Monster Cable Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 2013 Edition

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

6
Average:

4
Bad:

0

Pros:

Delivers powerful audio with deep bass and very crisp highs.
Quite comfortable.
Comes with two detachable cables, one with inline remote control.

Cons:

Overpriced.
Wildly sculpted sound signature not for purists.

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Last revision on September 8, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Delivers powerful audio with deep bass and very crisp highs
Quite comfortable
Comes with two detachable cables, one with inline remote control
Rechargeable battery
New improved design and build quality
Snug fit with very comfy ear cushions
Adaptive noise canceling works well
Battery is rechargeable
Improved soundstage almost sounds 3D in nature
Increased highs and mids sound great and audio is not as bass heavy

Reviewers Didn't Like

Overpriced
Wildly sculpted sound signature not for purists
Can't be used in passive mode
The familiar design is either a draw or a repellent
Audio could be a little more balanced
Hinges are stronger but still seem a bit weak
Once the battery goes dead, so does the music

Expert reviews and ratings

The Beats Studios are ultimately a presentation that aims to be likeable rather than analytical, with finer details smoothed off in exchange for a more forgiving character.We can't argue with that – it's a clever tactic that will serve these headphones...

By What Hi-Fi? on March 31, 2015

The Studio headphones produce detailed and dynamic sound within a compact and comfortable frame. They provide effective ANC, and a battery which keeps them running for a very long time. However, the $429 price might just be too much to...

By Good Gear Guide on February 04, 2014

The product that started the celebrity-endorsed headphone craze gets an update, but the Beats Studio is still intended for bass lovers and not for...

By PC Mag on December 31, 2013

The Beats Studio 2013 are comfortable headphones with a decent build and finish, and a good range of included accessories. Audio quality has improved considerably compared with the previous version, with an output that's warm but not over the top. The...

By DigitalVersus on October 16, 2013

They may not be a bargain at $300, but the new Beats Studio headphones are lighter and better-built, and sound significantly better than the original Beats Studio...

By CNET Australia on October 01, 2013

Beats Electronics justifiably describes the 2013 version of Beats Studio ($300) as "an icon remastered." Although the original Beats Studio was both overpriced and sonically underwhelming, it was indeed iconic: its industrial design was unique, widely...

By iLounge on August 15, 2013

The 2013 Beats Studio are a definite step up from the previous generation. In nearly every respect, they are better. The clean lines, comfort and decent design (minus the fingerprints) are all impressive features. They are a touch bass-heavy for some,...

By digitalspy.co.uk on August 12, 2013

After nearly 5 years of conquering the world with its headphones, Beats decided it was time to release an updated model of its most successful pair of over-ear headphones to rule the sets of hip-hop music videos and countless celebrity noggins. These...

By GadgetMac on August 09, 2013

The success of Beats by Dre headphones has been immense and hasn't faltered in years, fueled by fashion friendly reboots and an ever expanding range.Beats Studio headphones are the original noise-cancelling model and this new update ditches AAA batteries...

By T3 Magazine on August 01, 2013

The smartphone - I don't have to tell you - is nowadays far more than just a mobile phone with touchscreen but as important functionalities like phone and Internet access are, as important are features like the camera and music playback. No wonder...

By The Unwired on November 04, 2013

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