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You have most likely seen or heard about the PowerBeats2 wireless headphones, and they scored well with our consumer testers. These headphones come with the full range of controls, so you don't have to take out your phone to change songs, or answer your c...
Clear microphone, Many earbud and wing tip options, Includes carrying case...
Narrow range of frequencies, Heavier than others tested, Larger than others tested...
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Beats has excellent name recognition, and with LeBron James' memorable television ad, the Powerbeats2 wireless headset is fairly well-known. They are promoted as a device for sports enthusiasts and gym rats. They are perfect for anyone who wants to listen...
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Dr. Dre's Powerbeats 2 wireless earbuds certainly let the beat drop. These $189 earbuds make it easy to go cord-free with music that's full of powerful bass, and the comfy over-ear design lets you wear them all day long. Beats fans will find that these bu...
Trendy design, Comfortabl, bendable over-ear grip, Super-powerful bass...
Weak highs and mids, Battery life could be longer, Expensive...
The $199 Beats Powerbeats 2 wireless earbuds provide deep bass and a comfortable design, but the battery life isn't long enough to justify the premium...
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Pairing to an iPod was simple - just hold the power/pairing switch for four seconds and locate the Powerbeats2 on your playback device. I paired it to my nano quickly and flawlessly. It's compatible with Android phones - I paired it to my Sony Xperia as w...
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While they're pretty much a household name at this point, Beats products don't command the same respect in audiophile circles that they do elsewhere. Whether or not this is deserved is debatable. Do people attack the brand because the products are truly l...
Aroundear hooks keep them secure, Comfortable for long sessions...
Pricey, Boomy lower mids...
The bad reputation Beats has among audiophiles is only half-deserved at best. Some of the company's products have indeed been truly bad, but that was in the past. Their recent releases have, with one exception, been on par with their competitors. That exc...
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While they're pretty much a household name at this point, Beats products don't command the same respect in audiophile circles that they do elsewhere. Whether or not this is deserved is debatable. Do people attack the brand because the products are truly l...
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Powerbeats2 Wireless look a lot like their predecessor, although more refined and modern — that said, they resemble many other sport earphones, and are nowhere near as distinctive as Solo2 or other Beats designs. On each side, there's a 1.27” long, 0.58”...
Beats' pending acquisition by Apple hasn't slowed down the company's flow of new products. Following the debut of the on-ear Solo2 headphones, Powerbeats2 Wireless ($200) are the second model to be released since the deal was announced. Designed for worko...
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Rock out at the gym with the new Beats by Dre Powerbeats2 Wireless bluetooth headphones. These fresh looking in-ear headphones are wireless and amazing for exercise and running. They're IPX4 water and sweat resistant, plus they have an over-ear design tha...
Good wireless gym headphones are still tough to find. The hardest part to get right is the fit, and the Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless have one of the best fits around. It's amazing never having to adjust your headphones, even while running. The water/swe...
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Some audiophiles may thumb their noses at Beats' bass-boosted, celebrity-endorsed speakers and headphones, but the brand helped bring better sound to the forefront for otherwise casual listeners. But despite my gratitude toward Beats for making...
Incredibly powerful, robust bass response. Does not distort even at top volumes. Sweat-and water-resistant. Multiple eartip options.
Overpriced. Audio balance is completely shifted to the bass realm, with very little high-mid presence...
The Beats Powerbeats2 is a gym-focused Bluetooth earphone pair with a frequency response that will only appeal to extreme bass fans...
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