Monoprice's 2 NEW PLANARMAGNETIC Headphones from their Monolith line!
Sep 13, 2016 at 5:40 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 2

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I saw this in a subreddit and I was ecstatic! I don't know much about them as in if they're based off another headphone or something.
 
Disclaimer: I do not own the following information and pictures.
 
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http://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=120&cp_id=12009&cs_id=1082302&p_id=16051
 
Monoprice "Monolith M560 Planar Headphones"
 
 
"Say hello to the first planar headphone for $199 on the market. With clarity, detail, and bass that’s balanced, the Monolith M560 planar headphones are the perfect way to experience your music collection. Designed for comfort and longevity, you can tailor the sound to your taste with the ability to transform the headphones between an open or closed back configuration."
 
Specs:
 
Style
Open or Closed
 
Transducer type
Planar magnetic
 
Magnetic structure
Matrix double pole
 
Magnet type
Neodymium
 
Driver Size
56 mm
 
Maximum power handling
500 mW
 
Maximum SPL
100dB/1mW at 1 KHz
 
Frequency response
16~40K Hz
 
Total harmonic distortion
Less than 1% at 1mW ,1K Hz
 
Impedance
42Ω ±10% at 1kHz
 
Optimal power requirement
20mW
 
Weight
500g
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http://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=120&cp_id=12009&cs_id=1082302&p_id=16050
 
Monoprice "Monolith M1060 Planar Headphones"
 

 
A sound field that exists outside the physical space of the headphones. The Monolith M1060 Planar headphones delivers the hallmark sonic signature of planar drivers for a true audiophile experience. The open back design allows the music to breathe, and places the listener in the center of the music as if the band is performing just for you."
 
Specs:
 
Style
Open 
 
Transducer type
Planar magnetic
 
Magnetic structure
Linear symmetry magnets
 
Magnet type
Neodymium
 
Driver Size
106mm
 
Maximum power handling
10W (for 200ms)
 
Maximum SPL
˃130dB
 
Frequency response
10Hz - 50kHz
 
Total harmonic distortion
<1% (1kHz, 1mW)
 
Impedance
50 ohms
 
Efficiency
96dB / 1mW
 
Optimal power requirement
200mW - 4W
 
Weight
500g
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My thoughts (have not heard them): 
 
The M560's design me a bit of the R70X and the Beats Mixr. I like the design, and it seems to have both a open-back and closed-back configurations. A bit like the Hifiman Edition S in that aspect.
 
The M1060 looks like a combination of Audeze and Hifiman headphones, and very handsome overall. Seems like the cables are removable.
 
It's around the price-point where even I could grab a pair so hooray!
 
Sep 13, 2016 at 11:10 PM Post #2 of 2
These look really interesting. Of note is their HiFi Over the ear headphones going for $30. They are normally $70. At $30 they are a steal. Unfortunately they haven't really gotten much attention on Head Fi.
 

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