High end headphones developed by hip hop artist Dr. Dre, Monster cables and Ammunition Group.
Priced at $350 when first released in August, 2008 and available the Apple Store and Best Buy.
Extreme Comfort Feel the music, not the headphones. Spacious earcups give you extra room for a higher level of listening comfort. Plush ear cushions covered with ultra-soft breathable materials keep you cool, even during marathon listening sessions.
Ready for iPhone, Blackberry, and Music Phones Stay connected to the world without missing a beat. Studios come with an additional Monster iSoniTalk™ headphone cable with built-in call answer button and microphone so you can easily stop the rock and start the talk.
Micro Minijack Studio's headphone cable features a compact connector design which reduces bulk and eases unnecessary strain that can damage headphone connectors and ports.
Folding Design and Touring Case Studios three-way folding design make packing up for storage. Plus, the included Touring case features rigid construction for enhanced protection for your headphones
Monster® Clean Cloth™ Ultra-soft cleaning cloth with AEGIS® microbe shield cleans Studios' glossy finish and controls germs so you can keep them looking shiny and fingerprint free.
Scratch-Resistant Gloss Finish Advanced materials make Studios stand out from the crowd. And the hard, scratch-resistant finish keeps them looking good, even with heavy use.
Monster® Headphone Cable Great sound doesn’t happen without great cable. Advanced Quadripole™ 4 twisted pair construction reduces signal loss for perfectly balanced sound and extreme clarity.
Speakers Like None the World Has Ever Experienced There’s no doubt that Beats by Dr. Dre Studios look amazing. But what makes Studios really special is the part you’ll never see: The speakers and drivers. It took three years of thorough research and development to create the most incredible headphone speaker ever built. Constructed of advanced materials, they deliver unprecedented audio accuracy and clarity. Combining extra-large speaker drivers and a high-power digital amplifier, Studios deliver a previously unheard combination of super deep bass, smooth undistorted highs, and crystal clear vocals. It’s a level of audio reproduction that you absolutely have to experience to fully grasp.
Powered Noise Cancellation: Less Outside Noise. More Music. Today’s digital audio recording technology gives music more detail than ever before. Unfortunately, the details get easily lost in today’s noisy world. We're talking about the ambient noise on the street, on the bus, on the plane and, well, just about everywhere. Since the best listening experience isn’t just about what you hear, but what you don’t, Studios feature Monster’s Powered Noise Canceling technology. It actively cuts external noise, so you experience all the rich details that your favorite artists want you to hear, not the music-disturbing drone of the outside world.
Wired with Monster Cable® Though we’re much more these days, Monster built its reputation developing and manufacturing ground-breaking audio cable technology, so obviously Studios come with the best headphone cable available. Advanced Monster™ Cable headphone cable with Quadripole™ 4 twisted pair construction reduces signal loss for balanced sound and extreme clarity. Plus, corrosion resistant 24k gold mini-jacks that maximize signal transfer.
Important Monster® Performance and Safety Tips
Listen Responsibly
To avoid hearing damage, make sure that the volume on your music player is turned down before connecting your headphones. After placing headphones in your ears, gradually turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable listening level.
Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB), exposure to any noise at or above 85 dB can cause gradual hearing loss.
Monitor your use; hearing loss is a function of loudness versus time. The louder it is, the less time you can be exposed to it. The softer it is, the more time you can listen to it. Refer to the chart* below.
This decibel (dB) table compares some common sounds and shows how they rank in potential harm to hearing. Sound Noise Level (dB) Effect Whisper 30 Very quiet Quite Office 50-60 Comfortable hearing levels are under 60 dB Vacuum Cleaner, Hair Dryer 70 Intrusive; interferes with telephone conversations Food Blender 85-90 85 dB is the level at which hearing damage (8 hrs.) begins Garbage Truck, Cement Mixer 100 No more than 15 minutes of unprotected exposure recommended for sounds between 90-100 dB Power Saw, Drill/Jackhammer 110 Regular exposure to sound over 100 dB of more than 1 minute risks permanent hearing loss Rock Concerts (varies) 110-140 Threshold of pain begins around 125dB
"....a typical person can safely listen to an iPod for 4.6 hours per day at 70% volume." "....knowing the levels one is listening to music at, and for how long is extremely important." From http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2006/10/19/music-earphones.html
Get the most out of your equipment and enjoy great audio performance even at safe levels. Our headphones will allow you to hear more details at lower volume levels than ever before.
Do not use headphones when it's unsafe to do so - while operating a vehicle, crossing streets, or during any activity or in an environment where your full attention to your surroundings is required.
It's dangerous to drive while wearing headphones, and in many places, illegal because it decreases your chances of hearing life-saving sounds outside of your vehicle, such as another car's horn and emergency vehicle sirens.
Please avoid wearing your headphones while driving. Use one of Monster's FM transmitters to listen to your mobile media devices instead.
Learn how to establish a safe listening level and review other important safety guidelines from the Consumer Electronics Association at www.ce.org and the Deafness Research Foundation at www.drf.org.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH MUSIC Beats Solo HD (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition headphones allows you to listen to great music and help eliminate AIDS in Africa. The Beats family is committed to help stop the spread of this devastating virus. When you buy Beats Solo HD (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition headphones, Monster gives a portion of the proceeds directly to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS in Africa.
THE GLOBAL FUND IS SAVING LIVES In sub-Saharan Africa, over 3,800 people die every day from AIDS and more than 1,000 children are infected daily with HIV. Contributions from the sale of the Beats SOLO HD (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition headphones help fund treatment for those living with HIV in Africa. It can cost as little as 40 cents to buy the two pills a day that someone living with HIV needs to stay alive. (RED), The Global Fund and the contribution from this purchase can help make that treatment available to those who need it.
Buy (BEATS)RED Save lives.
Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre are proud to support (RED)™
Comments about Beats™ by Dr. Dre™ Studio High-Definition Headphones From Monster®:
if you are a person that enjoys there ipod earbuds and fell that those are suffice listen to the beat studios for about a minuet and i promise your opinion will change. The only complaint i have is that one, the finger prints on the headphones, and also the fact that you have to have the noise canceling on to be able to listen.
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Beats™ by Dr. Dre™ Studio High-Definition Headphones From Monster®:
The sound quality of these are absolutely fantastic. Unfortunately, the construction is very poor. Although Monster is known for their cables, these heavy duty cables are poorly designed. Mine broke away from the adapter just weeks after purchasing them. Then, just a few weeks after getting my new pair, the plastic on the headband snapped. Apparently, they're not designed to be folded up and put in the carrying case. I was really very careful with both pairs of headphones --who wouldn't, it's a lot of money to invest.I ended up getting a refund. I'm bummed that no other headphones sound as awesome, but it's not worth my time to keep replacing them every few weeks. If you buy these, definitely GET THE WARRANTY; you'll need it. I'm waiting to see if they fixed these design flaws in the pro beats, but I'm still a little reluctant to drop [$] on them after my experience.
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments about Beats™ by Dr. Dre™ Studio High-Definition Headphones From Monster®:
Great sound but it does not last. Already sent one pair back because of static, used these brand new ones TWICE and here comes the static in the right ear again. Disappointed in that manner but great sound.
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I first heard about these headphones from the design firm, Ammunition Group, because they help to design the Beats by Dr. Dre and they also did some design work for us here at Lunch. So i was very curious (but skeptical) to try these "super-bitchen" headphones. I must admit that i'm not a huge audiophile, so my only comparison is my set of Bose Quiet Comfort 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling®, which i use primarily while traveling/flying and i really enjoy. First off, … more