Beats Mixr

Beats · Mixr

Mixr

Released 2011

Wired DJ headphones with swivelling ear cups, a folding design and a detachable remote microphone cable.

Type
On-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Battery
–
With case
–
Best codec
Wired
Weight
–

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the sturdy folding design and loud, bass-rich sound for DJ use. Both find the tight fit uncomfortable during longer listening and the price high. T3 especially enjoys the deep bass; Digital DJ Tips finds the presentation punchy and bright but less subtle, while valuing its practical cables and isolation.

From t3.com and digitaldjtips.com

Sound

Type
On-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Bluetooth codecs
None (wired)
Noise cancelling detail
Passive isolation from the ear pads, described by Digital DJ Tips; no active noise cancelling.
Audio features
Developed with David Guetta for DJ use; ear cups swivel 180 degrees and the headband slides for adjustment. Digital DJ Tips confirms a cable socket on each ear cup.

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
No battery (wired)

Design

Headphone cable
Yes
Controls
Remote microphone cable supports playback, track skipping and scanning, calls, voice commands and volume. Functions vary by device; the maker guide lists iPod, iPhone, iPad, HTC, BlackBerry and Android.
Microphones
In-line microphone on the remote cable described in the maker guide.
Fit and ear tips
On-ear fit identified by Digital DJ Tips, with shallow leatherette pads and metal ear-cup mounts. Apple's retained 2015 price list labels black and white Mixr as over-ear; the main classification follows the hands-on fit assessment. T3 describes an aluminium frame.
Works with
Wired analogue audio through a detachable cable; remote functions depend on the connected device.
Colours
Original maker announcement lists black and white, in gloss or matte finishes; the two reviews tested later neon colours.
In the box
Digital DJ Tips' reviewed package includes a carrying case, straight remote cable, short coiled DJ cable and 6.35 mm adapter; its sample was supplied without retail packaging. Bundles may differ.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Ear cups swivel through 180 degrees
  • Cable can connect to either ear cup
  • Folding design with a carrying case

Cons

  • No Bluetooth or active noise cancelling
  • Requires an analogue headphone output

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
On-earNo––Wired–Feb 2010
On-earNo––Wired–2009
On-earNo––Wired–Jun 2014

Sources

  1. beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/apac/mixr-quick-start-guide-apac.pdf
  2. m.hexus.net/ce/items/audio-visual/31856-beats-by-drdre-and-david-guetta-announc…
  3. cpmlegal.com/media/news/212_2015-01-06%20MONSTER_COMPLAINT.pdf
  4. images.apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION_Price_List_…
  5. digitaldjtips.com/reviews/beats-dr-dre-mixr-dj-headphones
  6. t3.com/reviews/beats-by-dre-mixr-review

Photo: Official Apple black Mixr MH6M2 image; exact model identity confirmed in Apple's September 2015 price list.

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