Adding to yesterday’s news of Lady Gaga’s Heartbeats is today’s announcement of a smaller, cheaper version of the original Studio Beats headphones.  This product finds its home between the Tour Beats ($149) and the Studio Beats ($299).  The Beats Solo is smaller and lighter than its older brother and will cost a mere $220.  They will be available in black and white this November.  According to Monster, the Beats Solo have the same sound quality as the Studio Beats.  If Dr. Dre and the team at Monster Cable found a way to create the original Beats in a tinier form factor then all the power to them.  However, I’d play it safe and wait for initial reviews before going out to make a purchase.

[Via Gizmodo; DVICE]

Fashion and music maven Lady Gaga has teamed up with Dr. Dre and Monster Cable to create her own line of Beats headphones.  Heartbeats is designed by Lady Gaga herself.  They will be available in October in pink/white, silver, white, and black color variations and price will range from $99.95 to $149.95, depending on body type and jewel design.  Included are multiple ear tips, a red travel case, and Monster’s tangle-resistant flat cable design, and Monster’s ControlTalk connection that allows you to swap between music and phone calls.  For more information about the Heartbeats, see the press release after the break.  Check out the gallery below for some product images and more.

[Via Engadget; ChipChick; Beatsbydre]

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