Beats by Dr. Dre Solo with ControlTalk

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2275 reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Solo with ControlTalk. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People really like the portability and bass quality. The design and comfort are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the durability. There are some less positive opinions about the reliability and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Beats by Dr. Dre Solo with ControlTalk is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 284 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Solo with ControlTalk from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the comfort and durability. The design and price are also appreciated, whereas opinions about the reliability and portability are mixed.

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79% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Beats by Dr. Dre Solo with ControlTalk

alaTest has collected and analyzed 558 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Solo with ControlTalk from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the usability and comfort. The design and price are also appreciated, but there are some negative opinions about the reliability and portability.

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69% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com)

Beats by Dr. Dre Solo with ControlTalk Headphones review: Beats by Dr. Dre Solo with ControlTalk Headphones

Beats by Dr. Dre Solo with ControlTalk Headphones

The Beats Solo by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster offer a stylish, compact, and durable design that lends itself well to on-the-go use. The cable is ultranice and features an integrated mic, iPod controls, and volume rocker. Bass is thumping, and the...

The Beats Solo headphones may not be comfortable for everyone, audio is muddy overall, and they leak a fair amount of sound.

The Beats Solo by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster offer a killer, travel-friendly design that's sure to turn heads, but the audio quality fails to live up to the price tag.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Sal Cangeloso (geek.com)

Quick Review: Beats by Dr. Dre Solo headphones

Beats by Dr. Dre's more affordable headphone offering is the $199 Solo. These are smaller than the Studio headphones and, like the more expensive model, they are foldable, making for easier portability. Considering the size and price of the...

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : dgoldring (justanothermobilemonday.com)

Review: Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Headphones

The first thing I noticed was the impressive presentation the folks at Monster Cable put together with these. The headphones are packed in a box secured with a magnet snap on the flap. I was already happy to know that I would not have to tear through...

The Beats Solo are available from Monster Cable for $199.95.

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : Jesse Corbeil (askmen.com)

Ego-Boost Gadget: Beats By Dr. Dre Solo

Sure, these headphones look great, but are they worth the price?

What do you think of celebrity-marketed products? What doesn’t Dr. Dre do? The man’s a rapper, a producer, an actor, a director, and an entrepreneur. He’s planning to release his own brand of booze to coincide with his next CD release, he got HP to put...

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Expert review by : Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

Beats Solo

After listening to the Skullcandy Aviator's, we weren't expecting that any fashion headphone could have a greater low-end bias, but the Monster Beats Solos manage it.

Quality sound ; Stylish design

Very heavy bass ; High price

One particularly well thought out aspect is the removablecable or, rather, cables. The 'standard' cable is chunky but still reasonablyflexible, and has a particularly durable-looking connector at each end, whilethe second also has an in-line remote and...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : James Rivington (techradar.com)

Beats by Dre Solo review

Can the hip-hop god and Monster deliver godlike sound?

Excellent build quality ; They look great ; ControlTalk works perfectly

Sound quality lacking ; No over-ear seal ; Expensive

They look great. They're sturdy. And they've got Dr. Dre's name written all over them. For many people, that's enough. But if you truly care about sound quality, you should probably look elsewhere.

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com.au)

Monster Beats Solo by Dr Dre

Stylish, compact and durable design. Good for on-the-go use. Nice cable with integrated mic, iPod controls and volume rocker. Bass is thumping. Includes carrying case.

May not be comfortable for everyone. Audio is muddy overall. Leak a fair bit of sound.

The Beats Solo by Dr Dre Headphones from Monster offer a killer, travel-friendly design that's sure to turn heads, but the audio quality fails to live up to the price tag.

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com.au)

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Beats by Dr. Dre Solo with ControlTalk Headphones

The Beats Solo headphones may not be comfortable for everyone, audio is muddy overall, and they leak a fair amount of sound.

The Beats Solo by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster offer a killer, travel-friendly design that's sure to turn heads, but the audio quality fails to live up to the price tag.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.co.uk)

Beats by Dr. Dre Solo with ControlTalk Headphones review

Once Monster dipped its toes into the headphone market, there was no stopping the cable manufacturer from releasing a bevy of earphones on the unsuspecting masses. From in-ear to on-ear to over-the-ear, you shouldn't have trouble finding a pair of...

The Beats Solo headphones may not be comfortable for everyone, audio is muddy overall, and they leak a fair amount of sound.

The Beats Solo by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster offer a killer, travel-friendly design that's sure to turn heads, but the audio quality fails to live up to the price tag.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : reddot (red-dot.de (UK))

Beats Solo Headphones

The Beats Solo over-ear headphones render a coherent, high-grade impression. A high degree of wearing comfort enhances the musical experience, delivering the audio realism of higher-priced models in a lightweight and compact version.

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