I'm usually not a fan of the "Beats" series of headphones, so this will be an honest review of the Mixr.
For starters, this is a newer headphone made in conjunction with David Guetta's seal of approval. While Guetta may not use these headphones for his own mixing, he'll wear them in support of the Beats name.
Now to get to the headphone.
In my opinion this headphone is an upgrade from the well known Studio model, but you're probably asking "If this is an upgrade, why is this cheaper than the Studio?"
The answer lies in the build of the headphone, the sound quality, and the fact that they're non-powered.
The build of this headphone is almost comparable to that of the Beats Pro which has a metal casing and a driver that cleans up the muddy bass and low end of the amplified Studio model. I like to call this the little brother of the Pro. It's a sturdy, yet compact headphone that's good for listening to a wide variety of music. Mostly Beats is targeted for the audience that listen to Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, and anything Techno, Electronica, or Trance related, at least with this guy it is.
The sound on these is much brighter than it's predecessors. Monster's Beats by Dre focused primarily on the Mids and Low frequency and equalizing the Bass output on most of their headphones. This headphone however fixes that. The headphone maintains the highs and mids while offering a tighter cleaner bass and treble, so nothing gets completely drowned out. For anyone who listens to different genres, you need a headphone that can do that, and do it sucessfully. Oddly the Mixrs do a good job ( not great ) for that.
The last thing I wanted to hit on is that the headphones are in fact non-powered, which is a plus for those who don't like the battery use Studios. The headphones do sound isolated incredibly well for a compact size; even if you crank the volume up to max, they barely bleed out ( I'd say about 2-3% ). The Studios however have a driver that output the music, but because air needs to go through the driver to drive the bass, those bleed out like crazy after you put the volume pass 70%.
This isn't a perfect headphone however.
Although compact, the headphones are rather tight on the ear, which for some can irritate the heck out of you if you're wearing for long hours. The second issue is the wiring design built into the headphone. Although it's a ribbon cable, I can't shake the fact that it feels flimsy and that it can break at any accidental moment. The last and most important thing is again the price.
Most high end headphones these days will hit the 200 Plus price point. This one normally retails for 250 to 280 wherever you can get them, and it might drive people to steer clear from the Beats or any high end headphone to begin with. Personally however if you wanted to get a "Beats" headphone, this would be it. You won't need the Solos, the Studios, the Pros, etc. Just this one, because it's not a bad headphone.
It's a fun headphone for those who like a little punch in their music. The build is quite good, but if you try comparing it to a Westone or Shure headphone, you're honestly better off buying those instead. That's all for now :)
For starters, this is a newer headphone made in conjunction with David Guetta's seal of approval. While Guetta may not use these headphones for his own mixing, he'll wear them in support of the Beats name.
Now to get to the headphone.
In my opinion this headphone is an upgrade from the well known Studio model, but you're probably asking "If this is an upgrade, why is this cheaper than the Studio?"
The answer lies in the build of the headphone, the sound quality, and the fact that they're non-powered.
The build of this headphone is almost comparable to that of the Beats Pro which has a metal casing and a driver that cleans up the muddy bass and low end of the amplified Studio model. I like to call this the little brother of the Pro. It's a sturdy, yet compact headphone that's good for listening to a wide variety of music. Mostly Beats is targeted for the audience that listen to Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, and anything Techno, Electronica, or Trance related, at least with this guy it is.
The sound on these is much brighter than it's predecessors. Monster's Beats by Dre focused primarily on the Mids and Low frequency and equalizing the Bass output on most of their headphones. This headphone however fixes that. The headphone maintains the highs and mids while offering a tighter cleaner bass and treble, so nothing gets completely drowned out. For anyone who listens to different genres, you need a headphone that can do that, and do it sucessfully. Oddly the Mixrs do a good job ( not great ) for that.
The last thing I wanted to hit on is that the headphones are in fact non-powered, which is a plus for those who don't like the battery use Studios. The headphones do sound isolated incredibly well for a compact size; even if you crank the volume up to max, they barely bleed out ( I'd say about 2-3% ). The Studios however have a driver that output the music, but because air needs to go through the driver to drive the bass, those bleed out like crazy after you put the volume pass 70%.
This isn't a perfect headphone however.
Although compact, the headphones are rather tight on the ear, which for some can irritate the heck out of you if you're wearing for long hours. The second issue is the wiring design built into the headphone. Although it's a ribbon cable, I can't shake the fact that it feels flimsy and that it can break at any accidental moment. The last and most important thing is again the price.
Most high end headphones these days will hit the 200 Plus price point. This one normally retails for 250 to 280 wherever you can get them, and it might drive people to steer clear from the Beats or any high end headphone to begin with. Personally however if you wanted to get a "Beats" headphone, this would be it. You won't need the Solos, the Studios, the Pros, etc. Just this one, because it's not a bad headphone.
It's a fun headphone for those who like a little punch in their music. The build is quite good, but if you try comparing it to a Westone or Shure headphone, you're honestly better off buying those instead. That's all for now :)
Product Description
Designed for DJs, Beats Mixr headphones are the lightest, loudest headphones in the Beats by Dr. Dre collection. Beats Mixr headphones were made for audio enthusiasts and professionals alike. These on-ear headphones reproduce accurate sound and meet the needs of the world s best DJs. And their super-lightweight design means you can pull them on and off while you re onstage without any trouble.
Features
- Industrial strength sound. Designed to be heard over parties. Beats Mixr headphones deliver extremely deep bass at extraordinarily high volume. Made for pros warming up the party.
- Made for DJs. Rotating ear cups swivel back behind the ears, then rotate back for total isolation. With dual input and daisy chain connectors, it?s easy to share what you?re listening to.
- Beats Mixr headphones are built to withstand the rigors of DJ life, which means creating a housing flexible and tough enough to take a beating. The ultra-flexible headband was also crafted to be super light
- Incredibly durable.Beats Mixr headphones are built to withstand the rigors of DJ life, which means creating a housing flexible and tough enough to take a beating. No worries about them breaking or fraying anytime soon.
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