The headphone should process each and every instrument that is being played in the song. In that situation, you have to switch to an Analog connection via a 3.5mm cable that comes in the box and if your phone doesn’t have a 3.5mm jack, the headphones are not for you. For using the headphones via a 3.5mm cable, you have to press the power button. That means headphones need battery backup even for 3.5mm cable connection and that is weird to me.
However, it does require you to become familiar with the specifics first. When it comes to pairing, however, the whole experience is child’s play. The Bluetooth connectivity of the Studio3 Wireless is standard for an Apple product. We were able to get a decent amount of distance from our phones before experiencing dropouts, and the pairing is quick and intuitive, like the $235 Apple AirPods Pro.
In comparison to the Studio3 Wireless, they have a similar battery life, active noise-canceling, and virtually-flawless Bluetooth connection. They also have a soundstage that could blow Beats into space. They may cost the same as the Studio3 Wireless, at $350, but they are more than worth the money. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x are better headphones for neutral sound than the Beats Studio3 Wireless. Although they’re both closed-back, over-ear headphones, the Audio-Technica have a more neutral sound and a slightly better passive soundstage. However, unlike the Audio-Technica, the Beats are wireless and they have controls, a microphone, and active noise cancelling, making them more versatile headphones overall.
On the right, you will see a small Power button, just below that, there are 5 illuminations for battery indication. You will also see Micro USB connector for charging the headphones. On the Right, there is single illumination and earcups control that you can use to adjust Volume, Next, Previous, Google Assistant, or SIRI. And yes, there is a 3.5mm connector if you want to use it for high latency work like playing MIDI Instruments, playing games, etc.
These assessments of course pertain to the wireless output of the Studio3, which is how they’ll primarily be used. Sometimes the wired and wireless audio quality can differ significantly on the same headphone, especially when ANC is involved. We love the balance that Beats has struck between accuracy and a fun, musical sound. We were exceedingly satisfied with the padding of the ear pads, but head cushion left to be desired – and the material is a lint magnet.These are indeed minor complaints, though.
The Sony also have a sleeker-looking build quality that feels a bit more high-end than the Beats. The Beats, on the other hand, have a slightly stronger noise isolation performance and lower leakage. They also charge a lot faster and have a greater wireless range than the Sony. They’re more stable for the gym and a lot more comfortable for most users.
With minutes of charge, you will get a backup of around 1-2 hours which is good for those who charge their devices just before leaving for the airport. Take calls and make calls, select tracks, control volume, and voice activate with the multifunctional “b” button controls right on the ear cup. Bill Callahan’s “Drover,” a track with little in the beats studio3 way of deep bass, gives us a better sense of the sound signature. The drums on this track can seem thunderous and unnatural on bass-forward systems, but through the Studio3 Wireless, they have a full, but not exaggerated bass depth. Callahan’s baritone vocals have a solid low-mid richness, but the high-mids and highs are just as prominent.
And yes, I wish this was a Lightning connector, but maybe in the next version. For about 12 minutes of charge time, you can get about three hours of listening, which is very clutch. But fear not, contrary to somewhat popular belief, Beats play nicely with any Bluetooth-enabled device.