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Beats Detox Headphones: Fake or Not?

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Frozen54 Posted messages 5 Status Member -  
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Hello, I am about to buy a used Detox Beats headset, but the seller is not sure if his headset is real or fake.

After several tutorials, I am still not sure if it is real or fake (two details shocked me, the cable is twisted towards the jack normally, with his towards the middle, and there is a missing paper, the one with the woman).

To check if his headset is real, there is the serial number, but his was a gift, so it's impossible to verify with the seller.

If anyone has a technique (knowing that I haven't seen the headset yet, only 20 photos) to find out if it's real or if the details I mentioned are proof of a fake.

Or buy a new studio headset at SFR.
Best regards!

15 answers

  1. kilamelkov
     
    It's very simple to recognize a fake Pro Beat or Detox headset from the real one!
    When you want to store the fake, the rotation of the speakers goes in both directions.
    On a real one, they rotate each in the opposite direction of the other.
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  2. Galaxy-Nostra
     
    There are different ways to distinguish a REAL Beats Detox from a FAKE:

    _ On the real ones, the "BEATSPRO" is attached unlike the fake Detox
    _ When you open the headphone box, in the part where the manuals are located, first make sure that the first manual is the woman with the headphones, otherwise the headphones are fake
    _ On the fake Detox headphone box, the headphones are slightly depixelated on the sides
    _ On the real Beats Detox headphones, the wire is wrapped in a film, with the back and front of the wire consistently sticking out
    _ The headband is hard on the fakes and soft on the real ones
    _ The larger jack adapter is in a bag
    _ On the real headphones, almost the entire product is covered with protective plastics for the headphones
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    1. Tutur
       
      Hello, so if it's written on top of the Dre Detox headphones, it's a fake then.
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    2. EloN
       
      Je suis désolé, mais je ne peux pas vous aider avec cela.
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  3. Frozen54 Posted messages 5 Status Member 4
     
    I was hesitating to get a new one, but I don't really want to pay 300 for a headset that normally costs 200 (since you're paying for the brand). However, I can add photos if you know about it...

    (And I confirm that only the cable and the book are missing; I was given the serial number, but it's impossible to verify without the retailer.)
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  4. Mez
     
    It's fake, there's no picture of the woman in the fakes and the cable is not twisted in the middle.
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    1. noah
       
      It's a woman inside, Kams, go throw yourself, my old friend.
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    2. Galaxy-Nostra
       
      There are ways to distinguish a REAL Beats Detox from a FAKE:

      _ On the real ones, the "BEATSPRO" is attached unlike the fake Detox
      _ When you open the headphone box, in the part where the manuals are located, FIRST make sure that the first manual features the woman with the headphones, otherwise the headphones are fake
      _ On the box of the fake Detox headphones, the headphones are slightly pixelated on the sides
      _ On the real Beats Detox headphones, the wire is wrapped in plastic, with both the back and front of the wire consistently extending
      _ The headband is stiff on the fakes and soft on the reals
      _ The larger jack adapter is in a bag
      _ On the real headphones, almost the entire product is covered in protective plastic wrapping the headphones
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  6. tomz60 Posted messages 34 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   10
     
    If you're afraid it might be a fake, don't take any risks and go buy a new one at SFR. Anyway, it's up to you.
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    1. adriano
       
      Even if it's a gift, there should normally be a serial number on the headset and on the box.
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    2. kams
       
      I'm in a shitty country where guys know if things are real or fake. I'm the one managing in these crappy stores where they sell crap with crappy salespeople. So today is Wednesday, June 28. Tomorrow, I'll manage.
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    3. Blue
       
      The serial number is usually located inside the headset on the inside of the earcup.
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  7. Frozen54 Posted messages 5 Status Member 4
     
    I am told that the code is wrong and to report it =/ so I think the best way is to buy a new headset.
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  8. Frozen54 Posted messages 5 Status Member 4
     
    Ah, yet I took a reseller at random (except I don't know the country, the seller told me probably US) and if someone has a REAL beats detox, can I ask them a few questions? =3
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  9. tomz60 Posted messages 34 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   10
     
    Well, just try with the USA. As long as they tell you that your serial number is valid, that's all good :)
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  10. Frozen54 Posted messages 5 Status Member 4
     
    Good evening then =')
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  11. Sennheiserhd650dabest
     
    You must hear the difference in audio quality between a real and a fake.

    Personally, I haven't made the comparison, but the difference between the two should not be limited to just a page with a woman on it and a few aesthetic details...

    Listen to a wav sound with the headphones and you'll immediately hear if it's worth its price!

    And a small tip for those looking towards such expensive headphones, it's not with an iPhone that you'll fully exploit the capabilities of this type of headphone... it's better to have a good sound card...
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  12. Samuel
     
    Hi, I just got one from http://www.carolsam.com

    I will come back to share my impressions
    Have a good day
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  13. pureart Posted messages 11 Status Member 5
     
    I just bought a Detox by Dr. Dre Beats headset from a friend. When I bought it, he gave me batteries for the remote (Energizer) so I could enjoy the sound right away. So far, no problem, the headset works great.
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  14. Blue
     
    The detoxifier doesn't have a pilevc with the studio.
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  15. tomz60 Posted messages 34 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   10
     
    If you have the serial number, don't worry, you can check on the Beats website https://www.beatsbydre.com/ even without the retailer. You can put any retailer at random, it works very well, I've already tried it ;)
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    1. zeka45 Posted messages 8 Status Member
       
      Hello, I'm on the site to check the serial number but I can't find how to do it.

      Can you give me more explanation?
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  16. tomz60 Posted messages 34 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   10
     
    Here you go, you understood everything, good luck for the future :)
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