Beats Solo3 Open Ear Wireless Headphones Review
Overview
Founded in 2006 by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, Beats by Dr. Dre has since been a leading audio brand. Having expanded into a family of premium consumer headphones, earphones, and speakers, Beats has introduced an entirely new generation to the possibilities of premium sound entertainment. With its high-quality sound and its premium build, it has become a must for all music lovers.
The Beats Solo3 Wireless stays true to its predecessor with bold styling and a streamlined design. The on-ear, cushioned ear cups are adjustable so you can customize your fit for all-day listening comfort. The headphone’s fast-flowing curves and pivoting ear cups complete this natural fit, designed for optimal comfort and sound delivery.
The Good
Our review of the Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones put this wireless headset through its paces. Let’s take a look at some of the best features of the Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones…
Music Forever: The Beats Solo3 Wireless uses an efficient Apple W1 chip that brings seamless setup and switching for your Apple devices and can deliver up to 40 hours of battery life, to play music as long as you want. It is your perfect everyday headphone wherever you are — at home, at work, or school. It comes with an adjustable fit with comfort-cushioned ear cups made for everyday use. And with its fast charge features, you can enjoy 3 hours of playback for just 5 minutes of charging when the battery is low.
Music Reimagined: Its premium playback and fine-tuned acoustics maximize clarity, breadth, and balance. At the heart of Beats Solo 3 Wireless is the award-winning Beats sound that allows you to feel your music. And its comfort-cushion ear cups buffer outside noise for immersive sound, so you can experience music the way it was meant to be heard. Once you experience Beats, there is no other way that can better bring your music to life.
Music Epitomized: With four new colors, the possibilities are endless. The Solo 3 Wireless comes back with the award-winning sound and design you’ve come to love from Beats, along with its signature sleek, streamlined design that’s durable and foldable to go everywhere you do. Take it with you in its carrying case or wear it all day long — it’s built for comfort. With premium color finishes, you can take music with you in style, and you can show the world who you are with the Beats Club Collection.
Music Controlled: With the Beats Solo3 Wireless, you can take calls, control your music, and activate Siri with the multifunction on-ear controls. It connects via Class 1 Bluetooth® with your device for wireless listening, making it easier than ever to enjoy music.
*Requires iCloud account and macOS Sierra, iOS 10, watchOS 3 or later versions.
Music In A Box: Included in your package is the Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones, carrying case, 3.5mm RemoteTalk cable, Universal USB charging cable (USB-A to USB Micro-B), Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card.
The Bad
Dr. Dre’s Beats brand has continuously innovated the headphone industry through the release of his various products. However, this particular model comes with a few issues, especially in its quality. It is susceptible to breaking, leaving only one side to work. Of course, it is disappointing only to have one side of a headphone working, since you won’t get the whole music experience you paid for. Even returning it proves to be a hassle, and will make you regret the purchase.
Another problem with this model is its connection, as it has Bluetooth issues when getting connected to a PC. And if that wasn’t enough, it also struggles to establish a connection via USB. Unfortunately, in some cases, even resetting it doesn’t fix the problem. With such issues in its essential functions, some customers find alternative headphones, to avoid such technical issues.
The Bottom Line
The Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphone should’ve been a cut above the rest, but fails to do so because of its lack of quality. What was once the headphone dream of every university student, now seems to be a dreaded nightmare to some. But even with its troubled technical aspects, it remains to be one of the most popular and best-selling headphones this year.
Despite its shortcomings, it makes up for it in its amazing features and aesthetics and proves to retain the award-winning characteristics of the models before it had. If you don’t mind shelling out some money for a decent pair of headphones that can deliver excellent sound and clarity while providing you with a beautifully designed compact body, then the Beats Solo3 Wireless is for you.
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