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    Solo3 Wireless
    Home/studio-style Bluetooth wireless closed on-ear headphones that come with a detachable audio cable with built-in mic and call answer/music player control button for iPhone/iPod/iPad, and smartphone use, a USB charging cable, and a carrying case.
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    Description
    Home/studio-style Bluetooth wireless closed on-ear headphones that come with a detachable audio cable with built-in mic and call answer/music player control button for iPhone/iPod/iPad, and smartphone use, a USB charging cable, and a carrying case.

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    EXPERT LAB TESTS

    Sound quality
     /  5
    Color
     /  5
    Type
     /  5
    Design
     /  5
    Sports model
     /  5
    Sensitivity
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    Design and features:

    These headphones can be used wirelessly with Bluetooth devices or can be cord connected. When cord connected they have high sensitivity so they can provide satisfying volume levels when used with lower-powered portable audio devices. The Solo3 Wireless has an integrated microphone and volume, music player function, and call connect/disconnect controls for use with paired Bluetooth devices. This model has earcups that fold for ease of storage and carrying and comes with a detachable 52-inch long audio cable with a built-in mic and a call answer/music player control button for iPhone/iPod/iPad, and smartphone use, a USB charging cable, and a carrying case.

    Sound quality:

    We found the Solo3 Wireless delivers sound quality that falls in the very good range - it reproduces music and voice very well although it does have some noticeable sonic quirks. The overall sound can best be summarized as bassy and soft, and was the same in both Bluetooth and wire connected modes. Bass (as in bass drums, bass guitars, stand-up bass, etc.) has good impact and goes deep, but is somewhat prominent and boomy. The midrange (voices, guitars, horns, etc.) is fairly even, but somewhat soft and dark (there is an opaqueness that covers up fine detail), and is somewhat overwhelmed by the bass. The treble (cymbals, the upper range of violins, etc.) is fairly extended but subdued. While the sound has a decent sense of liveliness it is closed-in -- sound-wise it is obvious that you have something covering your ears.

    Comfort and Fit:
    We found that these headphones produce a sense of moderate pressure on the ears. As typical of on-ear models the ear pads might feel hot and/or sticky after prolonged use. The Bluetooth volume and call connect/music player play/pause/track skip controls on left side earcup are not marked but are easy to remember and actuate. When wearing this model while walking the vibrations from each foot step can be heard through the headphones.

    About

    The beats by dre Solo3 Wireless home/studio-style Bluetooth wireless headphones have a closed on-ear design. These headphones are intended for use with Bluetooth enabled audio devices including cell phones as well as cable connected audio devices, and have a wireless reception range of around 33 feet. The headphones have a built-in microphone and integrated volume, music player function, and call connect/disconnect Bluetooth controls. The Solo3 Wireless has earcups that fold for ease of storage and carrying, and comes with a detachable 52-inch long audio cable with a built-in mic and call answer/music player control button for iPhone/iPod/iPad and smartphone use (the cable's 4-contact mini-plug may not be compatible with other audio devices), a USB charging cable, and a carrying case. It is covered by a 12-month warranty.

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