Beats Headphone by Dr Dre

Upside: The headphone is good for listening to all types of music, boomy bass, balanced mid tones, excellent high tones, active noise cancellation, all around leatherette padding that provide maximum comfort, lightweight, very comfortable ear cups, top of the line headphone cables and its both replaceable and swappable, and its made in collaboration between Dr Dre and Monster Cables.

Downside: requires 2 AAA batteries to use, noise leaks out, it can get smudge very easily, small number of customers complained about a slight rattling while walking with the headphones on.

So why buy it?: This headphone was created so that people can listen to the same quality of music that the artists and producers hear in the studio during recording sessions. Its got excellent sound with high fidelity that every listener will surely appreciate. In addition, Dr Dre has established his reputation in the music industry for making great music and he is likely to maintain his good reputation even when he is marketing his name with music products such as the beats headphones.

Review
The Beats Headphone by Dr Dre is one of the many headphones that were created by the Monster Cable company in collaboration with the legendary hip hop producer and artist Dr Dre. And unlike many top of the line headphones that were made for specific types of music, the Beats headphone by Dr Dre was created to accommodate all spectrum of music genres including hip hop, rock and roll, electronica, as well as music that are heavily injected with boomy bass. But the main philosophy behind the Beats headphone by Dr Dre is to emulate the music that the musicians and producers hear on the studio during recording sessions so that the user will obtain genuine sounding music every time they listen to it. In this article I will explain the amazing sound quality of this slick headphone. Second, I will discuss the noise cancellation system that greatly contributes to its crisp and high quality sound. Then, I will shortly talk about the padding on the headphone that makes it very comfortable to use all day long. I will then discuss the ear cups that deliver high fidelity sound with comfort. The fourth topic will be about the cords of the Beats headphone by Dr Dre that is made with the proprietary Monster cable technology. It should be noted that these cables are one of the important factors that greatly contributes to the high quality sound of the headphone. Lastly, I will elaborate on the style and the construction materials that were used to make this headphone unique and attractive.

Sound Quality
You might be wondering what is so special about Monster Cable’s Beats headphone by Dr Dre? First of all, Monster Cable is well known for their top of the line and high performance cables that revolutionized not only the audio industry but also the movie and videogame industries as well. Second, Dr Dre is a well-known hip hop artist and a music legend in his own rights. He made ground breaking music and records in the early 1990s and early 2000 with many hip hop super stars such as Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg. But what is interesting is that the collaboration between Monster Cable and Dr Dre are audiophiles dream come true and having his name on headphones will almost guarantee high quality products. And indeed, the Beats headphone by Dre Dre delivers crisp audio and very high quality sound thanks to the advance driver design that produce precise audio clarity and powerful audio signal outputs. This headphone also has great surround system with very boomy bass, well balanced mid tones, and impressive high tones that any bass aficionados will appreciate. And as it was mentioned earlier, this headphone is excellent for listening to all types of music such as hip hop, rap, rock n roll, reggae, as well as any bass driven music. But be advice that the impressive all around sound that this headphone deliver is powered by the two AAA batteries that is installed on the left side of the headphone. These two batteries give the boomy bass sound effects and therefore they must be installed in able for the user to use the headphone with their mp3 player, music cell phones, or other compatible music devices. But the good news is that this headphone is very efficient in utilizing the batteries. Many owners have reported that the two AAA batteries tend to last more than one month before replacing it even after using the headphone three to five times a week and for a couple of hours per one sitting.

Noise Canceling
The Beats headphone by Dr Dre is also equipped with noise canceling technology that helps eliminate background noises from the environment. This noise-canceling feature is powered by isolation technology called active noise cancellation in which the external microphones on the headphone picks up the ambient noise and mirror their wavelengths so that they cancel out. This noise-canceling feature is excellent for eliminating the hums from house refrigerators, the loud noise from the bus engines, or the mesmerizing sound of jet plane engines that will otherwise interfere and reduce the quality of the music.

Comfort/Padding/Weight
The Beats headphone by Dr Dre is well padded all around that will surpass anyone’s expectation in the comfort department. Besides, why would anyone use a good sounding headphone if it is uncomfortable to wear in the first place? If you’re looking for comfortable headphone, the Beats headphone by Dr Dre will not disappoint you since the headband and the ear cups of the device are lined with high quality soft leatherettes for all day long listening sessions. The leatherettes are also made with breathable materials that provide proper ventilations especially in warm weathers. Another reason that this headphone can be use for many hours is because this device only weighs 9.2 ounces and therefore it will less likely put any strain on the ears or on the head of the user.

Ear Cups/Fitting
As it was mentioned above the Beats headphone by Dr Dre delivers excellent sound that emulate studio music recording and it is very comfortable to wear which can be worn for many hours in one sitting. But now the question is, will the headphones properly fit anyone? It seems that both Monster Cable and Dr Dre did a very thorough research regarding the sound, comfort, and fitting of the device. This headphone is equipped with large ear cups that will fit snugly on most ear types. In addition, each ear cup can also swivel so that the user can adjust the headphone for custom fitting and to establish maximum comfort. Furthermore, the right ear cup also have an ON and OFF switch that will allow the user to manually turn the headphone OFF when it is not in use so that the battery life is conserved. And when the user turned the device ON, the activation noise cancellation of the headphone is also turned ON at the same time. Another nice feature that the Beats headphone by Dr Dre has to offer is the physical mute button located on the outer face of the right ear cup. This mute button is actually the red “b” logo on the right ear cup and it can be activated by simply pressing and holding down the symbol when the user wants to engage in a conversation or hear the ambient noise in the background. And once the mute button is released the music playing on the headphone will resume. But it should be noted that even though the ear cups completely cover both ears of the user, music tend to leak out of the ear cups when the volume on the headphone has reached certain threshold. This might not be a big problem if the user is using the device in places where loud background noise is common such as in the bus or in an airplane. But it can be an issue in quiet places such as the library or in a private room that can disturb someone who is reading or sleeping.

Lead/Cord
The Beats headphone by Dr Dre comes with two different detachable 3.5mm Monster cables and each is measuring four feet long. The cable minimizes the audio signal impedance and at the same time it greatly contributes to the transmission of the high quality sound signal that is relayed from the portable music player and towards the headphone speakers. Each cable has quadripole 4 twisted pair construction that deliver the high fidelity sound. One of the cables is color coated red and it is use for standard listening. The other cable is colored black and it has a built in iSonictalk microphone that will enable the user to answer incoming calls while listening to music from their music cell phones. And what is nice about these detachable cables is that they can easily be replaced when they become worn out or damaged overtime without having to buy an entire new headphone.

Style/Fold Up/Construction
When it comes to high end audio devices, the style is another feature that many consumers look for so that they can standout from the crowd. The Beats headphone by Dr Dre is not an exception when it comes to style and design. This headphone is very stylish and attractive in everyway. It is made with very durable and flexible plastics that are partly responsible for its lightweight. It also has a very nice black glossy finish that gives it a very sleek look and unique cosmetic appearance. In addition, this headphone is foldable so that it can be inserted into its protective case, and thus, making it ideal for traveling and for minimizing the wear and tear when it is not in used.

Drawbacks
Like many other audio devices, the Beats headphone by Dr Dre is not a perfect headphone. But, improvements upon its minor blemishes this headphone can become perfect as it can be. Some of the flaws that this headphone have that I would like to point out is the battery issue, the leakage of the noise, the high tendency of the headphone to become smudged, and the rattling noise that occur from time after time while walking. First of all, users should be able to use the headphone even without the two AAA batteries because batteries juice always runs out when they are least expected. That means, if the battery dies, the headphone becomes useless until fresh batteries have been installed. Secondly, the noise leaks out of the headphone when it reaches certain volume threshold and this can become an issue in quiet places such as the library. Third, the glossy finish on the headphone is very nice but it has the tendency to get smudged with fingerprints. However, the smudging is a minor issue and it will not produce any technical problem or what so ever. Lastly, some consumers have complained that the Beats headphone by Dr Dre emits slight rattling noise when listening to their music while walking. Such complain is not universal but those who’ve reported the problem stated that it can become a nuisance overtime.

Conclusion
In conclusion, the Beats headphone by Dr Dre is a unique audio device which was created in collaboration with Monster Cable company and the legendary hip hop musician and producer Dr Dre. The advance driver design on this headphone delivers the high quality crisp and boomy sound. But the full intension for creating this headphone is to provide users with high fidelity music that both musicians and producers hear on the recording studio. This headphone is also equipped with active noise cancellation which eliminates external background noise that would otherwise diminish the quality of the music in noisy environments. The ear cups and the head band of the Beats headphone are padded with soft and breathable leatherettes that will allow users to wear and listen to the headphone for many hours without producing any strain on the ears nor or on the head. The ear cups can swivel so that the user can manually adjust them for custom fitting and to get maximum comfort at the same time. In addition, the headphones are also big enough so that they can fit most ear types. One of the major contributing factors to the outstanding sound quality of this headphone are the detachable Monster cables that minimizes impedance and maximizes high quality audio signal from the music source and to the speakers of the headphones. It is also worth mentioning that the style of the headphone is unique and attractive. The device is made of durable and flexible plastics which is lightweight and comfortable to wear. Furthermore, the Beats headphone by Dr Dre also comes with a protective case which is ideal for traveling and for minimizing wear and tear on the exterior cosmetics when it is not in use.