Monoprice SonicSolace Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth 5 with aptX Wireless Over the Ear Headphones, Black
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Can you use these wired as well?
Isaac Perez P
on Mar 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, they have a standard headphone jack below the volume controls.
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- Jason on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, they have a standard headphone jack below the volume controls.
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- Jason on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 14, 2017
Yes, my son uses them wired all the time either to his computer or while playing electric guitar. Has a cable included.
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- John P on Mar 22, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 12, 2017
Yes, they come with a cable. This enables use of the headphones even when the batteries are not charged.
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- James P on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 24, 2017
Yes, they include a 3.5mm to 3.5mm wire to use for the jack in your cell phone or radio etc.
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- wade s on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 25, 2017
Yes, there is a place to plug in for wired use. It comes with a double ended cable to use.
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- Allan J on Mar 14, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 12, 2017
Yes, there is a 3.5mm jack and it comes with the male to male cable.
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- Chris R on Mar 13, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2017
Yes, it has a standard 3.5 mm (1/4") audio jack as an AUX input
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- James F on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on May 7, 2017
Yes. you can plug in a mini cable and use them wired.
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- Michael W on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 30, 2017
When you mean a mini cable is for power, or does it have a 3.5mm jack as well?
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- Isaac Perez P on Mar 12, 2018
Yes and they come with the cables.
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- Dale F on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 19, 2017
Yes there is a cord included. Dan
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- Guest on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 20, 2017
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Are these headphones a true over the ear headset, or do they rest on the edges of the ears?
New User U
on Jun 13, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Depends on how big your ears are. Do you have ears like a Ferengi or human?
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- Andy A on Jun 13, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 3, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Depends on how big your ears are. Do you have ears like a Ferengi or human?
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- Andy A on Jun 13, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 3, 2020
They are true over the ear and seal against the sides of the head. The noise cancelling works extremely well considering the price, and the build quality makes you wonder how they make money on these. I’ve been using my pair for around six months now with no issues. They’re a great bargain!
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- Chrisyian on Jun 13, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 13, 2019
They are over the ear, and I have big ears. They stop a lot of external noise then you turn on noise canceling and it really helps.
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- David C on Jun 13, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2019
They fit comfortably over my regularly-sized ears. They definitely don't rest on any part of my ears.
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- Jeremy on Jun 15, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 27, 2020
Yes they fit comfortably over the ears and seals well. I am pleased with my purchase.
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- Steve b. on Jun 13, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 18, 2020
They go over my ears, but if your ears are large, they may redr closer to the edges.
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- Christina I on Jun 13, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 31, 2020
They fit over my ears . I thank they are great for the price.
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- Gary M on Jun 13, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 1, 2020
These are true over the ear for me.
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- Todd P on Jun 17, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 27, 2020
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"Over the Ear" is ambiguous. I've been fooled by that term by Sony before. Are this "On" the ear or "Around" the ear? I'm looking for "around" headphones where the pads are on your skull, not the ear.
A shopper
on Dec 23, 2016
BEST ANSWER: This set of ear headphones are "Over the Ear". Completely covering the ear with the cushioning touches the sides of the head. They seal off the external sounds so well that a person sitting nearby will not hear your music at normal listening levels.
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- jem on Dec 27, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2016
BEST ANSWER: This set of ear headphones are "Over the Ear". Completely covering the ear with the cushioning touches the sides of the head. They seal off the external sounds so well that a person sitting nearby will not hear your music at normal listening levels.
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- jem on Dec 27, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2016
These are around the ear, pads on the cranium.
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- cleve s on Dec 25, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2016
The earpads are on your skull, not the ear, unless you have huge jugs. The inside cup measures 2 1/2" x 1 5/8", and fit me just fine, very comfortable and sound great. My only complaint is that they don't really turn up and blast the way you might like, because loud music is apparently bad for you and modern products assume we aren't able to make decisions for ourselves. Overall a nice set.
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- Eli C on Dec 24, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2016
These seal against my skull like you are looking for, even with my stick out ears. The noise cancelling works well, I just used them on a 5 hour flight to Iceland and was able to nap well.
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- David S on Dec 25, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2016
These are definitely over the ear. The pads are large and completely cover my ears. They definitely do not sit on my ears.
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- Brian V on Dec 24, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 9, 2016
I know your frustration. These do fit around my ear pinna, resting on my face/scalp. Very comfortable.
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- James Y on Dec 26, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2016
These headphones are over the ear so the cushions fit against the skull. Love mine!
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- Johnny S on Dec 24, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2016
These are definitely AROUND the ear headphones.
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- Michael D on Dec 24, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2016
They are around the ear for sure.
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- James I on Dec 24, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2016
Around the ear very comfortable.
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- Michael B on Dec 24, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2016
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Do these come with a carrying case?
A shopper
on Dec 6, 2016
BEST ANSWER: No, they do not. A mini cable is included, but no case or other accessories. They are a kick ass pair of headphones for 1/6th the price compared to any of the major brands (I.e. Bose or Beats) with similar features (I.e. Bluetooth and noise cancellation) though so a case is of little concern.
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- Ryan D on Dec 6, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2016
BEST ANSWER: No, they do not. A mini cable is included, but no case or other accessories. They are a kick ass pair of headphones for 1/6th the price compared to any of the major brands (I.e. Bose or Beats) with similar features (I.e. Bluetooth and noise cancellation) though so a case is of little concern.
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- Ryan D on Dec 6, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2016
The SonicSolace do not come with a carrying case nor a pouch. Included are a 1/8" (3.5mm) cable and a micro usb cable.
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- Thomas L on Dec 7, 2016
I bought these to replace my Monoprice 300ANC BT headphones and these fit in that case.
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- Renee Y on Oct 18, 2020
No they don't come with a carrying case
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- A L on Dec 6, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2016
No they did not come with a case.
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- Richard M on Dec 6, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2016
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Do these headphones fold for compact storage?
Jeffrey R
on Oct 11, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, they do. You can see the hinges in the photos if you look for them. The ear pieces fold inwards into the underside of the padded headband, if that makes sense.
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- Bart S on Oct 11, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, they do. You can see the hinges in the photos if you look for them. The ear pieces fold inwards into the underside of the padded headband, if that makes sense.
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- Bart S on Oct 11, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 18, 2018
the ear cups fold inward. You can see in the picture where the hinge is. I wouldn't say they are compact but at least if reduces the size as much as possible.
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- Eric S on Oct 11, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2017
Yes, the ear pockets rotate so the headphones are flat and then the ear pockets fold up so they are inside the headband. Very compact storage
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- Charles Y on Oct 11, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2018
They fold but I would not call them compact. Great quality, sound, long battery life and comfortable.
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- mark b on Oct 11, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2018
Yes they do fold but not as compact as other brands. Great product.
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- R Keith M on Oct 11, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2018
No, these do not fold (or anything else for compact storage).
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- John E on Oct 11, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2018
The ear cuffs can rotate about 90 degrees
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- Frank M on Oct 13, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2018
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Does this include a bluetooth dongle?
Rodman T
on May 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: There is no dongle. The Bluetooth is built in. Also comes with a 1/4 inch headphone jack which works if the battery dies.
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- John G on May 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 7, 2017
BEST ANSWER: There is no dongle. The Bluetooth is built in. Also comes with a 1/4 inch headphone jack which works if the battery dies.
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- John G on May 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 7, 2017
If you are asking about a connector to listen to non-bluetooth devices with the headphones, yes it comes with a dongle. I love these headphones, even without listening to anything it helps drown out chatty cubicle mates.
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- Marietta H on May 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2017
It does not include a dongle for your device (PC / Laptop).
Most newer laptops have built in bluetooth, all phones do now days.
Most newer laptops have built in bluetooth, all phones do now days.
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- Tim M on May 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 16, 2017
No. It links to your phone's bluetooth wireless signal. There is no external dongle. The connection uses internal circuitry.
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- James F on May 5, 2018
- Purchased on May 7, 2017
No it connects directly to any Bluetooth source that broadcasts BT
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- Bob Dobson on May 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 9, 2017
No, Bluetooth is built into the headphones. No dongle required.
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- Brent N on May 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 11, 2017
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Do these headphones have a microphone?
New User U
on Dec 8, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes. You can make calls with it, but the person I was talking to said I was very soft.
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- kingjerry on Dec 9, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 17, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes. You can make calls with it, but the person I was talking to said I was very soft.
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- kingjerry on Dec 9, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 17, 2016
Because these use active noise cancellation there is a microphone so that it can process the noise cancellation but they can also be used to answer a phone call when connected by bluetooth to a phone.
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- JOHN R on Dec 8, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 17, 2016
Yes in Bluetooth they do have a microphone
If you want to use a cord you would need the buy a new cord with mic.
Highly recommend for my money I'd choose them every time over the Bose
If you want to use a cord you would need the buy a new cord with mic.
Highly recommend for my money I'd choose them every time over the Bose
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- Brad H on Dec 8, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2016
If you're looking for a mic to speak on your phone, yes it does.
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- Matthew R on Dec 8, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 3, 2016
Yes, a very good one, that works well when on the telephone.
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- macquest on Dec 8, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 16, 2016
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Does this have a bluetooth Dongle for using with a PC that does not have bluetooth on it?
Jody G
on Jan 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No it does not. It comes with a 3.5mm audio cord you could plug into PC but no dongle. Find an inexpensive USB Bluetooth dongle on Amazon or Microcenter.
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- Valerie K on Jan 17, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No it does not. It comes with a 3.5mm audio cord you could plug into PC but no dongle. Find an inexpensive USB Bluetooth dongle on Amazon or Microcenter.
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- Valerie K on Jan 17, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2018
It does not include a Bluetooth dongle, or at least it did not include a dongle when I purchased my set of headphones.
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- Hunter T on Jan 17, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 4, 2018
No, but you could connect it with a standard headphone cable, I do that often.
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- Paul S on Jan 17, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 27, 2018
Mine did not come with a Bluetooth dongle for use with a PC
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- Angela S D on Jan 17, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 27, 2018
Nope but you can buy one separately
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- Charles Lambert MD PhD M on Jan 17, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 2, 2018
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Can they connect to a Laptop via Bluetooth?
A shopper
on Sep 7, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, they can connect and play audio via Bluetooth from a Bluetooth capable laptop. They work just like other Bluetooth headphones.
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- Rick M on Sep 7, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, they can connect and play audio via Bluetooth from a Bluetooth capable laptop. They work just like other Bluetooth headphones.
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- Rick M on Sep 7, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 4, 2019
Absolutely! As long as the laptop has Bluetooth you are ready to go. I've had mine for over six months and I love them!
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- Chrisyian on Sep 7, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 13, 2019
yes, I haven't had any problems connecting with Bluetooth on any of my devices.
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- buy it now on Sep 7, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 2, 2019
I don't see why not if your laptop uses A2DP transmission profile
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- Charles B on Sep 8, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 18, 2019
Yes. I use these exclusively with my MacBook.
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- Ray on Sep 7, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 29, 2019
Yes, I use for zoom calls
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- jessica Shamash S on Sep 7, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 20, 2020
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can these be used on a plane plugged in to watch movies that the airline provides?
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on Oct 4, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes you can plug into a regular 3.5 mm headphone jack
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- Brad H on Oct 4, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 1, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes you can plug into a regular 3.5 mm headphone jack
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- Brad H on Oct 4, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 1, 2016
The headphone comes with an USB cable and 1/8" cable. The 1/8" cable should work on all airplanes but cannot be used to charge the headphone. However, the USB cable can be used on more up to date ones and can charge the headphone at the same time. I have not seen any airplaine supporting bluetooth. The pairing would be a problem. It is not the best headphone I have seen, far from that. But, its size, cost and versatility make it a good choice for travelling. I have bought another one for me and one for my wife.
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- Pierre G on Aug 18, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2017
Yes. These headphones come with a 3.5 mm cable that you plug into one end of the headphones and the other end into the airplane seat (or phone or anything else with a headphone port).
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- Frederic B on Oct 4, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2016
The headphones come with a 3.5mm cord that can be used to connect to the plane's entertainment system. Some older planes have 2 separate mono 3.5mm jacks, you will need an adapter.
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- Daniel M on Dec 6, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 1, 2017
Yes, the 3.5mm cable works as expected.
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- David S on Oct 15, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 22, 2017
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Can these be worn while working out?
A shopper
on Dec 30, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I would not recommend it. They aren't designed to group your head while actively moving around like on a treadmill or lifting weights. Also the ear pads, while comfortable, are, vinyl covered, which will be slippery and nasty while working up a sweat.
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- Sean on Dec 30, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I would not recommend it. They aren't designed to group your head while actively moving around like on a treadmill or lifting weights. Also the ear pads, while comfortable, are, vinyl covered, which will be slippery and nasty while working up a sweat.
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- Sean on Dec 30, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 18, 2018
They can, but they tend to fit loosely, so working out would be fine, but any kinds of rapid movements would probably knock them off your head. They would also be kinda sweaty.
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- Michael Wood on Dec 30, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 4, 2018
I have worn them while lifting, but they are really too heavy for workout headphones. Also, you wouldn't want to use them for cardio or intense sweating.
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- BZ on Jan 1, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 26, 2018
I wear them at the gym while lifting and using the machines and on the treadmill at a slow jog
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- albert a on Dec 31, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 15, 2018
It depends on how much you move your head. Sport earbuds are way more secure.
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- Adam R K on Dec 30, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 5, 2018
I would think that your ears would get very hot and sweaty in these
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- Patrick L on Dec 30, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 18, 2018
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do they also have an audio cable?
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on Apr 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, an audio cable is included. They will work as a passive headphone if the battery dies. You can also use the ANC only with the cable plugged in.
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- Dave L Staff on Apr 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, an audio cable is included. They will work as a passive headphone if the battery dies. You can also use the ANC only with the cable plugged in.
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- Dave L Staff on Apr 5, 2019
has a 3.5 jack on both sides of at least 3 feet of very good quality
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- Alex R on Apr 5, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 5, 2018
has a 3.5 jack on both sides of at least 3 feet of very good quality
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- Alex R on Apr 5, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 5, 2018
Yes, it comes with an audio jack cable.
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- Amanda R on May 13, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 28, 2018
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Is the charging port micro-USB or USB-C?
New User U
on Dec 2, 2020
BEST ANSWER: CHARGING PORT IS MICRO USB.
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- Alan S on Dec 3, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: CHARGING PORT IS MICRO USB.
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- Alan S on Dec 3, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2020
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Anyone have experience using these headphones in the gym? I wondered if they were sweat repellent or how it was with the leather? Cheers
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on Mar 15, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, they do get a bit warm because of the way the earpieces seal w/o venting. But otherwise work well and clean easily.
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- Cedric M on Jun 5, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes, they do get a bit warm because of the way the earpieces seal w/o venting. But otherwise work well and clean easily.
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- Cedric M on Jun 5, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2016
I found them to be okay on an exercise bike, but would probably agree that in general they are not optimal in a gym. My head does get very warm inside of them when I exercise.
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- Paul S on Mar 24, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 27, 2018
No problems with light workouts. Running might pose a problem since the headphones can be somewhat heavy(I a good way)
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- Troy B on Jun 7, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2016
These headphones are way too heavy for the gym.
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- Eric M on Jun 5, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2016
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How is the quality of the headband and the swivel connecting the ear cups to the band? What is the material at these 2 points? I have a larger-than-average head size and I've had plasticky headphone snap, usually in the middle of the headband or right at the joint of one of the ear cups.
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on Jul 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I've had my headphones since November 2016. To date I haven't experienced any negative issues. Like you, I too have a larger than average/normal size head. I use mine almost solely outdoors: lawn, garden, minor home repairs, etc... I am and was surprised of the quality of the headphones. They fold up rather nice and can be placed back in their carry bag, although I leave mine out and in a charging state so they can be ready to go instantly. If you are concerned about breakage, I do not believe that to be an issue. They ear muffs extend a nice distance, which is nice since I wear a hat or cap and it fits over them for a snug fit. As for the material covering the ear muffs, it feels like a very soft leather that has held up this far without peeling or cracking, unlike my Bose headphones. I have no issue recommending these headphones and if the situation arose, would purchase a second pair, which I may do for my spouse.
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- New User U on Jul 15, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I've had my headphones since November 2016. To date I haven't experienced any negative issues. Like you, I too have a larger than average/normal size head. I use mine almost solely outdoors: lawn, garden, minor home repairs, etc... I am and was surprised of the quality of the headphones. They fold up rather nice and can be placed back in their carry bag, although I leave mine out and in a charging state so they can be ready to go instantly. If you are concerned about breakage, I do not believe that to be an issue. They ear muffs extend a nice distance, which is nice since I wear a hat or cap and it fits over them for a snug fit. As for the material covering the ear muffs, it feels like a very soft leather that has held up this far without peeling or cracking, unlike my Bose headphones. I have no issue recommending these headphones and if the situation arose, would purchase a second pair, which I may do for my spouse.
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- New User U on Jul 15, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2016
It is difficult to tell what material the head band is made from. It is covered with foam and a soft nylon type material. The extensions on the headband are made from aluminum and appear to be very rugged. The swivel is very durable as well. I think this is a very good headset for the price. Noise cancelling works well also. I use them
M for my airplane trips. Bought them over six months ago and have not had any problems at all. I think you will find this headset to be higher quality.
M for my airplane trips. Bought them over six months ago and have not had any problems at all. I think you will find this headset to be higher quality.
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- Mark B on Jul 14, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2016
METAL on METAL. Let me repeat. METAL and not brittle paper-clip cast-junk. Not Plastic on Metal. Metal on Metal. Quality. Good. Metal. VERY nice. These are exceedingly well built.
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- John B on Jul 27, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 14, 2017
they are very well made. Look to be aluminum or stainless. Headband appears to be covered in leather or simulated leather I use mine every day and they are holdin up wel
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- Brad H on Jul 14, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2016
Headband looks like aluminum. Definitely metal. Swivel points are heavy duty plastic
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- Colin O on Sep 7, 2017
- Purchased on Aug 15, 2017
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Is the microphone usable when connected to a PC (not a phone) via Bluetooth?
James G
on Feb 22, 2021
This item does not have an integrated microphone. I don't see why using the headphone jack would override the use of a microphone in a computer, although I have not tried the latter.
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- Miguel E on May 25, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 21, 2020
It works but the audio wasn’t as strong as when I used the plug...
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- Paul O. D on May 25, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 15, 2020
I have only connected to my phone.
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- Joseph M on May 26, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 26, 2020
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Can the noise cancelling be active without actually listening to music? For instance, if I just want to cancel out surrounding noise (like a tv in the other room or noise on the train)? Thanks!
A shopper
on Dec 8, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes. There is a switch on the left ear that controls the noise cancellation. You can wear that with just that turned on and it will definitely cancel out some but not all noise.
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- Michael K on Dec 8, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes. There is a switch on the left ear that controls the noise cancellation. You can wear that with just that turned on and it will definitely cancel out some but not all noise.
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- Michael K on Dec 8, 2016
Noise cancelling headphones work best when the noise is constant, like on a plane or train, or a factory floor, or when you're near constantly loud machinery, like in a server room. They do a lot less well with variable 'noise' like a TV in another room. In fact, you may find that you hear the TV more clearly with the headphones on. The first time I used noise cancelling headphones, I was very surprised to find that while the airplane noise was substantially reduced, I could now hear quiet conversation four or five rows away from where I was sitting.
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- Robert O on Dec 24, 2016
These headphones seem to only cancel out certain frequencies. I can definitely still hear sounds, some constant, with the headphones on with ANC. They are a good value for the money. I tested these against the Bose ANC at Costco. The Bose were only slightly better but at over 4Xs the price the Sonicsolace are a much better value.
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- Timothy H on Jan 4, 2017
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Is there a recommended travel case for these headphones?
ROBERT O
on Feb 15, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I am using a Geekria hard case from Amazon with my headphones, fits perfectly
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- Daniel M on Dec 6, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 1, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I am using a Geekria hard case from Amazon with my headphones, fits perfectly
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- Daniel M on Dec 6, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 1, 2017
I just got the Vectron X3 Full Size Hardshell case from Amazon. Fits these headphones perfectly and seems to protect them very well.
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- Yuri L on Jan 1, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2017
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Is the Lithium-ion battery replaceable?
A shopper
on Feb 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The battery in the SonicSolace Wireless Headphones is not user replaceable. Li-ion batteries are very dangerous and under pressure.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 1, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The battery in the SonicSolace Wireless Headphones is not user replaceable. Li-ion batteries are very dangerous and under pressure.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 1, 2017
I'm sure it is but not easily accessible by the consumer
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- Brad H on Feb 16, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2016
No, the battery is NOT user replaceable.
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- Frederic B on Feb 16, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2016
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What material are the headphones made of? All synthetic/man made?
A shopper
on Mar 2, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Pretty much. If you mean are the ear cups leather, then no they are fake leather. Everything else is plastic and Metal.
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- Christopher F on Mar 2, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Pretty much. If you mean are the ear cups leather, then no they are fake leather. Everything else is plastic and Metal.
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- Christopher F on Mar 2, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2017
Yes. All plastic or metal or synthetic leather. There's no wood or real leather.
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- Patrick F on Mar 2, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2016
hard parts are cast metal soft ones area pleather
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- Guillermo M on Apr 7, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2017
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Can battery be charged via usb while using anc on airplane?
A shopper
on Jun 19, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes , noise cancelling (and Bluetooth) works great while usb charging cable connected. .
Another interesting feature is that it has a jack for 1/8" stereo in that works without using battery power
Another interesting feature is that it has a jack for 1/8" stereo in that works without using battery power
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- Stuart D on Jun 20, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes , noise cancelling (and Bluetooth) works great while usb charging cable connected. .
Another interesting feature is that it has a jack for 1/8" stereo in that works without using battery power
Another interesting feature is that it has a jack for 1/8" stereo in that works without using battery power
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- Stuart D on Jun 20, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2016
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How do you turn them off?
James D
on Dec 7, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Ya press and hold centre button you will hear voice cycle thru states, wait till you hear "power off" then release button. Order is power on, connected, pairing, power off. Just lift finger at desired function. For volume use the plus or minus button, also worls with some playets to advance thru playlist
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- Stuart D on Jan 1, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Ya press and hold centre button you will hear voice cycle thru states, wait till you hear "power off" then release button. Order is power on, connected, pairing, power off. Just lift finger at desired function. For volume use the plus or minus button, also worls with some playets to advance thru playlist
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- Stuart D on Jan 1, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2016
Hold down the round button
The voice will say
"Disconnecting"
Keep holding
"Pairing "
Keep holding
"Powering down"
The voice will say
"Disconnecting"
Keep holding
"Pairing "
Keep holding
"Powering down"
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- Brad H on Dec 8, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2016
Hold down the small circle button for 10 sec
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- Brad H on Dec 8, 2016
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Do you sell a Bluetooth encoder that can be paired with it to encode analog audio sources (1/8" jack)?
Tyler
on Dec 8, 2016
Monoprice Bluetooth Transmitter and Splitter
Monoprice Bluetooth Transmitter and Splitter
From Amazon, I purchased for $16.99 a NewRice Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Audio Transmitter, which Supports Two Bluetooth Headphones or Speakers Simultaneously for TV/MP3/MP4 . . . I use plug mine into a iPod, and can also plug into the airplane sound system (in rest arm) when flying.
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- macquest on Feb 8, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 16, 2016
Yes it works great with my monoprice bluetooth encoder, i use them both with my bedroom TV
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- Stuart D on Feb 7, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2016
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can the pads be replaced on these headphones?
Craig B
on Dec 31, 2016
Monoprice SonicSolace Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth 5 with aptX Wireless Over the Ear Headphones, Black
Monoprice SonicSolace Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Wireless Over the Ear Headphones, Champagne with Tan
BEST ANSWER: As Martin S said, the pads are removable by twisting a plastic tab that holds them onto the cup. The pads themselves are glued on to these plastic tabs. By the time you need to replace them the glue will most likely have hardened a bit, making the pads easier to remove. I did so and replaced them with after-market velour pads as pleather gets a bit too hot for me.
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- Oscar P on May 13, 2020
BEST ANSWER: As Martin S said, the pads are removable by twisting a plastic tab that holds them onto the cup. The pads themselves are glued on to these plastic tabs. By the time you need to replace them the glue will most likely have hardened a bit, making the pads easier to remove. I did so and replaced them with after-market velour pads as pleather gets a bit too hot for me.
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- Oscar P on May 13, 2020
The pads are mounted with plastic tabs. A gentle twist will remove them.
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- MARTY S. on Feb 5, 2019
it doesn't look so, I just got these and I do like them very much though…
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- Edward W on Dec 31, 2016
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What is the expected life of the Lithium-ion battery?
Edward C
on Feb 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I use this headset for my commute to work five days a week. I run them for an hour a day and usually with no noise canceling running. I can go over two weeks before I have to charge the headphones. Like I said I rarely use the noise canceling feature so I do not know how fast that feature will drain the battery.
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- TRACY W on Feb 21, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 9, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I use this headset for my commute to work five days a week. I run them for an hour a day and usually with no noise canceling running. I can go over two weeks before I have to charge the headphones. Like I said I rarely use the noise canceling feature so I do not know how fast that feature will drain the battery.
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- TRACY W on Feb 21, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 9, 2016
I got about 9-10 hours of use out of a single charge. Total life unknown but I have recharged it 4 times....
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- Brien B on Aug 31, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 21, 2017
I get close to 16 hours with noise cancelling off. about 8 with it on.
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- Robert P on Nov 30, 2020