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Posted: Fri 14:52, 25 Mar 2011 Post subject: beats by dre news An uncompromising listen |
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This isn't enough to prevent the Solo HDs being an enjoyable and invigorating listen, but it does mean that they can't be considered a default choice.
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Reservations about their bass response are brought to the fore with a change to The Beatles' You Never Give Me Your Money, though. There's a rather soft, ill-defined quality to low frequencies and a consequent lack of detail and texture.
Monster's sub-brand, Beats by Dr Dre, has been one of the more copiously successful headphone brands of the past year or two.
An uncompromising listen
In use, though, they're a purposeful and uncompromising listen. Pander to them a little, with The Pharcyde's Ya Mama,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and the Beats' drive and momentum are impressive.
What Hi Fi Sound and Vision Tue, Feb 8 2011, 1:00PM Monster Beats by Dr Dre Solo HD Review Your Opinion Tech Specs
Now it's the turn of the Beats by Dr Dre Solo HD to show what they're made of.
‘Plastic' is the smart-alec answer, but it is at least a very good grade of plastic and it's complemented by some nice foam padding.
Otherwise, it's the typical Beats finish but on a smaller scale – the comfortable ear-cups have plenty of articulation,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the hefty detachable cable has iPod/iPhone control and telephony functionality,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and the Solo HDs fold away neatly when not in use.
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