OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Headphones Methodology v1.0
Headphones Methodology v1.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Headphones Methodology v1.0: technical specifications plus authentic consumer ratings, with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Headphones Methodology v1.0

Monoprice Monolith M1570 Review | 93 Data compared

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

Monoprice Monolith M1570 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 M1570
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

80%

5.2

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 81% of headphones
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Battery

4%

5.0

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 88%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 75%
  • monoprice-monolith-m1570
  • monoprice-monolith-m1570
  • monoprice-monolith-m1570
  • monoprice-monolith-m1570
  • monoprice-monolith-m1570
  • monoprice-monolith-m1570
monoprice-monolith-m1570
monoprice-monolith-m1570
monoprice-monolith-m1570
monoprice-monolith-m1570
monoprice-monolith-m1570
monoprice-monolith-m1570
Where to buy
*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Monoprice Monolith M1570

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Battery

4%

5.0

Calls & Controls

5.2
User score
User score
7.5/ 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 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
4.6/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Popularity:
Monoprice Monolith M1570 has a popularity score of 4.6 points, which is lower than that of 61.9% of products in this category.
4.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

6.5
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
5 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
Show more
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
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
Show more
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.
Show more
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.
Show more
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
Show more
Brand name
Monoprice
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
700 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 700 g, heavier than 99.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
?
Show more

Monoprice Monolith M1570 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
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 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
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 0.63 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.
    1.83 m vs 1.2 m
  • 5 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (65 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    65 mm vs 60 mm
  • 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
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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
  • 20 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (130 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    130 dB vs 110 dB
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 3.21x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (700 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    700 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.
  • 6 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Monoprice Monolith M1570 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
  • 12.2% worse value for money
    Monoprice Monolith M1570 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.48 vs 7.3).
    6.48 vs 7.27
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Monoprice Monolith M1570 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 12.2% worse value for money
    Monoprice Monolith M1570 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.48 vs 7.3).
    6.48 vs 7.27
  • 7.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Monoprice Monolith M1570
    the average pair of headphones
    Monoprice Monolith M1570 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.47 vs 8).
    7.47 vs 8
  • 3.21x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (700 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    700 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 6 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 7 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (96 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    96 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 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

5.0
MrAyrit
≈ estimated
15/09/2022
Hands-on review · sound, weight and resale
Verdict
Monoprice Monolith M1570 sounds good and is well built, but its weight makes it hard to recommend at this price.
7.0
Zadius Tech
≈ estimated
20/01/2020
Long-term test · over a month of use
Verdict
Monoprice Monolith M1570 sounds very good with punchy bass, but it is too heavy and loose on the head.
8.0
Zadius Tech
≈ estimated
05/12/2019
First impressions · sound and gaming tests
Verdict
Monoprice Monolith M1570 is fun to listen to with strong mids, but it needs a powerful amp and careful cable choice.
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

trustedreviews.com
26/10/2022
Month-long test · Hi-fi headphones
Verdict
The Monolith M1570 is a warm, comfortable open-back pair for hi-fi systems with XLR inputs, but its 700g weight and separately sold XLR cable limit its appeal.

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 M1570

  • Exceptional sound quality with a warm, smooth, and detailed presentation
  • Expansive, wide soundstage that offers a 'holographic' listening experience
  • Punchy, well-extended bass that provides satisfying low-end impact without bleeding into mids
  • Accurate imaging and instrument separation, making them effective for both music and competitive gaming
  • High value for money, often described as 'entry-level summit-fi' when purchased on sale
  • Versatile sound signature that responds exceptionally well to EQ adjustments
  • Includes both lambskin and velour earpads to allow for sound customization

What customers don't like about Monoprice Monolith M1570

  • Extremely heavy (approx. 644g to 700g), which can lead to significant neck fatigue during long sessions
  • The headband design is often criticized for poor weight distribution and can be painful on the crown of the head
  • Non-standard mini-XLR pinout makes finding compatible aftermarket balanced cables difficult
  • Changing earpads is reported to be a difficult and frustrating process
  • Large, bulky physical dimensions make them entirely non-portable
  • Requires a powerful amplifier to reach their full sonic potential due to low sensitivity
  • Some users noted potential build quality inconsistencies, such as loose clamping force or creaking

Verdict

The Monolith M1570 is an open-back, audiophile-grade headphone featuring massive 106mm planar magnetic drivers with a dual linear symmetry magnet array, delivering an expansive frequency response of 5Hz to 50kHz and a high maximum SPL of over 130dB. Characterised by its 60-ohm impedance and 96dB sensitivity, it typically requires dedicated amplification to fully realise its detailed, warm sound signature and holographic imaging. Main pros include its exceptionally low distortion (less than 0.1% at 100dB), a spacious soundstage enhanced by its open design, and the inclusion of both lambskin and velour memory foam ear pads for sound customisation. However, significant cons include its substantial weight of approximately 700g, which can cause neck fatigue during long sessions, and an open-back nature that offers zero noise isolation while leaking sound to others.

Compare Monoprice Monolith M1570 with other products in the Headphones category

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Monoprice Monolith M1570 and other products in the Headphones category

No results found