Sol Republic Master Tracks

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

4
Average:

3
Bad:

5

Pros:

Clear, well balanced sound signature, Powerful, defined low end, Huge dimensional soundscape, Rugged yet elegant design
Comfortable fit. Delivers powerful audio with distortion-free deep bass. Earcups and cables are replaceable. Inline microphone and remote control for mobile devices.

Cons:

Slight lack of detail in timbre of instruments, Bass occasionally a bit heavy
Highly sculpted frequency response with boosted bass, lacks a bit in high-mids and highs. Ear pads tend to get hot

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Last revision on December 16, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Clear, well balanced sound signature, Powerful, defined low end, Huge dimensional soundscape, Rugged yet elegant design
Comfortable fit. Delivers powerful audio with distortion-free deep bass. Earcups and cables are replaceable. Inline microphone and remote control for mobile devices

Reviewers Didn't Like

Slight lack of detail in timbre of instruments, Bass occasionally a bit heavy
Highly sculpted frequency response with boosted bass, lacks a bit in high-mids and highs. Ear pads tend to get hot

Expert reviews and ratings

The Sol Republic Master Tracks have a distinct, eye-catching design and good performance, offering better, more refined sound than the original...

By CNET Australia on April 23, 2014

Their predecessors made a splash at events in the past, but the Master Tracks might not be the headphones you're looking for if you want to dip your toes in the high-end of audio products. I'm not saying they're without their bright spots, but these are...

By reviewed.com on June 27, 2013

Despite their high price, Master Tracks are made substantially from plastic. They feature a minimalist design that doesn’t feel cheap, but isn’t as polished or cohesive as some of the best fashion headphones we’ve seen. For instance, the headband is...

By iLounge on June 05, 2013

It's unusually light, just 8.6 ounces, but the Master Tracks feels substantially built and can take rough treatment in stride. Sol Republic claims the padded FlexTech Sound Track headband can shrug off heavy abuse: Twist it, bend it, drop it, and it's...

By soundandvision.com on May 17, 2013

We think Sol Republic has really got something here. The Master Tracks' sleek styling, rugged durability, and impressively well-rounded sound signature exceeded our expectations. While the Master Tracks don't deliver what we'd call “elite” sound, they...

By Digital Trends on May 02, 2013

The SOL Republic Master Tracks headphones feature a comfortable design and plenty of low-end, but highs and high-mids could be more...

By PC Mag on March 19, 2013

At CES 2013, Sol Republic unveiled the Master Tracks, their top-of-the line over-ear headphones that sets its sights on taking over what Dr. Dre and the Beats began. Designed with simplicity in mind, the Master Tracks don't scream for attention with...

By GadgetMac on February 24, 2013

These are described as Monitor Headphones and are on-ear design. The lead is of the flat type favoured by a lot of recent earbud offerings as it is less likely to knot up. The lead like the headphones are red, 30cm to the point where the leads from each...

By GadgetSpeak on January 26, 2014

SOL Republic is still a relatively new headphone company, but buyers of consumer-level headphones should pay attention. The company is aiming to sit between the cheap, horrible tolerable headphones and the expensive luxury brands with cans that look...

By Gear Live on October 22, 2013

The fashion headphone market has grown exponentially over the past five years, and SOL Republic has carved its niche into the game with headphones that are incredibly customizable and focused on great sound for your dollar. The company started with...

By Gear Live on October 15, 2013

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