6 Beats Headphones Alternatives

You've seen them. Those Beats by Dre headphones that sit on everyone's hair like big statement pieces

The virtue of the iconic accessory has been debated since its debut in 2008. Some claim it's a godsend to audiophiles everywhere, others claim it's just a marketing fad that prioritizes branding above a balanced sound.

Hate them or love them, you can't dispel the fact that Beats headphones are ubiquitous. They cancel noise and offer a crisp sound with an extremely amped-up bass. They're flexible, durable and stylish

The negatives, interestingly enough, are mostly the same as the positives. The pumped-up bass can be overbearing for some, skewing the sound too much while washing out the treble registers. The design can may also look clunky and the branding too over-the-top. Beats don't come cheap either, sold for no less than $300 for the original model. Read more...