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Monster beats by dr. dre studio

Price range:

$299.00 - $299.99

Summary: Home/Studio-style closed, over-the-ear noise-canceling headphones that come with carrying case, detachable standard connecting cord, detachable connecting cord with built-in mic and answer/player control button for phone, iPod, and Blackberry use, mini-plug-to-1/4-inch-adapter, and cleaning cloth.

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Type: Home/Studio style

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from

Washington DC

2.0

expected more

4/2/2012

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Comment:

m bose headphones just died after three years(which surprised me in and of itself) so I had to replace them.They don't make them anymore, so I spent [$] on beats by dr.dre. I tried every one in the store and settled on these. Honestly after three days of listening, I'm really disappointed. I couldn't hear anything but layers of music with my bose. Now I hear tinny air noise inside the headsets.I'm taking them back. If you spend this kind of money, you should be transported to another world of music. Beats by dr. dre doesn't even come close.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Jack

from

South Carolina

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Disappointed

8/1/2011

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Comment:

Honestly, I am disappointed. I heard the buzz about these. The first pair I bought were defective and simply did not work. I exchanged them for another pair of studios the same day. The headphones really go through some batteries, better remember to turn them off or batteries may need replacing before you can use them again. They feel heavy and tight against my head.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Music Aficionado

from

Denver, Colorado

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Flashy and Bold but with Big Sound

7/20/2011

Pros

Bass

Hard-Shell Carrying Case

Sound Clarity

Style and Finish

Cons

Battery Requirement

Occasional interference

SIZE

Best Uses

Heavy Bass Music

Loud Music

Music of all Types

Comment:

Studio Beats by Dre have excellent sound quality and clarity, even at high volumes. The bass is excellent, especially the mid-bass; my only complaint is that I occasionally get some minimal background interference when listening, but it typically stops after a few seconds. The noise-cancelling is great and is most useful to block out droning sounds such as a car or airplane. In addition, the included connector cables, carrying case, adapter, and polishing cloth are nice perks when you're paying [$] for a pair of headphones. Beats have a nice clean polish and its looks are VERY bold and outgoing; I would not recommend these for people who are shy or not generally very outgoing. These WILL draw attention to you, so be prepared for it. Beats are meant to be noticed. Overall, Beats are overpriced, but well worth the cost.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Monster beats by dr. dre studio is part of the Headphones test program at Consumer Reports. The Monster beats by dr. dre studio Headphones features and specs include Integrated microphone, Integrated player control, Low battery indicator, Monitor function (mute), Noise cancelling unit in earpiece, Integrated volume control, Detachable cable, Works with noise reduction off, Cable length (in.), Call connect/disconnect control, Battery type, Weight (oz.). In our lab tests, Headphones models like the Monster beats by dr. dre studio are reviewed on Design, Type, Noise reduction, Overall score, Sensitivity, Sound quality. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Monster beats by dr. dre studio based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Monster beats by dr. dre studio include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Monster beats by dr. dre studio.

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