Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour
Manufacturer: Monster Cable Part number: MH-BEATS-IE
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- The Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour In-Ear Headphones offer much in the way of style and sound, but the extra-long earpieces my cause comfort and fit issues for some users.
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CNET editors' review
Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour price range: $149.00
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 12/10/2008
The good: Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour In-Ear Headphones feature a unique and stylish design, and the cable seems more durable than that of most earbuds.
The bad: Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour In-Ear Headphones have extra long earpieces that may not be comfortable for all users, and they don't offer much in the way of sound isolation.
The bottom line: The Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour In-Ear Headphones offer much in the way of style and sound, but the extra-long earpieces my cause comfort and fit issues for some users.
Fashion-forward designs have recently been making quite a bit of headway in the headphone space. It doesn't take much effort to find a pair that matches your MP3 player or can be coordinated by outfit, although manufacturers with true eyes for design take things a step further. Take Monster Cable's Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones, a super stylish set of cans announced at CES 2008. The company is now adding to the fashionable line with the Tour In-Ear Headphones, an ultraportable set that sports the signature red and black coloring. This $150 pair once again proves that hip hop-branded headphones won't necessarily offer an overwhelming low-end response, and also leads us to believe Dr. Dre may have the deepest ear canals known to man.
The Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour In-Ear Headphones have perhaps the longest earpieces we've ever seen. The 'buds measure a full inch from end to end, and half of that length is made up of the arms that hold the eartips. Half an inch isn't that long for most gadgets, but the scale is considerably altered when you have to stick the gadget into your ear. As a result, fit can be an issue. Although Monster includes five sets of silicone eartips (three sizes of standard and two sizes of triple flange), we found the Tour earphones to be fairly uncomfortable and could never really get a secure fit. Plus, the ends of the 'buds tend to stick out pretty far from the head.
Of course, fit is highly personal. One could make that argument for style, too, but there's no denying that the Tour earphones will add quite a bit of flair to your listening setup. The entire design is unique, from the flattened, disc-shaped earbuds--decked out in the signature lowercase "b" logo--to the red ribbon of a cable. The cord, which terminates in a gold-plated straight plug, is like few we've seen; flat and thick, it appears to be more durable than most earbud cables--definitely a plus. Monster also includes a hard-sided zippered case for storing and protecting your investment when it's not in use.
The Beats by Dr. Dre Tour In-Ear Headphones may not present an overwhelming low-end, but bass is not lacking and it's nice and tight. As with their full-size siblings, these 'phones offer an impressively crisp high end with good detail. If anything, music tends to sound a bit cold for our liking, with the 'phones slightly lacking in the rich and buttery mids that add the desired warmth. However, we were generally impressed with the clear and balanced audio response during testing, though a few songs could sound harsh. Hip hop, electronic, and pop are genres that shine, and even classical sounds good. If you can get a good fit and want the most stylish earbuds you can get your hands on, the Tour In-Ear Headphones are a worthwhile option.
User reviews
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B stands for Bull@#$%
by gps1027 on December 28, 2010
Pros: They look cool but are garbage.
Cons: Price - these headphones are garbage. Nothing special about them. I bought them and returned them the next day and got a set of BOSE. Don't waste your time or money on these!
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Everything I was hoping for!
by Sam97035 on December 30, 2008
Pros: Amazing clarity, deep/punchy bass, great looks. Unique design. Street cred (JK)
Cons: They are expensive.
Summary: I wanted these headphones as soon as I saw them.. I'm a fan of the Studio beats, and always wished they'd release an earbud of equal quality. These ...
Summary: I wanted these headphones as soon as I saw them.. I'm a fan of the Studio beats, and always wished they'd release an earbud of equal quality. These aren't as good as the $350 studio version, but come closer than I expected. The overall sound is amazing. Bass is big. It doesn't feel like a subwoofer in your ear, but they do go deep. I can't stop going through my library of old songs to re-hear them. It truly does make your music sound different like I've read people say. I listen to mostly hip-hop, these are geared perfectly for that sound. T.I.'s Top Back, Lil Wayne "A Milli" are both good demo songs for the ability of these. That type of bass is where these headphones go off.
I was really worried about the fit issues I've read from other reviews including the one here on Cnet. They fit fine for me, nothing to complain about WHATSOEVER... They are a bit long, but it's long on purpose. These are flashy, no doubt. The flat disc part with the b logo does sit futher out than other earbuds. I think that is intentional, people who buy these want them to be seen. That piece is extremely light, it feels hollow, so it doesn't feel like it's pulling out or anything. I've found them to be completely secure in my ears. It's a non-issue. I've played basketball, ran on a treadmill, not once have I felt the seal break, or have to re-adjust them.
On a side note I did experiment with the triple layer tips, those are garbage in my opinion. They don't work with my ears at all.
The cord is really cool, looks a bit different in person than in pictures. It's narrower than I pictured. It's flat of course, and has a solid feel. The cord has some weight too it, not too heavy, it simply feels like it's of quality. I haven't found the weight to be an issue at all, and it hasn't tangled up yet. I've tossed these in my gym bag, bunched them up in a ball, done various other things to see if the "tangle free" is true. Like I said, so far so good there.
Overall, these headphones are great. I was a little hesitant to spend $150 on this, but I'm happy I did. Let's just say, they are good enough for me to write this review, I have never done this.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Read this Review FIRST
by EPICr0FlwAfFlE on April 24, 2010
Pros: Very durable cords (do not fray), excellent sound quality
Cons: Sightly uncomfortable and bass gives you a minor headache after a while, very expensive
Summary: Originally, I wanted to buy a pair of Shure's and I'm glad I went to Best Buy and bought these instead. These headphones have better sound quality than ...
Summary: Originally, I wanted to buy a pair of Shure's and I'm glad I went to Best Buy and bought these instead. These headphones have better sound quality than Bose Triport, V-Moda Vibe, and most Koss earbuds. These cords do not fray whatsoever anywhere and they do not fall out of your ear; the only cons is that the earbud goes so deep that the bass will give you a minor headache after a few hours. They are also expensive.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Don't get blinded by the look.
by gokhanozcan on August 8, 2011
Pros: It has a durable cord with a stylish look and a small 2.5" jack which does work with the first iPhone. That's all about it.
Cons: First of all, it has a terrible sound. No bass, not enough treble, you can't even decide between. And the earbuds are extremely large and looks weird on the ear. And earbuds are not durable, right one is already broken itself here.
Summary: Does not worth the money. Totally waste.
Summary: Does not worth the money. Totally waste.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Overpriced, Poor Quality
Pros: The snazzy, stylish Dre. Beats catch attention and the red really makes the headphones look cool. the various in-ear buds are nice since it give variety to users in their preference.
Cons: The headphones are not very durable, I highly recommend that if you really want to purchase this product that you seriously consider a warranty.
Summary: The quality of the product could be much higher considering the premium price they place on the brand. You are paying more for the name than quality and that really ...
Summary: The quality of the product could be much higher considering the premium price they place on the brand. You are paying more for the name than quality and that really bothers me. Since the headphone jack is straight and not the L like sony's or bose, my right earphone no longer works due to wear and tear. also since I love my bass, the Dres did not perform on the level as its competitor: bose. I highly recommend that you compare the two before you make your purchase, since it is such a highly priced product.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Whooooaaaaaa. The best headphones I've used. Hands down
by FalatouN on June 8, 2009
Pros: Bass is PERFECT, sound is crisp. If you really have an ear for music these are definitely the best headphones I've ever used. Out plays Bose easily. All around fantastic it's hard understand without trying for yourself.
Cons: Buds are pretty big, but the smallest ones fit me so nothing really.
Summary: The cord doesn't get tangled, the bass is amazing. Bottom line: If you truly appreciate music and will honestly be able to enjoy these, they're worth every penny.
Summary: The cord doesn't get tangled, the bass is amazing. Bottom line: If you truly appreciate music and will honestly be able to enjoy these, they're worth every penny.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best ear buds I've ever owned.
by marcgossling on November 18, 2011
Pros: Absolutely everthing. These are hands down the best investment in audio equipment I have ever done. Every time I listen to them they never cease to amaze me in how much clarity they provide. If you don't own these you need them they will blow u away
Cons: absolutely nothing
Summary: I have had my fair share of ear buds and they have ruined every other pair except for my klipsch s4i's. These are hands down the best ear buds ...
Summary: I have had my fair share of ear buds and they have ruined every other pair except for my klipsch s4i's. These are hands down the best ear buds ever, but for a little bit less you can own the klipsch s4's which are also an absolutely amazing pair of ear buds. I lost my tours so I ordered another pair and in the mean time I needed a decent set of ear buds so I went to best buy and the guys there told me to get the bose ie2's because they were comparable and supposedely better than the klipsch s4's. So I walked out of best buy and threw in the ie2's and after listening to them for two minutes I immediately went back into best buy and exchanged them for the klipsch s4i's. I put the klipsch's in and was insanely impressed. They are not as good as the tours, but are so close that I recommend them to anyone who doesn't want to spend the extra $50. My tours are my most prized possession, but the klipsch's are also something that I will never give up. Bose should be ashamed of themselves for even trying to be in the same price range as the klipsch because bose should be in the price range as the low end koss. Dr dre tours are my all time favorite, but very close behind them are the klipsch s4's. Either of them is the best investment you can make for your ears.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Brilliant.
by stabulo on May 13, 2012
Pros: as people say above that the sound and bass is crap that is not true it depends on what song you listen too, the sound quality is clearly better than ordinary headphones.
also they look really cool in my opinion :)Cons: Expensive.
Summary: these headphones are really good in my opinion but they are expensive, but these seem to be expensive for a reason i think the price was worth it also the ...
Summary: these headphones are really good in my opinion but they are expensive, but these seem to be expensive for a reason i think the price was worth it also the version for studio which my brother has need batteries in which isn't good unlike mine (Solo HD) which can be plugged in and you have the music also they are very strong also as the material is plastic it is waterproof and the part that goes on your ears are soft and comfortable.
they may be few spelling mistakes :(
also they are to section which allow the headphones so they are comfortable which rotated the headphones up to down and side to side.
the other thing is that rubber which is on the inner top of the arc which connects the headphone around the head which keeps them firmly on your head.
One last thing they are made out of durable materials, but if your bother about the global effects it has to be made out of Hydrocarbons which comes from "non-renewable" resources like plastic and you need to use electric or burning (smelting or electrolysis) to make extract the metal,from the Ore so it has a bad global effect, but i if not based on global effects and anything related to that i think these products are very good i would say it a good buy if you listen to 'bass(et)' music but if not standard earphones will do the same job
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DO NOT BUY
by VIBTORRES on February 22, 2012
Pros: PRETTY TO LOOK AT - NICELY WRAPPED
Cons: POOR DURABILITY, POOR CRAFTSMANSHIP, POOR QUALITY, VERY PRICEY
Summary: DO NOT BUY, CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT HONOR YOUR WARRANTY WITHOUT YOUR RECEIPT, MIND YOU WHEN YOU REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT IT IS NOT REQUIRED, IF IT WAS A GIFT (NOT ...
Summary: DO NOT BUY, CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT HONOR YOUR WARRANTY WITHOUT YOUR RECEIPT, MIND YOU WHEN YOU REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT IT IS NOT REQUIRED, IF IT WAS A GIFT (NOT COVERED). OH HOLD OVER 45MIN. - DON'T CALL BECAUSE NO ONE WILL PICK UP. AND CHATTING WITH THEM THEY ARE JUST AS RUDE. OH AND MAKE SURE IT IS NOT A FAKE BECAUSE IF IT IS THEY WILL CHARGE YOU $50 FOR THE RETURN, MINE WERE REAL BUT WAS INFORMED.
THE RIGHT EARPIECE FELL APART AFTER 2 WEEKS OF USE, JUST DISASSEMBLED
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What A Shame
by inplsartist on January 23, 2012
Pros: Very nicely designed and very stylish. Love the how the details of the music is more clearer.
Cons: overly price, craftsmanship is horrible, bad quality
Summary: I bought these because I am very picky about earphones. So I bought these expecting them to be of high quality and took extra care of them keeping them in ...
Summary: I bought these because I am very picky about earphones. So I bought these expecting them to be of high quality and took extra care of them keeping them in the case when not in use. I also wanted some earphones that I could use while I exercise. So I tried to use them about 5 minutes ago and there is no sound in the right ear! DO NOT BUY THEM!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Monster Cable
- Part number: MH-BEATS-IE
- Description: The Beats Tour flat cable design is so revolutionary it's patent-pending. The Duraflex cable jacket is tough yet remains flexible while the flat profile virtually eliminates annoying tangles and snarls. With Beats Tour, you'll spend less time untying knots, and more time enjoying your music. Now, Monster is proud to unveil Beats Tour featuring Monster's driver design. Because the ultra-fast response time, the Beats Tour driver can accurately reproduce the full sound and details of today's digital music with precise clarity, natural vocals, and big bass punch. Most in-ear headphones simply cut off the low end of your music because they simply can't reproduce low audio frequencies. It took well over three years to develop and fine-tune the technology that makes Beats Tour bass so big, you'll think Monster puts a subwoofer in your head. Dr. Dre would have it no other way. Beats Tour in-ear noise isolation cuts external noise for a better music experience than traditional earbuds. Beats Tour includes five pairs of earbud tips: three pairs of cone tips and two pairs of triple-layered tips for the most comfortable, secure fit that isolates you from unwanted external noise. With Beats Tour, you'll hear everything no matter how loud the rest of the world is. Most earphones don't have the power to play music at the volume some music lovers like Monster prefer. The large high-efficiency drivers and magnetic technology have been custom engineered to play loud without distortion so you can hear every note. Beats Tour delivers power and clarity that reveals the emotion in your music. The sound check feature on your iPod balances playback levels so all your music tracks play at a consistent volume. But if the volume difference between tracks is large enough, ordinary earbuds may not play tracks with sound check loud enough. Beats Tour drivers were engineered so you have all the power you need to rock out even with sound check on. At Monster, they know cable. The Beats Tour cable features Monster's patented magnetic flux tube and Micro-strand construction to provide clear no-loss audio and reduced interference.
General
- Product Type Headphones
- Weight 0.7 oz
- Recommended Use Portable audio system
- Additional Features MicroStrand conductors,
Patented magnetic FluxTube,
24K gold contacts ,
In-ear noise isolation Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor In-ear ear-bud
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
Remote Control
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Headphones cable - 4 ft
- Included Accessories 6 ear tips,
Carrying case Power
- Power Device None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Monster Cable
- Address:
455 Valley Drive, Brisbane, CA 94005 - Phone: 1-877-800-8989
