Monoprice Monolith M565C
The redesigned 66mm planar magnetic driver with a new symmetrical magnet structure delivers low distortion and spectacular imaging in a closed-back design. Its closed-back construction provides excellent passive noise isolation, making it a practical audiophile choice for noisy environments, while plush synthetic leather pads ensure long-term comfort. These headphones are best for critical listeners and studio monitoring users who need detailed, isolated sound in less-than-quiet spaces.
form factor over-ear
driver type planar magnetic
driver size mm 66
impedance ohms 20
open closed back closed
21 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (96th percentile) 96th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (4th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Ear Cushion | piel sintética |
| Headband | acolchada |
Audio
| Driver Type | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 66 |
| Impedance | 20 |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Monoprice Monolith M565C | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | JBL Tune 670NC | Soundcore Life Q20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 66 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 32 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 20 | 480 | 314 | - | 32 | 16 |
| 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 | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 70 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monoprice Monolith M565C | 32 | 42.8 | 33.7 | 96.4 | 46 | 29.8 | 3.9 | 9.7 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.2 | 82.7 | 75.7 | 98.1 | 91.3 | 44.5 | 98.4 | 95.1 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.2 | 82.7 | 75.7 | 95.8 | 76.5 | 52 | 98.9 | 89.8 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.2 | 99.3 | 94.3 | 99 | 76.5 | 52 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.2 | 64.1 | 75.7 | 84.9 | 94.3 | 87.1 | 99.2 | 98.6 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 94.2 | 82.7 | 90.8 | 100 | 91.3 | 87.1 | 95.9 | 89.8 |
Usage Scores
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