Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Black

These are my workout must have’s. Am probably OCD about the gym, lifting 3 to 5 times a week. Hike 7 to 20 miles a day also. These jaunts are far more enjoyable with Dre Beats 3 wireless headphones. I’ve had them for months now, and these are a cinch to pair to the iPhone. Also they show on the display, how much battery is left. These durable headphones are comfortable, and can withstand any weather I’ve thrown their way. To clean off the sweat, I recommend a bit of alcohol and water. The battery is close to 40 hours on one charge. I’d say 35 to 38 hours, is more realistic but I am known for being rough on equipment. Charge time is fast too. Included with these is a cord, that connects to your laptops USB drive. Connecting them is easy. What impresses me most is how ... MoreThese are my workout must have’s. Am probably OCD about the gym, lifting 3 to 5 times a week. Hike 7 to 20 miles a day also. These jaunts are far more enjoyable with Dre Beats 3 wireless headphones. I’ve had them for months now, and these are a cinch to pair to the iPhone. Also they show on the display, how much battery is left. These durable headphones are comfortable, and can withstand any weather I’ve thrown their way. To clean off the sweat, I recommend a bit of alcohol and water. The battery is close to 40 hours on one charge. I’d say 35 to 38 hours, is more realistic but I am known for being rough on equipment. Charge time is fast too. Included with these is a cord, that connects to your laptops USB drive. Connecting them is easy. What impresses me most is how comfortable these are, especially to inside the ears audio devices that can be inferior to these. The Dre Beats are a well conceived item. Dr Dre has done great, and these also are sold at Apple stores. I got mine at an electronics store. Sure they were expensive, but for all I use them for, i consider a worthwhile purchase. Noise canceling is quite good, but where these shine is sound quality. The bass is remarkable. Best I’ve heard yet with headphones. I find these very comfortable on my scalp and ears, and all of the controls are intuitive. A great purchase, plus they have a zip up bag to put them in. This is actually high quality too, and will keep your headphones stored until the next time. So glad I got these!

Apple Solo 3 Headphones Head-band Micro-USB Bluetooth Black

Studio3 Review After building up my expectations for Studio3 to be an industryleading wireless headphone based on the momentum of the fantastic Solo3 that preceded it, Apples infinite resources and talent, and the groundbreaking W1 chip, I ended up being extremely disappointed with Studio3. Beats had the opportunity to change the headphone industry with their flagship wireless headphone much in the same way AirPods created a new category, but instead settled on complacency and mediocrity. Design Appearance The design is the high point of Studio3 as it retains Beats signature stylish understated look, but even the aesthetic feels dated since it recycles the design from the 2013 Studio 2.0 model. Of the six colors available at launch, Shadow Gray and Porcelain Rose ... MoreStudio3 Review After building up my expectations for Studio3 to be an industryleading wireless headphone based on the momentum of the fantastic Solo3 that preceded it, Apples infinite resources and talent, and the groundbreaking W1 chip, I ended up being extremely disappointed with Studio3. Beats had the opportunity to change the headphone industry with their flagship wireless headphone much in the same way AirPods created a new category, but instead settled on complacency and mediocrity. Design Appearance The design is the high point of Studio3 as it retains Beats signature stylish understated look, but even the aesthetic feels dated since it recycles the design from the 2013 Studio 2.0 model. Of the six colors available at launch, Shadow Gray and Porcelain Rose showcase gorgeous color schemes and make a better case for an upgrade however, its a testament to how poorly Beats handled the development of Studio3 that the two colors that look fresh and fashionable are not sold at most retailers. Build quality Studio3 falls short in this regard as the overall construction feels hollow rather than reassuring. While Studio3 is unlikely to be as problematic as Studio 2.0 due in part to new stitching on the earpads that is supposed to rectify the issues many had with the previous model, it also does not feel as premium as the design makes the headphones appear from a distance. The plastic creaks when I put them on my ears and move my head, the hinge mechanism feels loose and imprecise, and Studio3s design as a whole is lacking a solidness to it that would be expected at this price point. This is not due to the relatively lightweight nature of Studio3, the headphones simply are lacking a rigidness that would classify them as highend. Comfortfit It does seem that Beats takes care in developing the comfort of its headphones, and it shows with soft, moderately comfortable earpads that are wellpadded. They are quite shallow relative to other headphones, which I assumed was by design to provide a better bass response and more stable fit but neither came to fruition in my testing. However, this design does provide a solid level of passive isolation. While Studio3 is perfectly fine for sitting at a desk for a few hours at a time or walking around, in my personal testing I found they were not wellsuited for exercise. At the gym I found myself readjusting them a dozen times, never happy with the fit, and they were not stable enough to run in. Mileage will vary in regards to fit, but the Studio3 while fairly comfortable did not provide a stable enough fit for me to continue actively using them. Packaging Basically the same unboxing experience Beats has featured for the past few years. Clean, sophisticated, luxurious. The hard case included feels premium and is easily a luxury item. If we were judging Studio3 on packaging alone, it would receive top marks. Sound Studioquality sound signature Sorry Beats, you blew it on sound. Its not exciting enough to be a fun headphone nor is it clean enough to be an audiophilegrade headphone. Instead, it is in an awkward consumercompromised middle ground. Bass Studio3 has a subbass rolloff that makes the bass presentation too focused on the upper bass, which leads to the bass lacking the fullness that would give it impact and body. This midupperbass emphasis can add weight to certain bass notes, but on a whole leaves the bass lacking the emotion and definition that would be expected. Midrange Unfortunately, the midrange can come off as muddy and slightly cluttered. There is a sense of clarity that is missing on Studio3. Studio3 would not be defined as bassy rather, Studio3 is a balanced headphone that lacks the resolution that should come from a relative lack of bass impact. Yet, the midrange manages to almost sound as muddy as it does on headphones that have a much more pronounced bass tuning due to a focus on the upper basslower midrange. Treble Inaccurate at times but the treble does cover a full range and can bring out the best in certain instruments. This is the one aspect of the sound I cannot really fault. Also note that Studio3 has a closed soundstage which means that instruments do not have as much space between them as discerning listeners would prefer. Overall Surprisingly, I find the sound signature to be bestsuited for listening to music at about 50 volume as it is quite wellbalanced even if it is not adequate for studio mixing or critical listening. Regardless, Beats has reverted back to providing audio that underperforms for the price and that is disappointing. Studio3 isnt competitive at its price point as 349 can buy premium build quality and sound from other brands. Active Noise Cancellation Pure ANC Studio3 provides aboveaverage active noise cancellation that doesnt compare to its closest competition. It is capable enough to block out certain low and high frequencies, but is inadequate at providing total isolation. Boses QC35 II and Sonys 1000X line provides far more isolating ANC at a cost to the sound. What Beats Pure ANC lacks in strength, it makes up for in clarity as it does preserve the quality of the audio and I found Studio3 with ANC enabled to provide a better listening experience than with it disabled. There is a hiss when ANC is enabled that I find is not as pronounced on similar ANC headphones consequently, I do wish the ANC was more transparent in this regard even though the hiss does slightly dissipate over time. Pure ANC will be good enough for most users though, especially those not seeking the total sanctuary of Bose or Sonys ANC. Wireless connectivity Beats totally wasted their opportunity to create the first nocompromise overear wireless headphone while Apples W1 chip is still a year or two ahead of the competition in connection strength, reliability, and range. Apple has developed the best Bluetooth technology on the market, and the AAC Bluetooth codec Apple uses to transmit audio from iOSMac OS makes it so that there is truly zero quality degradation between wired and wireless when its used with sources like Apple Music that stream AAC files. While the W1 chip is the foundational feature of Studio3 and provides wireless audio with zero compromises, Studio3 presents compromises in every other area. Conclusion Beats took three steps back after Solo3 turned out to absolutely exceed every expectation I had for them, and BeatsX punched above its weight as a wireless headphone with performance that competed with wired headphones at the same price point. Studio3 is iterative rather than innovative, and after four years that is not enough. Purely wasted potential. Note to Beats by Dre Beats is expected to produce fun, energetic headphones. Rather than sculpting the sound as Beats has on every Studio model, keep it simple like Solo3s almost excellent signature which features a mostly even boost throughout the entire bass range, scooped mids that manage to sound natural, and a rolledoff but fairly articulate treble undoubtedly, Solo3 is the best headphone Beats has produced to date in my opinion and the opinion of audiophiles like Tyll from Innerfidelity. Focus on developing innovative new tunings and driver technologies to produce quality sound while still retaining a healthy, linear bass boost of 510dB. I would not expect Beats to attempt to imitate audiophile brands like Sennheiser as Beats has its niche effectively, Beats should be figuring out better ways to reach its end goal of bringing out the emotion in a song while also providing the details the artists intended listeners to hear. Ultimately Studio3 is a misstep which doesnt have a lot of bass presence and also doesnt have a particularly clean sound signature. I do truly believe Beats has the potential to make the best wireless headphones on the market in fact, in many ways I firmly believe Solo3 is bestinclass. An overear headphone with an exciting bass boost and clarity throughout all the other frequencies could be a gamechanger, and Solo3 has proved that Beats is capable of producing the type of sound that they so masterfully market.

Beats Solo 3 Matte Black Review by Blake Sykes

Beats Solo 3 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones are truly some of the best Wireless Headphones I've ever heard, The bass sounds deep, The Bluetooth connectivity as well as pairing is less then 5 seconds, The Range is up to 100 feet so if you're playing from your phone and you don't have your phone on you, You don't have to worry about the music stopping just because you walk away. The call quality iexalernt and crystal clear. You can hear the other person on the line very well and the fact that you have controls on the unit so you dont have to get your phone out of your pocket to change a song or answer a call is awesome. The battery life is good though I personally haven't used it for 40 hours straight but overall I love it. I do sometimes wish they would've came with a ... MoreBeats Solo 3 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones are truly some of the best Wireless Headphones I've ever heard, The bass sounds deep, The Bluetooth connectivity as well as pairing is less then 5 seconds, The Range is up to 100 feet so if you're playing from your phone and you don't have your phone on you, You don't have to worry about the music stopping just because you walk away. The call quality iexalernt and crystal clear. You can hear the other person on the line very well and the fact that you have controls on the unit so you dont have to get your phone out of your pocket to change a song or answer a call is awesome. The battery life is good though I personally haven't used it for 40 hours straight but overall I love it. I do sometimes wish they would've came with a 3.5 MM Auxiliary cable with controls so when the battery dies and you don't have access to a charger especially since the headphones do come with a headphone Jack you could just plug them in, That would've been cool since I know Beats and/or Apple used to do that but it's not the biggest deal in the world. Overall, I give these Headphones a 10 out of 10 and would recommend them to anyone looking for good headphones to listen to good music and also because they look and feel awesome.

Decent for the price and best for smaller heads.

Overall these are ok. I have six ear piercings on one ear, and these don't bother them unless I have like a hoop or longer bar on my helix piercings. If you have ear piercings, wear studs/shorter bars with these. I also wear glasses. If you have thinner frames, it won't cause too much discomfort, but if you have thicker frames, perhaps it will since it'll put pressure on your ear. The battery life is good, although I'm not the type to have any earbuds/headphones on 24/7. So, I'm not sure exactly how many hours they last, but I think they'd last around a total of 15-20 hours before having to charge. Although after about 2 hours, I have to take them off and massage my ear a bit because they become uncomfortable and feel like a lot of pressure. My head isn't even big, ... MoreOverall these are ok. I have six ear piercings on one ear, and these don't bother them unless I have like a hoop or longer bar on my helix piercings. If you have ear piercings, wear studs/shorter bars with these. I also wear glasses. If you have thinner frames, it won't cause too much discomfort, but if you have thicker frames, perhaps it will since it'll put pressure on your ear. The battery life is good, although I'm not the type to have any earbuds/headphones on 24/7. So, I'm not sure exactly how many hours they last, but I think they'd last around a total of 15-20 hours before having to charge. Although after about 2 hours, I have to take them off and massage my ear a bit because they become uncomfortable and feel like a lot of pressure. My head isn't even big, but they become painful. Overall comfort is a 2/3 out of 5. The headband part doesn't bother the top of my head. My ears are where there is discomfort. Sound-wise, others around you will be able to hear the music you play if you are somewhere quiet such as a library. And I wouldn't say these are noise canceling. I can still hear my little nephew crying lol or my family talking (but they speak loud)lol. Personally, I don't mind that I can sort of still hear people around me/my surroundings because I like to be aware of my surroundings. I would recommend these for people with smaller heads, someone who doesn't plan on wearing them for too long, and someone who doesn't care much about noise cancellation/ still being able to hear your surroundings while listening to music. Overall, I wouldn't purchase these again. I'll invest in a better pair because my main concern is comfort, and the sound quality is alright. I think my Air Pods have better sound quality, although that might be because they're literally in my ear.

GET THEM ON SALE

Better than how beats used to sound, still not worth the OG price. If you get them on sale, its a pretty good bargain. A cord for the 3.5 jack doesnt come with it, and all the ones I had wont fit so if you’re gonna plug em in, get an aux thats skinny enough. Theyre built more for looks than trying to make them last. Get the protection and that’ll fix that. The sound quality is pretty good, not amazing or even close to the best but its alright. Definetly not worth the original $200. If you get them on sale for $100 they are pretty good. Apple really should try to make them sound better for the price. Just remember, it is beats. They have gotten way better but like I said. And they can be a little tight around your head but its not too bad. If I could give it 3.5 I ... MoreBetter than how beats used to sound, still not worth the OG price. If you get them on sale, its a pretty good bargain. A cord for the 3.5 jack doesnt come with it, and all the ones I had wont fit so if you’re gonna plug em in, get an aux thats skinny enough. Theyre built more for looks than trying to make them last. Get the protection and that’ll fix that. The sound quality is pretty good, not amazing or even close to the best but its alright. Definetly not worth the original $200. If you get them on sale for $100 they are pretty good. Apple really should try to make them sound better for the price. Just remember, it is beats. They have gotten way better but like I said. And they can be a little tight around your head but its not too bad. If I could give it 3.5 I would but yea, they’re not bad. And yea they are cool looking and some are pretty but that shouldnt be where the price comes from. The wireless connectivity is seem-less and probably the best part of the headphones is how easy they are to use. For audiophiles, steer clear. High bass and mids with low treble. I will note that they sound better plugged in than using them wireless which is strange but its true.

Great sound/poor comfort

The only reason I didn’t give these headphones the 5th star is because of a comfort issue. Because of the small size of the ear pads and the intensity of the clamping of the headphones, it causes my ears to start to hurt within the first 30-45 minutes of wearing them. Taking my glasses off help a little bit, but my ears still end up hurting since they’re both being squished against my head.Due to this and the fact that there was a great sale on the Beats Studio 3 (OVER ear pads), my wife decided to take these smaller headphones and we got me the bigger ones. No more squished ears! If the Studio 3s weren’t on sale for $169 (normally $350), then I wouldn’t have even purchased them, but that’s one heck of a deal and I don’t regret it one bit.Again, comfort was my ... MoreThe only reason I didn’t give these headphones the 5th star is because of a comfort issue. Because of the small size of the ear pads and the intensity of the clamping of the headphones, it causes my ears to start to hurt within the first 30-45 minutes of wearing them. Taking my glasses off help a little bit, but my ears still end up hurting since they’re both being squished against my head.Due to this and the fact that there was a great sale on the Beats Studio 3 (OVER ear pads), my wife decided to take these smaller headphones and we got me the bigger ones. No more squished ears! If the Studio 3s weren’t on sale for $169 (normally $350), then I wouldn’t have even purchased them, but that’s one heck of a deal and I don’t regret it one bit.Again, comfort was my only issue with the Solo 3s. If you prefer for the pads to go OVER/AROUND your ears rather than pressing hard against them, then the Solo 3s aren’t for you. If that doesn’t bother you at all, then they’re completely worth it.

My favorite headphones

I like these because of their sound quality. Easily the best sound out of any headphones I've ever tried including earbuds. You have enough treble and the bass and especially the mid bass is incredible. If you don't like the way these sound there is something wrong with your ears. The Bluetooth battery lasts forever and charges quick. These are definitely worth getting. They will be all you use. These sound good with metal, edm and rap everything sounds good. I had the solo 2 wired ones they are similar sound. I loved those, that's why I bought these. I recommend these for any average music enjoyer to the point I think your missing out if you don't have them. I use them every day. I hope they make these forever and never discontinue this headphones it is a timeless ... MoreI like these because of their sound quality. Easily the best sound out of any headphones I've ever tried including earbuds. You have enough treble and the bass and especially the mid bass is incredible. If you don't like the way these sound there is something wrong with your ears. The Bluetooth battery lasts forever and charges quick. These are definitely worth getting. They will be all you use. These sound good with metal, edm and rap everything sounds good. I had the solo 2 wired ones they are similar sound. I loved those, that's why I bought these. I recommend these for any average music enjoyer to the point I think your missing out if you don't have them. I use them every day. I hope they make these forever and never discontinue this headphones it is a timeless design! Thanks apple for designing these awesome headphones. The price is affordable too compared to other headphones. I recommend buying a 3.5 to 3.5 mm cable to use it wired too. Excuse the poor quality pic. These look good in black!

Still going strong

I bought these on John Lewis back in 2020.I've left it awhile before reviewing, so I can give an honest review, with plenty of use, rather than reviewing right away.Pros:The sound quality is very clear & crisps, with a good ammount of bass.They look good, I chose matt black, they're stylish.I pair them with my android smart phone, I've also used them with my TV. No issues what so ever and the Bluetooth range is good.The battery life is great, they last for hours, which you can't get from smaller headphones.Cons:The band can sometimes feel restrictive, but I understand they are tight fitting (so they don't keep slipping down) But after prolonged use, it can feel alittle uncomfortable & after a while you do get damp ears.Overall BEATS SOLO 3 are a good ... MoreI bought these on John Lewis back in 2020.I've left it awhile before reviewing, so I can give an honest review, with plenty of use, rather than reviewing right away.Pros:The sound quality is very clear & crisps, with a good ammount of bass.They look good, I chose matt black, they're stylish.I pair them with my android smart phone, I've also used them with my TV. No issues what so ever and the Bluetooth range is good.The battery life is great, they last for hours, which you can't get from smaller headphones.Cons:The band can sometimes feel restrictive, but I understand they are tight fitting (so they don't keep slipping down) But after prolonged use, it can feel alittle uncomfortable & after a while you do get damp ears.Overall BEATS SOLO 3 are a good wireless option. They don't look huge and fold up compact in their own storage bag.I like to try the new 'BEATS fot Pro True Wireless' Earpods to do a true comparison of the two, at some point.

They were a lot better than I anticipated.

Spontaneous item, a lot better than I expected. It was absolutely great overall and definitely worth the money. It has amazing battery life, sound quality, and good connectivity. The battery life is exceptional and can last a while, I am able to use them for a whole day without charging them and still have 70% left-over! I do charge them at night, though. Phenomenal sound quality as well. They block out a majority of background noise and the music flows perfectly through your ears. They make watching a video more bearable and have great audio quality. I honestly prefer watching things with the headphones and I watch things more, not having trouble hearing it or the audio coming out terribly and choppy sounding. The connectivity was pretty good, being able to connect ... MoreSpontaneous item, a lot better than I expected. It was absolutely great overall and definitely worth the money. It has amazing battery life, sound quality, and good connectivity. The battery life is exceptional and can last a while, I am able to use them for a whole day without charging them and still have 70% left-over! I do charge them at night, though. Phenomenal sound quality as well. They block out a majority of background noise and the music flows perfectly through your ears. They make watching a video more bearable and have great audio quality. I honestly prefer watching things with the headphones and I watch things more, not having trouble hearing it or the audio coming out terribly and choppy sounding. The connectivity was pretty good, being able to connect as well. They are easy to connect once you have done it once, and I like that. I also like the fact that the headphones are easy to use and do not hurt your ears when you put them on. They are very nice if your ears usually hurt from other headphones. One thing I am not too fond of but am okay with involves the connectivity. The connectivity is great and is like some other brands as well but I do not like the fact that the headphones will connect to anyone nearby. I am not too fond of the fact that when I turn them on if another device is nearby it will give them the option to connect to the headphones as well. Other than that it is overall an excellent product with great quality and I recommend it if you need something that won’t hurt your ears, has great audio quality, and many more benefits as well. I have made some minor grammatical mistakes in this short review, though, I hope it is still understandable as well.

YASSS!!!

I am beyond satisfied with the quality of the Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones. I use them for work, personal, and educational purposes. They do not bother my ears since I have three piercing on each ear, the only thing that bothers my ears are the legs of my glasses, but after repositioning the headphones a little further down, they stopped hurting. I am beyond satisfied with the quality of the Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones. I use them for work, personal, and educational purposes. They do not bother my ears since I have three piercing on each ear. The only thing that bothers my ears are the legs of my glasses, but after repositioning the headphones a little further down, it stopped hurting.The only upgrade I would like is for the case of the headphones to be ... MoreI am beyond satisfied with the quality of the Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones. I use them for work, personal, and educational purposes. They do not bother my ears since I have three piercing on each ear, the only thing that bothers my ears are the legs of my glasses, but after repositioning the headphones a little further down, they stopped hurting. I am beyond satisfied with the quality of the Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones. I use them for work, personal, and educational purposes. They do not bother my ears since I have three piercing on each ear. The only thing that bothers my ears are the legs of my glasses, but after repositioning the headphones a little further down, it stopped hurting.The only upgrade I would like is for the case of the headphones to be made with a more rigid material since the case material is very soft. Something may fall and crush the headphones when the case can be sturdy.