In terms of aesthetics, the area housing the iconic circle logo on the outside of the earcups is concave and the leather-esque material meets the plastic on the inside seamlessly. There's new material wrapping the earcups to help dissipate heat though, and that tweak was quite noticeable after several minutes of listening.
This new model is 45g (1.6 ounces) heavier than the Solo HD, and while it's 25g (0.88 ounce) lighter than my usual (albeit more pricey) B&O H6 set, the way the headphones take hold makes them feel a lot heavier. That's a common criticism of the Solo HD set, too. Despite a new headband and ergonomic, pivoting earcups, the headphones still feel like they're pinching in on my head - a feeling that gets uncomfortable about 15 to 20 minutes into a listening session. I've never been a fan of the way this brand of headphones feels when I wear them, and unfortunately, the Solo² is more of the same. Where Beats didn't excel with the new model is comfort.
Those looking for a truckload of bass will still get it when a playlist demands, but folks who prefer a myriad of styles in their music libraries are catered to as well. When switching from hip-hop to metal, and then on to something mellower, like bluegrass, each tune I threw at the headphones came through clearly and with a wider range of tones than existing efforts. Well, the best way I can describe the sound here is " more balanced." Don't get me wrong: There's still plenty of bass when tunes call for it, but you can also clearly pick up other elements - things like hi-hats, snares and others all seem to stand out more when compared to previous releases.Īs recently as the Pill XL, the extra bass was great for some genres, but just seemed to muddy others. When I unboxed the Solo², I was quick to queue up some bass-heavy tunes to see if the company would remain consistent with its affinity for the low end.
Let's start with the sound, shall we? As I've already mentioned, Beats touts "updated and improved acoustics" that boast "a wider range of sound and enhanced clarity." That summary is pretty much spot-on.
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