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Beats Headphones - Review of a new line of celebrity inspired headphones

In my spare time when I'm not tinkering with computers and other fun gadgets, I'm a big music nut and somewhat of an audiophile, if you will. Looking for quality headphones as I tend to travel a lot I kept hearing all the hype about Dr. Dre's & Lady Gaga's set of celebrity affiliated headphone line. So I decided to pick them up and give them a shot

Some items I always look for in headphones (and unfortunately, as a software developer I've gone through a lot as I'm always listening to music):

1. Comfort - This is key to me...sometimes I'll go hours before taking my headphones off
2. Noise Canceling - I wear headphones for a very important 2nd reason: I don't want to hear peripheral noise when I'm in the zone
3. How well does my music sound?
4. Can I see myself using them on a daily basis?

This is my experience:

General Review

Pros:

1. They're very stylish - I get lots of questions as people notice them, especially girls, so if anything they're a great conversation starter

2. They're comfortable - The padding in the cuffs themselves are definitely top notch for this price range and they don't irritate my sensitive ears as I tend to usually blast my music

3. They provide a pretty good balance in terms of sound and a nice thumping of bass (especially with Hip Hop)

Cons:

1. They require 2 AAA Batteries

2. The packaging is a bit excessive

3. They are a tad big, but I don't mind this

Technical Review

Pros:

1. I thought all of the hype in quality was hear-say, but the sound quality is pretty impressive. Music at the sound rate of 128kbps to 192kbps that I tested (the average rate for most music) sounds INCREDIBLE for headphones

2. 1/8″ to 1/4″ adapter with 24k gold contacts is included

3. Noise canceling is available

Cons:

1. The noise canceling isn't the best, but it's tolerable. Unless I'm blasting music and in the zone, I occasionally hear noise

For the most part, these headphones fit my guidelines from earlier. If you care to find out more about Dr. Dre's Monster Beat Headphones check them out. I don't think I'll do away with them just yet.

Side note, another great set of headphones that I was torn between was the Bose Noise Canceling Headphones. Only reason I didnt choose these was simply cause I didn't have the disposable funds available at the time. Maybe this will be my next purchase, hmmm

Hope this helps!

Cheers,

-ConfirmedTech

About the Author

ConfirmedTech is a full-time software developer, technological expert, and technological consultant who's been involved and working with computers professionally for 15+ years.

He currently holds two degrees in Computer Science, a Bachelors of Science and a Masters in Engineering, from highly-acclaimed universities and has a vast amount of experience with computers, peripherals and various gadgets.

In his spare time, he enjoys  taking apart, assembling and reviewing all sorts of technological devices from phones, computers, peripherals and Internet services. His goal is to confirm technology (ConfirmTech) functions the way it's intended to. More information can soon be found at http://www.confirmedtech.com

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