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| Year | 2008 |
| General Type | Over-Ear |
| Original Price | 199.95 |
| Class | High-End |
| Ear Bud / Cup Color | black, silver, red |
| Cable Color | red, black |
| Cord Type | I |
| Length | 4.0 ft. |
| Connection | 1/8 inch |
| Adapter(s) | 1/4 inch, airplane |
| Wireless | No |
| Type | No |
| Battery Type | AAA |
| Manufacturer Battery Life | 24.0 |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes |
| Battery Type | AAA |
| Manufacturer Battery Life | 24.0 |
| On/Off Option | No |
| Remote | No |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Collapsible Band (ON-EAR ONLY) | No |
| Back Design (OVER-EAR ONLY) | Closed Back |
| Other Features | 2.0 |
| Monster Beats Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Durability | 5.0 | 0.6 | |
| Aesthetics | 6.0 | 0.2 | |
| Frequency Response | 5.69 | 3.0 | |
| Distortion | 2.03 | 3.0 | |
| Tracking | 3.34 | 0.5 | |
| Maximum Usable Volume | 9.07 | 0.4 | |
| Isolation | 4.65 | 0.5 | |
| Leakage | 3.33 | 0.2 | |
| Short-Term Use | 8.0 | 0.3 | |
| Extended Use | 8.0 | 0.3 | |
| Cable Connectivity | 6.38 | 0.1 | |
| Portability | 4.0 | 0.2 | |
| Customizability | 2.5 | 0.2 | |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 4.0 | 0.2 | |
| Other Features | 2.0 | 0.2 | |
| Value | 2.5 | 0.1 | |
| Total: | 44 | ||
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