These On-Ear Beats Headphones Are Marked Down by $70

"Unlike most Beats headphones, which have a distinctly bass-forward sound profile, Apple's influence has been increasingly toning down the brashness in favor of a more balanced and delicate approach. As a result, they have a tone that reviewer Ryan Waniata described as tempered with a pleasant layer of smoky warmth that isn't as impressive as more expensive pairs while still being an enjoyable listen."

"Like most Beats headphones, they lack any kind of custom equalizer, so you're stuck with how they sound out of the box, for better or worse. Aesthetically, they're what you'd expect from Beats, with classic colors like matte black and slate blue, as well as more eye-catching pink hues in both metallic and matte finishes. The compact on-ears fold neatly away for traveling or tossing in your gym bag, while still being comfortable enough for several hours of wear at a time."

"Despite being produced by Apple, the Beats headphones are happy to work with both Android and iOS devices, and support one-touch pairing for both sides of the aisle. Depending on your platform, you'll still get access to Find My features and voice activation, but device switching is only for Google users, and there's a distinct lack of auto-pause. They do have great range, however, which makes up for some of the oddities."

The Beats Solo 4 are compact on-ear headphones that omit active noise cancellation, offering passive isolation while allowing awareness of surroundings. Apple's tuning moves away from a bass-forward signature toward a more balanced, delicate sound with a layer of smoky warmth that is pleasant but less impressive than pricier models. There is no custom equalizer, so tonal adjustments are not available. The headphones fold compactly for travel and remain comfortable for several hours. They support one-touch pairing with Android and iOS, provide Find My and voice activation depending on platform, but device switching is limited to Google users and auto-pause is absent. A $70 discount is available at Amazon and Best Buy in various colors.

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