The latest Beats by Dre competitor has arrived in Audiovox’s new 808 Studio Headphones ($130), which feature the now-requisite plastic arc frame and over-ear cushioning expected of Beats-alikes, here in three color options: glossy black, glossy white, and matte black. You still get 40mm drivers inside, plus two sets of cables — one with a one-button remote and mic, the other without — a carrying case, and 1/8″ adapter. The key differentiators are pricing and build quality: the 808s are considerably less expensive than over-ear Beats, and made from somewhat less fancy materials, including less metal, lighter-weight plastics, and clearly faux leather-covered padding. Our initial reaction to the sound is “not bad,” at least for the $80 street price that 808 is expected to sell for.

First Look: Audiovox 808 Studio Headphones


First Look: Audiovox 808 Studio Headphones

First Look: Audiovox 808 Studio Headphones

First Look: Audiovox 808 Studio Headphones

First Look: Audiovox 808 Studio Headphones

Our Rating

NA
Not Rated

Company and Price

Company: Audiovox

Website: www.808headphones.com

Models: 808 Studio Headphones

Price: $130

Compatible: All iPads, iPhones, and iPods except iPod shuffle 3G

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Jeremy Horwitz

Jeremy Horwitz was the Editor-in-Chief at iLounge. He has written over 5,000 articles and reviews for the website and is one of the most respected members of the Apple media. Horwitz has been following Apple since the release of the original iPod in 2001. He was one of the first reviewers to receive a pre-release unit of the device, and his review helped put iLounge on the map as a go-to source for Apple news.