Apple-owned Beats Electronics Introduces New $300 Solo2 Wireless Headphones

[MacRumors]

Following the appearance of a regulatory filing last week, Beats Electronics today announced the launch of its new Solo2 Wireless on-ear headphones, the first product release since Apple's acquisition of Beats officially closed. The new headphones are a wireless version of the wired Solo2 headphones introduced the day after the Apple-Beats deal was announced.

Solo2 Wireless offers the same dynamic sound and streamlined design as Solo2, but with the added benefit of wireless capabilities. With its Bluetooth technology, Solo2 Wireless can move freely for up to 30 feet from your audio device. Take phone calls, skip songs, and change the volume using the "b" button and volume buttons on the ear cup. Its rechargeable battery allows you to enjoy up to 12 hours of wireless playback. Not charged? Not a problem. Just plug in the provided RemoteTalkTM cable and enjoy your music.

The new Solo2 Wireless headphones, which are available in red, black, white, and blue, will be available through Apple and other retailers later this month at a retail price of $299.95. The red version is a Verizon Wireless exclusive through the end of 2014.

Alongside the launch of the Solo2 Wireless headphones, Beats is also announcing new "Royal Edition" color options for the wired version of Solo2. The Royal Edition includes a "satin, iridescent finish" in Stone Grey, Hunter Green, Imperial Violet, Blush Rose, or Sapphire Blue, available later this month at the same $199.95 pricing as the original Solo2 headphones.

Article Link: Apple-owned Beats Electronics Introduces New $300 Solo2 Wireless Headphones

 

[joshuaclinton]

Meh. For another $100 more, I'd rather have some P7s.

 

[saha-med]

Please dont tell me people will be queuing up for this

 

[TheBeverage]

And I thought the old ones were overpriced.

 

[MH01]

Was hoping they would improve the build quality. Looks like the same plastic Beats before Apple bought them.

Will have a listen next time I am in the Apple store to judge the sound quality.

 

[Twinsbb17]

Basically printing money for Apple.

 

[nepalisherpa]

1. It's overpriced!
2. That "wireless" badge looks cheap.

 

[Rogifan]

So are these Apple designed headphones or something that was in the pipeline pre-acquisition?

 

[arftech]

Good to see the Beats brand is improving the sound of their headphones.
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/time-rethink-beats-solo2-excellent?page=1

I have the newer version of the Studio wireless headphones and they're really good.

 

[Rogifan]

Please dont tell me people will be queuing up for this

At the gym last night I saw lots of people wearing Beats headphones. I don't get the popularity but it exists.

 

[scbn]

Looks cool to me. Will try out first at Apple Store.

 

[5t3f4n]

And I thought the old ones were overpriced.

They have the Apple Tax™ now.

 

[ChazSch]

So are these Apple designed headphones or something that was in the pipeline pre-acquisition?

in the works before apple bought them

 

[MH01]

So are these Apple designed headphones or something that was in the pipeline pre-acquisition?

they look like Solo 2 headphones, with a wireless badge.

So, to the exterior, pre-apple. The Bluetooth tech, maybe apple assisted.

Will have to wait for a whole new model to see how Apple influences the design.

 

[heisenberg123]

is that not the same price as the Sudio 2.0 wireless?

 

[taptic]

Hm, only $300... might not try these out.

 

[pietrov]

1. It's overpriced!
2. That "wireless" badge looks cheap.

Totally, totally, totally agree...

 

[maflynn]

300 bucks for headphones? Too rich for my budget - ouch.

 

[MH01]

They have the Apple Tax™ now.

Spot on. Amazed an overpriced product could become more overpriced..... enter the Apple Tax!

I was not sure how much these cost in the US, the non wireless model is $100 less.

 

[mclld]

My Audiotechnica ath-m50's will do.

Hey dont forget to pick up a Monster brand aux cable to go with these if you dont want to use wireless

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

So are these Apple designed headphones or something that was in the pipeline pre-acquisition?

Doesn't the key line: "Solo2 Wireless offers the same dynamic sound" answer your question?

As much grief as the press, audio reviews and some of us have spun about the quality of Beats sound, you'd think Apple would at least notice. And, if so, you'd think they'd attack that key shortcoming right away. If these have the "same dynamic sound," either Apple is ignoring that issue or haven't got around to addressing it yet.

 

[scottwaugh]

So are these Apple designed headphones or something that was in the pipeline pre-acquisition?

Definitely in the pipeline before Beats was purchased...That said, its not like Apple is going to tell Beats to knock it off with new really expensive plastic products in the future.

 

[marine0816]

Apple trying get their 3 billion back

 

[megfilmworks]

The Beats' design looks dated already. Like Kim K.
And for that price there are many better sounding and more discrete options.

 

[Carlosgomes]

And let the surprising mine-is-better and this-is-overpriced-crap comments begin.