[theangelboy]

Just asking, is Monolite good quality, or on the cheap side…. Mostly a good value I would suspect .

I own 8 Monoprice cans. They definitely aim for sound quality over build quality, but, usually, you get a lot of sound for the money, especially if you get them on sale, of course. I have bought all of mine at steep discounts except the M1060, I bought that soon after it first launched. I haven't had any fall apart completely on me but the wood on my M1060 did crack and I've had some other cosmetic blemishes on other models. However, I have a lot of headphones that I rotate between so none of them are used daily year in and year out. QC/consistency isn't great though. My M1070 is solid feeling but my M1570C which uses the same headband has all sorts of wonkiness in the headband and cup rotation.

 

[OldDude04]

The M1060/M1060C/M565 all had headbands that were poorly made. The 1st run of the M1060 had MMCX connectors that had issues, and also had a bit of a history of the wood cracking. But after they switched to the dual 2.5mm the MMCX was no longer an issue. And the wood cracking seemed to stop after the first revision as well. So other than the thin metal erector set headband, the M1060/M1060C/M565 are all decently well made.

The M1070/M1070C/M1570/M1570C/M570 all use a different style headband and are pretty well made.

 

[xSDMx]

I find that QC can be pretty inconsistent. I went through three pairs of 1570C before I got one without cosmetic damage to the ear cups. That said, their customer service is pretty painless.

 

[Born2Cuddle]

Monolith M1060C Open Box $150

Looks like only 7 available.

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=33678

4 left.

 

[dharmasteve]

Tiandirenhe Magaosi V3 2BA + 1DD

Tiandirenhe are OEM manufacturers for many brands. These are well reviewed and much more expensive on Amazon or other Ali sellers.


https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803218402098.html

 

[Carpet]

Celeste Pandamon is $20 off with coupon at Kinera AE store. With the option of a plain face plate. Nicely executed open back with comfortable fit.

Edit: +1 for Tiandirenhe Magaosi V3, bargain for around $40.

 

[Not so fat head]

4 left.

Gone…. Darn it!!

 

[Born2Cuddle]

Gone…. Darn it!!

I'm still seeing 4 left.

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=33678

 

[desutruction]

https://thesourceav.com/products/hedd-audio-heddphone?variant=41233402757276
HEDDPhone 1 - $1,099.00

 

[Zachik]

Chord deals on headphones.com

(Coupon for discounted math lessons included? )

 

[miketlse]

Chord deals on headphones.com



(Coupon for discounted math lessons included? )

Hopefully not your accountant who did the maths.

 

[Zachik]

Having said all that, and joking aside - the Headphones.com guys are awesome!!

 

[Jarlaxle]

Monolith Liquid platinum DAC is $265.99 on amazon us. It says out of stock but I guess you can back order.

https://www.amazon.com/Monolith-Platinum-Balanced-Digital‑-Converter/dp/B09W52SFPB

 

[whistlebug23]

There's another sale at the Campfire Audio Market, I snagged IEM cases for $1, because why not.

 

[Click]

There's another sale at the Campfire Audio Market, I snagged IEM cases for $1, because why not.

Where are you seeing IEM cases for $1?