Beats · Studio

Studio (2008)

Released July 2008

Original wired over-ear Studio headphones with active noise cancelling powered by two replaceable AAA batteries.

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Battery: –
With case: –
Best codec: Wired
Weight: –

What reviewers say

Reviewers like the styling and noise reduction but disagree on the sound. Headfonia finds it comfortable, smooth and enjoyable for pop and hip-hop, while struggling with complex classical music. Computer Bild finds the bass overpowering, detail limited and treble metallic, with cable noise and poor value at the price.

From headfonia.com, headfonia.com and computerbild.de

Specifications

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Sound

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Bluetooth codecs: None (wired)
Noise cancelling detail: Maker manual calls the battery-powered system powered isolation; Headfonia and Computer Bild identify active noise cancelling. Playback cannot operate with the power switch off or without batteries.

Design

Headphone cable: Yes
Controls: Power switch on the right ear cup; press and hold its central Beats button to mute audio. The original iSoniTalk cable has a button to answer and end calls.
Microphones: Microphone built into the supplied black iSoniTalk cable.
Fit and ear tips: Adjustable headband, swivelling ear cups and two folding hinges. Headfonia describes leather pads and a glossy finish with aluminium accents.
Works with: Detachable analogue cable with 3.5 mm connectors at both ends, confirmed by Headfonia. Maker manual describes iSoniTalk compatibility with iPhone and other music-enabled phones.
In the box: Maker manual lists touring case, black iSoniTalk cable, red audio cable, 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch stereo adapter, cleaning cloth and two AAA batteries. Reviewed later bundles also included an airline adapter; bundles may differ.

Battery

Battery life detail: Two replaceable AAA-size alkaline or lithium batteries in the left ear cup. No listening-time claim is published in the maker manual read.