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First Look at the New Beats Solo2 Wireless Headphones

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Earlier this week, Beats Electronics introduced new Solo2 Wireless on-ear headphones, the first product the company has released since its acquisition by Apple became official back in August. While the headphones are not yet available for purchase on the Beats website, Mike Liang, aka HiFiGuy on YouTube has gotten an advanced first look at the new Solo2 Wireless headphones and has shared both photos and first impressions with MacRumors.

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The Beats Solo2 Wireless headphones share the same design as the Solo2 headphones that Beats introduced back in May, with Beats' signature large cups emblazoned with the Beats logo. Aside from some small print on the box, there's no Apple branding or Apple references on the Solo2 Wireless headphones.

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Reviews of the original Solo2 headphones suggested Beats had toned down the bass with the new design, offering better acoustics, and Liang says that the Solo2 Wireless headphones sound identical to the existing Solo2 headphones.
Solo2 Wireless has an exciting/energetic sound signature that's suitable for a wide variety of music genres (even Classical). No more muffled midrange and flabby bass of the old SoloHD by Monster. Audiophiles will certainly appreciate the much improved sound signature. No one can honestly say that the new Solo2 Wireless sound bad. These are good!
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According to Liang, the Solo2 Wireless headphones paired easily to his MacBook Pro, taking only seconds to setup, but unfortunately it appears that Beats has opted to use the SBC Bluetooth codec rather than aptX, which is believed to offer superior sound quality.

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Beats plans to begin selling its Solo2 Wireless headphones later this month for $300, a $100 premium over the standard Solo2 headphones. The Solo2 Wireless headphones are available in black, white, and blue, with Verizon exclusively offering a red option through the end of the year. Beats has also released new "Royal Edition" color options for the standard Solo2 headphones, making them available in Stone Grey, Hunter Green, Imperial Violet, Blush Rose, and Sapphire Blue.

Article Link: First Look at the New Beats Solo2 Wireless Headphones
 
Article Link
https://www.macrumors.com/2014/11/14/first-look-solo-2-wireless-headphones/
Can't wait for these to go on sale. I'll be trading up my wired ones for these.
 
braddick said:
My buddy swears the last Beats headset he owned rubbed a bald spot on top of his head from wearing them at the gym.
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He must have been wearing them wrong.

On a serious note why would anyone wear these gigantic "fashion" focused over-ear headphones at the gym?
 
WrQth said:
He must have been wearing them wrong.

On a serious note why would anyone wear these gigantic "fashion" focused over-ear headphones at the gym?
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I wear them at the gym all day. Actually the bigger ones to be exact. My ear is a odd shape and buds tend to fall out when I'm running 6.5 miles everyday after work. The beats are more comfortable and don't fall off. That's just my experience.
 
Im sorry but these look fugly and cheap. Please fix future versions, Jony.
 
braddick said:
My buddy swears the last Beats headset he owned rubbed a bald spot on top of his head from wearing them at the gym.
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A cap does the same thing.

If you always cover/heat your head all the time, your body will think "I don't need hair over there". It doesn't seem to work everywhere on your body though :D
 
I must be the only person on earth whos head isn't made for big headphones. They never stay on and just slip off by the slightest movement. Lol I've tried like 4 pairs already. In-ears for me

PsykX said:
A cap does the same thing.
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That's actually a myth :p
 
PsykX said:
A cap does the same thing.

If you always cover/heat your head all the time, your body will think "I don't need hair over there".
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Nah. People who already have no hair on the top of their heads wear caps to hide that fact.


Mike
 
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entropys said:
fail
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Apt-X has been around for several years now; there's no excuse to not use it in higher end audio gear.

I think manufacturers just figure no one will be able to tell the difference, and use the same cheap off the shelf bluetooth chipsets. Notice how all bluetooth headsets make exactly the same status beeps and have exactly the same pairing procedure?
 
They are so ugly. Kinda like a chick who is so busted that it doesn't really matter how great her personality might be.
 
Wait, what? Apple fanboys need to rejoice this! It's now owned by Apple!!! :rolleyes:
 
Why is this news? Apple has not touched these. These are simply the Solo 2 but wireless. Your money is best spent on other pairs.
 
The Barron said:
Not a chance when there are far better quality phones out there. Read some reviews. As M.J. used to sing, "Beat it!"
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Found one: http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/time-rethink-beats-solo2-excellent?page=1 - hat tip to MR member arftech.

edit: found more reviews.
http://techcrunch.com/2014/06/11/beats-solo-2-review-great-looks-now-with-better-sound/

http://www.cnet.com/products/beats-solo-2/2/

http://www.cnet.com/products/beats-solo-2/2/

Swear to jeebus, even Head-Fi has a thread on the Solo 2 that's positive in it's view.
 
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