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Monoprice Monolith M565c Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Monoprice Monolith M565c 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 M565c
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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 63% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

7.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 63% of headphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
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 58% of models
Score components

52%

7.0

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.4

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 58%
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 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 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 87%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Monoprice Monolith M565c

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

52%

7.0

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.4

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
7.0/ 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 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
5.9/ 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 50% of models
Popularity:
Monoprice Monolith M565c has a popularity score of 5.9 points, which is higher than that of 49.8% of products in this category.
5.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.0
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
66 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 66 mm, larger driver size than 97.1% of headphones and equal to 0.1% 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
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% 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
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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
389 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 389 g, heavier than 94.8% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Monoprice Monolith M565c 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.
  • 26 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (66 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    66 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
  • 20x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (2000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    2,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 0.63 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.
  • 26 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (66 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    66 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
  • 20x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (2000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    2,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 17 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (120 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    120 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 78.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (389 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    389 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.
  • 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 %
  • 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.
  • 15% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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
    Monoprice Monolith M565c
    the average pair of headphones
    Monoprice Monolith M565c has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.96 vs 8).
    6.96 vs 8
  • 2.22x more expensive
    Monoprice Monolith M565c is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£200 vs £90).
    £200 vs £90
  • 3.4% worse value for money
    Monoprice Monolith M565c has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.03 vs 7.3).
    7.03 vs 7.27
  • 15% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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 M565c
    the average pair of headphones
    Monoprice Monolith M565c has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.96 vs 8).
    6.96 vs 8
  • 2.22x more expensive
    Monoprice Monolith M565c is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£200 vs £90).
    £200 vs £90
  • 3.4% worse value for money
    Monoprice Monolith M565c has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.03 vs 7.3).
    7.03 vs 7.27
  • 78.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (389 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    389 g vs 218 g
  • 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 %
  • 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.
  • 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.

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06/12/2020
Summary of the review
Monolith M565C Closed Back Planar Headphones - Reviews

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 M565c

  • High value for money, often described as an excellent 'starter' audiophile headphone
  • Detailed and transparent sound signature with good imaging for a closed-back design
  • Premium build quality featuring attractive rosewood cups and a sturdy metal frame
  • Easy to drive directly from mobile devices or laptops, though they benefit from an amp
  • Highly mod-friendly design with easily removable cups and velcro-attached ear pads
  • Effective passive noise isolation due to the closed-back design

What customers don't like about Monoprice Monolith M565c

  • Recurring quality control issues with the cable connection causing audio dropouts when moving
  • Stock ear pads are relatively small and can be uncomfortable for users with larger ears
  • High frequencies/treble can sound 'veiled' or muffled in the stock configuration
  • Stock cable is prone to microphonics (noise transfer when touched)
  • The headband design can create uncomfortable pressure points on top of the head for some users
  • Pleather ear pads can cause ears to get warm during extended listening sessions

Verdict

The Monoprice Monolith M565c is a closed-back, over-ear planar magnetic headphone featuring 66mm drivers, a 10Hz–50kHz frequency response, and an 18-ohm impedance designed for detailed, audiophile-grade sound isolation. Key characteristics include a warm, "closed-back" sound with rich bass, high clarity, and stellar instrument separation, housed in a durable wood and metal construction. Main pros are its impressive price-to-performance ratio, excellent build quality, and detachable cable system. Cons include somewhat small earcups that can cause discomfort for some users, a relatively high weight of 389g (13.7 oz), and potential sensitivity issues with the cable connection jacks leading to intermittent sound if moved frequently.

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