Beats · Tour

Tour2

Released September 2013

Wired in-ear headphones with a flat cable, in-line remote and removable wingtips for a secure fit.

Model history · 2 models, 2008–2013

2008Tour (original)Compare
2013Tour2

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

Earbuds

What reviewers say

Reviewers liked the flat cable, useful fit accessories and substantial bass. Computer Bild found warm, comfortable listening but warned that cable movement and an incorrect tip fit affected the sound. Kopfhoerer.de found the bass could obscure lower mids and criticised the remote’s button feel.

From computerbild.de and kopfhoerer.de

Specifications

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Sound

Type: In-ear
Noise cancelling: No
Bluetooth codecs: None (wired)
Noise cancelling detail: Passive isolation through a fitted ear-tip seal; no active noise cancelling.
Audio features: Flat cable reduces tangling; wired analogue stereo audio.

Battery

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

Design

Headphone cable: Yes
Controls: RemoteTalk in-line remote for playback, track skipping, voice commands, answering and ending calls, and volume. Functions vary by device; volume controls are intended for compatible Apple devices.
Microphones: In-line microphone for hands-free calls.
Fit and ear tips: Interchangeable ear tips and removable Secure-Fit Wingtips. The maker guide recommends twisting each earbud into position and rotating the wingtip into the outer-ear cavity; medium tips and wingtips are fitted initially.
Water resistance detail: Apple’s 2015 Active Collection notice describes Tour2 as sweat- and splash-resistant, without an IP rating. This does not establish an IP code or a rating for the original 2013 colours.
Works with: Analogue headphone connection; RemoteTalk operation depends on the connected device.
Colours: Original range includes black, white, red and titanium (Computer Bild). Later Active Collection adds Shock Yellow, Siren Red and Flash Blue; Apple Japan confirms these colours went on sale on 22 September 2015.
In the box: Earphones, interchangeable tips, removable wingtips and carrying case. Computer Bild describes four total ear-tip sizes and three wingtip sizes; Kopfhoerer.de lists three ear-tip sizes, so the pack count is not treated as universal.

Pros and cons

Pros

Removable wingtips and interchangeable ear tips
In-line microphone and playback controls
Passive listening requires no battery

Cons

No Bluetooth or active noise cancelling
Remote functions depend on the connected device

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Noise cancelling	Battery	With case	Best codec	Weight	Released
BeatsurBeats (2012)	In-ear	No	–	–	Wired	–	2012
AppleEarPods (3.5mm Headphone Plug)	Open-ear	No	–	–	Wired	–	Sept 2012
BeatsPowerbeats (2010)	In-ear	No	–	–	Wired	–	2010

Previous model: Tour (original).

Sources

Photo: cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp

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