So true about that. You'll have many audiophiles that won't buy them because of the stigma that they're awful and of course the connection with Dr. Dre. and company.
Leaving from being under the umbrella of Monster was a good thing!
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First Look at the New Beats Solo2 Wireless Headphones
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So true about that. You'll have many audiophiles that won't buy them because of the stigma that they're awful and of course the connection with Dr. Dre. and company.
Leaving from being under the umbrella of Monster was a good thing!
I actually didn't mind the sound of my Ziks, but you're right about the battery life. I was totally sold on the touch features so the battery didn't bother me as much and the fit for me was very comfortable.
Also I did try a pair of Harmon Kardon, but BT connection was total garbage.
I'm hoping that the battery life on Ziks 2.0 will be much better.
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Here's a reason : According to CNET and this list http://aptx.com/products/browse/categories Apple isn't on the list of supported products.
Yes, indeed
Here's a reason : According to CNET and this list http://aptx.com/products/browse/categories Apple isn't on the list of supported products.
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Most headsets are not wireless, and this particular model has a wired version, yes it needs to be done... Still.
I hate wired anything at the gym. There's always the danger of getting the wires tied up in the equipment.
Beats decided to use something subpar? No way!
If you're referring to not using aptX, that decision probably has something to do with Apple not supporting it for iOS. Apple does support the codec in OSX however.
If you're referring to the solo 2 materials, it seems reviews have been almost universally positive about the construction of the cans and, surprisingly, about the sound as well... even over at head-fi in their forums.
Can you honestly tell the difference between a compressed mp3 streamed via SBC vs Apt-X?
I've tried it and they sounded the same to me.
Now the last NIN album that had a lossless digital master. THAT I could hear the difference on a good wired pair of headphones. Music sounded spatially wider. But overall at the end of the day to an average person I don't think Apt-X makes any significant difference.
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If Beats were reasonably priced these would be a good pair of $150 headphones with the wired version being $99.
I can name you a better pair of wireless headphones for $160 dollars; Sony's MDR-XB950BT.
It even has a bass boost on the headphones themselves for the basshead in you. They just came out and are probably on the level of the Beats Studios sans noise canceling (in terms of "class" not Sound Quality, these are better in SQ). The are also OVER the ear for more comfort and the padding is super soft. These blow any pair of Beats headphones out of the water for MUCH less money.
The Sony MDR-10RBT retails for $200. While not a Bass headphone they have a clean neutral sound and are very light and also over the ear. I'd liken them to a Grado SR-80 with a tinge more bass. Owned a pair for about 9 months. Sold them cause I bought the XB950BT.
For an On Ear pair of headphones which is equivalent to a Solo2 Wireless there are the MDR-BTN200 You can find them for well under $100 bucks. They aren't bass heavy but have a 40 hour battery life. Generally neutral sounding a flat but as far as for the $ well more worth it than the Solo2. Still have these. They are my kicker BT headphones for running. I think I've charged them 3 times in the last year I've owned them.
Jabra REVO Highly rated BT headphone, Great bass clean sounds. Only $150. Never owned these, always wanted a pair. Reviews on them are really positive.
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