Never Miss a Deal.

They're OK. I think a few tweaks could make them much better.

PROS: Active noise canceling is actually not bad. As good as some other, much more expensive brands? I'm not sure.



Replaceable battery (AAA). Just keep an extra battery in the bag and you won't have to worry about running out of power at an inconvenient time.



Good battery life.



You can leave the active noise canceling off and still listen to audio.



Removable cable.



On-cable mic (works with mobile devices and computers).



On-cable controls (works with mobile devices and some computers).



Comes with a storage case.

CONS: The on-cable controls are completely flat, making it more difficult than it should be to quickly press the button you're looking for. On more than one occasion on a recent flight, I found myself hurriedly pressing on the side of the controls (which does nothing) rather than the face of the unit where the buttons actually are.



The opening of the pads on the headphones is just a little too small. My ears aren't exactly big (proportionally), but they are squished in there a bit.



Something about the padding is keeping the noise isolation from being as good as it could be. I'm not sure if there isn't enough padding, or the padding that's there is too firm, preventing it from molding around things like glasses (other brands are able to do this well). I often have to adjust them slightly to get a good seal so noise doesn't seep in around the pads.



The padding is pretty firm and the headphone squeeze a bit tightly. This combination means that they can get uncomfortable after prolonged use.



The cord with the controls and mic is too short. When I sit at my desk with it plugged into my laptop (which the play/pause control works with, by the way), I have to be careful to not lean back or anything. Another foot would be really nice.



The cord, like the cord on Monoprice's iDevice-like earbuds, has an unpleasant texture.



The on-off switch is surprisingly hard to move. This has become easier over time.



The zipper on the storage case is backwards. For whatever reason, I'm used to grabbing the zipper from the top, moving it around clockwise and having the case being opened after the zipper has been moved around past the bottom of the case. I frequently find myself going for the zipper in the wrong location. I did a little usability testing and had a few other people either open or close the case (without letting them know why), then confirmed after that the zipper didn't go the direction they expected.

The head phone is great for the price. Back ground noise in the office is now non existent.

The problem is that the ear pads fall apart. Is there any replacement ear pads available? Or any ear pads from other headphones that would work?

PROS: Great job for the price

CONS: Ear pads fall appart

I liked these a lot while they lasted. They provide excellent cancelation for low-frequency noise, so they're especially good on the bus. While I wouldn't mistake them for my Sennheisers, the sound quality is pretty good with the cancelation on or off, certainly better than typical bargain headphones. I found them more comfortable than usual to wear with glasses.



Unfortunately, the right earpiece on mine stopped working a little over a year after I got them...just a bit outside the warranty period. At this price, I expect things to hold up a little better. I always kept them in their case and treated them gently.

PROS: Comfortable

Good noise-canceling, and reasonably good sound quality

Nice carrying case, comes with cables and adapters

CONS: Short-lived

If you're looking for a cheaper alternative to Bose, these are a great deal. Less than 1/2 the cost, they deliver at least 90% of the performance IMHO.



The battery life is higher than the bose, and they work when turned on and off (something the older Bose didn't do).



My head is a bit tall and narrow, so these didn't fit as well as the Bose. There is a bit of pressure at the top of my head. But it's not bad at all.



These are also more durable than the Bose in my anecdotal tests (giving them to an 8 year old boy, who managed to snap the Bose headphones in 4.2 minutes). So far the Monoprice headphones are still in one piece.

PROS: $184 less than the current Bose equivalent.

Good noise cancellation

Works even with it turned off

Premium feel

Good accessories

Nice travel case

CONS: Not as comfortable for my head

Materials not as premium as Bose

Noise cancellation not as power as Bose

I just received my second pair of these headphones and have them connected to my android tablet listening to music as I do other things on my tablet. I give these headphones a 5 rating because they are about 90% as good as headphones that cist 3 to 5 times as much. I use the headphones for about 25 hours a week and my previous pair is still plugging away after 3+ years with only a few problems. The noise cancelling after 3+ years is slightly degraded and I have sewn separations in the earpads back together several times. But at around $100 they mute n oise well, have good sound quality, and work on a degraded basis with a dead battery. The most touted headphones are much more expensive and don't work with a dead battery. Also, almost all of the much more exoensive brands don't even come close to a 50 hour battery life. Considering price, noise cancelling ability, sound, and battery life, I am very happy to purchase a new pair after more than 3 years.

PROS: Price, Sound, Noise Cancelling.

CONS: Earpad cover separation after several years.

They do a good job of blocking noise and are comfortable to wear over long periods of time. I usually use a pair of Klipsch Image S4's which I absolutely love but unfortunately they are a bit of a pain to constantly take on and off at work when I need to answer a phone or step away from my desk. The monoprice headphones are definitely a bargain and I am very happy with my purchase.

PROS: Cancels noise very well while there is music playing.
Sound quality is above average.
Headphones are comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.

CONS: None

My ear pads gave out a year after owning these, it seems to be a common problem. You can get replacements on Amazon, you need to search forAudio Technica ATH ANC7 ear pads. these will fit but are missing the white foam that is inside the original earpads, not sure how it affects sound or noise canceling, Prices range from 10-20 dollars. If you want a perfect exact replacement, you can order from Audio Technica using these instructions (Please send $30.00 to paypal@atus.com and be sure to include both the part number/quantity (139900770 x 1) and your full USA address in the comment section of the paypal transaction.). I ordered these from Audio Technica and they are the exact ear pads that come with the Monoprice 10010's.


PROS: Love them, great sound, very good noise canceling

CONS: ear pads wear out after owning for a year.

Overall i really like this set of headphones. I am pretty picky about headphones and like a certain kind of balance to the sound they produce and this set works out pretty well. It is a little bass heavy (which i enjoy but i know not all people like) but the sound it gives in the low range is not muddy. The midrange and highs still come in clear even through the pronounced bass. For the price it is a solid set of normal headphones.

Now lets get into the Active noise reduction. It does not cancel out the noise as well as the bose headphones. I kind of expected that seeing as how they are a third of the price, however in the tests that i ran with ambient noise, they did a pretty good job of taking the audible noise level down significantly. (when i did this, i was not playing music through the headphones) The hum of my computer fans was almost completely eliminated.

Overall i really like these headphones and especially for the price, you can't beat it for a decent sounding active noise cancellation headset. It even comes with the headphone/mic adapter to plug into the computer, that is a great little touch. Personally i use them through a portable headphone amp really crank the volume up, they do have some sound leakage, but nothing too seriously horrible. Basically if you are looking for a budget set of good headphones with noise cancellation, you can stop your search and just buy these already.

PROS: Comfortable
Come with a nice carrying case
Sound good

CONS: could reduce more noise

I just came back from a week in Hawaii and had over 18 hours of flying time with these headphones. They did a great job of silencing the planes noise and were very comfortable. I would definitely buy these again.

PROS: High end packaging, nice carrying case, comfortable, plenty of accessories

CONS: none

These headphones are of the quality and price that other reviewers have previously reported on other sites. They are a great set for the price, but the quality is not on par with some of the pricier ones, as expected.

I replaced my old Sony noise-canceling headphones with these ones. Compared to the Sony, these headphones do not produce as good quality sound, and they do not filter out as much external noise. That said, they perform well, but just not as well as the pricier set did.

I like the design of the on/off button. It is hard to turn them on accidentally, which was a problem I had with the Sony headset. I would often accidentally push the button on the Sony headset when I was putting them in a bag. With the Monoprice headset, you have to apply a little bit of force to the on/off button.

The headphones are worth the price you pay for them. I would buy them again.

PROS: Appropriate price. Nice sound. Can't accidentally turn them on.

CONS: The ear pieces are small.

Good noise reduction, I use these for cutting down on the noise generated from machinery in a wood shop. Headphones are comfortable to wear. When playing music through them, the quality is pretty good, no distortion. I like it runs on 1 AAA battery. I'm not happy with the phone jack. It is recessed deep up inside the ear cup, so you need a very slim narrow diameter 1/8" cable to plug your music or phone/iPod in. The headphones come with a thin cable, but if you plan on using your own cable, most will not fit into that narrow recess. They should have mounted the jack closer to the surface to allow your common cable to be used. Other than that, I am happy with the purchase, and for 1/3 the cost of other more expensive noise cancelling headphones, it is a good deal.

PROS: Good noise cancellation

CONS: Jack is too far recessed up inside the headphones

The active noise reduction does a good job of filtering out background noise. Sounds like the whir of an engine or an air duct are cancelled out well. Other none-repetitive noises are somewhat filtered out too (like a conversation nearby though not completely), but that is what's expected with the technology.

The sound quality is good too. Not excellent, but above average. Better than your typical headphones.

The parts I have issues with is that I have a fairly large head and the headphones barely fit me at the max size. Most other headphones that cost $100+ can generally accommodate my head size.

The cord seems awfully short too. There cord is long enough that if I use the headphones with an ipod in my pocket, there is enough length. But using it in the office or in a stationary place, a foot or two of more cord would help.

The ergonomics also are lacking. There is a small bit of padding on the top bridge of the headphones. But it's too thin. A little more padding would have made it more comfortable.

Overall, I'm happy with the headphones. They provide good sound quality with ANR. However, if I were to judge the quality not factoring in the noise reduction there are better headphones out there that have higher sound quality and are more ergonomic.

PROS: Effective Noise Cancelling
Sound Quality
Attachments and Accessories
Case

CONS: Cord Length
Ergonomics
Headphone Size

this is not the first pair of $100 active noise cancelling headphones i've owned. the first pair were a pair of able planets, decent sounding, good noise cancellation, but weren't durable. those broke while i was travelling (thankfully after my first round of flights were done) and before the cab even reached where i was staying i ordered these monoprices as a replacement (ive basically been waiting for an excuse to test out the MP quality to see if i want to buy more products from here or if i should avoid them). For the flights back, i borrowed a buddy's set of Bose QC15's. i HATE bose, the sound quality is garbage, but i put those on for the flights home and my GOD the noise cancellation was astonishing. The sound quality was still garbage.



for the Monoprice headphones (which is what im here to review after all, sorry for the long background), the sound quality is amazing. simply put. fantastic sound with noise cancelling both on and off.



while effective at drowning out typical sounds that are a constant drum, it doesnt handle cancellation at higher frequency ranges all that well, ive since flown with them and they are great at blocking out the engine noise from the plane, the screaming toddler however...not so much. certainly there is a significant across the board reduction in overall noise level, but its much less effective at higher frequency ranges.



would i buy again? yes. what they lack in noise cancelling power that make up for in sound quality and the ability to get loud enough that the screaming toddler leaking through the noise cancellation becomes inaudible anyway :-)

PROS: sound quality

price (of course)

CONS: the shiny finish on the muffs is a little weird.

the noise cancellation leaves a bit to be desired

Pretty good for the price. People around the office own the Bose QC 15 so I've (we) had the opportunity to switch back and forth. consensus: These work almost as well. They leak noise in a little more. The ear cup is slightly smaller.

*I* do not typically use them for music, only for peace and quiet. We did not compare the sound quality.


PROS: Effective

CONS: Slightly tight, Ear chamber a little small

I have had these headphones for 8 months. I get good quality sound and good noise cancelling .
A couple of bad points though. When the battery dies, while in the middle of listening the headphones don't fail gracefully. there is a loud shriek or beep sound that is annoying.

The construction seems to have a problem. After 8 months of daily use, The ear cups are opening up and I can see the foam in them. Is there a way to replace the ear cups?

PROS: * Good sound
* Good noise cancelling

CONS: * loud annoying sound when the battery dies while using them
* After only 8 month, the ear cups are coming apart and i can see the foam insides.

I have had 2 pairs the first the cheap cord broke at the plug after 1 month use. Monoprice replaced at no cost that's the good news Monoprice is legit. The second pair the ear pads are falling apart the seam that holds the fake leather together is fused not stitched so in will not hold up to normal use. I wish Monoprice would fix the design even charge a few bucks more for better quality. They sound great I used them all the time when I travel.

PROS: Good sound, noise cancelling really works

CONS: Cheaply made, fall apart for anything more than super casual use.

Save your $, shop amazon for the same thing and buy the creative HN-900 with free shipping and save some $. Monoprice will not match prices.



Go with a product that will make you happy. If you're going to notice that background noise cuts in and out based on what you're listening too, skip this product.







PROS: - Cheap

- Works some of the time ?

- Impressive packaging





CONS: - Noise cancellation only kinda works.

- Can't cancel noise without having a loud noise going through there. Sound only will sound muffled.

- More expensive then the same guts on amazon in the Creative HN-900

Very nice headphones with comfortable fit. At almost a third of the price of QC15 from Bose

PROS: Very comfortable to wear, work well to cancel out noise, compare well against the Bose QC15

I'm in love with these headphones and so far, I have no regrets. It's a must buy if you work in a loud place!

PROS: Noise Cancelling is the same as the Bose headphones edition
To me, the 70/30 comparison some people has made is the best example of this product: It cost 30% less than the Bose headphones and you get 70% of the output when compared to those headphones. I

CONS: Not as pretty? Who cares :)

I don't write product reviews but I have since June of this year tried the Bose QC15, Bose QC 20i, Bose QC25, and kept looking at these while reading the reviews. In a nutshell, save the cash and just get these. It isn't worth the price difference for the others. The QC15 for my head was the most comfortable because of the additional padding in the headband (check photos) as compared to the QC25. The QC20i were fine except I just couldn't seem to get a quality fit with any of the three gel tips and every time I would move my head the seal would break, in addition to the fact that the battery powered unit was up next to my iPhone and I was always leery of tension causing the wires to break away at the connector once used for some time. I eventually got to where I held the battery unit behind my iPhone.



Fast forward to the 10010 unit. I received these two days ago and there hasn't been a problem, except for initial user error. When I first attached the cable plug to the left ear piece while on my light rail train I noticed that the sound would fade in/out in the right earpiece. I took them off, removed the plug, and when I reinserted it I realized that it needed to go in further. Problem solved. Since then, light rail bliss. Sound in my opinion for primarily listening to streamed talk radio and occasional MP3s is fine for me. I prefer the NC feature at all times when on the train. I realized that the headset band would irritate the top of my head but after extending out the band on either side by about a half-inch all was good. From someone who has tried all the higher dollar units recently I can't speak highly enough for this product, especially at this price point. I keep a rechargable AAA battery in the well constructed travel case (easier to pack headphones than the QC25) for when the furnished battery runs down. Thanks Monoprice for a well put together product at a great price point.

PROS: Quality of build, price, ease of use, did I mention price?

CONS: none

Good for the money, but head-to-head comparison to Bose QC15, it's Bose hands down.

PROS: Cost

CONS: Performance

They work great and are comfortable!

PROS: I was very impressed with these headphones! They worked suprising well on a 6+ hour flight to Hawaii. They are very comfortable, too. They muffle-out the airplane noise and also allow you to hear your flight attendants or flying partner. They also work with the noise cancelling feature on or off.

CNET rates these headphones as almost as good as the BOSE but at 1/3 the price!

CONS: They look kinda funny because of the way the headphones bow-out on the side of your head. But if you can get past the looks, then they'll be great for you.

These were given as a gift, and the feedback I received was that these are the best headphones he has tried. They are comfortable and allow him to work in a shared work space without distractions.. He likes the "plain" black style and are comfortable to wear.

PROS: The price is much more reasonable then the "other" brand, with excellent noise cancelling ability. Easily fit a "larger" head size.

At first, I was a bit skeptical about buying this product because of its price and because I had never been a customer of Monoprice before. After having used these headphones for almost a year now, I can tell you I have no regrets. The sound quality is superb, especially with the ANR turned on. Without ANR the bass loses some strength, though nothing else is affected. Noise cancellation works very well, but don't expect to hear silence the hubbub around you will only sound very distant. This creates a great empty space for your audio to be at the forefront. The build quality is alright its mostly plastic with leathery parts where it will actually touch you. They fit over my ears perfectly. Unfortunately, the glossy backs of the drums attract fingerprints somewhat noticeably, but this is easily overlooked by all of the positives. For example, battery life. I feel that the advertised 50 hours of battery is an advertisement that is playing it safe. I've used these with the ANR turned on every day for almost a year now and I've only changed the battery once, and even that was when the LED was still green I was leaving for a long trip and I didn't want the battery to die on me. I don't think it would have. I think this is the best part besides the price. For $115.99, this is a killer set of headphones! I would have bought this thing for double the price!



That is, if it didn't have "MONOPRICE" glaring out on the sides and top of this thing. This is my only real complaint. I don't exactly fancy flashing these headphones in public. I know that Monoprice has to brand these things, but I would appreciate the logo to be a little more subtle.



In all, these are a great pair of headphones despite the price, though it does seal the deal.

I DO recommend this product.

PROS: Sound Quality

Comfortable

Size

Battery Life

Noise Reduction

Price

CONS: Noticeable logo

Attracts Fingerprints

I was anxious to order these headphones because of the drastic difference in price between the MP and Bose versions. However, I decided to roll the dice and I am extremely pleased that I did. Some coworkers and I were due for a flight to the other side of the world on a military cargo airplane, and I thought that some noise cancelling headphones would make the 20 something hour journey more bearable... It turns out that this assumption was true, as the MP ANC headphones were much more comfortable and pleasing than earplugs. A friend of mine has Bose ANC headphones, and when comparing those to the ones from MP, I can barely tell a difference. In fact, the only difference I can tell is the maximum volume level (Bose gets a little louder). At any rate, these headphones are well worth the money. They drown out surrounding noise quite well when powered on, and almost completely with power on and an audio source connected. The packaging and build of the product is also superb, and the ear cushions are incredibly soft. Well done, Monoprice!

PROS: Very soft ear cushions. Near Bose quality noise cancelling capability. High sound quality for music, movies, and phone conversations.

CONS: Maximum volume is limited.

I bought these 6 weeks ago for a trip to Europe. Having used them several times, I must say I am extremely happy, especially for the price. They are bulky, but that is to be expected for active noise cancelling headphones. The wife has a pair from Bose, but I never cared to do a side by side comparison because I'm happy enough with mine, especially at the great price!

The only downside is the in-line microphone cord that shipped with it is poor. Everyone complains they can't hear me when used with a cell phone and that talking directly into the phone is so much better. I'm looking for an alternative cable to try.

This product is really good, and when the price is considered, an amazing value. Great work, monoprice.

PROS: Comfortable
Well designed case

CONS: Bulky
Poor microphone

I brought these for my son for Christmas , order arrived on time and was well packaged. He really likes them and they have a great sound not as good as the BOSE ones but very good for the price

After using these for hours and hours on airplanes, I am 100% sold. Very comfortable for the long haul. I had them on for nearly 8 hours and didn't feel discomfort at any time. This makes airplane flight so much more comfortable. I'm revising my rating to 10 stars since I have no complaints about the unit.
I did forget to turn off the headphones a few times, and they were still on the next morning. Figured my battery would die in flight, but they are still going strong with the supplied battery, and I think I've passed 50 hours of use already, so that is an understatement on monoprice's account. 50+ hours of use from a single AAA cell isn't bad.
Can't say enough good things about these.

PROS: Great Sound In Noisy Environments.
Comfortable.
Efficient.

CONS: None.

I've been watching Bose headphones like this for more than a decade, never justifying it enough to buy. I set up my office in our utility room, with a furnace two feet behind my head, a washer, dryer and now a fridge. The sounds of all of them almost completely disappear when you switch these on, and what's left moves up into a very high staticky range that almost unnoticeable. Whoever said the headphones are too hot to wear must have a faulty pair - mine are cool to the touch after 10 straight hours.

PROS: - incredible noise reduction

- easily justifiable price

CONS: - main audio cord seems a bit thin but i haven't had any problems with it

Purchased the headphones before a two week plus trip to Europe. Used them on the flight over and back. Cannot say enough about how well they performed.

PROS: Great price, work exceptionally well, nice storage case, quick shipping.

CONS: Ears were a little uncomfortable after wearing them for 8 or 9 hours straight. Nothing serious but you could tell you had worn them for a long period of time.

I bought these headphones to use while cutting the grass as my home. I always listen to music while I cut, but with my previous "regular" headphones, I had to crank the music up to an unsafe level to hear it over the mower. With the noise canceling component, I can reduce the music volume by 1/3. The sound quality of the music is also enhanced. I hear instruments and back up singing that I never noticed before while listening to my music even on my good car system. I researched before making this purchase, and the Bose headphones were rated the best for quality, but they were at least 3 times as expensive. I would highly recommend these headphones.

PROS: The noise canceling component works great. The sound quality that the head phones provide is fantastic...especially for the money.

CONS: none

Bough these at 40% of the price of NC headphones offered by the name brand. Had a chance to test those, before ordering these. My usage is for home in my home office for a few hours at a time. Not losing much of anything, in my opinion.

PROS: Great performance/price ratio that Monoprice is known for. Battery life is good, and sound boost/noise cancelling when powered is nice.

CONS: Not sure if the foam ear cup are replaceable, like the other models Monoprice offers. Slip off my head, if top bar is at the wrong angle.

I like these because the noise cancellation really works. They are also fairly comfortable.

PROS: I like these because the noise cancellation really works.

CONS: They are a little heavy.

Very good sound quality and noise cancellation. Very pleased that the sound quality is also good without the noise cancellation turned on - other nc headphones that I've tried were almost unusable without the nc enabled. Very comfortable and good quality. Reasonable price. I won't take another flight without these.

I recently used these headphones for a 11 hour flight and they were very effective in reducing ambient noise.They were comfortable as well. I tried the airline-supplied headphones just to compare, and it was difficult for me to hear the dialogue in in-flight movies. These made all the difference. Highly recommended.

PROS: Excellent noise reduction, nice case, several adaptors included.

CONS: A thicker audio cable might be more durable in the long run.

the sound is very good for its price and the cancellation is better then what i was expecting for its price. i got 2 of them and when its running perfectly i love it. unfortunately one of the headsets came with issues in the right side of the headset when the active noise cancellation is on. It makes a strange white noise that makes it feel like air is blowing a bit past your ear and when i have my music on it makes a popping sound that's very annoying and really cant deal with. the other one works perfectly and i couldn't be happyer about that one. If the staff of this site see this i would really love the help with a replacement on the defective headset i got. for some odd reason I cant submit my RMA sorry for the inconvenience.

PROS: good sound and noise cancellation.

CONS: none unless they come with a defect

I own a famous name pair of similar headphones which cost several times as much as these. My wife and I were going out of the country with a long flight and I was reluctant to take them and risk damage or loss. The Monoprice headphones were positively reviewed by CNet and by the Monoprice users, so we bought one for each of us for the trip. I wore mine for several hours at a time on the flights and found them very effective in noise isolation and surprisingly comfortable. I am so glad we got them and plan to still use them regularly.

PROS: Excellent noise isolation and sound quality.

Comfortable for long periods of time.

Value priced.

CONS: A bit bulky for travel

5/5

PROS: My active noise cancelling beats were stolen, and I couldn't bring myself to buy another set at $300+, so tried these. Very comfortable, nice case and features, and they work very well. At 1/3 of the price, I'd say these are an excellent value and that they work just as well.

These are the first noise cancellation headphones I ever purchased. They do exactly that!!! I am a believer now!! However when noise cancellation is engaged, some sound does seep out. Never tried the Bose or any of the others since the price scared me off. These are as advertised. Thank you Monoprice!!

P.S. My wife just tried them and will kidnap them for her upcoming European trip!! I guess i will buy another pair.

PROS: Price, very good sound. Noise cancelling

CONS: Some sound leaks out off the headphones. Head band is a bit tight.

Compré estos audífonos luego de buscar por unas cuantas semanas audífonos con ANR. Vi que productos como Bose o Sennheiser eran demasiado costosos, hasta que encontré estos. Me gustaron por que cancelaban mas ruido (92%) que los otros. Cuando llegaron a casa, los vi mas grandes que la foto. De todas maneras, son los mejores que he comprado hasta ahora.

PROS: La cancelación de ruido (ANR), claridad en el sonido, duración de la batería, muchos accesorios, el case para guardarlos, peso ligero y comodidad.

CONS: Solo es para dispositivos apple, el case es muy grande para llevarlo y, sin el ANR: el sonido pierde potencia, lo que hay que subir el volumen.

The noise cancelling on these headphones is very good. It does not give a feeling of ear pressure (not as much as a Bose does). Although I found the noise cancelling on the Bose was just a little bit more, they gave me a feeling of ear pressure which I had to relieve by lifting the headphone ear cup from my ear periodically.



I wore these on long 15 hour flights recently and they are comfortable to wear. I am not an audiophile but to me the music sounds good on these when noise cancelling is on. I mostly use them with just enough music volume to generate a white noise, nothing more. With the headphones turned off, the music does not sound as good, so don't plan on using them without turning on noise cancelling.



For the price, these can't be beat. The packaging is very nice too - Monoprice has picked up a thing or two from Apple and Google !

PROS: Effective aircraft noise cancelling

Comfortable

Battery lasts a long time

Less $$$ than Bose or Beats

CONS: The carrying case is big !

I use these mainly for flights and studying. I sit at the back of the plane and these cut out almost all of the engine noise. My dad has the Bose NC headphones and there's hardly a difference. This wires seem a little flimsy but can be replaced on this site for very cheap. Great buy.

PROS: Really cuts environment noise

Comfortable

Seems solid build

Replaceable wires

Case

Packaging is very nice

CONS: Possibly cheap wires

Sound isn't great when not in Noise Canceling mode

Bought these for a trip to Europe and they were very helpful in combating cabin noise and helping me get some sleep, as well. Unlike many previous pairs of headphones I've owned, I never had any discomfort or pinching issues with these even after hours and hours (10 or 11 hours each way) of wear. They are bulky, but that's just part of the territory for headphones in general. The carrying case that comes with the headphones is especially nice - a zippered, hard shell case covered in hard wearing fabric. The headphones come with half a dozen or so plugs to help adapt the phones to almost any need. These headphones simply shout quality - good design, well designed components made for the long run. At $100 or so, they are simply far better than anything less than twice their price.

PROS: Solidly constructed of quality materials
Good fit
Comfortable over extremely long periods of time
Well made carrying case
Numerous accessory plugs
Excellent batter life

CONS: Bulky

4/5

PROS: Sound Cancelling works great. Comfortable even on my big head.

CONS: Causes ears to get really hot. Ear buds a little to small for my ears so after a few hours of wearing they start to smush my earlobes.

I was very please with the sound of these headphones given the price. I have worn other noise cancelling headphones and feel the quality of these are close to those at half the price.

Overall a decent value, would be helpful if the specs mentioned the volume controls may not work with non iOS devices.

PROS: Decent noise cancelling, music not overly biased one-third of the cost of the leading nc headphones.

CONS: The volume controls don't work with a Galaxy Note 4. No where in the specifications does it mentions that the volume controls are Apple only, however the user manual does indicate that the volume controls may not be fully compatible with non iOS devices.

The sound is very good. Just to be clear I'm not an "audiophile" but the sound is very full and detailed to me. I hear things in the music I didn't pick up on before. The sound cancelling is better than my old Velodyne vQuiet. I have a noisy fan case by my work station and these make it much less intrusive.
As for the build quality, they are much sturdier than my Monoprice DJ headphones but I would be more satisfied with slightly heavier/thicker plastic being used. They lack that "solid" feel I think I should get for almost a hundred bucks.
I don't like the way they fold for travel. The ear pieces twist, in one direction only, so that it lays flatter and is more structurally sound in the case. I'm always worried I'm going to break them twisting them the wrong way too hard before realizing it. It should be bi-directional. Or better yet, fold like Monoprice's new bluetooth brushed metal headphones.
The way they look when wearing them is a bit off too. There are these huge corners sticking out at the sides instead of curving with my head.

Actually if you could take the sound and noise cancelling performance of these headphones and put them into the very fashionable design and what appears to be strong build of Monoprice's brushed metal bluetooth headphones (and maybe toss in the bluetooth as well -) ) these would be amazing hundred dollar, maybe even $125, headphones. Note to Monoprice: if you do make a headset like that, I wouldn't say no to a free unit as a thank you for the idea.

But as it is these are nice headphones with very good sound/ANC in sub-par (for the price) housing.

Also, has MP considered offering skins like carbon-fiber, woodgrain, colors, animal prints, etc. (all with MP's logo of course) for your headphones?

PROS: very good sound/ANC, amazing for the price
comfortable

CONS: Not so fashionable
Should be sturdier
Folding mechanism seems easy to break

Overall I will still grab for them first for my listening fun, but they are 3 out of 5 for me. I have heard other noise cancelling headphones, and so had some comparisons. and expected more from this set.

PROS: They look great, I like the weight and connections in a very nice case. They will be safe when moving them around from place tp place. I like all the extra connections, for no need to go out and buy extra connections for 1/4 inch or computer connections.

CONS: Sound just OK, and the volume is low - I checked all my input sources for sound to make sure it was not that, but the volume did not make it. And when it was as loud as I could go ( which was not very loud) I found the bass was weak. I am not saying real bad, they are pretty good but expected better.

This is a set of very good headphones, which have great noise cancelling for the money. My other pair is the more expensive "standard" brand and the noise cancelling of these headphones is very comparable.



The two main drawbacks are that the ear cups are shallow so my ears are pressed in a bit and the inline controls don't work with Apple products, such as iPhone and iPads. This last point was extremely disappointing and surprising (why have inline controls?). I had to contact MP support to find this out when I tried out the controls and they didn't work, with them stating: "TS - Gabby V: Unfortunately, the inline controls may not be fully compatible with iOS devices."

PROS: Sound cancelling very good, rivaling most higher-priced headphones

Comfortable top padding with extension

Good battery life

CONS: Inline controls not compatible with iOS devices

Shallow ear cups cause rubbing even on my normal-sized ears

I am happy to have them. They are rather nice, but the comfort issues mean I don't use them that much. Of all my monoprice purchases, this is probably the one I would be least inclined to show off to my friends as an example of amazing value. They mostly just take out the low frequency hums, but changing noises, and high pitched noises, seem to come through fairly uneffected. I can still hear people talk and such with little problem. Most of the effect comes from the simple noise isolation of having an airtight foam object over your ears, rather than the electronic cancelling. I could get simple noise isolating ear muffs that are more comfortable for much less.

That said, I absolutely *can* listen to a podcast on the subway now. That's impossible to do with my normal earbuds as it is simply too noisy on the train, and my earbuds are too quiet.

PROS: Way cheaper than Bose equivalent. Audio cancelling does cut noise noticeably. Quite nice travel case. Comes with several adapters. Nice physical build quality.

CONS: Doesn't actually fit my ears very well. I don't have giant godzilla ears or anything, but I find the headphones quite uncomfortable for extended wear. They are also quite a lot less portable than earbuds, so they are fairly inconvenient to actually bring on the train in practice. (Though that's true of pretty much any noise cancellers at any price.) They also don't actually cancel all that much noise, and the "on light" is almost impossible to see if you are looking at yourself in the mirror, so you have to take them off to see if they are on or off, or just toggle them back and forth.