Monolith by Monoprice M570 Over Ear Open Back Planar Headphone
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Odd that something advertised as zebrawood is portrayed as a flat black headphone. Is the picture in error, or the description?
Are the earpads easily swapped, how are they attached? Mounting lips/glue/magnets/velcro ?
Are the earpads easily swapped, how are they attached? Mounting lips/glue/magnets/velcro ?
A shopper
on Sep 27, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The images will be updated, but the zebrawood has been stained black, but grain still shows through. The earpads are slipped on and off with mounting lips.
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- New User U Staff on Sep 27, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The images will be updated, but the zebrawood has been stained black, but grain still shows through. The earpads are slipped on and off with mounting lips.
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- New User U Staff on Sep 27, 2019
The pads are easily swapped as they rely solely on a lip for retention. I swapped the original pads for Sendy Aiva pads.
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- George N on Nov 22, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 28, 2019
If you look closely you can see the grain. Hard to capture black grain without artificially enhancing color
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- Shane H on Oct 3, 2019
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Do you offer a pin 4 balanced XLR cable for the M570?
A shopper
on Sep 30, 2022
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I don’t see a cable attachment in the photo nor do I read that they are Bluetooth. Does the sound transmit by...MAGIC?
Jason F
on Oct 11, 2019
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What is included.. cable, case?
A shopper
on Oct 11, 2019
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Any additional information as to the type & length cables provided? What type of plugs (i.e 2.5mm ~3.5mm) or adapters are included?
A shopper
on Oct 11, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The length of the included cable is 5.9 feet.
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- New User U Staff on Oct 14, 2019
What connections to the headphone itself?
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- New User U on Dec 9, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The length of the included cable is 5.9 feet.
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- New User U Staff on Oct 14, 2019
What connections to the headphone itself?
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- New User U on Dec 9, 2019
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How much amplification is needed for these headphone?
Daniel M
on Oct 11, 2019
BEST ANSWER: They sound pretty good off of a phone, but sound much better from a Liquid Spark, THX AAA, Liquid Platinum, etc.
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- New User U Staff on Oct 11, 2019
BEST ANSWER: They sound pretty good off of a phone, but sound much better from a Liquid Spark, THX AAA, Liquid Platinum, etc.
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same driver as the sendy aiva?
A shopper
on Oct 21, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I have read that it is the same driver but tuning in this example is different. I can not confirm definitively though.
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- George N on Nov 11, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I have read that it is the same driver but tuning in this example is different. I can not confirm definitively though.
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- George N on Nov 11, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 28, 2019
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What are differences between m1060 and m570?
A shopper
on Oct 24, 2019
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how much juice do they take? would they go well with the dac amp combo of the SMSL SU-8 Version 2 DAC & SMSL SP200 THX
AAA 888 Headphone Amp, plus is the Monoprice M570 better then the 1060, and can the cable be upgraded to a periapt
,if so what kind , would they be a great step up from the m565?
AAA 888 Headphone Amp, plus is the Monoprice M570 better then the 1060, and can the cable be upgraded to a periapt
,if so what kind , would they be a great step up from the m565?
JOHN O
on Oct 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I do not consider them a sensitive headphone nor do they require lots of power. They will certainly perform their best with a desktop amplifier such as the combo you mentioned. I am using these with the Drop version of a THX 789 Amp and they are a great pair. The cable uses a common 2.5mm trs plug at each side much like the M1060 and other brands of headphones such as HifiMan. I ordered a couple cables from Periapt which are "Type 2" to fit these and my other Monolith M1060 headphones. I do not have experience with the M565 but I would guess these are a step up from them. The drivers used in this model are also used in other highly praised brands of headphones.
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- George N on Nov 11, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I do not consider them a sensitive headphone nor do they require lots of power. They will certainly perform their best with a desktop amplifier such as the combo you mentioned. I am using these with the Drop version of a THX 789 Amp and they are a great pair. The cable uses a common 2.5mm trs plug at each side much like the M1060 and other brands of headphones such as HifiMan. I ordered a couple cables from Periapt which are "Type 2" to fit these and my other Monolith M1060 headphones. I do not have experience with the M565 but I would guess these are a step up from them. The drivers used in this model are also used in other highly praised brands of headphones.
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- George N on Nov 11, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 28, 2019
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Is this the same as M1060? And just the build is different?
A shopper
on Oct 27, 2019
BEST ANSWER: This is a different headphone and driver. The closer replacement is the upcoming M1070.
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- New User U Staff on Oct 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: This is a different headphone and driver. The closer replacement is the upcoming M1070.
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Can anyone provide ear pad size measurements for the M570? (inner height, width, and depth)
A shopper
on Nov 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I am not able to provide exact dimensions but I can say that The Sendy Aiva replacement pads from Musicteck are a perfect fit.
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- George N on Nov 11, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I am not able to provide exact dimensions but I can say that The Sendy Aiva replacement pads from Musicteck are a perfect fit.
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- George N on Nov 11, 2019
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do these pair well with tube headphone amps such as my Darkvoice 336? is there a monoprice headphone that pairs well with tube amplification?
A shopper
on Apr 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, most planars pair well with tube amps.
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- New User U Staff on Apr 30, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, most planars pair well with tube amps.
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What size cable works with M570?
A shopper
on Apr 20, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The connectors to the earcups need to be 2.5mm. I use an XLR cable with the 2.5mm earcup connectors that work fine.
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- Carl C on May 23, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The connectors to the earcups need to be 2.5mm. I use an XLR cable with the 2.5mm earcup connectors that work fine.
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- Carl C on May 23, 2021
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Can you give me the size measurements of the ring that is hiding the driver/wires pleas? And how can I detatch the ring off?
A shopper
on Oct 10, 2019
Can you give me the size measurements of the ring that is hiding the driver/wires pleas? Also how can I detach the ring off?
New User U
on Oct 10, 2019
Can you give me the size measurements of the ring that is hiding the driver/wires pleas? Also how can I detach the ring off from the cups? And what is the THD on these?
New User U
on Oct 10, 2019
Can you supply a picture of the cable please? Is it plastic, braided, color? Thank you.
Jack S
on Oct 24, 2019
When come these to the EU monoprice site?
New User U
on Nov 3, 2019
how deep are the earpads im hoping ther at least an 1in thick or more an could i run 2.5watt at 32ohms rms into these without problem?
JOHN O
on Jan 9, 2020
Where can I find balanced cables for these?
New User U
on Apr 14, 2020
What size is the cable connections?
A shopper
on Jul 6, 2020
Monoprice m1060 vs m570 which has better sound quality and more bass??
Which need more power to drive??
Which need more power to drive??
A shopper
on Jul 10, 2020
Is the M570 a balanced headphone? i.e. does it have a inner circuitry that will truly improve sound when used with balanced trrs cables? (perhaps the Staff is more suited to answer this one).
A shopper
on Mar 3, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5
Very Nice
It has a Y-type cable, with separate left/right plugs that go into headphones.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Let's be really clear about those 2.5mm connectors on each earcup!
The cable that comes with these great sounding headphones is very good but is also a VERY tight fit. You have to push them into each earcup connector very hard until they click.
The plastic base of each connector should be flush with the hole.
The plastic base of each connector should be flush with the hole.
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Great upgrade from Fidelio X2!!
Coming from the Fidelio X2 I wanted to stay with open back and try a planar and these are a considerable upgrade to my ears! I paired them with a FIIO E12 Mont Blanc amplifier and using an LG V40 as a source. These are an improvement in detail, clarity and the bass scales up really nicely with the amp and responds well to EQ. I am super happy with this purchase!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
You?ll Be Pleasantly Amazed
Depth of sound Great price for Planar Speakers Very nice bass sound Could use a little treble clarity enhancement. Gives a similarity to a rich Bose speaker sound & surprisingly works just fine volume-wise using a direct input into a Bose radio/CD. A headphone amp is not advised for use with a Bose. The purity of Bose sound configuration changes. However, a properly matched headphone amp may be in order if using these headphones with other such tabletop radios. I?ve already performed this test with a Sangean radio and it?s spectacular when a quality transmitting FM station is properly locked in. Amazing. Freedom Rock - crank it up. I?m over 70 years old & know a few things audiophile-wise too
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Rated 5 out of 5
Fun listening experience
Delightful listening experience. Gives me everything I want at an extremely reasonable price. I imagine you would have to spend 3-5x the price for more refined listening experience. I enjoy these so much I bought a pair & and amp as a gift for a friend.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Want to go planar for less $ ?
It?s a lot of headphone for the money?fit and finish are surprisingly good. The 2.5mm cable snaps into place firmly. The cans are heavy, the stock pads are very comfortable. The separation of detail is decent, the sound stage is meh, the low to mid transition is smooth with no bumps or dips, gorgeous midrange, and a rolled off top end that will be someone?s idea of warm or someone else?s idea of dark?ymmv. A fun set of cans for cheap.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Feeding your planar addiction. Hunger satisfied.
Note: The dual connection of wire to headphone must be snapped into the ear cups for proper operation. Sound is crystal clear and balanced. Bass and mids are clean. Soundstage is good but could be better. Detail and instrument separation are planar good. Vocals are featured via a smooth presentation. Big headphone, but light and comfortable. Non-fatiguing all around. An addictive listen.
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Rated 3 out of 5
M570s: Great sound, bad connections
These headphones sound great to me, but the looseness of the connections is almost a deal breaker. They will lose sound or fall out if you move head much. Shouldn't have to use tape on new headphones.
Loose connections are a big flaw on the M570s.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Engaging and fun
I'm a long-time audiophile for over twenty years, but this is my first pair of open-back planar headphones. I bought them on a whim when cheapaudioman recommended them. Listening through TIDAL>MQA>Dragonfly Cobalt. I must say I am enjoying them immensely. They are a touch bright/forward on lesser recordings and some modern recordings that intentionally murder the highs. It can feel a bit fatiguing at first, but I usually settle in within a few minutes and don't notice it anymore. Quality recordings sound fantastic. I have decent gear otherwise. Primaluna and Outlaw integrated amps, Schiit DAC, Totem Acoustic Hawk, Model 1 Sig, Sky speakers, Rythmik and CSS subs. I tend to prefer engaging speakers over resolving ones. I make my full-time living as a pro musician and have used UE18's for over a decade on stage. To my ears, these headphones are just fun. Build quality and comfort is very good as well.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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