Beats headphones have gotten a lot of criticism over the past few years especially from the global hardcore audiophile community. Their main issue was that the buyer could get headphones with superior sound quality at a much lower price.

It's been a few months now but Beats has slowly revised their two flagship headphones the Beats Studio series and the Solo series. Doing this was necessary to shave off any excessive fat they had associated with Monster and also just give their products new life.

Beats headphones have achieved a level of notoriety based on their style, but the sound they offer isn't for everyone. Often touted as headphones for urban music--rap and hip-hop--the Beats sound doesn't transfer well to all genres.

Glad I bought these, listening through anything else is just disappointing now. The sound quality is great, they are a good size for the handbag, and fit comfortably over my ears.

The design is cool & quite comfortable to wear

Sound quality ok

The Beats Solo2 Wireless headphones are stylish, compact and lightweight headphones with a long battery life. When tested at maximum volume, they lasted 16.5 hours, even though they claimed to only last 12 hours.

Compact design folds for storage; Very lightweight; Amazing battery life; Wide range of colors and designs

Not very comfortable; No active noise-canceling; Relatively expensive

These were purchased for my wife, but before they were delivered I ordered the Luxe model of these and returned these unopened. But I already have a pair and they are great, excellent sound quality.

If you really want to unleash your music then listening to the Beats Solo 2 Wireless headphones is a great way to do it with excellent sound and no cables to get in your way. The headphones connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth and work within a 10-metre range so you can stay connected to your...

Coming in a variety of different colours, Impulse Gamer was given the opportunity to review the new Solo 2 Wireless headphones from Beats that not only produces an extreme level of audio clarity but is also wireless thanks to the incorporation of Bluetooth.

Immediately there's a sense the design brief for the Solo2 must've been ambitious. Beats has earned a reputation for making stylish headphones attuned to the low end of the sound spectrum.

Excellent design that hides electronics; Wireless music playback over Bluetooth; Beats is a recognisable brand

Lesser detail than similarly priced rivals; Firm headband; Cups heat up over long sessions