Beats Solo2
| On-Ear | Dynamic Driver |
? Beats Solo2, an on-ear headphone with a 90 degree folding mechanism that makes them compact and easy to transport.
The Beats by Dre Solo2 features, besides the folding mechanism, pivoting ear cups for an optimal placement on your ears no matter the shape and size, a closed back design and a detachable/replaceable cable.
The ear cups have a fairly small size which is inline with most on-ear headphones cup’s size, the ear pads are soft and well padded and have a hole in the middle instead of being flat. The headband is flexible with metal inner parts to make them tougher and has a rubberized, slightly padded inner headband section; it’s mechanism has very gratifying clicking steps.
The folding system is also fully built in metal to help them strengthen their durability. On photos the Beats Solo2 may seem fragile but actually their mix of robust plastics and metal results in a very solid construction that feels nice on hands.
The Beats Solo2 is now a discontinued Beats headphone, which makes them harder to find but we have discovered one worldwide shop selling them second-hand, Tomtop.
The very frequent discontinuation of their products and release of newer models is a common practice by Apple but this does not mean that the “older” or discontinued products are not worthy products. In fact, you can benefit from this by having the possibility to get them at a highly discounted price. When released, the Beats Solo2, had an official price of $199.95 and the latest Beats Solo3 Wireless have a price of $299.95, now you can buy the Beats Solo2 second-hand from Tomtop at 60% of the original price and with free worldwide shipping; they also have a duty free shipping option which takes care of customs fees, neat!
You can but the Beats Solo2 in several color options:
- Beats Solo2 Black
- Beats Solo2 White
- Beats Solo2 Luxe Blue
- Beats Solo2 Luxe Red
- Beats Solo2 Luxe Silver
- Beats Solo2 Luxe Black
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Beats Solo2 - Review
Tests & Scores
WWeight
Beats Solo2 weight in Ounces and Beats Solo2 weight in grams.
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Accessories & Packaging
The Beats Solo2 unboxing results in a carrying case and a detachable 3.5 mm cable, all inside a fairly large box. But consider that this are the full accessories that you got when buying them new by getting them second-hand, usually, you will have to sacrifice this.
8/10
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Bass & Sub Bass
The Beats Solo2 bass is energetic with punchy mid-bass and deep sub-bass, we could say that they offer a bit more mid-bass than sub-bass but the difference is subtle and does not get unbalanced. Beats are famous for their fun sound signature and the Beats Solo2 fulfills this position. It can be said that their general sound is not a bass-only headphone; instead, you will get lively and entertaining sound out of this Beats headphones that can cover any bassy music genre without issues.
Applying an EQ, their mid-bass gets some extra punch and sub-bass becomes extremely deep.
We ran the Beats Solo2 through our extreme basshead tests and they were able to handle a whopping 65% of a Fiio E12 Mont Blanc
maximum power (custom basshead EQ, bass boost on, high gain) with a jaw dropping increment of mid-bass punch and sub-bass depth reaching an insane amount of basshead rumble and impact.
8.25/10
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Mids & Vocals
The Beats Solo2 mids have warm vocals and exhibit mid-bass bleed but do not make lower mids unreasonably congested. Higher mids are less rolled-off, sounding reasonably crisp and clear but do not get harsh. Some part of their middle mids are recessed, which is actually responsible of their somewhat muddy feel. Their cozy and gentle lower vocals can be likable by users that enjoy warm male vocals and mids.
With an EQ mid-bass bleed gets diminished, lower vocals sound clearer and higher mids can be pushed but we do not advise it as their higher mids are already fine and may become harsh. The best EQ for the Beats Solo2 is one aimed to increment dB ranging from 600Hz to 900Hz and if you are careful you can even extend it to 450Hz to 1200Hz getting you clearer male vocals and substantially better sounding mids.
7/10
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Highs & Treble
The Beats Solo2 highs have enough brightness as to not sound muddy and resolve some detail with a general darkish tint. Some piercing peaks show up from rare time to time while sibilance is not present. Their highs are not forward nor too recessed, it could be said that overall they are smooth and non fatiguing yet not too dark and will probably be welcomed by listeners that get irritated by headphones that sound too sharp or bright.
An EQ makes their highs way brighter and detailed with a very noticeable general improvement that also offers a much more spacious sound, expect consequential stronger piercing peaks.
7.5/10
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Sound Leak
The volume output of the Beats Solo2 can reach very high levels and can result in noticeable sound leaking. The basal sound leakage of these Beats headphones is higher than many average headphones; said so, if you get too excited with your listening session and crank up the volume near the top, people nearby will hear your music.
6/10
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Sound Isolation
The sound isolation provided it is pretty surprising for an on-ear headphone and even better than some over-ear headphones. Noises will get substantially reduced, with a moderate volume you will strongly block your surroundings.
8.75/10
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Comfort
The clamping force of the Beats Solo 2 is nice, tight and secure; if you find that their pressure is a bit too much you can simply enlarge the headband 1 or 2 clicks. The pads are soft and well-padded and their hollow center reduces the area of the ears being touched and pressed by the ears pads, improving their comfort. Generally speaking, they are very comfortable and offer a snug fit for daily use without risking to fall.
9/10
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Response to Equalization
The Beats Solo2 responded very well to equalization, showing notable improvement of lower mids, becoming clearer and reducing mid-bass bleed, great response on middle mids removing their laid-back recession; highs benefited from a highly evident extra amount of brightness and detail and sub-bass became crazy profound. Moreover, if you are an expert basshead, the Beats Solo2 can reach crazy basshead impact and rumble.
8.5/10
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Size & Fit
Beats Solo2 size and Beats Solo2 fit.
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ScoresBeats Solo2 Scores
- Design - 9/109/10
- Bass - 8.25/108.3/10
- Mids - 7/107/10
- Highs - 7.5/107.5/10
- Sound Leak - 6/106/10
- Sound Isolation - 8.75/108.8/10
- Comfort - 9/109/10
- Response to EQ - 8.75/108.8/10
- Value for Money - 7.75/107.8/10
Summary
- ✅ Very fun, rich and punchy bass
✅ Sub-bass can get outstandingly deep if correctly EQ’ed
✅ Insane basshead impact and rumble (when extremely amplified and handled by a user with expertise in basshead amplification and equalization)
✅ No sibilance
✅ Efficient sound isolation, great for an on-ear headphone
✅ Detachable/replaceable cable with a standard 3.5 mm mini stereo connector
✅ Stylish design
✅ Robust construction with metal materials on their inner pieces and their mechanical parts
✅ Fully foldable
✅ Small footprint, easy to transport and carry around
✅ Can be bought second-hand at a highly discounted price from the original retail price, HERE
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❌ Stronger than average sound leaking
❌ Middle mids somewhat laid back but easily fixable with an EQ on the 600-900Hz range
❌ Difficult to find
- The Beats Solo2 are excellent on-ear headphones for everyday or fun listening sessions with their small size, warm, full-bodied/smooth vocals and energetic bass with strong punch and super deep sub-bass (true potential of their depth is reached with an EQ, without an EQ is somewhat more punchy than deep).
The Beats Solo2 are very capable headphones that can be safely recommended to anybody enjoying energetic sound and that welcome their non-harsh nor sibilant higher frequencies. Additionally, expert bassheads will get an on-ear headphone with crazy rumble and impact (when handled correctly).
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Beats Solo2 Frequency Response
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Beats Solo2 Technical Specifications
| Type | Dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver Unit | Unknown |
| Sensitivity | Unknown |
| Power Capacity | Unknown |
| Impedance | Unknown |
| Frequency Response | Unknown |
| Diaphragm | Unknown |
| Magnet | Unknown |
| Cord | Single sided, round cord |
| Cord Length | 1.361m |
| Plug | Stereo mini plug |
| Weight | 205g |
| Supplied Accessories | Carrying case; detachable cable |
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Beats Solo2 FAQ
How many drivers does the Beats Solo2 have?
The Beats Solo2 is a single driver headphone. Which means that the Beats Solo2 has 1 driver per side.
What type of headphone is the Beats Solo2?
The Beats Solo2 is an on-ear headphone.
The Beats Solo2 is an open, semi-open or closed back headphone?
The Beats Solo2 is a closed back headphone.
Does the Beats Solo2 have a microphone?
The Beats Solo2 have a microphone and a remote.
Which Beats Solo2 colors are available?
The colors available for the Beats Solo2 are: Black, White, Luxe Blue, Luxe Red, Luxe Silver, Luxe Black.
What is the price of the Beats Solo2?
You can check the most up-to-date price of the Beats Solo2 by following THIS LINK.
Where can I buy the Beats Solo2?
You can buy the Beats Solo2 at: https://amzn.to/2H2uRHk
What cable do the Beats Solo2 have?
The Beats Solo2 have a detachable, single-sided, rounded cable.
What cable connection does the Beats Solo2 have?
The Beats Solo2 cable connection has a 3.5mm mini stereo plug.
Are there replacement cables for the Beats Solo2 ?
The Beats Solo2 cables can be replaced with 3.5mm replacement cables.
Are there upgrade cables for the Beats Solo2 ?
The Beats Solo2 uses 3.5mm cables which are very popular standard cables. You can buy any cable with a 3.5mm connector to upgrade the cable.
Does the Beats Solo2 have Bluetooth / The Beats Solo2 is a wireless headphone?
The Beats Solo2 does not have Bluetooth but you can buy the Beats Solo2 Wireless
which is Bluetooth-enabled.
which is Bluetooth-enabled.Is the Beats Solo2 compatible with Apple devices?
The Beats Solo2 is compatible with Apple devices.
Is the Beats Solo2 compatible with Android devices?
The Beats Solo2 is compatible with Android devices.
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