Nowadays there are many headphones available on the market that are positioned as professional models. Recently on the pages of the site we are the top representatives of monitor headphones from Beats and Yamaha. This time we decided to consider a simpler line, but still with a claim to studio quality. These are loved by many Beats Studio, their direct competitor Monster Inspiration And medium model in a row Yamaha, Pro 400.
Monster Inspiration
After the Monster Beats brand dissolved, Monster needed to release its Beats counterparts in order to maintain market share. The Inspiration model is precisely aimed at competing with Beats Studio, and in this case the company's engineers tried to do something more interesting.
We meet, as always, by clothes. Here Monster is in no way inferior to Beats: a large cardboard box with magnets, beautiful design and a lot of waste paper. In such cases, I usually say that everything looks elegant and just cool.
Inside we immediately see the case, where the headphones themselves lie. The case, by the way, is made very well and brutally. In addition, the kit includes as many as three flat black cables: with a three-button headset for iPhone, a one-button remote control and nothing at all.
The appearance of the headphones is quite attractive. They have a rectangular shape and a strict design. The body materials are dominated by metal, leather substitute and high-quality glossy plastic. It is noteworthy that outer part The headband can be removed and replaced with another one. Inspiration comes with an interchangeable version, stylized in crocodile skin. Also on sale you can find very cool headbands, so to speak, to suit any image and three headphone colors: silver, black and white.
The right ear pad of the headphones is removable. Underneath there is a slot for batteries needed to use the active noise reduction system.
I have no complaints about the ease of use of Monster Inspiration. Perhaps for some they may seem a little heavy, but for me the headphones evoke extremely pleasant emotions. It seems that the head and ears simply cannot get tired in them.
Beats Studio
Almost everyone knows these headphones by sight. I think there is no need to dwell in detail on the box and configuration, since nothing changes here, and we have talked about this more than once.
The design of Beats Studio is very good, but this model is almost entirely made of plastic. The headphones are assembled well and do not creak anywhere. However, Monster Inspiration, in my opinion, have gone far ahead.
There are many colors of the model on sale.
You can use the headphones only if you insert two AAA batteries into them (we'll talk about why this is done later). To do this, you will have to open the secret compartment on the left: the panel on which the Beats logo flaunts is twisted and removed.
As always, you can’t find fault with the convenience of Beats headphones. Here they have complete parity with Monster Inspiration. Except that the Studio is a little lighter due to the absence of metal parts.
Yamaha Pro 400
I think almost everyone has heard about the Yamaha brand itself, at least faintly. It is one of the oldest corporations in the world actively engaged in manufacturing musical instruments, audio equipment and much more. However, the Pro line is the company's first attempt in recent years to enter the professional headphone market.
It looks like Yamaha's engineers took inspiration from Beats (or is it the other way around?) as the Pro Series has some similarities to "studio beats".
In terms of packaging and design, the model is no different from the older model, which is described in sufficient detail on our website.
Besides the sound, the only difference is the weight. Due to the absence of metal elements on the ear cup, the Pro 400 turned out to be 80 g lighter than the Pro 500. This is insignificant and has virtually no effect on ease of use.
The model is available for sale in three colors: black, white and blue.
Sound
And here we have the most important competition.
Beats engineers used a little trick, thanks to which many people are delighted with the headphones. The fact is that Studio works only in active noise reduction mode, in which the built-in amplifier is simultaneously turned on. Thanks to this, the model sounds somewhat louder and with more bass than some analogues. But you can’t call them studio ones, since a professional definitely wouldn’t use headphones with active noise cancellation in their work.
As I said above, Beats Studio is seriously dominated low frequencies. They crush and drown out the rest of the range. Because of this, high frequencies are lost, and as a result, detail is lost. However, the volume is there.
Many people like this picture. Moreover, the built-in amplifier allows you to boost your headphones with any smartphone. But this is distorted sound, and certainly not studio sound.
Monster Inspiration is doing slightly better. Here you can turn off noise reduction and use headphones normal mode. The emphasis is also on low frequencies, but this does not affect detail so much. The midrange is worse than the Beats Studio. At the same time, Inspiration does not lose volume, and in some ways it is even more impressive than its competitor.
In general, the sound of the “monsters” is quite good.
The Yamaha Pro 400 turned out to be the closest to the studio presentation. The sound of the headphones is smooth and detailed. There are no obvious accents in the range. Thanks to the elaboration high frequencies details are clearly audible. The volume is good. I would describe the sound as clean, but a little harsh.
conclusions
As a result, it turns out that the most unnatural, but most “colorful” ones can be called Beats Studio. It is the volume and bass that captivate many. The sound of the headphones is interesting. But this is far from a professional level. But there is a recognizable brand.
They turned out to be a strong average player. Monster engineers not only managed to create a worthy competitor to Beats Studio, but also surpassed its analogue in many ways. The model is better not only in sound, but also in body materials, which is a significant advantage.
You will be pleased with the most pleasant playback quality Yamaha Pro 400. But in my opinion, they are inferior to Inspiration and Studio in convenience.
We placed an order from the Aliexpress website for a very good friend of mine. He was choosing a gift for his nephew for his fourteenth birthday. As a result, it was decided to give Monster Beats headphones. As it turns out, these headphones are a super trend among teenagers. Original Monster Beats headphones cost about 250-300USD. Aliexpress Monster Beats cost 48.30USD.
The headphones arrived in 41 days. The lady from the post office gave us a large yellow box. There was a soft shell inside the parcel.
When we printed the parcel, each of those present wanted to become our friend’s nephew)))). The box of headphones was very impressive, but only I was lucky enough to print it))))). I was delighted. The box itself was of very high quality, although without a magnetic lock, unlike the original. The box had the words Monster Beats on it. In addition, the box contained information regarding the configuration of the headphones in many languages of the world, including Russian. And, of course, the serial number, which for some reason did not match the CH on the headphones themselves))). The huge box contained:
Instructions for using headphones (there are several of them)
Branded napkin with the inscription Monster
Headphone cord (red)
Headphone cord (black) with microphone
2 adapters
Super cool case with carabiner
Well, the headphones themselves.
I'll start in order. Instructions and other attached papers on English language. But from the pictures, it’s not even difficult to guess what works and how.
All I can say about the napkin is that it is red. We didn’t try to wipe it, it’s still a gift for a child.
The red cord allows you to use the headphones as headphones))), i.e. thanks to this cord, MONSTERS can be connected to a player, tablet, phone, laptop, computer. But as for the black cord, thanks to it the headphones turn into a headset for the phone. The microphone is working with a call button, but there were problems with the connection (and this is the first big disadvantage of these headphones). We tried connecting headphones as a HEADSET to three phones: Nokia, chinese smartphone And samsung galaxy. As a result, the headphones refused to work on Nokia and on their compatriot (only clicks were heard). They made money on Samsung. There is no volume rocker on the microphone.
The second disadvantage of the headphones is that they only work on pinky batteries. They don't work at all without batteries!!! In addition, the Chinese sent us a defect - a crack on the clasp (the video showed more details).
A very high quality case, again, with the Monster inscription, with a rigid carabiner. Inside the case there is also a pocket for all small things.
The headphones are made of high-quality plastic, with aluminum inserts and an iron rim base. The ear and head pads are very soft, the headphones are very comfortable and comfortable. The headband is adjustable in length and height. Monsters fold and unfold with one click. The fasteners are tight and reliable. There is a mute button on the earphone itself, i.e. When you hold this button, the music does not play in the headphones.
As for the sound quality, the first difference between these headphones and simple, budget ones is that in Monster Beats the music plays louder than in regular ones (although the volume was not changed). Another disadvantage of headphones is that the music is muffled. But this can be easily fixed in the player settings. The bass in Monsters is very powerful. When you turn on the music louder, the headphone speakers begin to vibrate. We did not test the headphones at full volume, because... our ears simply couldn't handle it.
Pros:
Inexpensive price
Good quality
High-quality packaging and good equipment
Minuses
Marriage (well, this is for us personally)
Doesn't work without batteries
Not suitable for every phone as a headset.
There is no volume rocker on the microphone
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Year after year, the audio industry strives to please consumers by improving its products and making them more and more user-friendly. Yes, they appear wireless headsets, eliminating the need to get confused in annoying wires, which sometimes seem to live their own lives.
In this case, only Bluetooth technology comes to the rescue, which has a very negative effect on sound quality. However, this did not stop the headphones from being born. Wireless Monster Beats with excellent characteristics.
Description
These headphones are manufactured by Beats Electronics, which has achieved its popularity due to the sound quality of its products, its nice design and quite strong materials used in manufacturing. The Wireless model is a wireless stereo headset that uses Bluetooth technology. The headphones come with a cord for connecting to a sound-producing device via a standard 3.5 mm jack in case the battery runs out at the wrong time.
The Wireless Monster Beats headset is traditionally made of durable plastic and leather, has a variety of colors to suit every taste and age, and is also equipped with controls for switching and stopping tracks.
Specifications
This headphone model has the following characteristics:
- Type - closed.
- The permissible range is 20-20,000 Hz.
- The coverage radius of the Bluetooth channel is 10 m.
- Impedance (resistance) - 320 m.
- Sensitivity - 115 dB.
- The remote control is on the outside of the earphone.
- Integrated microphone (suitable for conversations).
IN wireless mode the headset works from battery, charging by connecting to a laptop. When discharging, performs the function regular headphones compatible with any audio device that has a standard connector.
Also Monster Beats Wireless by Dr. Dre are equipped with the ability voice control using the built-in microphone.
Original equipment
Original headphones usually come with two wires (USB and AUX), a case and a cleaning cloth. The same set awaits the owner of a high-quality replica, which can be identified at a greatly reduced price.
However, if we are talking about a very cheap fake (the cost is approximately 2-3 thousand rubles), then you should expect a catch from the configuration, since in this case they sometimes “forget” to attach one of the wires or a napkin, although the latter is the least critical option.
Model differences
To date, Beats Electronics has released many headphone models that differ in appearance and sound quality. For example, Monster Beats Wireless 2.0 appeared, somewhat improved compared to their “brothers”.
IN currently There are three types of this model: Solo, Studio and PowerBeats. All of them, in fact, have the characteristics of wired analogues:
- Solo have more low quality sound compared to studio ones, but they sit comfortably on the head, which is a definite plus when listening to music for a long time.
- Studios are very compact and have the best noise reduction and sound amplification system in the entire line. Known for their quality of music reproduction, which brings it closer to studio performance.
- PowerBeats is a sports model designed to make it easier to listen to your favorite tracks during workouts. It has the highest strength and, thanks to the presence of flexible arms, does not fall off the ears. The sound is also rated as excellent, although they are far from Studio. In addition, despite the fact that this model belongs to the wireless line, the headphones still have a small cable that replaces the headband.
Thus, the company that produces Wireless Monster Beats provides the opportunity to choose the desired model to suit everyone’s personal needs, which gives it additional advantages in the market.
The main sign of "fake"
Perhaps most fans of “monsters” are already aware that Beats Electronics ceased cooperation with Monster Cable back in 2012. From which the main thing follows: Monster Beats Wireless headphones will not be released from now on.
Rights to the Beats by Dr. logo. Dre is owned wholly and solely by Beats Electronics. Thus, from now on there are only products under her brand. And this is one of the most important points that you should pay attention to when purchasing.
If a client is dealing with a batch of headphones from 2013 with the Monster Beats logo, you can be sure: the store is a fake, no matter how well it is made.
In addition, if you are planning to purchase headphones from this manufacturer (including Wireless Monster Beats), you should check the packaging:
- the original always has high-quality printing and instructions in several languages (often without Russian);
- the box opens only from the side and closes with two magnets;
- the serial number is present and must be stamped either on the removable sides or on the headphone plug;
- The logo is clear and well printed.
How to spot a fake
The above recommendations are not the only way to distinguish Chinese headphones from the original ones, since their number on the market is simply off the charts. The Internet is already flooded with advice on how to spot a “fake”. But it would be useful to repeat them again, since appearance replicas are becoming closer and closer to the original.
Because of this, you have to carefully look at the details. For example, when considering real examples, it is worth focusing on the following “shortcomings”:
- The color inserts of small elements differ sharply from the overall range of the headset.
- There is no inscription with the headphone model on the outside of the headband under the fastening element.
- Use of plastic arms for moving parts (in original products they are made of metal).
- Lack of transparent tape with instructions on removable and controllable elements.
- Incorrect location of the power connector.
One of the points that exposes a fake may be the price. Too low a cost, explained by stories about direct deliveries or ancient batches of goods, is hardly inherent in the original products. However, this is not as scary as selling a “fake” at the price of branded products in order to hide the deception. That is why you should not neglect any of the above points, and then you may be able to enjoy the quality and convenience of the original headphones.
Monster Beats Wireless black - a little more about replicas
Looking specifically this model, it is worth considering several important details related specifically to it:
- For original headphones, the wires included in the kit are fixed with soft Velcro, there are no cheap wires;
- the package also contains a jack adapter;
- the color of the zipper on the case should match the shade of the box;
- inside the headphone box there is scratch protection (fabric separating the headset from the zipper teeth);
- When you turn on the headphones, the color of the light-up diode on the external panel is blue.
It is worth noting that the build quality of the original is far superior to fakes, which often creak (for some reason, with right side) or do not fold well, which is also a reason to doubt the authenticity of the product.
The popularity of Monster Beats by dr Dre headphones is staggering. Currently, their share of the global premium headphone market is more than 60%. According to an analysis by the market research company NPD (National Purchasing Diary), their main audience is people aged 13-34 years, but the age range of buyers is expanding significantly every year.
Do you want to buy Monster Beats Tour in-ear headphones from the previous model? There is a promotion going on in Russia, their price is only 990 rubles. Delivery throughout almost all of Russia, excluding territories such as Chechnya, Dagestan, Crimea and the Far East. To purchase, go to the official website of the online store using the banner below, since we do not sell anything:
History of Monster Beats by Dre
It all started modestly enough. The origins of Beats Electronics, which later became world famous for its high-quality audio equipment, were the popular rapper and hip-hop producer Andre “Dr. Dre" Young (pictured above), as well as Interscope Geffen A&M Records head J. Yovine. 2 years after the founding of Beats Electronics, in 2008, the world met the first “Monsters” and appreciated them.
The company's founders' bet on promoting their products with the help of popular hip-hop and pop artists by placing products on their music videos and partnering with music celebrities turned out to be absolutely correct. If Beats Electronics at the time of its birth was worth only a few hundred thousand dollars, then in 2010 it was already more than half a billion, and in 2014 Apple, when purchasing a controlling stake in the company, already shelled out 3.2 billion dollars.
By acquiring Beats Electronics, Apple bought the goodwill of the music industry, experts say.
Monster Beats by Dre headphones for professionals
Only the exceptional professionalism of the developers allowed Monster Beats by dr Dre to achieve such a breathtaking sound quality. This became possible thanks to the use of latest technologies, both in the design of the speakers and housing, and the cord. Special microfilaments are used to reduce the level of interference and provide unique purity and depth of sound. The use of high-quality materials made it possible to ensure high-quality sound transmission in the range of 20 Hz - 20 kHz, that is, in the range of a person with an ideal ear for music.
Many professional musicians were involved in the development of “Monsters” to one degree or another. So, at the instigation of professional drummer Noel Lee, who discovered that different cable designs produce different sounds, an improved speaker wire was developed that created a revolution in the audio market. HDMI cable, now used in Monster Beats by dr Dre, was used to create music tracks for many famous films: “Jurassic Park”, “Lost Highway”, “Back to the Future”, etc. These cables are included in the equipment speaker systems world stars: Scorpions, Aerosmith, Metallica and other famous performers.
Ensuring high-quality sound Over the entire frequency range, Monster headphones also owe their high immunity to natural and electromagnetic interference.
Unique ergonomics of Monster Beats by Dre
One of the reasons for the exceptional popularity and demand of Monster Beats by dr Dre headphones is the unique design of the ear capsules. During their development and production, special technologies were used, which made it possible to achieve higher quality sound and almost absolute noise insulation. You can listen to music in them for hours without the feeling of excessive pressure on the ears, which is typical for headphones of other brands and is one of their main problems.
In addition, the “Monsters” ear capsules, thanks to the use of Airlocks technology developed specifically for them, prevent the music lover’s ears from sweating. And included in the package are several different sizes soundproofing liners, make it possible to individually select the most convenient option.
Monster Beats by dr Dre headphones, thanks to Duraflex technology, free their owner from the need to waste time and effort untangling tangles of wires.
Another advantage of the ergonomics of the “Monsters” is their compactness, the ability to easily fold and the presence of a proprietary case that simplifies storage and carrying.
It's prestigious to own them
In addition to its exceptional sound qualities, Monster Beats by dr Dre headphones are also distinguished by their originality and stylish design. Any of their models impresses with its elegance and convenience. The owner of “Monsters” is visible from afar, he immediately stands out from other music lovers. And this should not be surprising - after all, not only famous designers, but also show business stars had a hand in developing the exterior of these headphones.
Apple, which has become the main owner of the Monster Beats by dr Dre brand, has already launched powerful advertising support for the headphones. There is no doubt that the fashion for them will only grow in the coming years.
Monster Beats by Dre headphones: price
Now we answer the most interesting question from the public: “How much do the original Monster Beats by Dre headphones from 2015 cost?” The original is expensive (there is a wide selection of colors), for example (the ruble exchange rate is 62 rubles for 1 dollar “02/20/2015”):
- Monster Beats Studio black - 23,990 rubles.
- Monster Beats Studio Wireless - RUB 30,490.
- Monster Beats Solo 2, price - 15,990 rub.
- Monster Beats Mixr (pictured above in red) - RUB 19,990.
- Monster Beats Pro (in the photo above in white “there are white, black and black and white colors”) - RUB 31,990.
- Monster Beats Powerbeats2 with wireless headset RemoteTalk, price - 15,990 rub.
- Beats Tour in-ear headphones - RUB 11,990.
- Compact urBeats headphones - RUB 7,990.
- Compact headphones Powerbeats by Dr. Dre - 11,990 rub.
All Monster Beats headphones sold in Russia can be divided into 2 categories:
1. Headphones imported from the USA (originals)
2. Headphones imported from China (replicas, fakes)
One of the most important criteria is price. You can go to the official website of the manufacturer http://www.beatsbydre.com and make sure that the simplest Tour headphones will cost $150 (4500 rubles). At the same time, The official store does not send headphones to Russia and the CIS, therefore, in order to buy original headphones, you need to use the services of intermediaries in the USA, who will order the headphones for themselves and then send them to you in Russia or the CIS. These manipulations and the delivery itself increase the price of the headphones by about $20 (600 rubles). Therefore, the cost of original headphones in Russia starts from 5100 rubles. The markup of online stores is at least 30% (this amount includes the store’s costs for advertising, website support, delivery of headphones to the end consumer) therefore minimum price original headphones will be approximately 6,630 rubles. Accordingly, those stores that sell “original headphones” are misleading their customers below this price.
Myth No. 1 “Night shifts”
The original headphones, which you can (with difficulty) order from the USA, are also produced in China, while the copies are sold at a much lower price. Therefore, many online stores inform their customers about “night shifts” at Chinese factories. Allegedly, during the day the factory produces products that are sent to the USA, and at night the same factory produces headphones for the rest of the world, and since in this case no royalties are paid, the price is much cheaper. This not true copies and originals are produced at different factories and this is evidenced by the difference in quality between original and fake headphones.
Myth No. 2 “Bulk purchases”
Also, many stores say that they work directly with Monster Beats and for wholesalers the prices are significantly lower. This not true either prices for wholesalers are lower by a maximum of 20% for huge orders, which simply do not exist in Russia, and if there were, the Monster Beats company would enter large electronics stores like Media Market and sell its headphones the same way it does in USA. It would be very easy for Monster Beats to arrange postal delivery of headphones to Russia, but this does not happen, because the Russian market very small and insolvent, few people are ready to buy eardrop headphones for 7,000 rubles. Therefore, there are no wholesale purchases of original headphones.
How to distinguish a replica from the original?
Currently, this is quite difficult to do, because there are fakes of different quality, but what should be present in the original Necessarily:
For Tour model
1. Serial number the headphone plug is stamped out, not drawn, the license plates are “recessed” into the plastic.
2. On the back you can see Dr's neck. Dre. Original on the left
3. Packaging with magnets
4. Opens with two sides and a top cover.
5. Comes with a hard case with an embossed letter B.
6. The attachments are in a case and packaged in 1 large bag.
For Studio model
1. They only operate on 2 AA batteries.
2. AAA Duracell batteries included
3. Mute button on one of the headphones
4. The serial number of the headphones is under the cover of the left earphone (where the batteries are inserted)
5. On the other earphone there is a headphone switch lever (on/off), when the headphones are turned on, the red light on the lever lights up.
6. Includes a napkin with Monster Beats logos
Due to the large number of counterfeits, Monster Beats has changed the design and packaging for the Studio headphones, so now on the market you can find both an option with the old design and a new one.
In old packaging:
1. 2 adapters included (stereo and Jack)
2. Headset with a black box-microphone. Microphone in the foreground
3. Dr. is pictured on the package. Dre
In the new one:
1. 1 Jack adapter included
2. Improved headset, with volume control, stylishly designed.
3. On the packaging instead of Dr.'s face. Dre has drawn a new headset.
4. The packaging itself has become a little smaller.
For PRO and DETOX model
1. The headphones and headband are soft, the seams are even
2. Includes an adapter for Jack with gold plating, attached to the wire
3. The wire is spiral-shaped.
In all models of headphones with a headband, the wire comes separately! It can be detached from the headphones.
On the packaging, next to the Monster Beats inscriptions, there are TM trademark icons
Unfortunately, knowing these rules does not guarantee that you will buy original headphones, because there are fakes on the market 100% matching configuration and packaging. Therefore, even if you buy headphones for a lot of money, most likely they will slip you a high-level fake.
What to do.
If you want 100% original, then there are 2 options:
1. Order yourself through an intermediary in the USA
2. Order delivery of the original from the USA through online stores. In this case, for a small commission, they will bring you 100% originals, providing headphones in the packaging in which they came from the USA. In addition, you will know the parcel number and will be able to track the stages of its delivery.
There are a lot of fakes High Quality, which can only be recognized by a person who constantly works with Monster Beats headphones. Therefore, you risk buying non-original headphones for a lot of money!
A compromise solution is to buy a high-quality replica for a reasonable price. In this case, you get high-quality headphones, complete with Monster Beats, the price of which corresponds to the quality.
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