We’ve geeked out over Wicked Audio’s entire collection for years now. They routinely release high quality, great looking headphones and earbuds that cost half as much as their competitors.
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Their latest – the premier, full-sized Solus headphones – are no exception. They offered to send us a sample for review and after a month of regular use, here’s what we found …
The Skinny
In Wicked Audio’s own words, the Solus headphones deliver:
- Dual thickness headband
- Stealth hinge to fold the unit into itself for storage/travel
- 40mm Drivers
- 4-foot cord plus a 6-foot extension cord
- Gold-plated plugs
- Lifetime warranty
In Detail
Design
Straight out of the box, it’s impossible not to notice the badass black/red color combo. Love or hate it, it’s ultra modern and very Vampire-chic.
The bold red braided cable is a nice touch typically found on more expensive headphones. It virtually guarantees you won’t find a tangled mess when removing the unit from your bag.
Midway up the cable, you’ll also find a volume dial (this doesn’t work with mobile devices – it actually adjusts the volume within the headphones themselves) and a stereo/mono switch which should keep DJ-wannabes happy.
Construction & Durability
The only possible reservation we have with the Solus is the build quality. While we didn’t have any specific issues during our month-long test, we couldn’t help but feel that they’re not quite on a par with other high-end (albeit much more expensive) headphones sets.
With a price point less than $60 USD, we really can’t quibble too much. But for travelers who may be hard on their gear, we wonder if these headphones can withstand the daily beating of long-term travel.
Audio Quality
That said, the Solus headphones deliver with solid audio quality: great bass response that isn’t too thumping/overbearing, a balanced mid-range and highs that aren’t so high they leave your ears ringing.
Pricing & Availability
Available now in black/red color combo for around $55 USD from Amazon.com.
Bottom Line
Full sized, DJ-friendly headphones at a great price. Potential build quality issues aside, we think the Solus’s sleek design, braided cord, lifetime warranty, and sub-$60 price point still make them a sound buy.