Soul by Ludacris SL300

Soul by Ludacris SL300 Headphones Review

Designed with rapper Ludacris, the Soul SL300 headphones certainly make themselves known. They're available in gold or black, and come with a quilted headband. But these $299 cans aren't just bling: Active noise cancellation, an inline remote/mic, deep bass, VIP comfort, and a hard case make the SL300's a treat for the ears, too.The SL300 looks striking with its glossy finish (available in black or gold) and quilted headband padding, and the Soul logo on each earcup is ringed with a white LED activated by a button on the headband. (You can turn it off via a button on the headband to save the battery.) One thing about that glossy finish -- it picks up fingerprints quickly.The large oval earpads luxuriously encircled our ears, and although the headphones aren't light--especially with the two AAA batteries (included) in the right earcup--the cans virtually disappeared thanks to perfect headband tension and ample padding. They're a little loose if you plan on moving around a lot, but they're secure enough for most situations.The headphones fold up into the included hard case, and you get one cable with a mic and three-button controller for smartphones as well as one plain cable. The build quality and cabling both feel sturdy.