Monoprice Monolith M1060C
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.
About This Headphones
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 106 mm
- Open closed back closed
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong comfort (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (2th percentile) 2th
- Below average mic (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
- Below average build (35th percentile) 35th
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 |
| Codecs | Monoprice Monolith M1060C Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Closed Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional |
vs Competition
| Spec | Monoprice Monolith M1060C | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 | 42 | 40 | 45 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | 60 | - | 38 | 32 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | false | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monoprice Monolith M1060C | 30.6 | 15.8 | 34.5 | 95.8 | 44.5 | 86.7 | 1.7 | 38.2 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.5 | 92.2 | 90.1 | 72.7 | 79.6 | 99.7 | 93.3 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.4 | 77.1 | 97.5 | 89.4 | 79.6 | 99 | 78.8 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 72.7 | 50.8 | 97.5 | 98.7 |
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 Compare | 30.6 | 78.8 | 77.1 | 94.2 | 83.9 | 86.7 | 93 | 98.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.4 | 78.8 | 95.8 | 48.1 | 69.1 | 79.6 | 99.3 | 93.3 |
Usage Scores
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