Monoprice Monolith 116050
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
Monoprice Monolith 116050
The Monolith M1060 planar magnetic headphones deliver a rich, full sound with excellent bass and clear mids, though the treble can be recessed and the soundstage depth is shallow. Build quality is generally solid with metal and wood construction, but several users report issues with the headband, ear pads, and connectivity, and customer support responsiveness has been inconsistent. They are heavy and require a good amplifier, but for modders and those seeking a non-fatiguing sound, they offer great value.
Pros
- Rich and full sound
- Excellent bass and clear mids
- Solid metal and wood build
- Great for poorly recorded music
- Non-fatiguing sound signature
Cons
- Recessed treble
- Shallow soundstage depth
- Heavy and bulky design
- Headband and pad issues
- Inconsistent customer support
JBL Tune 670NC
Most users love these JBL headphones, praising excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and long battery life—many report great value for the price. One reviewer had a defective unit with no sound in one ear. A few users appreciate the easy controls, foldable design, and app connectivity. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with a minor quality control concern.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for price
Cons
- Potential defective unit (no sound in one ear)
- No answers to Q&A questions
Scores
Specifications
| Monoprice Monolith 116050 | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.17 kg |
| Ear Cushion | faux leather | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | padded | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 106 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 50 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Monoprice Monolith M1060 Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Open Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Surround | Monoprice Monolith M1060 Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Open Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional | Monoprice | 116050 | 116050 | Headphones | Bla | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 1★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Monoprice Monolith 116050
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average mic (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
JBL Tune 670NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
JBL Tune 670NC offers 9.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 40 specs.
