Beats Studio Pro headphones are now half off

Beats refreshed its flagship wireless headphones last year, bringing a slew of upgrades over the Studio 3 Wireless, the model it replaced. the Beats Studio Pro It has better sound, active noise cancellation (ANC), spatial audio, and more. But at $350, it didn’t necessarily stand out amid stiff competition from Sony and Bose. Well, today is on AmazonThe premium headphones have a new appeal that these competitors don’t: They’re on sale for just $170. That’s a 51 percent discount and just $10 more than the record low.

Although Beats Studio Pro doesn’t look all that different from Studio 3 Wireless Replaced, it adds subtle aesthetic touches like new colors, tonal finishes, and UltraPlush (leather-wrapped) memory foam earpads. Of course, you still get the brand’s small “b” logo on each earbud.

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But the biggest changes are on the inside. Using Beats’ second-generation audio chip and new 40mm drivers with a dual-layer diaphragm, micro-holes and acoustic grille, the Studio 3 Wireless has improved clarity and a more balanced feel. Although Beats was once known for its ability to overpower bass at the expense of mids, highs, and clarity, that’s no longer the case. Engadget audio expert Billy Steele found that the cans Produced equal tuning And an attention to precision that was unheard of in the brand’s pre-Apple days.

Studio Pro has it too Spatial audioFamiliar to anyone who has used Apple’s recent AirPods. (Bose has also added an equivalent in its Ultra line.) The technology mimics 64 speakers around you, creating a clearer separation between instruments and voices. You can choose between head tracking and static modes as well. However, the effectiveness of digital trickery can vary depending on the track, from breathing new life into old tracks to providing a noticeable difference in some other types.

The headphones also let you listen to high-resolution, lossless music via wired listening via USB-C – up to 24-bit/48kHz. They also have a Transparency mode, up to 40 hours of listening with ANC off (or about 24 hours with ANC or Transparency mode on) and a Fast Fuel feature that gives you four hours of playback from just a 10-minute charge.

If ANC isn’t your thing, you might want to take a look at the cheaper Beats Solo 4, which is also on sale. The 2024 model offers better sound quality and longer battery life compared to the Solo 3 model On sale on Amazon for $100 – Half off.

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