Beats by Dr. Dre - Powerbeats2 Wireless Bluetooth Earbud Headphones - Black

I think by now most logical people know that Beats has typically been a style over substance at a premium price company. Their last few devices starting with the Pill XL to the Studio Wireless to the Solo 2 and now the Powerbeats2 have significantly changed that approach with a much better emphasis on substance now. I have these 4 devices and could not be more pleased with them, I am glad to add the powerbeats2 to the collection. At 200$ they are on the highest end of the sports Bluetooth spectrum but you do in fact get quite a rich and balanced sound for it with about as secure and light fit as I've seen in the category. I have frequently tried whatever this category offers up and have aggressively tried to replace my jaybird bluebud x's for which I personally struggle with to get a secure fit that stays once I get moving around at the gym. Sets like these are very fit dependent to operate well and fits are very subjective to each individual. For me, I didn't get the noise isolation of the bluebuds but then I didn't have to fiddle constantly to maintain the fit while at the gym like I do with the bluebuds as well. The Powerbeats2 sounded louder, fuller, more balanced while the bluebuds had much more emphasis at the lower frequencies. Both sound great though and have no other equal in this category. The audio differences while not negligible, are not day and night either. I thought more than the others, the powerbeats2 had a decent sound even when not securely fitted, sealed unlike my experience with the blueant pump hd. I miss the complete seal, noise isolation I could get with the bluebud x's fitted with comply tips, but then the more balanced, fuller sound of the powerbeat2 while having a fit I am not constantly fiddling with have these as my Bluetooth exercise set to beat....Everyone will have different experiences with these sets as it's all about the fit. I have had better fits but I've never had a fit to where I don't have to fiddle with it again and again and I've never had a fit to where even if not completely sealed, the set still sounds very decent. The Powerbeats2 addressed these issues for me and after working with the bendable earhooks a bit, my seal has gotten much better as well. In time I will explore if I can get comply tips for these(the bluebud x ones are too big) and I believe it'll then become my perfect set.

Let me start by saying I have over 20 yrs of experience in audio acoustics as an audiophile and reseller of high end audio in the 90's (AKG, B&W, Definitive Technology, Conrad Johnson, Adcom, M&K, Acoustic Research, etc for the home. MB Quart, JL, Precision Power, Soundstream, Audio Control, etc for the car). I currently have my dad's old set of Acoustic Research AR-90's and my B&W DM-301's that I enjoy at home. I like various genres of music from Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Jazz, Rockabilly,, 90’s and modern. (Yes, Queen, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Sting, Bryan Adams, Foreigner, James Taylor, Brian Setzer, Stray Cats, Steve Winwood, Jimmy Buffet, Paul Simon, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Ludicrous, etc.) For my portable entertainment, I use a Galaxy S5 with the Power Amp audio app and a set of Bose IE2 in-ear headphones. I've never been a fan of Bose, but they were the only in-ear (open sound) headphones that would not only fit my ear but give a very rich sound on all my sources (Sirius XM stream, MP3's etc) with little or no customization. But I really wanted to go wireless and I have been researching the Jaybirds, Powerbeats2 and Plantronics Backbeat Fit. I have never thought of myself as one to own Beats headphones due to it being more a fashion statement, but I understand that for good audio you sometimes have to pay a premium (even if for a little bit better sound to pay exponentially higher price). So I gave the PowerBeat2 a try and really really wanted to like them. My first impression was that they were pretty comfortable and fit nicely in my ears. They weren’t perfect in the comfort factor as after a little while I started to notice them in my ear (compared to the Bose IE2 which I barely notice im wearing hours on end). But compared to other headphones that fall out of my ear or I have to keep adjusting, the Powerbeats2 were the second best fit for my ears. The Plantronics Backbeat Fit was a very close 3rd in fit. Now I know Im not comparing apples to apples when using the IE2 because its not wireless, but I cant discount comfort when listening and the IE2’s are definitely comfortable. I don’t work out (yet. Though I stare at my elliptical each day and say “tomorrow”) however I use the headphones mostly on my commute to work. When it comes to sound, I had high expectations for these two-benjamin headphones. I was very disappointed though. I felt they came up short in low end bass richness as well as midbass and midrange. In fact the whole experience sounded very artificial and electronically with no depth. When compared to the Bose IE2, while the IE2 are not perfect, they were 10 times better in richness, warmth and depth. Fortunately on the Beats 2 I can customize the sound of my MP3s with the Power Amp app, but the app doesn’t interface with Sirius XM app and the sound quality just falls apart with no equalization. Again, my IE2’s even though without Power Amp app, was warm and rich enough on its own to sound like its playing from a tube amp. As for the Backbeat Fit, these were a little more balanced overall (compared to the PowerBeats2). The one thing I did love about the PowerBeats 2 was they could get really load if desired. One last thing Id like to mention. Upon deciding what wireless headset to go with, I chose the Backbeat Fit. The Fit was much easier to wear than the PowerBeats because it didn’t have a hanging cord that got in the way on my neck and tugged often. Many reviewers commented to let it hang in front, but when I did, it felt like I just had a wired headset. The Fit has a sturdy yet flexible band that wraps around the back of the head and does not tug. It is also pliable and latches onto your ears a lot easier. Overall I was disappointed with the PowerBeats2, especially for the luxury price it demands and I returned it to BestBuy. I am now back to my Bose IE2’s and still enjoy them even better now. My wife kept the Plantronics Fit and I will probably borrow them if I ever get on my elliptical. One day however someone will make the perfect Bluetooth in-ear headset. However that day is not today.

I have purchased over 10 different brands of blue tooth headsets ranging from $35-300... I have yet to find a balance of great voice quality and sound quality. This headset has audio latency with my note 5 and I tried before when I had a iphone5. I returned them 2 years ago and repurchased, giving the company the opportunity to improve on their software with no luck. The microphone has stopped working after 4 1/2 months and the rubber ear hook has split coincidentally at the same time. I also had to purchase different silicone ear buds that extend into the ear canal to try to create a seal so I don't loose audio quality. That helped somewhat, but not at the price that I paid for the headset. The low frequency on the headset drown out the high frequency so it's kind of muddled when listening to anything that has a significant amount of bass. I listen to many different genres, from cash/jennings/hank to 60's/70's rock/pop to wu-tang/today's GOOD hip hop. So any one reading this, know that I have given this set a opportunity to shine in at least one area. They are just not worth it. I am actually waiting for my appointment right now at the Apple store because they own Dre beats and best buy doesn't have a protection plan for them anymore. I hate dealing with the "GENIUS BAR" anyway, I can't really tell you what headset to buy, I'm still on the hunt for something that can hold up (I'm a contractor and use these all day) the battery is only about 4-5 hours of continuous use which is also really frustrating. If anyone knows of a great headset with long battery life, good voice quality (phone calls), excellent balanced audio, no latency, lasts at least 1 year, NOT APPLE please let ME KNOW!!!!!

So I was so excited when I first received my Beats headphones in the mail. They worked great while I had them and really free'd me from that insufferable cord during my workouts. Because I spent so much on them ($130) I wanted to make sure that they stayed safe in their little zippered shell. I always put them back into the shell and zip the shell closed. Once day while at the gym I go to put the ear buds into my ear and the base of the ear bud section just shears off. No loud cracking noise or anything. Its just suddenly hanging with wires exposed. There are no visible cracks just a sheared surface where the base of the bud used to connect to the section that goes over your ear. If you observe the other one, there is a joint visible in the plastic at that location. This is obviously an extreme design flaw for it to just cleanly shear off at this joint to hang and expose the wires. The head phones are now completely unusable. The whole reason I spent that much money was because I was under the impression I was purchasing a quality product. A product that could provide quality acoustics and last for a respectable amount of time. I am so disappointed. Will NOT be buying these again.

The Best Bluetooth Headphones- Powerbeats2 I received these headphones as a gift for Christmas in 2015, and they have to be one of my favorite gifts I got that year. They work great for everything from casual walking to vigorous workouts. I also use them as everyday headphones for studying, and have even listened to a movie in them. The Powerbeats2 even have a built-in microphone if you would like to talk on the phone through them. One of my favorite things is the Bluetooth component and not having them annoying headphone cords everywhere. It is extremely handy in almost all aspects. I have had original beats solos, a few pairs of headphones, and a different pair of Jaybird Bluetooth ear buds before the Powerbeats2. Many of these other headphones have long annoying cords that always get in the way, or they are not comfortable and always fall out of your ear. The powerbeats2 exceed the competition in all of these areas. • Price • Sound quality • Practicality • Comfort • Battery life Price- $109 can be a decent amount of money for a pair of headphones, but if you use them enough, they are definitely worth their price. Plus, they are much cheaper than many of the other styles of headphones, and the same price as the Jaybird Bluetooth ear buds. Sound quality/volume- the quality is about as good as it gets and is always very clear. It has a much higher quality than any other pair of ear buds I have had, and even compares close to the “better” and more expensive pair of the over-the-ear beats headphones. They are clear enough and loud enough to where you can almost always block out every outside distraction. Practicality- very small and come with a protective carrying case that could fit in your pocket. Easy enough to take anywhere and the powerbeats2 being cordless has made a huge difference in just making them easier and more practical to use during almost every activity. I actually can’t thing of an example where you would ever rather have a corded pair of headphones. Comfort- the powerbeats2 are extremely comfortable to wear. I can wear them for hours without my ears hurting. The wrap-around-your-ear style makes them very easy to wear, and they evade the problem of them falling out of your ear like many ear buds do. I always wear them while I work out and I have never had a problem with them falling out or being uncomfortable. Battery- as you can see, the headphones can’t be plugged into your phone so they need a power source. The power source is a battery that usually lasts between 5-6 hours, and then needs a charge. 5-6 hours doesn’t seem like a lot, but the charge has never ran for me in a single day before, and I just charge them every night with my phone. Plus, it only takes around an hour for them to fully charge. Them being cordless and Bluetooth definitely makes up for having to charge it. If you are a music fan, work out freak, or just need a pair of headphones for everyday use, the Powerbeats2 are a great choice! If you have ever owned a product from Beats you know they can be slightly expensive, but the quality certainly exceeds the price with the powerbeats2. Overall, these are great headphones and would definitely recommend them to anyone! If you have any other questions, feel free to leave a comment. Thanks for reading!

After a shortage in the cord of my previous Beats purchase (Beats Tour 2.0) that I owned just over a year I was sceptical to give them another try. I have a iPhone and never liked the standard earbuds that come with them from Apple. They were just not meant for my ears as they would fall out more often than I'd like to remember. I always said my next pair would have to be wireless. No exceptions. After reading reviews after reviews I decided to purchase the White Beats Powerbeats 2. I've owned them for a couple weeks now and could not be happier. I'm on the Metro train to work every day (unfortunately) and needed my music to tune out all the nonsense on the train. These wireless earbuds fit comfortable and you don't feel them move your outer ear. They are lightweight and convenient. The sound is great. Though I wish they could be slightly louder. Maybe it's the songs. Some sound more louder than others. They pair very nicely with my iPhone 6S Plus. If you drop down the screen you can monitor the battery life which my other half can't appear to do with her Android for whatever reasons. Battery life is good for the few weeks I've been using it. Connection is excellent. I have had no issues at all so far. I would highly recommend these. I priced matched with Amazon ($143.00) to get them for much cheaper. I do feel $200 is asking a lot, but just price match or catch them on sale. I'm sure they will be a steal during the holiday season. Prior to buying these I bought the new Bose Ultra (wired) earbuds and returned them. The sound was very low even turned all the way up. Plus wired is played out. Wireless all the way. Might as well get them in style and great sound in Beats wireless Powerbeats2. The downside is I wanted a warranty, however now that Apple owns Beats you canonly get it through Apple Care. It wasn't optional to even get it with the purchase. I found that interesting.

I think by now most logical people know that Beats has typically been a style over substance at a premium price company. I received a Pill as a gift and vs. Bose SoundLink that significantly changed my opinion, Beats has a much better emphasis on substance now. I found the sound to be superior to the Bose once paired to my laptop using ITunes with equalizer; I was actually amazed at the clarity and mix of sound from such as small speaker. So when my old Bluetooth headphones were lost Plantronics backbeat go 2 I read the bad reviews of Powerbeats2 vs. Bluebuds X so I bought the Bluebuds X and comply tips. I did not have any fitment problems but the sound was lacking bass and good clarity, my Plantronics sounded better! So I returned them and bought the Beats powerbeats2. Took these out of the box, swapped out the ear tips for the largest ones, charged it for 15 minutes, connected to my phone. With the large tips able to get complete isolation seal and great ear fit. I was amazed at the difference, better clarity and bass than the Bluebuds X and higher volume level. At 200$ they are on the highest end of the sports Bluetooth spectrum but you do in fact get quite a rich and balanced sound for it with about as secure and light fit as Sets like these are very fit dependent to operate well and fits are very subjective to each individual. For me, I did get the noise isolation of the Bluebuds X but then I didn't have to fiddle constantly to maintain the fit while at the gym like I do with the Bluebuds as well. The Powerbeats2 sounded louder, fuller; more balanced while the Bluebuds had much more emphasis at the lower frequencies. Both sound great though and have no other equal in this category. The audio differences to me are are night and day. I thought more than the others, the Powerbeats2 had a great sound even when not securely fitted, but sealed really good with the large tips. I miss the complete seal, noise isolation I could get with the Bluebuds X's fitted with comply tips, but then the more balanced, fuller sound of the Powerbeats2 while having a fit I am not constantly fiddling with have these as my Bluetooth exercise set to beat.... Everyone will have different experiences with these sets as it's all about the fit. I have had better fits but I've never had a fit to where I don't have to fiddle with it again and again and I've never had a fit to where even if not completely sealed, the set still sounds very decent. The Powerbeats2 addressed these issues for me and after working with the bendable earhooks a bit; my seal has gotten much better as well. In time I will get some comply tips for these (the Bluebuds X ones are too big) and I believe it'll then become my perfect set.

I have owned and used a BOSE headset and BOSE Earbud's for several years now and, frankly, I was reluctant to change to another brand. I typically travel using my BOSE sound equipment when watching movies or listening to music in the car or on the plane. However, I wanted to get away from the wires and connectors that were so restrictive and always in the way of something else that I was doing while using my sound equipment (but I also wanted to maintain the quality of the sound(s) that I was listening to). I went to BOSE first, but I found that BOSE did not sell wireless earbud's, and that's what led me to look at alternative products. While I have used many different types and brands of earbud's over the years, I found that the BEAT Wireless Earbud's are by far the best in comparison of other brands (including my own BOSE Earbud's). My BEAT Earbud's are surprisingly good in comparison to my BOSE equipment . . . The sound is exceptional and the blocking of external noise is adequate. Even though my BEAT Earbud's do a decent job at blocking out external noise, using the ear plugs provided by BEAT, I found some softer/self-forming ear plugs at an airport electronics retail shop that cost about $10 and that fit onto my BEAT wireless Earbud's perfectly, they were somewhat softer than the ones that came with the BEAT Earbud's and they molded to my inner ear exceptionally well. I found that these alternative earplugs are a good bit more effective at blocking out external noise than the ones that came with my BEAT Earbud's (the softer earplug adapters blocked out about 90% of all external noise as compared to my BOSE Headset). This was a great buy for me and the combination of my new BEAT Earbud's and the softer cushion ear plugs make my BEAT Earbud's better than my BOSE Earbud's, and almost as good as my BOSE Headset, but actually better than my headset when considering that I can now get up and move around while traveling on planes, and I don't have to deal with all the wires that my other sound equipment requires. It's true that nothing can beat a good BOSE headset, but given the freedom of movement and high level of quality that the BEAT Earbud's provides, and the high degree of performance in my own comparison to the two BOSE sound devices that I now own, I would say that the BEAT Earbud's are far better overall. The BEAT Wireless Earbud's are exceptional in every way, and if you elect to buy a pair for yourself, I suggest that you look for and purchase the softer/self-forming ear plugs too, and I'm certain that you'll enjoy the BEAT wireless Earbud's as much as do! Enjoy your next trip, and safe travels always . . . .