Beats by Dr. Dre EP

Exceptional sound ; Reasonable comfort ; Good noise reduction

Durability questions ; Wired connection only

Good audio reproduction. ; Sturdy build quality.

Poor noise isolation. ; Slightly tight on the head. ; Bass and treble delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.

The Beats EP headphones are affordable compared to higher-end models by the company, but they still have the same cool styling and crisp sound. They aren’t the most portable pair of headphones, with a headset that doesn’t fold and a cord that can’t...

Affordable price tag ; Solid sound for the price ; Cool, comfortable design

Headphone arms don’t fold down ; No wireless option ; Excessively long cable

The Beats EP are Beats headphones for the masses. Offering a more balanced sound and cheaper price tag than their big brothers, they appeal while still offering that iconic logo that’s so coveted by many. They’re not perfect, but for the price they’re...

Reinforced with stainless steel, the affordable Beats Ep is sturdily built and sounds good for the money. It's relatively comfortable for an on-ear model and includes an inline microphone for calls.

Doesn't fold up or fold flat; on-ear design has its downsides (clamps down on your ears).

The Beats EP may be a simple, wired, on-ear headphone, but it's arguably Beats' best headphone for the money.

Wallet-friendly price tag Comfortable for prolonged listening Cool, minimalist design

Sound isn't the fullest No wireless options Can't collapse for simple storage

The Beats EP are anything but cheap and cheerful. They're pleasingly affordable, yes, but back this up with some cool styling and solid if far from groundbreaking sounds. They're exactly what you'd want from a pair of headphones that sport that iconic...