Beats headphones don't suck anymore
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Join us in War Thunder for FREE at playwt.link and get an exclusive bonus using our link - thanks for supporting the channel! It's been over half a decade since we last saw over ear headphones from Beats. With a long overdue update finally arriving, can Beats regain their foothold in such a competitive market? Buy Beats Studio Pro Wireless Headphones: geni.us Buy Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones: geni.us Buy Apple AirPods Max: geni.us Buy Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► LTX 2023 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: lmg.gg ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @macaddressyt Facebook: @MacAddressChannel CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 What happened to over ear headphones? 0:44 The old ones are... old 1:23 Thankfully, these new ones have a lot of upgrades! 2:20 But how good do they sound - and cancel sound? 3:13 They also upgraded the mic, and it has USB-C! 4:09 These are a snug fit 5:16 Thanks, War Thunder! 5:43 What's dumb is a lack of smarts 6:12 At least they're pretty! Though look very familiar... 7:16 There's room for improvement, though much to be loved 8:09 What would Steven choose? 8:46 What does Jonathan think?
Beats has finally updated their over ear line with the Studio Pro Wireless, bringing a long awaited refresh after years of static design and aging tech. The video highlights a full hardware and feature upgrade, including new speaker drivers, improved ear pads, enhanced active noise cancelling, better microphone performance, and a USB-C port for wired playback. It also notes that these new Beats Studio Pros still maintain broad ecosystem compatibility, including Android fast pair and device switching, while preserving signature Apple luxuries. The reviewer explains that the headphones now offer multiple EQ modes, a dedicated Beats signature profile, an entertainment profile, and a conversation mode, with the USB playback mode enabling lossless audio from services like Apple Music, Tidal, and Amazon when wired. While the design remains visually familiar with Beats’ iconic styling, the review calls out the new pair as more mature and capable, especially relative to the price, and compares it to competitors like the Sony XM5. The video also discusses practical aspects such as comfort, clamping force, and fit, noting that the Beats can be comfortable after an initial break-in period but may press differently around glasses and jaw joints for some users. In conclusion, the author argues the Studio Pro updates place Beats in a more competitive position in the premium over-ear market, though some features like audio sharing and automatic device switching are still missing and the overall value depends on how users weigh design familiarity against new tech.
Topics · audio · consumer_technology · headphones · product_reviews
Questions answered
- What upgrades do the Beats Studio Pro Wireless headphones bring compared to older Beats models?
- They add new drivers, improved ear pads, better active noise cancelling, enhanced microphones, a USB-C wired option, and new EQ modes plus multiple profiles for different listening needs.
- Do these Beats offer full Apple ecosystem integration like AirPods Max?
- They include Apple luxury features such as device switching and integration with iOS, but lack some features like audio sharing and automatic device switching for all ecosystems.