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
22 Overall Score
Price CA$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (97th percentile) 97th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (8th percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (35th 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 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | 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) | 66 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 20 | - | 314 | 470 | 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 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monoprice Monolith M565C | 33.3 | 53.5 | 37.4 | 97.3 | 51.4 | 34.5 | 8 | 10.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.5 | 96 | 99.4 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 87 | 93.3 | 94.8 | 76.3 | 34.5 | 88.5 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.2 | 98 | 65.3 |
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