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If you want a working replacement cable that restores in-line mic and volume control to your Beats over-ear headphones, choose EARLA TEC Replacement Audio Cable; if you need a shockproof travel case to protect those same studio over-ear headphones between sessions, choose L LTGEM Headphones Case Bag.
• EARLA TEC Replacement Audio Cable — biggest strength: a proper audio connection with an in-line mic and remote, terminated in two male 3.5mm plugs (one straight, one L-shaped) on a 1.4 m cord, so it reaches from your headphones to a phone or tablet in your pocket.
• EARLA TEC Replacement Audio Cable — biggest trade-off: the remote functions are built for Apple devices, so volume and track control won't behave the same way on non-Apple phones and tablets.
• L LTGEM Headphones Case Bag — biggest strength: a compact, lightweight shell (about 0.17 lb) with a waterproof Oxford cloth exterior and soft sponge lining, sized to fit Beats Studio 3, Solo 4, Studio Pro and Solo 3.
• L LTGEM Headphones Case Bag — biggest trade-off: it's a case only — no headphones, no cable, no accessories inside, so it solves storage, not sound.
• Who each is for: pick the EARLA TEC cable if your studio over-ear headphones are silent or your mic stopped working; pick the L LTGEM case if your headphones work fine but live a rough life in a backpack.
This is a single-purpose part: a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm AUX cable with a built-in microphone and in-line remote, made for Beats by Dr. Dre headphones including Studio, Studio 2, Solo, Solo 2, Solo HD, Mixr, Pro, Executive and Pill models. The design gives you one straight plug and one right-angle "L" plug, which is genuinely useful on studio over-ear headphones — the angled end sits flush against the earcup housing while the straight end goes into your phone or laptop without a bulky loop of cable sticking out. At 1.4 m, it's long enough to set a tablet on a desk or keep a phone in a pocket while you're tracking or listening.
The in-line module handles hands-free calls and music control: answer and hang up, adjust volume, skip tracks, and trigger Siri or voice commands. The catch is compatibility. The remote functions are designed for Apple devices — iPod, iPad and iPhone — and won't work the same way on non-Apple gear. The cable itself still carries audio to plenty of devices, including phones like the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and iPhone 5/6 Plus listed in the specs, but don't expect the buttons to do anything on an Android phone.
Buy it if your Beats over-ear headphones are fine but the cable is dead, crackling, or missing its mic. Skip it if you need a case, or if you rely on a non-Apple phone for volume and track control — in that case the buttons will disappoint you. The outer jacket is thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), a flexible, rubbery material that resists the everyday kinks a thinner PVC cord picks up, and the whole thing weighs about 0.02 kg, so it disappears in a bag. In my opinion this is the sensible fix when the headphone itself still sounds good and only the wire has failed — replacing a cable is far less painful than replacing studio headphones.
This is a carrying case, and only that. The package contains one case — no headphones, no cable, no extras. What you get is a soft-shell bag with a waterproof Oxford cloth exterior, a soft sponge interior lining, and a 360-degree zipper. The job is protection: keeping your over-ear headphones away from scratches, dust, moisture and the general abuse of a backpack, gym bag or carry-on.
The dimensions are the part that matters most. Exterior is 6.6" L x 4.8" W x 4.7" H, interior is 6.4" L x 4.4" W x 4.5" H. That interior is sized specifically for Beats Studio 3, Solo 4, Studio Pro and Solo 3 — the folding, noise-cancelling over-ear models. If your headphones fold and match that footprint, they'll sit snugly; if you own a bulkier pair that doesn't fold the same way, measure before you commit. At about 0.17 pounds the case adds almost nothing to your load, and the slim profile slides into luggage without hogging space.
Inside the lid there's a mesh pocket for small accessories — a spare cable, an adapter, eartips, whatever you carry. That's a nice touch for studio over-ear users who travel with a cable and a dongle. The trade-offs are honest ones: it's soft-sided, not a hard crush-proof shell, so it protects against bumps and spills rather than a car door. The warranty description is "NO," so you're relying on the build quality itself — which, for a case, is usually enough. Buy it if your headphones travel and you want them to arrive undamaged. Skip it if you need sound, not storage.
• Best if your cable is broken → EARLA TEC Replacement Audio Cable. It restores the audio path and the in-line mic on compatible Beats over-ear models.
• Best if your headphones travel → L LTGEM Headphones Case Bag. Waterproof Oxford exterior, sponge lining, 0.17 lb.
• Best for hands-free calls and voice commands → EARLA TEC Replacement Audio Cable, though the remote is Apple-focused.
• Best for fitting Beats Studio 3, Solo 4, Studio Pro or Solo 3 → L LTGEM Headphones Case Bag, based on the stated interior dimensions.
• Best for a right-angle connection at the earcup → EARLA TEC Replacement Audio Cable, thanks to the L-shaped plug.
• Best for carrying small extras → L LTGEM Headphones Case Bag, with its built-in mesh pocket in the lid.
• Best if you're on Android and want working buttons → neither, honestly. The EARLA TEC remote is built for Apple devices; the L LTGEM case has no electronics at all.
• Best pairing → both. In my opinion these two solve different halves of the same problem: one keeps the headphones playing, the other keeps them intact.
If I could only buy one, I'd buy the EARLA TEC Replacement Audio Cable — a dead cable makes studio over-ear headphones useless, and this is the cheaper path back to listening. But if your headphones already work and you're tired of tossing them loose into a bag, the L LTGEM Headphones Case Bag is the smarter purchase. My honest call: buy the cable when the sound is the problem, buy the case when the transport is the problem, and if both apply, get both. Check the current price on Amazon for each before you decide, since that's the one number that can tip this either way.
FAQ
how to wear over ear headphones
how do over ear headphones work
They use drivers inside the earcups to convert an electrical audio signal into sound. That signal travels through a cable like the EARLA TEC Replacement, a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm AUX cord with an in-line mic and remote for Beats Studio, Solo, Mixr, Pro, Executive and Pill models.
are studio headphones worth it
That depends on what you need, but studio-style over-ear models are designed for accurate listening rather than heavy bass, and their weak point is usually the cable. The EARLA TEC cable exists because replacing a worn cable is often all a working pair needs — the in-line remote is Apple-focused, so non-Apple users lose button control.
what headphones do professional studios use
Studios tend to favour neutral, over-ear models, and over-ear headphones in general share one practical issue: they need protection. The L LTGEM case is compatible with Beats Studio 3, Solo 4, Studio Pro and Solo 3, with a waterproof Oxford exterior and sponge lining — useful if you move gear between rooms or sessions.
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