Testseek.com have collected 100 expert reviews of the Beats by Dr. Dre Solo 2 and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Beats by Dr. Dre Solo 2.
July 2014
(75%)
100 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Bold, upfront listen, Rich, full-bodied sound, Very close in character between wired and wireless,
Lack subtlety, Could be handle dynamics better, Expensive,
The real struggle here is the cost. As ever, the Beats branding appears to have put a premium on the price and, at £230, they sit between two great pairs of headphones - the AKG Y50BTs at £150 and the B&W P5 Wireless at £330, either of which make much mor...
Long battery life, Carry pouch included, Good passive isolation, Can be disconnected without deactivating Bluetooth, Pretty precise sound, Good stereo
They squeeze your head like a vise, High Bluetooth latency, Upper half of the spectrum less audible than lower half, Bluetooth causes harmonic distortion
Beats has come a long way. Gone are the days of shaky manufacturing and poor sound quality. This first Apple/Dre collaboration has produced a pair of headphones that stays true to the brand's bassy ethos, but that, this time, stays in check. Just keep in...
Solid, hefty bass, No hardness or brightness to the sound,
Short on subtlety and dynamics, They struggle to adapt to changes in pace,
The top picks at this money, such as the B&O H2s and Philips M1MKIIs sound clearer, more exciting and deliver rhythms with more care and greater finesse.The Solo 2s do the job - the problem is that rival cans do it better for similar money...
A solid marriage of style and sound If the Solo2 on-ears have a single drawback, it's the uncomfortable fit when you wear them for extended periods of time. The audio quality here is terrific, but the fashion-forward on-ear design makes long-term list...
Abstract: Looking for a new pair of headphones or ready to try out Beats headphones now that Apple has purchased the audio range for $3.2 billion? One of the popular Beats range is the Beats Solo 2 headphones, which bring a new redesign of Beats' popular most headp...
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Published: 2014-06-14, Author: David , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Beats Solo 2 on-ear headphones are sturdier and better-sounding than the original Solos, with somewhat more balanced sound and strong, tight bass. They offer a relatively comfortable fit and have an inline remote and microphone for making cell phone c
Fairly pricey; some people may find they fit too snug
These Solo 2 may not win audiophile hearts and ears, but for its intended audience -- namely, folks who are looking for a fast, exciting headphone with lots of high-quality bass -- this is an excellent on-ear headphone....
Abstract: Beats headphones have achieved a level of notoriety based on their style, but the sound they offer isn't for everyone. Often touted as headphones for urban music--rap and hip-hop--the Beats sound doesn't transfer well to all genres.It just so happens Appl...
