Monster Beats by Dr Dre Solo HD review

This latest addition to the fashionable Beats by Dr Dre brand proves to be just as covetable, although we think they could be more detailed Tested at £180

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What Hi-Fi? Verdict

These Beats cans are covetable enough, but massively flawed

Pros

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    Robust and shiny

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    assertive, spacious and balanced sound

Cons

  • -

    Could be more solid and detailed with bass

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It's apparent the Solo HDs don’t have to work especially hard to win on style.

The glossy headband and shiny Beats logo are a stylish proposition, while comfort is high on the agenda too.

However, bass-light tracks let you hear the Beats’ reasonably detailed and smooth midrange and treble.

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