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What reviewers are saying
We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:
- Monolith products often emulate high-end designs and technologies from brands but at significantly lower price points.
- Monolith headphones tend to have a neutral frequency response, closely resembling studio target curves, which suits critical listening and allows for easy EQ customization to individual preferences.
Our favorite reviewer quotes:
- "After decades of hearing this recording, I can honestly say the AMTs captured the ambience of the drums better than any headphones I've heard. I really got a sense of hearing live drums in a studio (something I've had the chance to do many times), while other headphones I compared the AMTs with—including some very good models we'll discuss below—gave me more of the sense I was hearing artificial reverb." (https://www.soundstagesolo.com/index.php/equipment/headphones/316-monoprice-monolith-amt-headphones)
- "Holy hell. In my six plus years covering audio equipment, I've never heard a set of sub-$500 headphones this clear." (https://www.soundguys.com/monoprice-monolith-m1060-review-13152)
- "It's a wild ride, and the M1570Cs seemed to capture it all. They reproduced that super-deep bass note effortlessly, created the huge sense of space the recording is intended to convey, and also captured every last little detail." (https://www.soundstagesolo.com/index.php/equipment/headphones/327-monoprice-monolith-m1570c-headphones)
- "While listening to these, I often forgot I was listening to a pair of headphones and not a $4000-plus two-channel setup." (https://hometheaterhifi.com/blogs/monoprice-monolith-m1070c-headphones-review)
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Products
Lineup comparison
We think it's helpful to understand how their products compare. To learn more about each, scroll to the section above to click through to individual product pages.
M1060 Planar Headphones
- Positioning: A budget-friendly open-box planar headphone that offers an accessible entry point into planar magnetic sound.
- Description: Uses a planar magnetic driver to deliver clear mids and controlled bass, making it a solid choice for casual home or small-room listening. In comparison to the higher-end models in the lineup, it caters to buyers with modest budgets who require a simple, no-frills planar experience.
M1070C Over Ear Closed Back Planar Headphones
- Positioning: A cost-effective closed-back planar headphone built for everyday use with enhanced isolation and practicality.
- Description: Combines a refined closed-back acoustic chamber with planar magnetic drivers to offer precise imaging and controlled bass response in a sealed design. Relative to the more premium models, it gives users a balanced option for portable or in-office listening without demanding high-end amplification.
M1060C Over Ear Closed Back Planar Magnetic Headphones
- Positioning: A closed-back planar magnetic headphone designed to deliver a classic, neutral sound signature with improved driver technology.
- Description: Reproduces audio with detailed mids and dynamic bass response to suit discerning listeners in controlled environments. Compared to its siblings, it strikes a balance between affordability and refined tonal accuracy.
M1570C Over Ear Closed Back Planar Headphones
- Positioning: A premium closed-back planar headphone that elevates sonic performance through enhanced driver refinement and sophisticated design.
- Description: Features advanced driver tuning with balanced connectivity that improves imaging, clarity, and extended bass response for a more immersive listening experience.
AMT Headphone
- Positioning: A high-end AMT-driven headphone that integrates THX AAA technology for a distinct, audiophile-grade listening experience.
- Description: Uses unique AMT technology alongside dual high-performance DACs to provide exceptional clarity, expansive detail, and an immersive soundstage rarely seen in planar designs.
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What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
What's your approach to customer support?
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