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
38 Overall Score
Price MX$5,491
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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 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | JBL Live 770NC | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 106 | 40 | 42 | - | 40 | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | 18 | 314 | 470 | 32 | 32 | 48 |
| 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 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 24 | 65 | 40 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monoprice Monolith 129513 | 33.3 | 20.3 | 37.4 | 99.3 | 51.4 | 90.8 | 8 | 51.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 91.7 | 74.3 | 93.3 | 51.8 | 78.3 | 85.3 | 94.7 | 89.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 98.5 | 83.9 | 93.3 | 88.9 | 94.3 | 61.2 | 100 | 94.7 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98.5 | 83.9 | 96 | 98.7 | 85.4 | 61.2 | 98.2 | 61 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From MX$5,491
