Best headphones deal: 50% off the Beats Solo 4 headphones at Amazon

SAVE $100: As of Aug. 15, get the Beats Solo 4 headphones at Amazon for $99.95, down from their usual price of $199.95. That's a discount of 50%.

It's that time again: back to school. If you're sending some of the family back to class, or you're heading there yourself, one useful thing to add to your shopping list is a good pair of headphones. There are tons of models to choose from, sure, but if you're looking for an over-the-ear option, a pair of Beats headphones usually means you've got an excellent pick on your hands. And you can save a significant amount of money on a pair right now.

As of Aug. 15, get the Beats Solo 4 headphones for $99.95, down from their usual price of $199.95, at Amazon. That's $100 off for a discount of 50%, and just a couple of dollars away from their lowest price ever.

These headphones are perfect for long listening sessions, whether that means bopping along to your favorite tunes, podcasts, or having conversations with others. They boast a lengthy listening time of up to 50 hours, as well as high-quality sound with Personalized Spatial Audio. That means they can make you feel like you're right in the middle of the music, thanks to their head-tracking ability.

They're also built with an ultralight frame that includes super plush ear cups so they're comfortable for wearing all day or through lengthy meetings. When they're low on charge, you can also utilize their FastFuel feature to get five hours of playtime back with just 10 minutes of charging.

Now's a great time to grab a pair of these solid headphones, especially since you can save so much on them right now.