Where things get a bit more complex is after long bouts of wearing with the stiff aluminium design beginning to create a pinching sensation leaving your ears aching after around three hours of wear. Thankfully the Beats by Dre Mixrs are comfortable enough with the soft cushions providing ample support for your lugholes. Of course the design is only half of the equation with the feeling of wearing them being just as important. There's also an increased rigidity in the design, despite the fact they're surprisingly flexible when pushed and feel like they'd withstand a fair amount of daily rough and tumble. The Mixr uses a sturdy aluminium frame where the Solo used plastic. The first thing you'll notice about them is the size, these are probably the smallest and most compact Beats yet looking like a scaled down version of the Beats by Dre Solo headphones.ĭon't be fooled though as these are not a lot more expensive, they're also completely different in terms of build-quality. With a brief to create a pair of super-strong, ultra-portable headphones that still provide the same sound quality as their Studio range the company were certainly up against it.
