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Read on below for our original review of the headphones.The Beats Solo 3 arrives at a crucial time in the wireless headphone business. Apple has drawn a line in the sand with its decision to boot out the 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and, regardl...
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40-hour battery life, Light and comfortable, Ridiculously simple pairing...
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Sound not to everyone's taste, Quite expensive...
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Apple’s W1 chip gives the Beats Solo 3 speedy pairing and a stellar battery life...
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Tested July 2018Looking for great sound quality and a long-lasting battery from a pair of wireless on-ear headphones? Then the Beats Solo3 Wireless will be right up your street. These wireless headphones offer a whopping 40 hours of listening time from...
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Up to 40 hours of battery life and 5 minutes of charging will give you 3 hours of listening time, The headphones can be folded and come with a soft case to making taking them around easy, Excellent sound that has a soft rounded bass and plenty of detail i...
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Not suitable for exercise as slip forward when jogging, The controls on the ear cup makie a clicking sound when pressed...
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Excellent sound quality and plenty of listening time are the biggest draws of these wireless headphones. They're definitely at the more expensive end of the headphone market but the sound quality makes that justifiable.Overall Score: 86/100RATINGS:Ease of...
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Apple's range of Beats by Dre headphones are now in their third-generation and the Solo 3 Wireless provide a good combination of price, design and sound quality. We're most impressed with the amazing battery life, but do you listen to the right music to m...
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The Beats Solo 3 Wireless are potentially amazing headphones. If you're happy with the familiar plastic (and durable) design to start with.We're impressed with the features on offer here, particularly the best battery life we've ever seen on a pair of wir...
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That doesn't mean they look different. The Solo 3 Wireless appear almost identical to the Solo 2 headphones from a quick glance. Instead, the changes come internally. Apple has baked its mobile phone know-how into these headphones to ramp-up their wireles...
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Excellent wireless stability, Good Bluetooth-phone interaction, Energetic, punchy sound...
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Firm headband pressure, Lack of fidelity for price...
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The Beats Solo 3 Wireless make huge improvements in some areas, and change little in others. Top on its list of achievements are class-leading battery life and wireless stability on-par with the very best, regardless of whether you use an Android or an iP...
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devontechsupport.com Updated: 2019-12-21 13:12:59
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In case you missed the news, Apple owns Beats these days. The Beats Solo 3 Wireless are the first of the company's headphones that seem made in the Apple image.That doesn't mean they look different. The Solo 3 Wireless appear almost identical to the Solo...
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The Beats Solo 3 Wireless make huge improvements in some areas, and change little in others. Top on its list of achievements are class-leading battery life and wireless stability on-par with the very best, regardless of whether you use an Android or an iP...
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Technology has advanced greatly in the past decade and the wireless computing future that we have all dreamed about is slowly and surely becoming a reality. Today, we have phones that can be charged wirelessly; and wireless protocols that can transmit hun...
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Frequency response, as usual, is where the story of Beats begins and ends. For the most part, the Solo3s do a commendable job equalizing volume across the frequency spectrum—except on the low-end. Indeed, an emphasis on heavy, thumping bass is "in" right...
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Yes, but only if you can spare the cash and you know how Solos fit on your head.Look, the Beats Solo3s are a pretty great pair of cans, all things considered. They're also the best Solos yet (though arguably, this should always be the case with the newest...
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It's time for another crack at the Beats Solo formula, which has already produced some of the most popular headphones in the world. The sound hasn't been radically changed in the Beats Solo 3 Wireless, and neither has the design. But some of the tech has...
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Fun, energetic sound, Excellent battery life...
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Dominant bass, Some mid-range clogging, Expensive...
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Clever new tech for iPhone users, but otherwise sub-par performance from these new Beats headphones...
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A couple of years ago the Beats brand of headphones switched from Monster and its Dr Dre branding to Apple. I must confess that at the time I thought Apple had bought a lemon. I and many other reviewers hated the original Beats Solo headphones, with its o...
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Brilliant Bluetooth reliability, long battery life, good sound, works with lead if battery dead...
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I shall have to stop bad-mouthing Beats headphones now. Instead, I can say that the Beats Solo3 headphones really are rather good headphones for those who want enjoyable music and a rock solid Bluetooth connection.Tags BeatsBluetooth headphonesheadphonesP...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2019-12-21 13:12:59
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In case you missed the news, Apple owns Beats these days. The Beats Solo 3 Wireless are the first of the company's headphones that seem made in the Apple image.That doesn't mean they look different. The Solo 3 Wireless appear almost identical to the Sol...
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Excellent wireless stability, Good Bluetoothphone interaction, Energetic, punchy sound...
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Firm headband pressure, Lack of fidelity for price...
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Smart wireless headphones that make some real techy improvements, but the sound unfortunately lags behind...
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The future is wireless according to Apple when it comes to listening to music and the new Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones will certainly not make you miss the recently deleted headphone jack on the iPhone 7.Beats – now completely owned by Apple – has been...
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Excellent design, brilliant audio quality, long battery life, Fast Fuel charging...
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Expensive...
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The Beats Solo3 Wireless are brilliant headphones that look great, deliver an exceptional sound and with a battery that lasts for days. If you want to enjoy your music in comfort, style and quality – look no further than the Beats Solo3 Wireless.User Rat...
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Beats have had a huge following for many years – almost a cult of high-profile celebrities as well as the enthusiast buyer. Under Apple's ownership things haven't changed much overall, but the refinements being made are making Beats a genuine force agains...
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Beats' new headphones are Bluetooth, but better . You don't even have to touch your phone to pair them, battery life is twice as long as previous generation. And they're Beats, so if you buy them then you're instantly the coolest guy in the room. But what...
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Bluetooth hasn't got the best reputation for being especially easy to use over the past few years, but Apple's new chip and associated software smarts means that if you're using an iPhone, your next headphones should have this chip inside. It'll take some...
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The Beats Solo 3 Wireless feel like they're having something of an identity crisis. On the one hand, they're among just four pairs of headphones to currently sport Apple's new W1 chip (joining two other Beats models and Apple's own Airpods ), meaning the...
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Full-bodied, bold sound, Clear, clean midrange, Excellent battery life and range...
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Lacks subtlety and detail, Fit is too tight, No Lightning connector...
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The Beats Solo 3 Wireless headphone are a tale of two halves. On the one hand, they're pushing the boundaries of wireless headphones technology further than we've seen before.On the other, their sound is crucially lacking in the detail and subtlety we exp...
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Oh, hello old friend. It's been a while since Beats dropped a new set of headphones, but now they're back with a bang and the backing of their new owner, a little company you might have heard of called Apple.A refinement of a classic more than an out-and-...
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Innovative Touch Bar improves usability, Simply stunning, high-end design, Oodles of power and a joy to use...
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Additional ports would be nice, Can get a bit toasty, Need for adapters is frustrating...
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© Digital SpyThe days of easy Beats-bashing are over. These things aren't just a bass-heavy piece of eye and ear candy. The Beats Solo 3 Wireless are a great set of headphones. No, they're not going to be perfect for everyone, or all musical tastes, but i...
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I haven't had the best of luck with Beats headphones.Apparently I was "a bit too old" to wear my red and white Beats Solos out in public, and none of the PowerBeats 2 Wireless ear tips would stay in my weirdly-shaped canals. I still reckon Beats gets a ba...
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Incredible wireless range, 40 hour battery life, Great design...
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No noise cancellation, Better-sounding headphones available at this price, Limited range of colours at launch...
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Beats has been quietly upping its game over the past few years, and the Solo3 Wireless is easily the best pair of cans it has ever put out. Pairng with Apple's tech team has made them even more of a must-have if you're an iPhone 7 owner, or if you're lik...
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I haven't had the best of luck with Beats headphones.Apparently I was "a bit too old" to wear my red and white Beats Solos out in public, and none of the PowerBeats 2 Wireless ear tips would stay in my weirdly-shaped canals. I still reckon Beats gets a ba...
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Incredible wireless range, 40 hour battery life, Great design...
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No noise cancellation, Better-sounding headphones available at this price, Limited range of colours at launch...
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Beats has been quietly upping its game over the past few years, and the Solo3 Wireless is easily the best pair of cans it has ever put out.Pairng with Apple's tech team has made them even more of a must-have if you're an iPhone 7 owner, or if you're likel...
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Beats has been pretty quiet of late, but with the launch of the new iPhone 7 and iOS 10 the company has released four new headphones - including an update to its popular Solo range. The Solo 3 headphones come with Apple's new W1 chip inside, promising gre...
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W1 connectivity for Apple users, big bass, long battery life, quick charge...
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Snug fit is a little too snug, bass can drown out detail, expensive...
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The Beats Solo 3 headphones offer a great music experience for a certain listener. The W1 connectivity options and huge battery life are certainly the stars of the show for the Solo 3.When it comes to sound quality the headphones perform, but not for all...
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The cable-free design of Apple’s AirPods might have become an ergonomically disputed icon for the wireless revolution, but the real powerhouse is Apple’s W1 chip – the company’s new wireless communications processor. Providing a shot in the arm to Bluetoo...
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40-hour battery life, Light and comfortable, Ridiculously simple pairing...
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Sound not to everyone's taste, Quite expensive...
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Looking at sound quality on its own may leave you questioning the £250 price tag, but Beats has never been about sound alone. The argument used to be that you're paying for fashion, but with the Solo 3 you're paying for a lot more than that. You're also g...
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Beats as a company have come a long way. Since Apple has owned the company, their sound has changed as well. I've reviewed a few pairs of Beats headphones since Apple has taken over and they're certainly not the same as the Monster days. This holds true f...
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Love the Mickey Mouse design, Clean and subtle design (aside from Mickey), Apple has refined the Beats sound, Comfy for over ear headphones, Nice felt carrying case, W1 Chip on board, Battery life and Bluetooth are solid...
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While Apple has refined the sound, Beats are still leaning to the bass side, Like the Beats Studio3's, the clamping power is significant, No USB-C charging, No pocket inside carrying case for cable storage...
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Mickey Mouse lovers will love these. If you're just looking for a nice pair of headphones, then these will serve you well, especially if you're into a more bass heavy sound. At the current sale price I think they're perfectly priced, at the normal price...
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The Beats Solo3 offers decent all-around performance, but in many areas they fall short of other similarly priced headphones. If the Beats Solo3 fits your price range, we would suggest looking into the Bose SoundLink Wireless II and checking if the Sony M...
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Lightweight, good sound...
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Expensive, especially considering their relative performance...
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The Beats Solo3 are fairly good headphones that still fail to live up to their list price. If you're considering spending $300 on wireless headphones, there are much better options available...
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The Beats Solo 3 headphones' amazing battery life make them better for iPhone 7 users than any other on-ear headset. They're expensive and a bit heavy on the bass, but the Beats Solo 3's 40-hour battery life is worth the price. While the Beats Solo 3 head...
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Superb Battery Life, Easy Setup for iPhone, iPad and Mac Users, Easy to Find Deeply Discounted, Compact Design...
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Plastic Feels Cheap, Overpriced at Full MSRP of $299, Sound Quality Good, Not Great, Android Users Miss Out on Best Features, Love and Hate for The Beats Solo 3, Love how great these headphones work with Apple devices and that they live up to the 40 hr ba...
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Plastic Feels Cheap, Overpriced at Full MSRP of $299, Sound Quality Good, Not Great, Android Users Miss Out on Best Features...
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The Beats Solo3 are super stylish, but lack of noise cancellation ultimately dooms them in my quest for perfect wireless headphones."Ooo, shiny."After two months with Beats's Solo3 headphones, this is still my first reaction when pulling the company's on-...
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I wish I liked the Solo3 headphones more: They really are quite beautiful, and fit over my ears much more like an over-ear model. The sound quality is excellent, though a bit bass-heavy, and spoken content is just as good. But at $299, the Solo3 is bumpin...
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The Beats Solo3 Wireless are the first pair of headphones to utilize the new Apple W1 chip that can be found in earphones like the AirPods. This, along with the Beats logo and branding, helps explain the $299.95 price. The W1 chip does offer greater conve...
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Powerful, bass-forward (but balanced) audio performance, Apple W1 chip enhances experience with iOS devices, Detachable cable with inline remote for passive listening...
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A bit overpriced, Headband can get uncomfortable during longer listening sessions...
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The Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones use Apple's W1 chip for easier connectivity with iOS devices and deliver a balanced Bluetooth audio experience for bass lovers, but feel a tad expensive...
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If you want to condense Apple's 2016 down to a pithy mission statement, it's this: war on wires. Along with the traditional spec upgrades of iPhones and MacBooks, the Cupertino company this year ditched the headphone jack from its flagship smartphone and...
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Rock-solid wireless performance, Entertaining sound, especially with modern electronic music, Light and comfortable...
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Flimsy, plastic-rich construction, Not great at handling acoustic music, You won't get the most out of these without an iOS device...
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These are Beats by Dre, probably the most iconic and most popular brand of headphones ever because of the amount of advertising, brand endorsements, and let's not forget the number of pro athletes that have a pair on every time we see them. While they are...
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Apple's recent announcement that it was releasing some goofy-looking wireless earbuds for $159 netted plenty of attention, but the geek vitriol overshadowed a key point—that Apple had developed a new wireless chip called the W1. The signaling around the W...
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The biggest news here surrounds the W1, which makes all other Bluetooth headphones suddenly look like a tin can and string. Designed to make pairing seamless, one button press autopairs the headphones not just with your iPhone but with any other iOS devic...
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Despite all the upgrades, $300 is still an awful lot to pay for headphones, even if they are as much status symbol as audio device. (You can even get them finished in rose gold to match your fancy new phone.) Some may find the fit to be exceptionally snug...
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In the Solo3 box is a well-sized canvas carrying case, an analog cable with iOS controls, a charging cable, and a small Beats-branded carabiner. The carabiner lets you hang the carrying case from your bag, to ensure that everyone around you knows that you...
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The Beats Solo3 Wireless ($300) needs no introduction. Its predecessors have been extremely popular in recent years, and equally infamous to many in the audiophile community. The Solo3 is the first headphone available using Apple's new W1 chip — Apple's A...
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Beats are back. It had been a while since we'd seen new products from Beats! Fortunately, there are a whole bunch of wireless headphones coming our way that were announced during the iPhone 7 launch . Now that Beats has been fully integrated into Apple, a...
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Super comfortable to wear, INCREDIBLE 40 hour battery life with fast charging, the most seamless pairing experience for iPhone 7 users, on-ear controls are easy to use, good call quality when making calls, 3.5 mm jack is available for wired connection, in...
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Audiophiles won't be satisfied, Share on FacebookShare on Twitter, Prev2 of 2Next...
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There are three reasons why wireless headphones mostly suck and I've steered clear of dropping serious dough on a pair: poor sound quality, frustrating pairing and weak battery life.Beats' new Solo 3 wireless on-ear headphones solve all three. And they do...
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Super comfy, Sound great, Insane battery life, W1 chip makes pairing painless, Comes in six colors...
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Still kinda pricey, Doesn't include any adapters for Lightning or USB-C...
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Beats Solo 3 wireless on-ear headphonesThe GoodSuper comfy • Sound great • Insane battery life • W1 chip makes pairing painless • Comes in six colorsThe BadStill kinda pricey • Doesn't include any adapters for Lightning or USB-CThe Bottom LineThese are th...
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For better or for worse, Beats might be the most well-known audio brand out right now. They haven't released anything new in a while, and now that the iPhone 7 is out we know why. The new Beats products come with Apple's new W1 chip. This chip is supposed...
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The Beats Solo3 Wireless got me very excited for the future of wireless headphones, just not for the Solo3. Connecting to iOS is a breeze and the benefits of the W1 chip range from a simple pairing process, to an insane battery life. In my opinion the bui...
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