To briefly recap Beats Studio’s history and place in the Beats universe, Monster Cable famously co-developed a pair of over-ear headphones with rapper and producer Dr.
Consequently, it’s not a surprise that the new Beats Studio isn’t fundamentally different from either its actual predecessor or the numerous rivals that followed instead, Beats has effectively released version 1.5, polishing each of the prior model’s elements while hitting a somewhat more reasonable price point. Droves of clones and outright knock-offs followed its release, borrowing so heavily that less expensive Beats copycats often looked like its cousins. Beats Electronics justifiably describes the 2013 version of Beats Studio ($300) as “an icon remastered.” Although the original Beats Studio was both overpriced and sonically underwhelming, it was indeed iconic: its industrial design was unique, widely praised, popular, and undeniably influential.
