Beats by Dre also offers exclusive colors that only certain celebrities have, which make these headphones even more desirable. In the beginning, they came in just two color schemes, black and red and white and red, but with newer versions more colors appeared in the markets, from lime green to Boston Red Sox blue and red. It seems like there is a silent camaraderie when purchasing Beats headphones, with other owners and people who just envy you.īravado aside, the Beats by Dre headphones have always been an attractive buy. I’ve previously owned a pair of first generation Beats by Dre headphones, and, let me tell you, people comment, ask to listen, and even give me awkward fist pumps because I’m wearing Beats. Dre, they were primarily promoted through endorsements by hip hop celebrities and product placement, and soon became known as a fashion statement, rather than a premium audio setup. Created by Monster in collaboration with Dr.
The Beats by Dre headphones were first released in late 2008.