Beats Solo 2

Beats is continually improving its headphones, and the Beats Solo 2 are better than the Solo HD in a few respects. However, the continued bass-centric approach limits their appeal among fans of good sound.

Beats may not have ears for every form of music, but given the music we tested with, it's not far off, with strength in the mids and lows.This attention results in a meaty type of sound on offer for the fans of pop, rock, R&B, and hip-hop, with lovers...

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. The Solo2 headphones would have to stay true to this identity,...

The top picks at this money, such as the B&O H2s and Philips M1MKIIs sound clearer, more exciting and deliver rhythms with more care and greater finesse.The Solo 2s do the job – the problem is that rival cans do it better for similar...

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...

The Beats Solo 2 Wireless not only looks great but produces almost flawless sound quality that will have you in audio...

Grippy design and fuss-free wireless are great for exercise use, but sound should be better at the...

You're still paying a lot for a logo, but the Beats Solo 2 Wireless headphones show that Beats is quickly closing the gap between style and...

Wireless headphones are awesome. Of all the gadgets I use on a daily basis, they are the ones that make me most feel like I'm living in the near future. That may sound like hyperbole, but putting on headphones and having music pump directly into my ears...

Beats on-ear Bluetooth headphone has lot going for it, but it doesn't quite justify its lofty price...

A solid marriage of style and sound If the Solo2 on-ears have a single drawback, it's the uncomfortable fit when you wear them for extended periods of time. The audio quality here is terrific, but the fashion-forward on-ear design makes long-term...