Monoprice Monolith 129513
A redesigned 106mm planar magnetic driver with a symmetrical magnet structure delivers efficient, detailed sound in a closed-back enclosure. The closed-back design provides strong noise isolation, while the wood-accented build and comfort ear pads add a premium feel at a competitive price. These headphones are best for studio monitoring and critical listening where external noise must be blocked out.
form factor over-ear
driver type planar magnetic
driver size mm 106
impedance ohms 18
open closed back closed
35 Overall Score
Price CA$441
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong comfort (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (6th percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | faux leather |
| Headband | padded headband |
Audio
| Driver Type | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 106 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 50000 |
| Impedance | 18 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Monoprice Monolith M1060C Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Closed Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Monoprice Monolith 129513 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 106 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 18 | - | 480 | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monoprice Monolith 129513 | 32.1 | 18.1 | 35 | 99.2 | 44.7 | 87.7 | 6.1 | 47.3 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 98.2 | 90.7 | 46.5 | 93.8 | 87.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 97.4 | 60 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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