Although we listened in a quiet hotel room, the ANC circuitry did seem to dampen a significant chuck of the ambient noise around us -- however, it did have a very noticeable hiss more apparent than similar cans from it that we'd likely become annoyed by without music. The earpads are very supple and moderately deep, and the inside of each earcup has some padding over the driver which should help you to evade the dreaded cartilage cramps. The headphones feel extremely sturdy and miles more robust the plasticky Studios, all while still retaining a light feel free of excessive clamping force on this editors head -- very similar, actually, to what we enjoyed with the Parrot Zik cans.
All in all, while these aren't the first aluminum clad cans from the company, the Executive headphones really seem like they could stand to be a much better option than the Studios for overall value. Of course, we'll let you know either way when we come to our conclusion. For now, the Executive headphones are on sale today from the Beats Electronics and various retailers if you'd like to try 'em out for yourself.
From the placement of the drivers to the materials of the grill, the Beats Pill is specifically designed to optimize sound quality and maximize volume. The Beats Pill is the first product to be fully integrated with the company's patented Beats Audio algorithm and also features exclusive speaker modules to provide the highest quality portable listening experience. The Beats Pill is also the first wireless speaker to hit store shelves with tap-to-pair NFC and apt-X technology for easy and instant Bluetooth audio.
Dre signature colors black, white and red with additional color options coming soon. Introducing The Beats By Dr. Dre brand that focuses on craftsmanship using premium materials such as aluminum alloy, stainless steel and leather. When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. You probably don't associate the Beats by Dr. Dre brand with corporate chic, but that's the vibe the company is going for with its Executive noise-canceling headphones. In its marketing pitch, Beats says the Executives are designed to "take you from [the] boardroom to the tarmac and everywhere in between.
These headphones deliver the legendary Beats sound now in a refined premium package that's easier than ever to take on the road. So, are the Executives as good as the Bose Quiet Comfort 15 headphones, which retail for the same price? No, not quite; but they're still quite decent noise-canceling headphones, with a sleek look, good build quality, and a comfortable fit.
Design In the past, a lot of people complained that Beats headphones just weren't that sturdy and didn't hold up that well over time. I've only tested this pair for a week, so I can't comment on how well they'll do over several months, but they seem much better built than previous Beats models and have a good sturdy feel to them, with some parts made out of metal instead plastic, thick wires, an L-shaped plug, and a nicely padded headband and earcups.
They have a slightly more refined, understated look than some of the other Beats models. While one of the hinges squeaked a little -- a spritz of WD remedied that -- I liked the design and found the headphones very comfortable, though they are somewhat hefty the adjectives sturdy and hefty often seem to go together.
The Executives have a double hinge and fold flat and up slightly to fit into a fairly compact case that's about the same size as the case for the Bose QC15s. A diagram inside the case informs you how they should be folded to fit properly. However, there's no pocket inside the case for storing an extra set of batteries or the two-pronged adapter.
In a nice touch, the door to the battery compartment in the left earcup adheres magnetically and is easy to get on and off. Two AAA batteries are required to power the noise cancellation; the switch is at the top of the right earcup. Alas, like with Bose's QuietComfort headphones, you have to activate the noise-canceling to get any sound out of the headphones -- so if the batteries die, you can't listen to anything.
Features Beyond the active noise cancellation, the headphones ship with a two-pronged airline adapter and two different headphone cables yes, the cables are detachable.
The Beats Pill has aptX Bluetooth, hopefully giving it a healthy chance of delivering decent sounding wireless audio, and tap-to-pair NFC functionality — a first for a wireless speaker. It's portable, too, thanks to a rechargeable battery that's good for 8 hours of playback and, thanks to the inclusion of a built-in mic, you can also use it to make wireless voice calls.
More colour options are set to follow. Aiming to deliver a "distinctive, sophisticated design", the Beats Executive use premium materials such as a soft leather headband alongside aluminium and stainless steel components.
The headphones come with an iOS compatible microphone cable and offer full phone control functionality with an Apple iPhone.
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