Skip to main content

Background and Identification

Beats headphones are produced by Beats Electronics LLC, a company founded by the legendary rap artist and music producer Dr. Dre. In 2014 the company was acquired by Apple for $3 billion US.

Beats offers circumaural (over-ear), supra-aural (on-ear), and in-ear monitors. They can be identified by the encircled "b" logo—usually located on the ear-cup or earbud—as well as the words "beats by dr. dre" printed in all lowercase across the top of the headband (for over-ear and on-ear headsets).

Block Image

Austin Blakely

Member since: 03/11/19

21,354 Reputation

53 Guides authored

Team

iFixit Member of iFixit

Staff

120 Members

19,660 Guides authored

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 37

Past 7 Days: 247

Past 30 Days: 1,733

All Time: 34,096