Retro unboxing: 2010 Monster, Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD "Product RED" Edition

[@SolidWatcher]

Loving these classic beats videos as it reminds me of the good old times

[@HiFiInsider]

happy to hear you like it. Nice to travel back in time. :)

[@rodolfotsang4327]

@@HiFiInsider how much these worth now? I have one and want to sell it

[@kerbytheslayer6181]

@@rodolfotsang4327 brand new? Around $120-$160 on the high end.

[@rodolfotsang4327]

@@kerbytheslayer6181 not new

[@fatihcin3041]

​@@HiFiInsidercan I use wth Bluetooth? I have Samsung android

[@youareblessed6753]

I bought red solo hd in 2010 from apple store. Still rocking and tip top until today. Only replace the ear cushion. Best purchase ever. I dont regret spnding that much freaking money. haha

[@vangledosh]

Man you really wasted your money on some of the most awful headphones in history 😂

[@dontworryabit9128]

@@vangledosh you sound like a 12 year old

[@ottoman556]

@@dontworryabit9128 you sound like a lowfi man. Be a hifiman.

[@CookieMonster-gw5lk]

HOW DO U CHARGE THEM

[@ricknmoorte1498]

these were the most comfortable headphones ever

[@artdrenaline3293]

But how do I charge them?

[@onemeterpeter7137]

i have the original 2009 edition, beats solo (not hd)

[@zacharymaxwell7314]

They did not snap in half whenever you looked at them? That’s new..

[@michaeldproject]

How does it sound? I’ve become a lot more intrigued by Beats now than I was eight years ago. I’d listen out of curiosity since the marketing is on point.

[@misanthrope8803]

michaeldproject the sound quality actually improved a lot since apple bought the brand

[@HiFiInsider]

the current Beats headphones sound great. Old Monster ones were good, but not great.

[@Tech-geeky]

@@misanthrope8803 it does ? I always pictured things go south when someone else takes over.. I guess this could be an exception... I always relate "small things == crap sound" There is no way a bulky pair of expensive headphones for DJ's will ever sound crappier than a bunch of BT earbuds. That's WHY earbuds are cheaper..

[@ralphyammine8102]

Still have these non monster editions, only problem is the rubber headband padding fell off and i cant find it. other than that i didn't think they would last at all.

[@metraforce441]

You can easily replace them but to actually use these headphones again is definitely the question... I have the Solo HD non monster versions and they sound meh... it’s not that great but to actually have them and the possibility of them being collectible is kinda cool either way. Maybe light usage is what they are for now.

[@ralphyammine8102]

@@metraforce441 I agree about the sound, they never sounded good and especially for the price, i have since found replacement padding, but they see no use since ive moved on to the likes of Sennheiser and hifiman.

[@jimsteenbergen8881]

Hi Mike! Remember me? Anyways, great that you share your true passion with us, and if you're like me, you'll just dab on them haters. Haha jokes aside, great video, watching it for you! Your voice is amazing, ever heard that? Keep it up Mike!

[@HiFiInsider]

thank you for the continued support!

[@jimsteenbergen8881]

Hi-Fi Insider I'm happy to!

[@drake7294]

Great video. Do you own any Monster headphones like the Element's or the 24k's or any other monster products?

[@HiFiInsider]

I have a sealed box Monster DNA that I may open for a video.

[@Wlodek1410]

Cool unboxing

[@HiFiInsider]

Włodek 1410 glad you like it. :)

[@ferelfilosofo8757]

Hi from Mexico

[@HiFiInsider]

Fernando Lozano hello! from California

[@Wlodek1410]

Fernando Lozano hi from Poland

[@maykaylamarie5947]

where can i find a genuine pair today? would love a pair fr

[@sweetie_x1398]

eBay make sure they are new in box

[@ajx2956]

Interesting

[@educationnotetaker7623]

I have these headphones

[@rodolfotsang4327]

Me too, do you know how much they cost now? I want to sell mine

[@B3N_25]

@@rodolfotsang4327 they are garbage

[@Ajeremy24]

I love it

[@forgottenson3411]

so I got an iPhone 7, and still have this one, and uhh how tf am I suppose to do listen to music now lmao obviously the 7 does not have the circly headphone jack now.

[@musicloveemotion1124]

Rose O look for the iPhone headphone jack adapter. Should run you no more than about $8 bucks

[@rodolfotsang4327]

You need to get airpods

[@B3N_25]

@@rodolfotsang4327 no

[@asianfireflie]

Cool

[@Tech-geeky]

Monster was good as "high quality" because of the gold connections, you payed upwards $50 for. Now everyone sees the "truth" and they all do it, for less. Those were the days :)

[@yesitshassan]

The quality looks cheap by today's standards. I guess that's because we humans got good at materials

[@HiFiInsider]

I've seen lower quality from higher priced headphones.

[@yesitshassan]

Hi-Fi Insider true

[@rodolfotsang4327]

@@yesitshassan of course it looks cheap compare to the new ones nowadays, this is a old headphone, this came out in 2011 or 2012 i think

[@B3N_25]

@@HiFiInsider these look like toys

[@BornLiveandDieby]

If you don't like the Beats videos don't watch them I'm warning you right now

[@HiFiInsider]

this originally sold for $229. The Studio sold for $299 and it included a hardshell case.

[@rodolfotsang4327]

@@HiFiInsider but now this solo hd dont cost $299

[@amirulkmpk9344]

i have this one 🤣🤣 the sound is kinda good

[@dylanstaton7865]

I bet that hurt inside to unwrap the box.......

[@HiFiInsider]

a little... but I decided to enjoy them while I'm still alive.

[@jamesharrington6736]

How long have you had this and not opened it?

[@zthreetwo9874]

Are you rich? How do you buy all these expensive gear lol.

[@dedgar6161]

MONERISplayz most of it is given to him for review by the company’s

[@rodolfotsang4327]

These are cheap now

[@B3N_25]

@@rodolfotsang4327 cause they are trash

[@rodolfotsang4327]

@@B3N_25 not trash, just old, i love beats headphones

[@MrStingraybernard]

Have you had that since 2010 Mike ? Kind of a shame it’s not new unboxed anymore after 8 years

[@HiFiInsider]

Ron Bernard this video is a fresh unboxing. I opened it to make a video in 4K and to enjoy the headphone. I decided to open all of my NOS Beats headphones to enjoy them.

[@Leonhart_93]

The extra weight you mentioned comes from 2 useless pieces of metal in the headband. They knew that people would instantly think weight = quality build, so they've dumped some extra metal there. But weight doesn't have all that much to do with durability. For example the Sennheiser HD 599 are all plastic, light and comfortable, but that headband is nearly unbreakable.

[@simonrodriguez6833]

wrong, that actually serves purpose i have my solo HD first gen and ive had some of the apple beats and the solo HD are still sounding lound and staying strong after 8 years im actually bumping some black sabbath as i write this comment

[@Tech-geeky]

Well, anything you treat how its not meant to be treated will break.... Which is why manufactures always go for "durability" because they know people will wreck them, then they come back and say "We want something that lasts" Even a plastic bottle will serve you for moths if you look after it,. I had no problems with these Beats Solo, but unfortunately i sold them.. Now i'm looking to re-buy them again. I know i could get 'better' ones (define better ???), but i'd rather keep which what works.

[@Leonhart_93]

@@Tech-geeky Better when it comes to headphones means sound quality and comfort. In my case sound quality means that it sounds very close to natural. Like a violin in the headphone sounds like a real violin (hint: it didn't for the first beats released). And the comfort perception depends for everyone, in my case I like those headphones where my whole ear fits into them without touching much, like with the Sennheiser HD 600. In public I just wear in-ear headphones, since they are the most comfortable when on the move.

[@antoinev7183]

lol good one

[@00DaNnY000]

Man these look soooo bad compared to today’s beats solo pros.

[@4hand561]

The gloss does it no favors

[@Wlodek1410]

Small style headphones, probabbly also cool looking with red white hat on some girl ;) looks cool 👍

[@crestgamez]

Shake it and its gonna rattle

[@HiFiInsider]

all headphones do when you shake it.

[@crestgamez]

Hi-Fi Insider this ones rattle like a toy