Soul by Ludacris SL150

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros:

Surprising sound – they don't need a celebrity name attached, Well constructed, Solid case.
Good allaround sound, sturdy construction, and a comfortable fit.
Flashy looks; surprisingly comfortable; additional cable with inline remote included.

Cons:

Headband lacks precise settings, Fingerprint magnets.
Surprisingly flabby bass response with some material; impossible to keep the black plastic free from fingerprints.

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Last revision on October 21, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Surprising sound – they don't need a celebrity name attached, Well constructed, Solid case
Good allaround sound, sturdy construction, and a comfortable fit
Flashy looks; surprisingly comfortable; additional cable with inline remote included

Reviewers Didn't Like

Headband lacks precise settings, Fingerprint magnets
Surprisingly flabby bass response with some material; impossible to keep the black plastic free from fingerprints
Bass can be overwhelming; narrow soundstage; expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

The Soul by Ludacris SL150 isn't the finest example of professional headphones we've seen, but these cans are stylish, offer modest performance and are comfortable to wear. A good choice for listening to your tunes on the go....

By PC Advisor on June 27, 2012

Celebrity endorsements provide no assurance of product quality; in fact, they too often signal that a product isn’t good enough to pass muster on its own merits. So we didn’t have the highest of expectations for these headphones endorsed by...

By Maximum PC on November 08, 2011

In a market of pricey celebrity-endorsed headphones, the Soul by Ludacris SL150 comes with a flashy design and provides a good deal of comfort in use. However, its copious bass levels and higher-than-average price would likely put off some...

By CNET Asia on November 04, 2011

When I review headphones or earphones, I love to be surprised. Soul Electronics can best be described as hip hop star Ludacris’s answer to Dr. Dre’s Beats lineup of bass monsters. Soul has a good selection of headphones, earphones in many...

By The Gadgeteer on May 21, 2013

En dehors du problème de positionnement, le SL150 fait mieux que ses concurrents chez Beats Audio. Un modèle intéressant uniquement pour ceux qui cherchent un produit signé d'une vedette US....

By Les Numériques on May 17, 2012

Le SL150 est une alternative sérieuse au Beats Solo de Monster Cable. On apprécie son confort, son excellente isolation et ses accessoires. On regrette son design un peu « bling bling » et son manque d’aigus....

By 01Net on March 21, 2012

Suivant la route tracée par le Dr. Dre et ses casques audio Beats, le groupe américain Signeo a lancé au printemps dernier, à grand renfort de marketing et buzz sur la toile, les casques Soul signés du rappeur Ludacris. Ces...

By Ere Numérique on October 11, 2011