Never Miss a Deal.

In writing this review, keep in mind that I'm comparing this set of headphones to 6 other ones: Sennheiser HD 280, Sony MDR-7506, Sony MDR-V6, Sennheiser HD HD202, Sennheiser HD201, and JVC HA-RX500. The first 3 can usually be purchased for $60-$90 (depending on which headphone and if you can find it on sale) and are used by many as studio monitors. The latter 3 are all ~$20 headphones and sit in the same category as the Monoprice MEP-839.

Of course, as we all know, whether you like a particular pair of headphones depends on what you plan on doing with them and what you listen to. Personally, I listen to a mix of music ranging from classical to pop to dance. I'm not what one would deem a "bass head" - I like my headphones to faithfully reproduce the entire audio spectrum. Knowing my requirements, the way I would rate my headphones would be Sony 7506 = Sony V6 Sennheiser HD 280 Sennheiser HD 201 Monoprice MEP-839 JVC HA-RX500 = Sennheiser HD 202.

In my comments below I make deliberate use of my adjectives (i.e. excellent very good good average).

Not surprisingly, the more expensive headphones sound the best. The Sony 7506/V6 have very good bass and excellent mids and treble frequencies which help bring out vocals. The Sennheiser HD 280's have excellent bass (better than the Sony's) and very good mids and treble (but not as good as the Sony's).

Of the ~$20 headphones, the Sennheiser HD 201 has the best overall balance with very good bass, mids, and treble - it's main deficiency is that it needs more power to drive they are noticeably quieter than the other headphones at the same volume setting. However, once you turn up the volume, I feel they are the most balanced of the $20 headphones.

The Monoprice MEP-839 falls next in terms of audio balance. It has very good bass and good mids and treble. It doesn't bring out mids and treble as well as the HD 201, but it is superior to the JVC HA-RX500 and Sennheiser HD 202. When compared to the 7506, V6, and HD280 I feel the bass is a slight bit muddier - with the more expensive headphones, the bass seems cleaner and has more of a punch. That said, the MEP-839 low frequencies extend as deep as the HD 280 and more than the 7506/V6. The reason I rate the MEP-839 bass as very good, instead of excellent, has to do with the fact it sounds a bit "muddy". The MEP-839's are relatively easy to drive and don't require the volume to be cranked up.

Finally, there are the JVC HA-RX500 and Sennheiser HD 202. I feel these 2 are pretty similar in audio quality. They both have very good bass with average mids and treble. The HA-RX500 is more comfortable than the HD 202, primarily because they are circumaural and sit around your ears instead of the supra-aural HD 202 which actually rests on your ear. I can see why bass heads would like the HA-RX500 and HD202 - they emphasize bass over the mids/treble. That being said, I prefer my headphones to be balanced.

PROS: Inexpensive, bass has very good range, comfortable, good quality build, ear pads are effective at passive noise cancellation, ear pads fit Sony V6 or 7506

CONS: Tapping or bumping the cord is transmitted to headphones, balance is shifted more towards bass end - mids and treble are not as strong as bass not really a con - but why do these seem to always be out of stock?

Just try it, and you don't need expensive Beats.

For 20 years plus I produced business television relying on camera and sound pros to maximize sight and sound potential despite uncontrollable field challenges. My sound guy relied on Sony MDR-V6 Series Professional headphones for field checks there as well as in the editing room. They produce a clear, crisp, broad sound range and deliver a quality product to my customers. That’s an $80 pair of headphones.



These headphones remind me a lot of Sony’s. Dynamic range maybe is not wide. Sound is a bit more compressed. But there is a more than reasonable dimensional separation between instruments and they’re as much a pleasure to have on your head as the Sony’s. Ear pads rotate two directions to support a very comfortable placement over ears. Ear pads provide needed ambient sound elimination for music appreciation without fostering a migraine. The removable, interchangeable cables make listening to music convenient whether you’re working out or hanging out by your amplifier. Maybe not the greatest headphones on the planet but they’d be my first choice backup if my Sony’s were to go out. At this price, I haven’t seen anything that comes near them. They’re a true value in my eyes.



PROS: There is a more than reasonable dimensional separation between instruments and they’re as much a pleasure to have on your head as professional studio headphones.

Well constructed and you get 2 different removable wires.

At great value at this price point.

CONS: Dynamic range maybe is not wide as more expensive headsets. Sound is a bit more compressed.

I've owned Every pair of professional headphones on the market. Shure, AKG, audio Technica, sennheiser, Bose, dr. Dre's, (even turtle beaches) . If you are wanting coloration in the eq then these are NOT for you. I'm blown away by their flatness and if you're a sound engineer then you know what I'm talking about. I'm gonna have a hard time ever buying a $100+ pair ever again.

PROS: Engineering . Solid, good isolation, flat ...... I'm talking reference monitor FLAT.

CONS: Might be too small of ear cups for some.

I work in a cubicle environment next to some old people who like to shout on the phone. All day long. Sometimes it's about work, sometimes about feeding their cats, etc. It was keeping me from getting work done, so I thought I'd give these a try. Now I don't have to hear about cats anymore!

PROS: Drowns out the voices of obnoxious coworkers

CONS: Drowns out the voices of coworkers who I actually need to listen to

Better than BEATS!!!

PROS: Better than BEATS!!!

CONS: NONE

These are probably just about the best full-size noise-blocking headphones you're going to get for under $30! They may not be built as well as headphones costing 5-10 times the price, but they also don't feel like they're going to snap in two when you put them on. The fit is quite firm as can be expected from anything that's going to block out much noise, but they don't feel excessively tight and I have a big head.



On to the most important part, the sound. Obviously they don't even compare to my Sure SE425 IEMs, but they sound way better than I expected for this price point. They don't make music sound like it's "in a can" like many cheap closed-back 'phones do, though they don't sound incredibly spacious either. Most pop and rock tunes I played on them sounded absolutely astounding, thanks to fair frequency response and overexaggerated, thumping bass. On some music though, particularly tracks without much drumbeat, they sounded a bit muddy with the bass drowning out some of the detail higher up the frequency range. A certain vocal range seems to come out kind of shrill, but most songs don't hit this pitch or combination of pitches.



I've listened to full range tone sweeps as well. I don't have pro equipment to measure with so I obviously can't objectively evaluate the frequency response, but I can hear any sharp irregularities and the overall range. They kick in at maybe 22 Hz and are pretty much faded out by 13 KHz (I know my hearing goes up to at least 17). There was some very minor left/right wobble, indicating slight variation between the two speakers enough to make some center-panned instruments sound faintly off-center if you're listening for it. I didn't hear any sharp drops or jumps or particular frequencies that resonated or sounded more shrill than they're supposed to.



In conclusion, these are the best cheap headphones I've listened to. They sound great on a lot of music, but not by any means flat frequency response or neutral sound. I would definitely recommend them for casual listening, especially if you like thumping bass you can almost feel. But they're not audiophile grade and not suitable for content creation where you want as unbiased reproduction not that I would expect that for much less than 10x this price, hence why I rate this 9/10.

PROS: PRICE, sturdy, blocks outside noise well, replaceable *standard* cord, can unplug cord from headphones if you just want noise blocking, good sound, comfortable, folds for travel, includes short and long cords and 1/4" adapter

CONS: Obviously not as nice as what you'd get for a couple hundred. Heavy on the bass (can be a pro too depending on the music you listen to). The included cords don't feel like they're going to last but I hardly count this against them because you can swap them for any old 1/8" male-male stereo headphone cord ("aux cord") if they go bad.

I never review things so take this for what it's worth. I wanted Beats. I don't know why, but I did. I decided to spend $20+ on this rather than $300+ on the Beats. Glad I did. Loved these since I bought them. They are not nearly as cool looking as Beats, but who cares? You want to look cool? Spend the $300 on nice clothes. Want to listen and experience your music? Spend the $20 on these headphones. Great sound isolation, great bass, highs, lows, etc. I can't hear my wife when these things are working - there's another pro! JK...

I did a quick test with my wife's cousin's Beats. Here's the deal. Beats were slightly louder. They should be as they are battery powered. They did not fit over my ears, were a little tighter, etc. The difference is NOT worth an extra $270. Not even close.

I'll buy these again and again.

Would LOVE to see Monoprice bump these up ever so slightly in highs/bass (not really needed but I just want these to be 110% better than Beats in all ways possible) and make them a little "cooler". I'd gladly pay a few more bucks for that.

PROS: Very comfortable, fits well around the ears, good sound isolation, no "breaking in" period necessary, great bass, sound, etc. Works well for DJ'n...

CONS: None that I've been able to see/hear.

5/5

PROS: Just about everything, build quality is decent for the price, sound quality is not combated by anything at this price range.

CONS: Please note that if you buy the 25 ft cable from monoprice, the tip does not fit into these headphones, i mean the plastic around the 3.5 plug.

I have owned a pair for over 1.5 years and I am still very happy with my purchase. There are better units out there, but not anywhere near this price. I have even worn these to bed to block the sound of a snoring partner. I woke up with sweaty ears, but no discomfort, and I didn't have to smother anyone in their sleep that night. The removable cord has saved me from damaging these when I got it tangled around the legs of the chair, So much better to just have the plug pull out than to rip the phones apart. For the price, I don't think you can do any better than these headphones.

PROS: Price and sound quality

CONS: None for the price

One of the people in the Apple Store suggested these to me, actually. I had been getting my laptop serviced and had mentioned that I was looking for headphones and was interested in buying the Sennheiser HD 439's that I found on sale for $70. He told me about these, and said that they were good quality headphones for cheap and that I should buy these instead of the Sennheisers. For $20, I decided to give them a shot. Buying them was one of the best purchases in recent memory.

When I got them, I immediately burned them in with the 'Bink Audio Test CD' (Google it). I put all of the sounds in a playlist on loop in iTunes at low-medium volume for 6 hours, and they sound fantastic afterwards.

I tested these out with a large variety of 320 KB/s lossless MP3's as well as a few 420 KB/s FLAC's. This includes Nero, Deadmau5, Daft Punk, lots and lots of dubstep, Pendulum, Pink Floyd, Neutral Milk Hotel, SBTRKT, Brian Eno, Justice, the remastered Beatles collection, Wolfgang Gartner, Led Zeppelin, Gorillaz, Chase & Status, Streetlight Manifesto and Paul Simon.

Despite the cons, I give these a 10. The price is simply unbeatable. The HD 201's from Sennheiser are more expensive than these, and cannot compete. These are simply the best headphones in this price range period. They sound great, are well built, and look great. Sure, there are some flaws, but they're twenty-freaking-dollars. They could charge double that and it would still be good value. Buy them. You will not regret it.

PROS: - The bass is deep, but not too deep. I am turned off by the sound of many supposedly high quality headphones because there is so much bass. That isn't the case here. The bass is deep and clear without distortion.
- The mids and highs are also well represented and aren't drowned out by the bass.
- All different kinds of music sounds great with these. With my old HD 201's, I was content with music at 256 KB/s. Not with these. These demand lossless quality sound. You will hear a clear difference in sound quality. I upgraded my entire music collection when I got them. I can't wait to run these through my friend's amp the next chance I get.
- When you crank the sound up, they block ambient noise very well, far better than the HD 201's I previously had. This also applies the other way. Because of the closed design (closed meaning the back of the cups aren't covered in mesh, compare them to HD 439's to see what I mean) sound doesn't leak out very much.
- They're very well built. I was worried I was going to get a shoddily made product, but I didn't. They feel very sturdy and I am not fearful of them breaking. Even better is that the cable is removable. The most common fail point on headphones is the cable, and the fact that you can replace it is godsend. I have a feeling I'm going to have these for a long, long time.
- The earcups are very, very comfortable. They are well padded and conform well to my head. In a well ventilated space, I could wear these for hours and hours.
- The longer cable that comes with the headphones is fantastic. It's a very thick cable and is long enough that I can wear the headphones and walk around my dorm room without fear of ripping the cable out of my laptop.

CONS: - I would imagine these being uncomfortable to someone with a large head. The top of the headphones are really tight, and press down on the top of my head. I didn't notice it when they were on my head, but when I took them off and rubbed that spot, it seemed slightly bruised. It's been a week since I bought the headphones and it doesn't hurt anymore, so I think I got used to it.
- They are really tight fitting and do not breath. They're comfortable, but my ears sweat if I wear them for too long/if the temperature is too hot. I (foolishly) tried jogging with them on a warm spring day (75-ish degrees), and after 4 miles, my ears felt like they were suffocating. I would imagine them being great in the winter, however. They would be like noise blocking earmuffs.
- The Monoprice logo is on both earcups are very large, and if you wear them with the cups folded in when around your neck, you have very large logos that stare out at people. The headphones would look beautiful without them. I am going to try and rub off the labels with a sugar cube when I get the chance (Google it, apparently rubbing off certain logos with a sugar cube is a good removal method).
- These are big. Really big. The headband is massive when the headphones are on my ears, and the cups are large and stick out. I am not self conscious and do not care, and will continue to wear these everyday but, keep in mind, these are not compact when you are wearing them.
- The shorter cable that comes with the headphones isn't very good. It's serviceable, but you're going to want to replace it.

Judging from the brand names and model numbers being tossed around, I'm guessing there are people reviewing these headphones who are a lot more knowledgable about audio than I am (or at least think they are). I'm no expert, but here is what I do know about these headphones:

1) They're cheap.
2) They sound great.

What more do you want?

PROS: Inexpensive
Lightweight
Detachable cable
Sound good

I just needed something to listen to the computer while my family is making noise. These earphones work great for that. It came with two cords and an adapter. They are pretty comfortable, but after an hour or so they do get a little heavy. The sounds seems great to me but I'm not an audiophile or anything. For the price, they seem like a great deal

PROS: Comes with extra cords and adapter
very long cord
decent sound
great price

CONS: Seem a little heavy

I heard a lot about these headphones but, since they were so cheap, I had no expectations whatsoever. I was really surprised by the sound quality of these headphones. I have an external DAC and AMP combo, so I'm able to tell the difference between good and bad sound. I also own the ATH-M50 from Audio-Technica. For the price, these headphones sound great. I'm really pleaseD with my purchase and I would recommand them to anyone looking for a secound pair of headphones or a cheap alternative for the ones that come with phones and MP3 players. Go buy them!

PROS: Amazing sound quality for the price, conveniant, comfortable, great noise isolation

CONS: A bit on the light side, feel like they could breal easily, no transport bag

I love me a bargain, especially if it rivals things that are three times the price.



Initially I felt that the headphones sounded a little tinny but after a break in period and my ears adjusting to their character (like it happens with all other headphones... for me at least) I've been using them nonstop.



Can't believe what a deal these are, top notch.

I have paid way more for way less. I am very pleased with the sound, fit and function.

PROS: Good fit, Great sound, Price

CONS: None

Look, I'm not going to comment about how the highs sound like flowers, the bass is rock hard or the sound stage is wide open(?) or warm or colored or any of that BS. 99% of us don't know what that means or could tell the difference. The bass is bassy, the highs are high, the midrange is in the middle. Now if you are some rich ding dong with more dollars than sense, you could go spend $500 on some headphones and let everyone know you're some rich ding dong with more dollars than sense who just happens to be in that aforementioned 99% that can't difference. Me, I have no dollars and a fair amount of sense, These things are $20 and sound pretty good. The only gripe, if you can call it that, is that it could use an amp, my Ipod touch doesn't have a lot of oomph, so one of those would help. Now, keep this in mind, If you have a kid and he/she wants something like some Beats, get them a set of these and teach them a life lesson, money is more important than image and if they don't like it, you can always scribble Beats on the side of them and say "There you go, know one will know the difference. Hell, at $20 a pop, you can but 10 of these for the price of one Beats phones. Give some to your friends a and save a few for yourself! BTW, did you know that Monster makes Beats - have you seen the price of their cables? Overpriced? Why should their headphones be any different? If you feel like you need to spend a large dime on a set of "cans", buy some Koss or Sennheiser, which have been making headphones forever or Grado(which I hear are pretty good) But for price of these, you cannot go wrong.

PROS: Sound
construction
price

CONS: Ipod Touch could use amp

These sound great, can't beat them for the price, really comfy, two kinds of cords are a bonus (cord goes bad, just replace the cord, not the whole headphones.
Funny backstory about getting these: My kids (6th grade, 8th grade) wanted Beats headphones for Christmas, like "all their friends have." I got these headphones from Monoprice instead for the kids. When I gave them these as gifts, I had them close their eyes, popped on the headphones, and played music from their tablets. Since I stuck wrapping bows on each earphone, they thought they were the the Beats headphones for a few hours until our daughter noticed there was no Beats logo when she took off the bows. She protested and I told her that I would be happy to return these headphones and get her the Beats headphones, but she'd have to use her own money to make up the difference in price. Upon seeing the price difference was about $100, she felt these Monoprice headphones would do just fine.

PROS: Sound, price, comfort, 2 cords in 2 lengths (one breaks, use a different one),

CONS: They're missing a Beats logo that would make my kids feel like these are worthy status symbols

As a hearing impaired adult, finding a pair of headphones that are compatible with a digital hearing aid (i.e. doesn't cause feedback due to wiring issues, sound quality issues, or ear cup compression) can seem nigh impossible. I purchased these after multiple recommendations from friends and was blown away not only by the price, but the sound quality as well. I've been using them for several months and have had no issues at all. The ear cups are still comfortable after hours of gaming and the detachable cord has saved me from a few computer chair roller accidents. Thank you Monoprice!

PROS: Detachable cord
Comfortable ear cups
Ridiculous sound
Hearing aid compatible

CONS: None thus far

First off, the packaging is very sleek & would look very nice as a gift!

They are very comfortable & do a nice job blocking out most background noise. I love the fact that the cords can be swapped out. It's good for swapping from a short cord for personal listening, or using a longer one for gaming, mixing etc. It's also nice just to know that if a cord gets damaged I can just plug in a new one.

The sound is nice & crisp. It handles mid-upper range impeccably and lows pretty well. Some really low bass is a little quiet, but still clear. I am not a audiophile, but can appreciate the difference in low end speakers & nice ones. These are definitely better than I would expect for the sound- another win by monoprice.

BOTTOM LINE- Awesome headphones at a very modest price. Well worth it & I would recommend picking up a set of these if you like full, rich audio but don't want to shell out $80+.

PROS: - Nice packaging
- Detachable cord
- Good noise isolation
- Very clear sound
-Comes with 2 cords (1 quite long)
- Feels pretty solid


CONS: - The smaller cord is not great for really loud, bassy listening. Very light gauge causes a little distortion. Fine for most use.
- The bass is decent, but not real intense. (Listening to dubstep, very deep bass)

Seriously though, these headphones are a fantastic purchase! The negative 'Cons' are nearly entirely forgotten as soon as you put on these and start hearing music!

Although not formally trained, I have been doing sound technician work for the past 4 years. In that time I've had opportunity to not only mix for great musicians, but listen to many genres of music (both live and in studio environments). With that said, I personally own a old (discontinued) pair of AKG K-171 Studio monitoring headphones and I will soundly compare these headphones to themeven though these Monoprice headphones are 1/10th the price! The AKG's are a bit more 'balanced', in terms of their mid section, but they lack more in the lower registry that ends up making the Monoprice headphones sounds more dynamic.

One other thing worth noting is that while these headphones are decently lightweight, they do not fold down very compactly but they fold down better than my AKG's so it's all a matter of comparison, just don't expect them to be able to fit inside a glove or something.

I have also had a decent amount of experience with Sony's MDR-xxx line-up and I will absolutely recommend these over anything under $200 from Sony. Facts are facts, these headphones hold their weight against 6-times the price headphones. These are fantastic buys and you won't be sorry!

PROS: Wow! As I had read from all the reviews, these are not shabby headphones! I was already purchasing several other items and threw these in as well to try I'll say this, they DO NOT disappoint! Very happy with the purchase.

• Great rich (decently tight) bass.
• Low-mids are responsive and not tinny sounding.
• High-mids are not too clear, but clean up nicely at higher volume (above ~80-85db).
• Highs get very sharp! (but can be backed down easily)
• Detachable/interchangeable cords
• VERY comfortable!

CONS: Perhaps there are a few things that could be improved:

• Somewhat funky collapsible design.
• Top headband feels like it takes a fair amount of stress when opening them apart (so far, so good though).
• Included speaker wire (1/8"-to-1/8" cables) are a bit on the cheap side (can readily be replaced though)

I don't think you can find better phones at this price. While I definitely wouldn't mix with them, they're more than adequate for monitoring while recording, or listening to mp3's on the go. Good volume and clear sound, and fairly comfy. They're not built like tanks, but they seem sturdy enough. Picked up 2 more pairs, as my son has "borrowed" the first pair I bought.

I have had a total of three pairs of these headphones, I love them but I hate that I can't order a shorter version of the thicker cord from the site. I have ordered multiple different cords but none of them have the same thickness. Anything the same thickness will have the area at the jack be too big to fit in the lip of the headset. I also don't like that it's always almost exactly after a year of having purchased them they start to deteriorate. I have to tape the wire a certain way on the headset or I need to hold it a certain way on the other end when it's plugged into my mp3 if I don't want to loose sound in the left ear. For the price though it's a really good deal.

PROS: Work great

Long cord is really durable.

CONS: Long cord is too long but it only took a day for the thin one to stop working.

After about a year, the jack becomes loose and the thick cord starts to decay.

You seriously will not regret these headphones.
They sound super de duper awesome, what more do you want in a set this inexpensive.

I also own the "Hi-Fi Light Weight Over-the-Ear Headphone" sold here on monoprice and while the DJ Pro ones sound better (only marginally) they are not as comfortable.
The cup is smaller on the DJ Pro than the regular ones so it can get a bit uncomfortable after a couple of hours, they look a bit nicer though in person.

As for durablility.... (I'm a college student) I've been using them daily on campus, getting thrown around in my backpack, the occasional fall on the concrete, walks through the rain and they have stood up very well. They have recently began to crack on the headband part next to the cup but I mean, its not like I've gone out of my way to make sure they are kept in ideal conditions.

Overall: For the price and with a little bit a care, these headphones will go a long way and you will be satisfied the whole time you own them!

PROS: These headphones sound totally awesome!
On par with my roomies $150 Audio Technicas.



CONS: Not the most comfortable headphones, but meh, not a big deal.

As far as headphones at this price range go ($23 avg), these are well worth the price. Very clean bass/lows, decent mids & highs. Lack of sound stage, but expected & acceptable at this price. Stock ear pads aren't too comfortable as they get too hot after wearing too long however, there are velour ear pads available to purchase as a mod which make a huge difference in comfort. The plastic headband does crack through 9-10 months of normal use, but Monoprice easily replaced mine with a new pair when that happened (return shipping was covered by Monoprice as well upon request).

PROS: • PRICE
• bass/lows
• decent mids & highs
• removable cord

CONS: • stock ear pads uncomfortable (I bought velour ear pads to compensate)
• headband cracks after 9-10 months (was able to RMA with covered shipping costs)
• lack of sound stage
• headband is a little tight (really depends on your head size)

Like most Monoprice products, these headphones are a top of the line value proposition. They don't make a fashion statement, but they do deliver decent sounding audio and don't feel like they're going to break. Detachable cable is a big plus, because if an audio cable goes bad you can just switch it out - something many $100 headphones don't allow. And at $23 retail (November 2013) these are great to have around as backup, travel, or kid headphones.

PROS: Unrivaled sound quality in the $20-30 price bracket. Competitive with many headphone that cost $50+. Detachable audio cable (ships with two). Solid build quality. Minimalist, unpretentious design.

CONS: Fit is a bit odd.

I've had a lot, and I mean a lot of value headphones over the years. I'm definitely not new into audio, I've heard value Sennheisers, JVC's, Sony's, Pioneer, if its under the $50 mark I've at the very least heard them. These headphones are right up there with the famed RX700's at a fraction of the price in my book. Absolutely worth every penny and then some.

PROS: Detachable, high quality feeling cable, and they're very comfortable to wear to me, even with extended hours. My ears didn't get sweaty at all. They also seem to take some serious abuse, they take more abuse than my ears can handle, and I listen to 150dB+ car stereo systems and don't flinch (building one now actually).

CONS: Only con is that I didn't know about these sooner!

I bought my first pair on Amazon a year back for about 19$. They didn't break, but my little sister needed way better headphones than the 5$ ones she got at Walmart. Got her these at 15.99$ here because the sound is amazing and it's honestly a really good build for the price.

I hope they never stop making these, because if mine break down the road because I'm such a klutz, I'm coming back for more. I have no idea how these compare to more expensive, audiophile headphones, but from Apple Earpods, they were definitely many steps up. Plus, if you add the V-MODA BoomPro Gaming Mic for 25-30$ or even the KetDirect ones from 20-22$, they make for an awesome gaming headset.

Thanks for making such reliable headphones.

PROS: Make an awesome, cheap, gaming headset (less than 50$) with V-MODA or KetDirect Mic.
Little sister loved it.
Lasted over a year and still going strong.
Detachable cable, which a lot of other headphones don't have.
Under 20$.
Durable, as far as casual use goes.

CONS: Truthfully, none that I can see.

I bought these to wear while riding the subway. They dampen external noise well and the sound is very nice. There is no extra bass added to the sound like other headphones that cost much more. That's good if you like a reasonable sound that is closer to the actual recording. For the price I paid, they are well worth it. You can pay an extra $200 and get exaggerated bass, or pay $30 and get a more accurate sound. The choice is yours.

PROS: sound great, inexpensive

CONS: bulky

So I'm retired, bought the end all stereo system, Golden Ear Triton I speakers, surround system, NAV T-777 amp, sweetest music I've ever heard. Stereo system instead of a new Harley. But when the wife goes to bed, and I'm listening to listen to music, I go to these $16 speakers. Maybe I don't know enough to know what I'm listening to, but these headphones capture all the range, richness, singularity and vibrancy of each of the contributors on the jazz, country, classical, whatever, audio tracks I cherish. The sound of these headphones makes leaving the surround system a painless, enveloping experience. I've got studio Sony headsets I reach past to grab these. GREAT Bargain.

PROS: Beautiful warm, full, expansive tone and reproduction. Great fit over the ears. Impressive isolation from surrounding room sound. Love the fact you can remove the cable from the headset and the fact you're given two different sized connectors.

CONS: Plastic, although good quality, they lack the good looks of Beat or other overly priced competitors. I don't look like the cool, trending, pulsating cool person I aspire to be when I wear these. It's a self-image conundrum but somehow I cope. The sound emanating from these things makes it all what, ok.

i just got these head phones and the first thing i did was listen to orchestra music, the highs mids and low ends were all most excellent , these are better than my 165.00 sonys and they were delivered super fast , less than 3 days total

PROS: all good , excellent range from high to low

CONS: none that i can find yet

These arent extraordinary compared to my HD600's or my 325's. But using them for monitoring, at one point I had to remove them because the soundfield was so expansive on a particular track that I was sure the main monitors had somehow kicked on. The isolation is excellent and one of its outstanding qualities. The quality of materials and build, inspire confidence. The overall personality is beefy and full-range. Closer to the darker Senn than the more vivacious Grado but less nuanced than either. Before ordering, I was doubtful. I figured most of the reviews were from people who had never actually owned a reference headset and I cant recommend these without mentioning the low cost, (a cost-no-object pair of cans these are not) however, they are truly useful as a professional monitoring tool. The sound is accurate and satisfying. You will be happy with the purchase, Im sure of this.

PROS: Well balanced sound and without the sense that they are lacking in any way. Excellent isolation without discomfort. Dense, low resonant material. Expansive 3D soundstaging can be exceptional at times. Use replaceable cord set. Value.

CONS: They are medium weight with a medium seating force, so they can feel heavy after extended use. Some compression of the higher octaves. If youre like me, another headset you probably dont really need.

In a price range with such junk (0-50.00 range) its very refreshing to find a pair of cans that sound decent. Really decent. These have a nice flat response. They are a bit muddy in the mids and lows at times but after breaking them in a bit (or getting used to them) I really appreciate the clarity. They are far and away better than anything Ive listened to in the 100- range. The sound stage feels a bit intimate (vaguely spacious) and adequate to say the least. After all, what would you expect from Clear water? Lol. Look it up. These guys use the great tech from many companies and give us a great deal on what is being extorted normally! Enjoy. These really are good cans.

PROS: Clarity
Feel
Lightness

CONS: Get hot ear. They have other pads for that though. I think they are around 5 bucks?
I wouldn't carelessly stuff these in your backpack as they may snap. I just leave them at the house.
All good other than that.

They were nice while they lasted, but the plastic crumbled on one of the arms and the earpiece broke off. They were not put through any stress just average daily wear.



Wouldn't recommend.

PROS: Good sound.

CONS: Cheaply built.

I got a few months of use out of this pair of headphones until the plastic holding it together broke at the left earcup, leaving it dangling by the wire. I don't think I'm going to bother sending it back for a new one, it's too cost and time inefficient from where I live. I'm not very happy. :\

PROS: Good sound quality

CONS: Not very durable

5/5

PROS: Great price. Great product. Solid, well built, a great sound! The extras are very much appreciated-two different length cables and an adapter that allows me to use the headphones on an older stereo receiver. Monoprice has become my first choice for all my electronic needs. Thank you!

CONS: None!

These are some of the most comfortable headphones I've tried. There isn't much in the way of clamping force with the headphones, however this makes for a good fit on my head and it enables me to wear the cans for longer periods of time without feeling fatigued. The earcups are made out of a form of synthetic leather and they feel soft and smooth to the touch. I think the ear cups make for a snug fit on my ears. I would recommend that you to buy it.

CONS: none

Great headphones, exactly what I needed!

PROS: Great quality sound
2 types of wires included

CONS: None

This is my 2nd pair of these style headphones. My first pair lasted 2 years and then the plastic housing cracked and the headphones quickly fell apart. The price and sound quality played a heavy part in my decision to buy another pair.

My wife and I compared them to a $100 headset we use for our ham radio station and these are as good. They can also handle more power than others I have tried. I'm pretty deaf in one ear and use a separate amp to drive the headset on one side. These work very well.

PROS: Fine headset - great value

CONS: Cons - I haven't found any yet!

As a school We have gone through a huge number of cheap headphones. The conector heads all break over time from abuse and constant plugging and unplugging, making the phones go right ear or left ear only and eventually no sound at all forcing us to toss the phones. These have a replaceable cable so if the end gets broken from abuse, just get another 65 cent cable. Sound is fine for our uses.

PROS: Detachable / Replaceable cable.

CONS: I can't order more..... I need 100 of these

Just bought my second pair ever because I started to worry that my pair from 2 years ago might die soon. Unlikely because of the detachable cable, but better safe than sorry.

Once again these sound FANTASTIC, right out of the box. In fact, I don't think any "burn-in" is required at all.

My favorite headphones ever, especially for the price.

PROS: You actually get the full frequency range! At this price level! It's crazy! None of that "no very high end or very low end" crap you get from most cheap headphones! Detachable cable!

CONS: None!

Welp I do love these headphones. I'm wearing them right now in fact. True story.

PROS: - Sound amazing
- Price is just right
- Extra long cord
- Comfortable


CONS: KAAAAHHHhhhhn!

Excellent sound quality, with very good bass response. Goof manufacturing quality. I would recommend them to a friend.

PROS: good sound, low price

CONS: no cons

Excellent Sound. I bought a few for my kids and I. I use them for a communications headset (bought a clip mic separate). My kid uses them for Music and Gaming and have had no complaints either.

Note on the size and comfort. When first putting them on they're fine, but if they had a model that had bigger ear cups, they would be a better driver for longer uses.

PROS: Clean / Clear Audio
Removable Cable (for those with you kids, this is the biggest pro)
Comfortable (to a degree).

CONS: Too small at times.

I am a DJ so I use these for gigs. It really does the job. For less then $25 dollars you get headphones which sound just as good as the 4x the price Beats Studio. You get 2 sets of cords, long and short. Pretty decent quality. If you want to you can of course get your own headphone jack cord. It comes in a pretty nice box and has a carrying case. I got a pair of $`150 sony headphones which didn't come with a case and the wire that came with the headphones snapped.



The headphones can be a bit uncomfortable. I don't use them for casual music listening as they tend to pinch my ears. I have a big head so maybe they weren't designed with my noggin. I also have alot of hair (dreadlocs) so that maybe part of the reason too. The cups on the headphones are ok but they also can be a bit cumbersome after long listening use. When I use them to DJ its ok cause I'm taking them on and off, or wearing them half way.



Just buy the damn headphones.

PROS: -Great sound

-detachable cable

-cheap!



CONS: -Not very comfortable

-Hideous

I really wouldn't change a thing on these, except for the cables provided. Monoprice did an amazing job at this price point and you are going to need to pay a lot more (3-4x) for a better headphone. The replaceable cord also gives this headphone a longer life too. Homerun for monoprice.

PROS: For the price I think it's perfect. The audio is a bit bassy but the mids and highs don't suffer too much. The build quality is way too good for this price point.

CONS: Like others said, the cables they provide baffle me. A sturdy 6ft one would be perfect but your stuck with a flimsier short cord and a heavier duty long cord. Also it takes a while to break in and the headband hurts during that period.

these headphones feel great dont feel as uncomfortable at every9one says i think they are pretty comfortable i have been djing with them for 4 hours and i haven't a problem yet i like the sound could use alittle bit more bass but its good for me dont need to blast my ear drums out but all in all they sound good for any dj that needs hedphones i suggest these you wont be sorry

PROS: these headphones feel great dont feel as uncomfortable at every9one says i think they are pretty comfortable i have been djing with them for 4 hours and i haven't a problem yet i like the sound could use alittle bit more bass but its good for me dont need to blast my ear drums out but all in all they sound good for any dj that needs hedphones i suggest these you wont be sorry

These are a fantastic bargain, much much nicer than many headphones in the ~$150 range. I tried many pairs and read a ton of reviews before selecting these and I have been very happy with them for the few months that I've been using them now. I produce electronic music and for banging out a rough mix on an airplane or in a hotel room, these are heads and shoulders above anything in the price range, and seem comparable to Sennheiser and Audio Technica's ~$100 models.

That being said, no headphones are going to give you a great mix compared to dedicated monitors, which is why I chose these rather than investing big money in a studio-quality set. They do produce sound quite faithfully though, with a nice bass response and relatively accurate mids/highs. They are serviceable for rough mixing and monitoring, and great for live DJ performance. If it's everyday listening you're after, they are by far the best you'll find for the price, with the added benefit of not looking like a tool wearing overpriced, Dr. Dre-branded cans.

PROS: Comfortable, very nice looking, removable cable (hard to find this feature in cheaper headphones), excellent for everyday listening, useable as monitors or for rough mixing, and of course, PRICE.

CONS: Not as nice for mixing as a $500 pair of studio-grade AKG's, but come on, they're like $25 ya dingus. Get them.

I switched to these after having a $50 pair of Audio Technica headphones and I'm blown away. The first day I got them I listened to music for hours. Classical to hip hop to hearing acoustic guitar like I was there. The separation in stereo amazing, it really sounds like my head was right where the mic was. Seriously, just get these if you're thinking about it. These have turned me into a newborn audiophile.

PROS: Great audio quality
Removable cord is a plus.
Stereo separation is beautiful.

CONS: A little uncomfortable
(I modded mine with foam behind ear-pads and headband)
Headband looks strange when in use.
(When you wear them, the top flattens out)