Monolith M565C Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Closed Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional

Very private world as I prefer when enjoying Classical Symphony through a Monolith 124460 Portable Headphone Amplifier and Dac from my late 2016 Mac Book Pro with just a mild touch-up of bass and upper frequencies. The amp can drive the phones to ear hurtful levels totally contained by the closed back so let timid caution be your guide. I like the heft to an extent as once they're parked they stay put. Ear holes snuggle right to the edges to perfectly present program. and counter any drift. I notice a slight sound quality improvement from out of the box through initial break in so patience will reward. My phones came with an almost ebony finish with very little discernible grain. Rather pleasing however I don't listen to them while vainly gazing at a mirror. Summing up. "A heck of a deal, highly recommend."

Sleep deprived in the week of receiving these because I'm staying up late listening to my music collection. Enough said?

surprisingly satisfying. I love these for their heft and subtle cherrywood-esque accents on the cans. The sound quality is worth every penny. I also appreciate that these headphones make me look unapporoachable. Their look clearly implies that I expect my headphones to be saying something more interested in what my headphones have to say.

I purchased these for my teenage daughter as an Xmas present. Now I am not an audiophile, I do not like over the ear headphones, BUT: in comparing these to my in-ear Final E4000's, there is a CLEAR difference. I'm writing this the day after Xmas when everyone else is still sleeping, and when I plugged in the Monoprice headphones, I immediately jumped because there is SUCH a realistic and 360^o sound which comes from them that I thought I hadn't pushed the plug in all the way. Totally and completely awesome. They also seem extremely well constructed and due to last a long time.

I wanted to get some very high quality listening experiences so I decided to purchase higher end stuff, and in that mix I wanted some planar magnetic headphones. I was very disappointed. These sound absolutely awful in a dierct headphone jack situation. They sound like the garbage PC desk speakers from old time prebuild computer days. The case is nice, the build is nice, they look nice, and the adjustability is awesome for smaller heads and comfort. But none of that matters when they sound so bad out of the box. Even after testing them all day and into the night, they sound awful compared to even my skullcandy slyr. These will not work for any direct listening situation. I would love to see this style and features with normal 50m drivers. This design is fantastic for wearability.

I was very skeptical when i purchased these cans that are very cheap for planars. Pleased so far with their Very smooth sound with tight bass. Bass is not over blown but clear and tight. Picks up very low bass notes nicely. Highs and mids detailed and sweet. I am able to drive them fairly well with my Android phone. Better sound with headphone output from both of my 2 stereo preamps. I will be purchasing a headphone amp and dac which should improve things even more. Build quality seems fine with detachable cable. SURPRISINGLY Comfortable to wear.

They look good, and fit really well. Not too heavy, and don’t give me a headache if I wear them for hours. The sound quality is great. The audio cable is lightweight, sturdy, and detachable. I’m really happy with these headphones and have no complaints.

I would recommend this product for people that appreciate Audiophile headphones. The M565C has prominent mids and the bass is planar bass that is consistent but blends in with everything else. Not a fuller, driving bass sound that sticks out in the mix. Also, NOT a v shaped sound signature. Some may think that planar magnetic sound, and the driver tuning in the M565C, becomes boring and bland after awhile. Others will be impressed by the large Soundstage and details in the overall sound. The sound of the M565C is beautiful, fuller in the balance, brighter with treble sparkle, and emotionally moving. Bass is fast planar bass that blends in. The build is excellent as are the wire and connectors. It is a very dark headphone including the wood cups. In my opinion, borderline portable with a squared off metal frame. Visually, everything blends with a darker theme. There was some minor sibilance, hot treble in less than stellar or older recordings. Again, an Audiophile headphone that will not gloss over flaws in the music source. KNOW WHAT YOU ARE PURCHASING. In this case, price is not an indication of headphone style and sound signature.

Above and beyond what I expected. Fits comfortably even with my head that is usually too big for many headphones.

Very happy with the McustomertM565C. Was looking for a wood closed back at a reasonable price. . Beautiful design- industrial chic I call it. Sound is solid and balanced. Bass is there, just not dominating. Mid and high present nice warm sounds. I leave both cables plugged in. Most people have access to a label maker. I printed an R and L , no problem whatsoever. I have six quality headphones, all good in their own way, but the M565C has quickly become a favorite.

Sound is fine. It's adequate. What isn't is everything else. The metal brace is ugly. Whenever I put these on I genuinely feel self-conscious. The wooden cans are also stained so dark you can barely at all tell the grain of the wood. Don't believe the photographs, they make this pair look far more attractive than the real thing ever could be. The ear pads are uncomfortable. The ear hole is narrow and causes abject discomfort if worn over a workday by anyone with even average sized ears. Replacing the ear pads is also nigh-impossible because no available replacements support the velcro fastening system they've come up with for this pair and this pair only. The input connectors on the cans are brittle, and failed within two months. For the listener on the go this is unacceptable. I've owned a Sennheiser HD 558 pair for 8 years, it's been through much worse and the only wear it shows is the faded logos on the outside. I've contacted support and they have not come back to me in a month. I am mailing these back tomorrow, and upon arrival they will become Monoprice's problem.

These are an incredible deal. High build quality, all-day-long comfort, and amazing sound quality. I am so pleased I took a chance on them.

I bought these to see how closed-back planar magnetic headphones compared to the open-back Monolith M1060 and the HIFIMAN HE400s cans I already owned. I instantly loved them! While I enjoy the sound stage and crispness of the 'M1060s (a better deal than the 'HE400s IMHO), the '565Cs provide more punch in the bass frequencies without sacrificing any clarity. They're also pretty easy to drive, though I think they benefit from a dedicated amp. Now, I picked them up on sale, which may have added to my enthusiasm about the price, but they're a great deal, regardless. I'm not surprised that TheWirecutter website lists them as they're top-recommended planar magnetic headphones (at time of this writing, which is June 25 2020).

I think they are probably wonderful but I can't make them work! I know other people who have used them successfully but sadly I am not one of them. They are very impressive looking and actually not as heavy as they look but they are not easy to position - they keep twisting around is not easy to get them into the right position. I suppose I can get used to that with a little practice but the real issue is truly making them work. I plugged them into my computer in what was clearly the correct spot but I never got any sound. There was no instruction included with the headphones it was entirely guess work on my part. So what I need now is clear and accurate instruction. And please do NOT ask me if they were connected in all the right places - they were correctly connected over and over again until I had to give up and get on with my life. So please fix it. Thanks.

Yess these are the real deal ,one caution even though they are low ohm .they are a bit power hungry and really beg for an amp to get the most out of them. well worth the money very happy .

Excellent sound for the price point; of interest to any audiophile on a limited budget

I am now on my 4th pair of these things. (Having been RMA'd three times now) Every 2-3 months one ears driver or the other will just randomly stop working. (Verified by changing cables, switching the right and left side cables, checking against different amps). The headphones sit at my work desk and are not repeatedly plugged in or out and so there's no reason this should be happening. I'm using the Monotprice 11567 driver to drive them. Thankfully Monorpice's RMA process is relatively painless but this isn't the kind of experience you should expect with these headphones. :(

These headphones are the perfect balance of quality planar and portability in my opinion. First off, they keep outside noise out almost as well as noise cancelling headphones, and are way lighter and less bulky than the M1060C. The headphone cups are smaller though, so you might prefer those if you have big ears. For walking down the street these are way better, especially if you wear glasses. I wanted to use these at work, and tried the M1060C before but they were way too much size wise for my work environment. I want to be able to throw them on during a day shift occasionally without standing out like I got a helmet on. Sound quality is perfect in my opinion, but at first it did sound a little flat on the treble the first time I tried to drive them. I have a little ES100 bluetooth headphone amp which rocks and can take a 2.5mm balanced cable. Using the ES100 phone app I found settings to put 2X voltage into the audio output for higher quality at batter cost as well as 4x over sampling. That put these headphones right where they needed to be, but it was noticeably more power than I need to drive my other open planar M1060 phones properly, which I found interesting since these are smaller headphones. Keep that in mind you might need a little more power from your headphone amp than you'd expect from the Monolith planar headphones, and that balanced cables are the way to go.