Monoprice Monolith 129513

★★★★★ 5.0 (2)

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
Monoprice Monolith 129513 headphones
38 Overall Score
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '20: 5.0★ · 1 review11Q3 '18Q4 '20
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The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 33.3
Mic 20.3
Build 37.4
Sound 99.3
Battery 51.4
Comfort 90.8
Connectivity 8
Social Proof 51.6

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 Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Technics EAH-A800 Apple AirPods Max Midnight
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 40 42 40 40
Impedance Ohms 18 314 - 470 34 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 5.3 5.2 5.2 5.0
Battery Life Hours - 30 30 60 50 20
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortConnectivitySocial Proof
Monoprice Monolith 129513 33.320.337.499.351.490.8851.6
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare 98.588.880.796.881.161.299.289.2
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare 98.599.59699.481.161.298.298.6
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare 98.588.893.398.392.990.898.571.5
Technics EAH-A800 Compare 9598.880.797.988.961.29865.3
Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare 98.58793.394.876.334.588.598.6

Price

Value & Pricing

We started tracking prices for this product on May 30, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.

Usage Scores

Work (29.5)Calls (18)Music (62)Overall (38.4)Budget (51.7)Gaming (38)Studio (60.8)Commute (31.4)

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