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Beats Pro by Dr. Dre Review
It's been three years since the world was first introduced to the Beats by Dr. Dre headphone line, and it's definitely grown to become a Monster of a business (pun intended). From earbuds to portable speakers to iPod docks to laptops, Dr. Dre and Monster have hit every market imaginable.
This time around their sights are set on the DJs and producers of the world, with a bigger and badder (and pricier) pair of headphones--the Beats Pro by Dr. Dre from Monster Headphones. At $450 (you can find it for a bit less at retailers), now, you also could purchase it on www.hotsalesmart.com, and it is only $229 for free shipping, it is time of hotsalesmart fifth anniversary, we will present 1 monster beats tour headphones (black) without package for free if your order is more than $100.
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It's been three years since the world was first introduced to the Beats by Dr. Dre headphone line, and it's definitely grown to become a Monster of a business (pun intended). From earbuds to portable speakers to iPod docks to laptops, Dr. Dre and Monster have hit every market imaginable.
This time around their sights are set on the DJs and producers of the world, with a bigger and badder (and pricier) pair of headphones--the Beats Pro by Dr. Dre from Monster Headphones. At $450 (you can find it for a bit less at retailers), you're not paying solely for the performance of the headphones but more for the combination of durability, build, style, and name.
The first impression is of the sheer size and heft of the headphones. They feel quite heavy on the head, and may not be ideal for the casual user. The oversize look will certainly turn a few heads, and note that indulging in too much head-bopping will give the Pros enough momentum to slide off your ears.
The build quality is solid--these will stand up to a few knocks and tosses on the couch, or on the floor, and they feel extremely durable. The large padded headband attaches to adjustable brushed aluminum sides, ending with full-size earcups that rotate upward for storage. Each earcup is rounded and padded in a leatherlike material that is exceptionally cushy, and each includes an input/output port. The ear cushions can be removed for washing.
The Beats Pro uses a single red audio-cord cable with a secured connector that locks into place on the bottom of each earcup and can be swapped to either side of the earcups. The unused port then becomes a second output for hooking up another set of headphones and "daisy-chaining" the sound from the Pros to the second set of headphones for communal listening. We found daisy-chaining other headphones to the Beats Pro decreased the sound level quite a bit on the Pros themselves, but not to the point of dramatically hindering performance. Two sound sources besides headphones can also be plugged into the Pros--one into each earcup--if, for whatever reason, the need to listen to two songs simultaneously comes up. The possibility for amateur mixing may fit somewhere in there, but most DJs use mixers with cue channels for this.
The cable cord is thick and rubberized with a coiled section, giving some extra extension if you need to be an extra foot, or two, away from your music source for a moment. It does take some conditioning to get the headphones to stretch further out, without stopping short, when you first get them out of the box, as the cable is initially coiled very tightly.
Even with an adjustable headband, the Beats Pro are a tight fit on the ears and can cause some discomfort after an hour or so of continuous use. It may not be the same for everyone, but it was a problem for us at the time.
There has been concern that some MP3 players cannot power these headphones. Unlike the original Beats, the Pros are not battery-powered, which means the power consumption involved in powering the large speakers is pretty high. While the Pros will work just fine with the majority of the players we've used--iPod Touch, iPod Classic, Nano, Zune HD, and Creative Zen: Vision M--the Shuffle wasn't as successful, as it didn't output enough power for the headphones and hampered the audibility.
In use, the bass is booming; no disappointments there. As we'd expect, the genres that really shine are electronic (dub, drum and bass), dance, hard rock, and hip-hop. Strong kick drums and wandering bass lines were always prominent and delivered a proper thump. The lows are great, the mids are clear, and the highs are crisp without being tinny.
Other genres were also very good for the most part, but neither as stellar, nor inspiring. Percussion and strings, or subgenres consisting of intricate and layered sound, weren't as well defined as we would like. It takes some tweaking on the user's part (via EQ settings on your player) to get the best sound for some subtle music types.
We had the best results when turning the volume on our player up halfway. Anything higher and the bass tend to overpower the highs and mids, making the overall sound muddled and messy. There is a reasonable amount of sound isolation in heavily trafficked environments (the subway, for example). In a quiet office setting, however, the Pros do leak a bit of sound--a common complaint about earlier Beats headphones, but there's a definite improvement since the Studios were introduced.
Each earcup swivels up inside the headband, which cuts down their size in length, but they do not fold flat, so the travel pouch included was a bit of a disappointment. We would've preferred something similar to the hard-shell case included with the Beats Studio and Beats Solo.
In addition to being sold in both black and white versions, the Beats Pro come with a cleaning cloth (although the headphones are basically smudge-proof) and a threaded 1/4-inch gold-plated adapter--tethered to the 1.8-meter cable to avoid being lost.
Although the price is relatively high for the casual consumer, it is consistent with how much professional DJs spend for headphones. At the same time, these headphones probably won't satisfy the hard-core audiophiles who demand uncolored, accurate sound. For faithful, accurate, natural tone in your headphones, these cans don't offer that kind of precise audio reproduction. What they do offer, however, is a massive amount of swagger. We see these headphones satisfying aspiring DJs or anyone with a good deal of spare cash who really enjoys blasting the wax out of their ears.
Construction (Durability):
Unlike the Beats Studio, the Beats Pro are made for Club DJ use and therefore are built to withstand the type of abuse a mobile DJ would put them through. The frame of the headphones are made of solid aluminum that in no way bends or flexes. Unlike some other headphones I have used, the Beat Pro still feels strong when the earcups are extended or flipped up. This is because even the extender piece is made of solid metal. Only time will tell if the electronics hold up but I can say with complete certainty that the frames of the Beats Pro is practically indestructible.
Sound:
In our review of the Beats Studio we mentioned that they delivered a very crisp sound that emphasized the high end of the music. On the other hand we found that Beats Pro puts extreme emphasis on the low end of the sound spectrum. When it comes to booming base, the Pros cannot be beat. However the emphasis on the low end means that on some songs you will find that the mids and highs get drowned out and dont sound as clear or crisp as they do on the Beats Studios or other DJ headphones. Luckily snares and kicks come through strong, which is a must when beat matching. I was able to turn my mixer up to the maximum listenable volume without the Beats Pro showing any signs of sound degradation.
We have heard that some smaller MP3 players are unable to properly power the Pro's, since they do not require batteries, unlike the Studios. We tested the Pro's on an iPhone as well as an older iRiver model and in both cases the sound quality was good. It is possible that an iPod nano or shuffle could not be able to provide the proper juice to the Pros and as a result the sound quality could suffer.
Features:
The Monster Beats Pros come with a number of features targeted for the DJs. I was most impressed by the ability to connect the included red patrially-coiled audio cable to either the right or left side of the headphones. This may sound trivial, but I found it very useful because I personally have my Traktor X1 on the left of my turntable and therefore was able to keep the cord on my right out of my way. The dual inputs can also be used for daisy chaining (you can attach another set of headphones to the Beats Pro and a friend can listen to your music) or even listening to 2 inputs at once (can't think of any reason why you would need this). Also the inputs have the ability to lock the audio cord into them so they don't fall out if they get pulled. Lastly, each earcup can be flipped up so that you can listen to the output while you mix in a new track.
Comfort:
The Beats Pro's solid aluminum construction means that it weighs considerable more than other headphones. I found the Beats Pro to be much heavier than my Allen and Heath Xone XD:53 headphones. Also, although the earcups are made of padded leather, I found that the tightness of the headphones made them somewhat uncomfortable after extended listening. DJs with larger heads (my hat size is 7 ¼) may find that the Beats Pro squeezes their head too tight. The round shape of the cups also means that the headphones rest on your ears instead of over them. This helps isolate sound but ends up making the Beats Pro less comfortable in my opinion. In comparison the Beats Studios have earcups that fit over your head and are light and loose enough that you forget you are wearing them.
Conclusion:
The Monster Beats Pro are a great choice for a professional DJ looking for a sturdy pair of headphones that are built for club use and deliver booming bass. They could also be a good choice for a non-professional user who is primarily interested in style and bass. However, if crisp highs or comfort are your primary concerns, then you should probably look at the Studios or another brand. At $450 retail, you may also be able to find a similar sounding headphone at a lower price, but if you are not on a budget and you value style as well as solid construction the Beats Pros cannot be beat.
Pros:
Completely solid aluminum construction
Booming bass
Cable plugs on each ear.
Swiveling Ear Cups
Audio cable lock prevents accidental disconnection
Cons:
High price tag
Bass can overshadow highs
Tight and Heavy
Price:
Official Price: US$499.95
Hotsalesmart.com: US$229
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