Beats Studio by Dr. Dre

Visual Appeal

The Beats Studio headphones are visually stunning. They have a suave and serious look that exudes swagger. They come in a choice of either Black or White, and have a certain level of customization do to the black and orange cords which come with the headphones. They have a heavy gloss which is pretty to look at but gets greasy incredibly quick, Cheeto lovers beware. The ambiguous orange and silver beats symbol adds a good contrast to both sides of the ear cups as well as doubling as a fully functioning mute button. Their sick and recognizable style allows them to be worn in public without making the wearer looking like an idiot, and fit comfortably around the neck when you’re done listening, unlike some other over ear headphones (I’m looking at you SckullCandy Skull Crushers). Over all the Beats are slick and the folding design adds a futuristic look all its own.
Visual Rating 9/10






Specs

At 270grams, with the 2 AA batteries inside, the Studios carry some wait but nothing really noticeable. The Frequency Response is 20Hz to 20kHz and the maximum Sound Output is 115dB. That’s like having an entire rock concert cram packed and put an inch away from your ears, but if you value your hearing I wouldn’t test it. The headphone cable’s length is 1.3 meter or a little over 4 ft. Each connector at the end of the cable is gold plated and 1/18 of an inch. So what all that adds up to is some good sound. They also include a noise “cancelling feature” but it barely eliminates background noise, but you can still here ceiling fans and computers quite clearly. If you’re looking for a true noise canceling experience go with Bose Headphones.
Specs Quality 9/10




Sound 

Now the part you’ve all been waiting for. The sound is incredible. From Lynyrd Skynyrd to Lil’ Wayne your shure to be blasting your choice of music for hours. The bass is nothing short of amazing (something definitely expected from the Dres line) but manages to never be overpowering. It’s crisp and rarely sharp. Of course it all depends on the quality of the downloaded song, so if you buy from ITunes you won’t have a problem. If you’re into classical don’t be deterred (although the look of the headphones might clash with your sports coats and sweater vests) the headphones aren’t as discriminatory to your choice of music as I am. Piano still comes out clear and as crisp as each chord of Little Wing. Fellow Hendrix fans eat your heart out.
Sound Rating 10/10




Comfort

The Beats Studios are so comfortable that you know Monster must have skinned some type of adorable creature to obtain this level of comfort (I kid, PETA). But all jokes aside the ear cups are spacious but stay fittingly around the ears. There is a layer of padding on the inside and on the rimming of the ear cups as well as on the inner side of the headrest. It’s easy to wear them for upwards of 5 hours and onwards without any discomfort. And in the same fashion as shoes, the more you wear them the quicker they break in and the more comfortable they become. 
Comfort Rating 10/10






Summary

The Beats Studio by Dr. Dre are a must for music lovers. They’ll set you back around 299.95 dollars but in my personal opinion it’s well worth the price. 
Overall Rating 9/10 


Review by Mason Kinnear