These balanced Beats headphones remain among my favorites - and they're $50 off

• The Beats Solo 4 headphones retail for $200 in Matte Black, Slate Blue, and Cloud Pink
• Beats' best-selling headphones return with up-to-date features, signaling that the company used the product's long hiatus wisely
• A tight fit and small ear cups may cut your listening experience shorter than you'd like.

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I've spent a lot of time testing headphones, and I always find a new favorite with every new release. But one pair of headphones will always hold a special place in my heart, years after their launch: the Beats Solo 3 on-ear headphones.

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The Solo 3 awakened my passion for headphones; they were the first pair I spent more than $50 on. I bought a Rose Gold pair in high school with the money from my ...