do a better job of this. I tested both headsets with and without music playing and the Bose do a better job of reducing the noise. I listened with the TV playing, my portable heater fan blowing, running faucet, toilet flushing, etc. While neither headset completely eliminate the noises, the Bose reduce the noise better than the Studios. Of couse, with both headsets, if you crank up the volume a few nothces, you won't hear any outside noises anyways. The noise cancelling causes a slight suction/pressure feeling around your ears. This feeling is more noticeable on the Bose but does exist on the Studios as well. It didn't bother me and I got used to it in no time but it could be bothersome to some. Simply put, the Bose win when it comes to noise reduction.
SOUND LEAKAGE
The Bose QC 15's offer a more private listening experience especially at higher volume levels. Both headsets leak sound at high volume levels but the Bose can be played at a higher volume without you having to worry about others hearing what you're listening to. Leakage isn't a problem with either headset at low to moderate volume levels and music can be heard and enjoyed comfortably and privately on both but take note that you can you play your music louder on the Bose without worries of sound leakage.
SOUND QUALITY
I'll start by saying that both are great sounding headsets. I have a wide range of musical interests: Hip Hop, Gospel, R&B, Metal, Jazz, Ambient, etc. Everything I listened to on both headsets sounded clear, crisp, and really good. Both headsets allow you to hear things in your music that you hadn't heard before. The Beats Studios sound better in my opinion. The Bose in no way sound bad but the Studios simply have a better sound. The bass is more powerful and less distorted on the Studios and the highs are more crisp and have more of a snap to them. The mids are great on both. The Studios are also quite a bit louder in overall volume. Both headsets distort a bit at max volume but the distortion is less on the Studios, especially on big bass songs. The Studios can be played at a louder overall volume level with less distortion than the Bose.
CONCLUSION
I liked the Beats Studios a bit better than the Bose QC 15's due to the better bass output, less distortion at high volume levels and higher volume output. I also like the look of the Studios better. The Bose are better with noise cancelling and sound leakage but I was more concerned with what I could hear rather than what I could not. To me the Studios met my personal need a bit more than the Bose. That's just me though. Everyone is different. I'd recommend going somewhere where both are on display and listening to both to see which one better fits your personal need. I don't think you can go wrong with either one.
Bose QC15's - better noise cancelling, less sound leakage, lighter
Beats By Dre Studios - better bass output, less distortion at high volume, higher volume level, more stylish looks -
excellent pair of headphones
by AlexBryant on November 17, 2011
Pros: Design
Sound QualityCons: Battery
Sound LeakageSummary: These are without a doubt an excellent pair of headphones! they have the best design and i don't feel uncomfortable wearing them in public. they also offer amazing sound ...
Summary: These are without a doubt an excellent pair of headphones! they have the best design and i don't feel uncomfortable wearing them in public. they also offer amazing sound quality with excellent bass
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I like the sound,to pricey,Good build quality,
by najko77 on September 10, 2011
Pros: good build quality,good sound,looks good, very comfi, great funktions,
Cons: battery,price,
Summary: i was thinking about something if the phones are so medioker how come so meny buys them it cant be just because its Dr Dre or because they look nice ...
Summary: i was thinking about something if the phones are so medioker how come so meny buys them it cant be just because its Dr Dre or because they look nice that`s just my thinking...
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Monster
- Part number: 900-00022-01
- Description: Experience music 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, 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.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Recommended Use The noise canceling feature blocks the din on buses and airplanes. Plus, they are portable for easy transport.
- Product Type Headphones
- Weight 9.2 oz
- Color Black
- Recommended Use Portable audio system
- Additional Features Foldable
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor Full size
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz
- Dynamic Range 115 dB
Remote Control
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Headphones cable - 4.3 ft,
Headphones cable - External - Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter,
Cleaning cloth,
Storage case Power
- Power Device None
- Battery 2 x Headset battery - AAA type
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Monster
- Address:
455 Valley Drive, Brisbane, CA 94005 - Phone: 1-877-800-8989
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