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Monoprice Monolith M1060c Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Monoprice Monolith M1060c Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Monoprice Monolith M1060c
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 55% of headphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

52%

6.9

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 59%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 68%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Monoprice Monolith M1060c

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

52%

6.9

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Popularity:
Monoprice Monolith M1060c has a popularity score of 6 points, which is higher than that of 51% of products in this category.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

6.8
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
planar
Driver size
106 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 106 mm, larger driver size than 99.3% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Monoprice
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
483 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 483 g, heavier than 98.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Monoprice Monolith M1060c vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 66 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (106 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    106 mm vs 40 mm
  • 30,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 21 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (65 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    65 mm vs 44 mm
  • 50x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (5,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 0.6 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (1.8 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    1.8 m vs 1.2 m
  • 21 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (65 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    65 mm vs 44 mm
  • 0.6 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (1.8 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    1.8 m vs 1.2 m
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 66 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (106 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    106 mm vs 40 mm
  • 30,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 50x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (5,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 2.22x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (483 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    483 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 12 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (90 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    90 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Monoprice Monolith M1060c is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 6.7% worse value for money
    Monoprice Monolith M1060c has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.81 vs 7.3).
    6.81 vs 7.27
  • 13 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (90 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    90 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Monoprice Monolith M1060c is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 6.7% worse value for money
    Monoprice Monolith M1060c has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.81 vs 7.3).
    6.81 vs 7.27
  • 4% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Monoprice Monolith M1060c
    the average pair of headphones
    Monoprice Monolith M1060c has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.69 vs 8).
    7.69 vs 8
  • 2.22x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (483 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    483 g vs 218 g
  • 12 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (90 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    90 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 13 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (90 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    90 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
MidbassKiko
≈ estimated
14/01/2023
Full review · build, comfort and sound after extended use
Verdict
Monoprice Monolith M1060C has good sound and build with punchy, clear bass, but comfort and upper mids are weaker.
9.0
Master Marslander
≈ estimated
30/03/2022
Hands-on review · build, comfort and sound tests
Verdict
Monoprice Monolith M1060C is a great-sounding closed headphone, though the heavy build and glued-on pads limit comfort.
9.0
MrAyrit
≈ estimated
24/12/2020
Hands-on review · open and closed mode comparison
Verdict
Monoprice Monolith M1060C is an easy recommendation for most listeners; its open mode is versatile but bass-heavy.
6.0
the Honest Audiophile
≈ estimated
26/03/2020
Hands-on review · open mod listening impressions
Verdict
Monoprice Monolith M1060C is not quite what the creator wanted: too dark and heavy, but a good try.
8.0
Joshua Valour
≈ estimated
21/05/2019
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and build
Verdict
Monoprice Monolith M1060C is not perfect, but it's a good-sounding closed-back headphone worth buying overall.
9.0
Damir Franc
≈ estimated
15/10/2018
Long-term review · four months of ownership
Verdict
Monoprice Monolith M1060C is an easy recommendation for music listeners, though comfort and the headband are weak points.
8.0
Zadius Tech
≈ estimated
01/07/2018
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and build
Verdict
Monoprice Monolith M1060C offers neutral, relaxed closed-back sound and good looks, but the headband is a clear weakness.
8.0
Z Reviews
≈ estimated
28/04/2018
Hands-on review · soundstage, gaming and build impressions
Verdict
Monoprice Monolith M1060C is a good beginner headphone with a rear-placed soundstage and a fragile feel.
5.0
kenshinesca
≈ estimated
23/02/2018
Hands-on review · comparison with original model · comfort
Verdict
Monoprice Monolith M1060C sounds great, but the headband hurt and the reviewer plans to return them.
5.0
Joshua Valour
≈ estimated
11/03/2019
First impressions · unboxing and short listening test
Verdict
Monoprice Monolith M1060C has solid build and good pads, but its sound feels boring and the vocals disappoint.
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Monoprice Monolith M1060c

  • Planar drivers offer incredible bass extension and low-end impact
  • Excellent stereo imaging and clear separation of instruments
  • Ear cups can be removed to easily convert them into open-back headphones
  • Thick, plush ear pads provide a great seal and initial comfort
  • Extremely low sound leakage for a planar magnetic headphone
  • Excellent value for money, acting as an affordable entry to high-end planar audio

What customers don't like about Monoprice Monolith M1060c

  • Noticeably heavy build that can lead to neck fatigue over long sessions
  • Disappointing mid-range response, with some users finding vocals recessed or congested
  • Stock adhesive used for the female 2.5mm jacks inside the cups has poor durability
  • Treble response can be uneven, lacking detail/shimmer for some and sounding harsh to others
  • Cups swivel freely without resistance, which can make them clumsy to handle or untangle
  • Bulky aesthetic looks massive and awkward on the head

Verdict

The Monoprice Monolith M1060C is a closed-back over-ear headphone featuring massive 106mm planar magnetic drivers with a low impedance of 18 ohms and a wide frequency response of 10Hz to 50kHz. It is characterized by its use of high-grade N50 neodymium magnets in a push-pull structure, designed to provide a detailed aural landscape with minimal distortion. Main pros include its impressive sub-bass extension, wide soundstage for a closed design, and the unique ability to be modded into an open-back configuration by removing the cups. However, cons include its significant weight of approximately 483g–590g, a reported 'shouty' mid-range around 1–2kHz, and potential build quality issues such as fragile internal connector soldering and a floppy headband design.

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