Monoprice Semi-Open Over Ear Wired Headphones
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UPC # 889028174579
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What is the fit like with these for people who have larger heads?
Jackie B
on Mar 5, 2023
BEST ANSWER: My head is considered huge at 7 7/8 and these headphones make it ear to ear just fine in comfort. I wear these for hours on end. They are sound transparent so you don't need to remove them to talk to others.
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- John B on Mar 7, 2023
- Purchased on Dec 30, 2021
BEST ANSWER: My head is considered huge at 7 7/8 and these headphones make it ear to ear just fine in comfort. I wear these for hours on end. They are sound transparent so you don't need to remove them to talk to others.
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- John B on Mar 7, 2023
- Purchased on Dec 30, 2021
Left and right sides are adjustable where metal goes into headband.
Also the headphones are a bit snug, but can be bent, (very carefully) to
improve fit.
Also the headphones are a bit snug, but can be bent, (very carefully) to
improve fit.
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- Bill R on Mar 6, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 31, 2022
Mine is large,
They fit fine.
XL and above -
might not be a good fit.
They fit fine.
XL and above -
might not be a good fit.
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- Guennadi B on Mar 6, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 10, 2022
Good; maybe not great but I haven't been uncomfortsble even aftet 90 mim or so use.
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- RAY K on Mar 6, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 18, 2022
My head circumference is 7 and 3 quarter inches and they fit me well.
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- ted j on Mar 6, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 9, 2022
I have a slightly large head and find them to be comfortable.
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- Jeffrey F on Mar 6, 2023
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2023
It is pretty flexible should not be an issue.
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- Ganesh P on Mar 7, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2022
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How much do these weigh?
A shopper
on Nov 28, 2022
Approximately thirteen (13) ounces total. Weight is not an issue. Nice padding too. Very comfortable for however long you wear them.
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- Mark D on Nov 30, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 30, 2022
10.5 ounces plus 1.5 ounces for the cable.
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- Brian S on Dec 12, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 11, 2022
11.9 oz. (337g) Relatively light.
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- Billy B on Nov 30, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 9, 2022
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Do these bleed sound, I am worried because semi open?
A shopper
on May 18, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Definitely not the right headphones if you're worried about leakage.
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- William V on May 18, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Definitely not the right headphones if you're worried about leakage.
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- William V on May 18, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2022
I haven't noticed any bleed. I bought them for better bass response. I was using smaller, on-ear headphones. These have better bass but are a lot heavier on my head and isolate the room noise better.
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- Daniel T on May 18, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 14, 2023
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Is the wire detachable at the headphone end?
A shopper
on Sep 8, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No,. they are corded, verified via the picture and customer service.
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- James F on Sep 22, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No,. they are corded, verified via the picture and customer service.
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- James F on Sep 22, 2021
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Are the ear caps replaceable and does MP carry them?
Richard R
on Sep 14, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The earcups can be replaced with any universal oval cups. The ones that i use rn are the wicked comfort hybrid cups and they are amazing
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- New User U on Nov 19, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The earcups can be replaced with any universal oval cups. The ones that i use rn are the wicked comfort hybrid cups and they are amazing
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How long is the cable?
A shopper
on Sep 14, 2021
BEST ANSWER: They are described as : "Cord LengthAbout 3 meters"
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- Froggy . on Sep 17, 2021
BEST ANSWER: They are described as : "Cord LengthAbout 3 meters"
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- Froggy . on Sep 17, 2021
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Can these headphones be connected to the T V?
A shopper
on Sep 14, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Should work- IF- your TV has a headphone jack AND you sit less than 9 feet from the TV.
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- John Y on Nov 8, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Should work- IF- your TV has a headphone jack AND you sit less than 9 feet from the TV.
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- John Y on Nov 8, 2021
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Are these rebranded versions of the ISK HF2010/Freeboss HF2010? If so, these should be awesome headphones - I've read that the ISK/Freeboss have a roughly neutral sound signature with wonderful, wide soundstage thanks to the semi-open design... so this may be a worthy contender to keep an eye on, especially when it goes on sale for cheaper than the ISK/Freeboss!!
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on Oct 13, 2021
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Do these bleed sound? I know they are semi open and need to know. I work in a quiet room and sit beside a guy who thinks he is moise police and any bleeding results in my having to listen to him complain for days.
A shopper
on May 18, 2023
BEST ANSWER: They do bleed a little sound since they are semi open back, however, I have used them in an office environment and no one has felt it was intrusive.
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- New User U Staff on May 19, 2023
BEST ANSWER: They do bleed a little sound since they are semi open back, however, I have used them in an office environment and no one has felt it was intrusive.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Solid, clear sound without being bass-heavy
Purchased these wired headphones because I wanted to see if they would improve my music experience. Paired with an inexpensive Alex Cavalli headphone amp (available from Monoprice), they really sound great! Super clear, they were tuned a bit more to the higher frequencies but mellowed out over time. Construction is super solid, they are comfortable, and I can't imagine getting much better headphones at this price point.
YMMV but I was very pleasantly surprised by these headphones! Some one mentioned the super long cord and yeah, it's a bit old school but if you're lying in bed, listening to music, you'll need that extra length...
YMMV but I was very pleasantly surprised by these headphones! Some one mentioned the super long cord and yeah, it's a bit old school but if you're lying in bed, listening to music, you'll need that extra length...
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Rated 5 out of 5
Quality worth more than price point
Great quality at a great price point
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Rated 5 out of 5
Heavy but comfortable
These are solid well constructed headphones. The sound is clean and even. These have very good bass response but not muddy.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great Sound Transparent Headphones
Comfortable with good sound quality. They fit heads large and small but don't over extend against the wiring!
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Rated 4 out of 5
Nice headphones
I let headphones break in for 15 hours and then listened to streaming music in HD. They sound good for price point. I am very satisfied. I have 6 sets of Monoprice headphones. They are best bang for your buck company.

Nice sounding for price, also comfortable.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Durable, so far.
I bought these primarily because they look sturdy; I've had too many headphones break too quickly because they had too many cheap plastic parts. There are still a couple pieces I'm worried about with this pair, but so far so good. The sound quality is fine, and I suspect you'd have to pay quite a bit more (i.e. over $100) to see any meaningful improvement. Pretty comfortable, too, without any of that plasticy padding covering that slowly frays.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Good Value
Well worth the price. I find the sound to be pleasant and they are comfortable. They are also solidly built. I've owned phones that sound better, perhaps, (AKG, Sony, Beyer)but they all cost 3 times more than these if not more.
These will satisfy most casual listener's needs
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These will satisfy most casual listener's needs
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great!
Light, comfy and truly well-built. Sound is transparent, clear & very appealing. Well done!
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Rated 3 out of 5
Muffled
Good headset but muffled audio.
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Rated 5 out of 5
better
had $50 sonys before, these are far better
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