Beats Headphones Review

Beats headphones are famous for muddying vocals and high-frequency sounds due to over-emphasizing bass frequencies. The company's earbuds are also criticized for their poor fitting and uncomfortable.

Apple purchased Beats about 10 years ago, and since then the headphones have improved their performance, while still maintaining their sleek look. But are they worth it?

Sound

Beats headphones are modern, sleek and stylish. They appear to be fashion accessories. The older models had a sound that was at best mediocre, but recent releases have a sound that's more balanced and doesn't sacrifice bass. Unfortunately, they're expensive for what you get.

No matter if you use wireless or wired headphones from Beats, the majority of their models have a bass-forward sound that will appeal to a variety of music lovers but isn't suitable for genres where vocals are the primary focus. The high frequencies can sound muddy or muffled. This is due to the headphones' focus on lower frequencies. Dre's hip hop background could have had an impact on this.

The most recent models provide an improved audio profile that is balanced and noise cancellation. They can last for 40 hours of battery life using Bluetooth alone, and 22 with active noise cancellation enabled. They come with Apple's W1 chipset, that allows them to seamlessly connect to iOS devices as well as macOS computers running the most current version of iTunes or WatchOS.

Beats headphones are still very popular despite their poor sound quality compared to other top brands. Beats headphones are perfect for those who require a set of headphones that can be worn for long periods and is comfortable.