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product_id: 48134661
title: "Monolith M1060 Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Open Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional"
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price: "$894.79"
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# 106mm planar magnetic driver open-back holographic soundstage comfort ear pads for long sessions Monolith M1060 Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Open Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional

**Brand:** monoprice
**Price:** $894.79
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game with planar power and open-air freedom!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Monolith M1060 Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Open Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional by monoprice
- **How much does it cost?** $894.79 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/48134661-monolith-m1060-over-ear-planar-magnetic-headphones-black-wood-106mm)

## Best For

- monoprice enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted monoprice brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Day Comfort Fit:** Large, plush ear pads engineered for marathon listening sessions without fatigue—because your ears deserve the best.
- • **Immersive Planar Precision:** Experience ultra-detailed sound with the 106mm planar magnetic drivers that deliver clarity beyond traditional headphones.
- • **Sleek Wood & Black Aesthetic:** Turn heads with a stylish blend of natural wood and modern black design that complements your professional vibe.
- • **Studio-Grade Sound on a Budget:** Get professional-level audio quality without breaking the bank—perfect for emerging creatives and audiophiles alike.
- • **Breathe Easy with Open-Back Design:** Enjoy a spacious, natural audio environment that keeps you connected to your music and surroundings.

## Overview

The Monoprice Monolith M1060 headphones feature 106mm planar magnetic drivers and an open-back design to deliver a spacious, detailed soundstage ideal for studio and professional use. Designed with comfort in mind, their large ear pads support extended listening sessions. Combining high-quality audio performance with a stylish wood and black finish, these headphones offer exceptional value for professionals and music lovers seeking premium sound without the premium price.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Monoprice Monolith M1060 Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Open Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional at desertcart UK.

Review: Very good for the price, there are better options but they cost more for a reason. - These headphones were a surprise to me, firstly a planar magnetic design and secondly the materials that are used. The build is a bit flimsy, not too much of a revelation considering that they are so cheap! They came packaged really well and for the ridiculously low price, have a case included in the box. They sound fine and for the price point-this alone is amazing. No they won’t do anything that more expensive headphones do, but at this price delivered in a custom case with a cable I can’t really fault these. I know the experts will complain about sound quality and and finite detail missing but I suppose those so called audiophiles who have golden ears should know better? After all I bought relatively cheap planar headphones. I managed my expectations and was pleasantly impressed. I purchased cheap headphones and they work perfectly fine and are of ok build. To those who purchase cheap things then criticise or compare to other items that they have never owned and only read reviews of: these probably won’t be for you. If you like music and appreciate that you are purchasing a cheaper version of something better then you may understand why this product is popular and have managed expectations appropriately.
Review: Great sound, questionable build. Good introduction to Planar drivers. - Mine sounded great, but I could hear some movement in one of the earcups. To be fair the customer service was get prompt and honest (I felt) about the shortcomings of this (budget end of the) high end product. Purchase for studio use (mixing down) but not really fit for my purpose. If you are looking for just 'Home listening' high end audio, then they are a great set. You won't get bass response and depth like this from another £300 set of headphones. I also own a pair of Pionset HD2000 MK1 ( that cost over £300 when I bought them) and the monoprice blows the socks off the pioneers in terms of sound quality (acknowledging they are designed for different situations). A good introductory pair, but I ended up going with a pair of Audeze LCD2's purely down to the build. The Monoprice's don't sound a patch on the sound of the LCD2's to to be fair they cost more than twice the price.

## Features

- Planar Drivers: Not your typical headphone driver! A planar magnetic driver is a flat membrane that is surrounded by magnets.
- Open Back Design: Instead of an "inside your head" isolated experience that traditional closed-back headphones provide, open-back headphones provide a holographic listening experience.
- Comfort: The Monolith M1060 has been engineered to be comfortable for extended listening sessions. Large, comfy earpads are designed to keep you comfortable as you listen.
- Quality at a Fair Price: Monoprice's rugged design and rigid quality control standards deliver high quality products at fair prices. Impedance: 50 ohms

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01N32N5DD |
| Age range (description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | 54,663 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 249 in Studio Headphones |
| Cable feature | Retractable |
| Compatible devices | Most devices with a 3.5 mm audio input |
| Control method | Remote |
| Control type | Media Control |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Included components | headphones |
| Item model number | 116050 |
| Item weight | 118 g |
| Manufacturer | Monolith |
| Material | Wood |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Package type | Standard Packaging |
| Product Dimensions | 29.97 x 30.99 x 12.45 cm; 117.93 g |
| Recommended uses for product | Studio/Professional, Media Consumption |
| Specific uses for product | Professional |
| Style | Monolith M1060 |
| Unit count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Monoprice
- **Colour:** Black
- **Connectivity technology:** Wired
- **Ear placement:** Over Ear
- **Form factor:** Over Ear
- **Headphone jack:** 3.5 mm Jack
- **Impedance:** 50 Ohms
- **Model name:** M1060
- **Noise control:** None
- **Wireless communication technology:** Nein

## Images

![Monolith M1060 Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Open Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61u6qOhwj7L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are these electrostatic?**
A: No, I don't think they are.   I have had a pair of electrostatic headphones in the past, a Jecklin Float.  The Monolith have a far better bass reproduction, the Jecklin's  had a poor bass reproduction.  So I would suspect that the Monolith are not electrostatic.  All I do know is that they sound great.  These are the best headphones I have ever brought. 
Hope this helps.

**Q: Are these using the 2.5mm jack or the mmcx connectors pictured?**
A: Mine received in UK from Amazon US (Amazon Global) last week and were indeed Rev2 with 2.5mm jacks.

**Q: Are these version 2**
A: Not sure, they look exactly like mine, which I brought 2 years ago.
IMHO best I have heard for the money, great value.
Stuart

**Q: Are these the second revision with the 2.5mm inputs?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good for the price, there are better options but they cost more for a reason.
*by J***N on 8 May 2021*

These headphones were a surprise to me, firstly a planar magnetic design and secondly the materials that are used. The build is a bit flimsy, not too much of a revelation considering that they are so cheap! They came packaged really well and for the ridiculously low price, have a case included in the box. They sound fine and for the price point-this alone is amazing. No they won’t do anything that more expensive headphones do, but at this price delivered in a custom case with a cable I can’t really fault these. I know the experts will complain about sound quality and and finite detail missing but I suppose those so called audiophiles who have golden ears should know better? After all I bought relatively cheap planar headphones. I managed my expectations and was pleasantly impressed. I purchased cheap headphones and they work perfectly fine and are of ok build. To those who purchase cheap things then criticise or compare to other items that they have never owned and only read reviews of: these probably won’t be for you. If you like music and appreciate that you are purchasing a cheaper version of something better then you may understand why this product is popular and have managed expectations appropriately.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sound, questionable build. Good introduction to Planar drivers.
*by D***. on 20 February 2019*

Mine sounded great, but I could hear some movement in one of the earcups. To be fair the customer service was get prompt and honest (I felt) about the shortcomings of this (budget end of the) high end product. Purchase for studio use (mixing down) but not really fit for my purpose. If you are looking for just 'Home listening' high end audio, then they are a great set. You won't get bass response and depth like this from another £300 set of headphones. I also own a pair of Pionset HD2000 MK1 ( that cost over £300 when I bought them) and the monoprice blows the socks off the pioneers in terms of sound quality (acknowledging they are designed for different situations). A good introductory pair, but I ended up going with a pair of Audeze LCD2's purely down to the build. The Monoprice's don't sound a patch on the sound of the LCD2's to to be fair they cost more than twice the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb sound, comfort and value. Outstanding headphones.
*by J***O on 28 December 2018*

These are only the second pair of open-backed headphones I've owned, and my very first planar magnetics. I've always been a closed back or IEM user, mostly from necessity. In the time leading up to choosing my very first pair of openback phones (the Philips Fidelio X2's - well worth a listen) I tried a lot of headphones and before purchase I read a fair amount too. Frankly the choice can be overwhelming and it's not helped by so many wildly conflicting opinions. One person will tell you the m1060's are utter tripe, the next will say they're the dogs danglies - you begin to second guess yourself!. Those opinions are based on so many things - sound preferences, hearing ability, the revision of headphone they have, the equipment they're using to drive the headphones. I even noticed something I can only call snobbery - some people seemed almost threatened by headphones that cost so much less than the headphones they own and to which they're being compared, there's a lot of snippy Audeze owners out there. Out of all the headphones I looked into, the m1060's seemed by far the most divisive; they'd been hyped to the hilt and were subjected to incredible scrutiny. The Internet is a wonderful resource, but for certain products it's often more confusing than informative. And here I am, adding my two cents! The only way of knowing if you like something like headphones is to put them on and listen. So that's what I did prior to buying. I have a friend with an enormous array of audio equipment, and headphones in particular. In trying out his headphones I found that cost often had nothing to do with how much I enjoyed listening to them. I chose the Philips Fidelio X2's blind (he was plopping them on my head from the back so I had no idea what was on there!) and when it came to take them off I was seriously smitten. Then I saw how well they were made and figured I was gonna be spending quite a chunk of change. Turns out they cost me £150 new, there was plenty of money left over and I decided to buy another pair that used a different driver type - planar magnetic. So the blind testing started again (you'd think I was imposing on my mate but he loves this stuff!) and I whittled the smaller field down to two headphones that had exactly the kind of sound I like - open and detailed but not bright; warm with a nice tight solid low end. And there really wasn't much between them, there was a difference but it wasn't significant enough for me to have a clear preference - they both sounded great and were very comfortable. I examined the build quality of both and while the m1060 wasn't as solid as the others, when I learned the price I made the decision that I wasn't going to pay another £500 if I didn't have to, especially as they're for home use and will spend most of their time in the supplied case (which is very nice but bloody huge!). They were so similar otherwise, and the build is certainly good enough, so it just didn't make any sense to spend more than I had to. They look very smart, they're extremely comfortable, and they come in at a price that belies their appearance and sound quality. I was almost beginning to think that I had a preference for cheaper headphones until I learned the price of the similar sounding alternative. My friend assured me that they (and the X2's) were excellent headphones and advised me to just trust my ears - after all its me who's going to be listening to them!. If you ever get the chance to test products blind like that then take it. I can't count the times I've gone with the high end brand, the top model or the most expensive "because it must be the best", only to be left feeling duped once the dazzle wore off and reality kicked in. Off topic I know, but Google "pricing placebo" and "perceived value" - it's an eye-opener!. Anyway!. I've been living with the m1060s for a while now and they really are a superb headphone. They're not just great for the money, and when you look at the price of other planar magnetics you'll see what I mean, they're just plain great. Once they're on your head they're really comfortable, those big thick wide earpads really hug your head and they're easy to adjust to fit. The sound from a planar driver is actually quite difficult for me to describe, it is distinctive from the dynamic drivers most of us are used to. They're also physically very different at over 10cm tall!. They have a very clean sound, voices and instruments seem more natural and vocals in particular sound wonderfully sweet. The midrange is very detailed. I'm a bit treble sensitive and the m1060s suit me perfectly with their slightly quieter highs. One of the perhaps less obvious advantages I get from them is speed, which might sound like an odd thing to say. Bass in particular sounds punchy and accurate - maybe the nature of the driver allows it to recover more quickly than a dynamic driver so it's ready to do its thing again?. They might not have the thump of a particularly bassy dynamic headphone, but they're absolutely no slouch at the bottom end. They extend all the way down and what's there is cleaner. I've never heard the double bass or drums sound so lifelike and defined in a mix, and it's easy to pick out each individual instrument and its location. Sub bass from music or films (or film music!) is eerily like a subwoofer. Just to be clear though - they're not the type of headphone that adds bass to everything, they just deliver it incredibly well when it should be there. I'm a chatty type so if you've stuck with me this long then cheers!. I just wanted you to know that I did what I could to buy headphones that I really enjoy and I tried not to let anything but the sound of them guide me. I did my due diligence before actually going ahead with the purchase by learning what I could about them, but I'd enjoyed them so much that barring learning they were radioactive it was a forgone conclusion. I've forcibly thrust them onto every friend and family member's head I can and I watch their faces light up with smiles and surprise - a far better gauge than anything they can say!. I'm going to keep an eye on future audio products from Monolith because I think that they, along with many of the Chinese audio companies, are going to shake up an industry where its not unusual to find headphones/DACs/amps that cost in the thousands, and often for no apparent technical superiority. It's gotten out of hand!. Next stop for me is a pair of electrostatic headphones, for many audiophiles they're considered the best type of driver for detail. The planar magnetic is generally considered to sit somewhere between the dynamic and electrostatic in terms of audio reproduction, but of course that's not always true. They're closer to electrostatics in both in quality and design, but cost less and are far more convenient too as they don't need a specialist amp. I can't recommend the m1060s highly enough, they not only sound fantastic but Monoprice also give a 5yr guarantee and are no nonsense when it comes to customer service. I would highly recommend that you at least try them out for yourself, Amazon are also no nonsense so there's nothing to lose. I hope something in this ramble was at least slightly useful and that it might have swayed you to give the m1060's a chance. I don't think you'll regret it, happy listening :)

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