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My Time With The Beats Studio Pro
They are almost perfect but have one crucial flaw.
In the fall of 2024, the Beats Studio Pros went on sale and have since remained so. What are normally a sub-$350 pair of headphones, you can find for about half that price and sometimes even less, brand new. I was tempted to buy them from my local Target and Best Buy but ended up finding a “like-new” pair on eBay for even less — the total was about $125.
Not only have I heard that the Beats have improved somewhat in terms of sound quality since Apple bought them, making them not as bass-heavy, but they still do have a decent amount of bass, which is what I prefer. Another thing that Apple did in controlling the Beats line is that they now have Apple chips that make it a great addition to the ecosystem.
So, bass and the integration with other Apple devices were the main reasons why I wanted to try these out. Buying them for so cheap in such great condition was a bonus. But after 6 months of use, I am not as happy with them as I thought I would be. It’s too bad because they seem like a great alternative to the AirPods Max, but I guess the lesser price comes with some downsides.