Monolith by Monoprice M1000ANC Bluetooth Headphones with ANC and Dirac Virtuo Spatializer, 60H Playtime, Memory Foam Pads, Ambient Mode, Touch Control
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Are these over-the-ear or on-ear headphones?
A shopper
on Dec 22, 2022
These headphones are over the ear and very comfortable in my opinion.
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- Tim N on Jan 27, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 8, 2022
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Do these support Apple's AAC audio codec?
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on Mar 11, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Yes they do support AAC. I received mine last night and found out first hand.
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- Richard M on Mar 23, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2022
How did you verify it supports AAC? Than manual only lists SBC as supported.
Once connected to the headphones, under Bluetooth in my phone, I went into the Bluetooth options for the M1000ANC which is labeled as MP43453 and there's is an option for HD Audio. When you click that, it gives you the option for AAC for HD or SBC. When I have it to AAC, I went into my Developer Options and confirmed that my OnePlus phone is indeed using AAC and at 16 Bits with a sampling rate of 44.1 khz
BEST ANSWER: Yes they do support AAC. I received mine last night and found out first hand.
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- Richard M on Mar 23, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2022
How did you verify it supports AAC? Than manual only lists SBC as supported.
Once connected to the headphones, under Bluetooth in my phone, I went into the Bluetooth options for the M1000ANC which is labeled as MP43453 and there's is an option for HD Audio. When you click that, it gives you the option for AAC for HD or SBC. When I have it to AAC, I went into my Developer Options and confirmed that my OnePlus phone is indeed using AAC and at 16 Bits with a sampling rate of 44.1 khz
According to audioxpress, no. These are not appropriate for iPhones
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- Allan M on Mar 18, 2022
They supports SBC and AAC. AAC is used for the HD portion of this headphone for higher data transfer rates. iPhones support both Codecs as does my Android OnePlus 8T.
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Does this come with an app to set an EQ on the headphones? Or does it work with the Dirac software?
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on Mar 17, 2022
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So this only supports SBC?
New User U
on Mar 18, 2022
BEST ANSWER: It supports SBC and AAC. AAC is used for the HD portion of this headphone for higher data transfer rates. My Android OnePlus 8T supports both Codecs.
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- Richard M on Mar 23, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2022
BEST ANSWER: It supports SBC and AAC. AAC is used for the HD portion of this headphone for higher data transfer rates. My Android OnePlus 8T supports both Codecs.
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- Richard M on Mar 23, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2022
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What is carrying case like? Is it hard to protect the headphones, or just soft pouch?
A shopper
on Mar 29, 2022
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How does it work with Ubuntu? any special drivers required or will it work out of the box?
A shopper
on Apr 3, 2022
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Will they work on my computer out of the box? I have pcs
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on Apr 19, 2022
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How is the noise cancelation compared to that of the bt600 ANC? How the ANC for the high frequency, low frequency and medium frequency noises?
A shopper
on May 13, 2022
BEST ANSWER: These headphones are not good at all. You're better off going with Sony, Bose, or another reputable brand
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- RICHARD M on May 13, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 23, 2022
BEST ANSWER: These headphones are not good at all. You're better off going with Sony, Bose, or another reputable brand
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- RICHARD M on May 13, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 23, 2022
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Can you use this as a phone headset? How is the microphone?
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on May 23, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it works well as a headset. I haven't had any complaints from those I've been chatting with.
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- Matt B on May 25, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 9, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it works well as a headset. I haven't had any complaints from those I've been chatting with.
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- Matt B on May 25, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 9, 2022
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Does this support multipoint pairing?
A shopper
on Nov 19, 2022
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What is the IP rating, if any?
A shopper
on Dec 16, 2022
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Does ANC work in wired mode?
A shopper
on Aug 11, 2023
BEST ANSWER: In my experience with the M1000ANC is that neither ANC nor Firac Virtuo work in wired mode, I.e., the headset becomes 100% passive—like a standard headphone—when connected by the cable.
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- Alex S on Aug 11, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2022
BEST ANSWER: In my experience with the M1000ANC is that neither ANC nor Firac Virtuo work in wired mode, I.e., the headset becomes 100% passive—like a standard headphone—when connected by the cable.
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- Alex S on Aug 11, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2022
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Does Monolith M1000ANC support ANC when connected to a device in "wired " mode using the 3.5mm cable?
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on Aug 14, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. As long as the headphones are charged, then the ANC should work while using a wired connection.
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- Carlos R Staff on Oct 11, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. As long as the headphones are charged, then the ANC should work while using a wired connection.
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- Carlos R Staff on Oct 11, 2023
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How solid do the hinges look? [ The previous model, 600ANC, seems to have had a problem with them. ]
Boris B
on Mar 29, 2022
How to tell whether or not Dirac Virtuo is engaged or not? When you power up the M1000ANC, does it start off with Dirac in the Off position or On? When I toggle the Dirac on/off, I definitely notice one position is louder, the other quieter, the quieter one may be delivering some spatial effects, reduces noise such as what you get from old (60s) recordings on tape and the frequency range might be a bit better... but I honestly don't notice a huge difference. It actually sounds pretty good both ways. But I'd like to know which one is Dirac.
A shopper
on Apr 19, 2022
Does wired connection support microphone as well as audio? Or just audio?
A shopper
on Apr 20, 2022
Has anyone tried this with a ps5?
A shopper
on Apr 20, 2022
How many mics does the M1000anc have? Can you tell me how many internal and external mics does this headphone have?
A shopper
on May 15, 2022
anybody compared these with Sennheiser Momentum 4? which one has better sound quality? ANC performance?
Adrian R
on Sep 18, 2022
How do you switch between paired devices? It only seems to want to connect to the most recently paired device.
Thorin M
on Oct 14, 2022
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Rated 2 out of 5
Nice Sound, Unfortunate Bluetooth Skipping Makes Them Unusable
I really wanted to like these. However, when on Bluetooth the playback skips/stutters regularly. The sound is quite good, and the ANC is ok for the price, but the skipping has rendered them unusable wirelessly, which is why I bought them. They work just fine plugged in passively (aside from ANC being unavailable), but I would have bought different headphones if I knew they had to be tethered to my devices to function properly.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Monolith M1000ANC Great product!
I'm really enjoying the Monoprice Monolith M1000ANC Bluetooth Headphones. Very comfortable. Battery lasts forever!! I have yet had the need to recharge them after days of use. I rated it a 4/5 because I would prefer they played a little louder personally, and the head band is more oblong as opposed to round and could be a little tighter on my head. The sound quality is the star of the show. Detail on the top end and mids are clear and articulate. Low end is impressive. Great product!
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Rated 3 out of 5
comfortable fit but not enough volume
The headphones are comfortable to wear. Charging is quick. The only problem is getting the volume high enough to hear .
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Rated 3 out of 5
OK but...
about 2/3s volume I would like available
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Rated 3 out of 5
Good for the money; fit issues
Pretty good sound, easy setup. Materials feel like the good quality (especially for the price) one expects from Monoprice.
Only issue is that the adjustable head band is oddly shaped -- sort of squat and wide, which looks weird on a normal head. Not too uncomfortable, but nowhere near the fit of a Sony.
Only issue is that the adjustable head band is oddly shaped -- sort of squat and wide, which looks weird on a normal head. Not too uncomfortable, but nowhere near the fit of a Sony.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Comfortable and Excellent Noise cancelling
These are some of the most comfortable headphones I have had in awhile. The noise cancelling is also some of the best I have experienced. Highly recommended. I got these on sale and am very happy.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Overall - excellent!
Noise suppression is excellent.
Sound is excellent (I note that others commented on the lack of bass -- I entirely disagree with them).
Connection via Bluetooth is fast and stable.
Great for listening to music or voice, and the microphone is very good for phone/Zoom/Teams/etc.
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The controls work really well.
The carry bag is nice for keeping them clean..
They are comfortable and look good.
And, you can't beat the value!
Sound is excellent (I note that others commented on the lack of bass -- I entirely disagree with them).
Connection via Bluetooth is fast and stable.
Great for listening to music or voice, and the microphone is very good for phone/Zoom/Teams/etc.
Misc:
The controls work really well.
The carry bag is nice for keeping them clean..
They are comfortable and look good.
And, you can't beat the value!
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Rated 3 out of 5
not loud
These headphones simply dont get loud enough. I use them for podcasts, youtube videos, and tv shows because they just arent really fun to listen to music to, as I have other bluetooth headphones that get louder, and support more bluetooth codecs than sbc. Please monoprice dont make any more headphones as quiet as this, even if you have to reduce the battery life, thats a small price to pay for a more enjoyable experience
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Rated 4 out of 5
Almost perfect
As a person who wears glasses, these are some of the most comfortable headphones I have owned. The noise cancelling is wonderful and the audio quality is quite nice for the cost. My only complaint, when noise cancelling is active a small crackle/pop noise cancelling be heard intermittently during times of silence. This persists weather the headphones are connected to Bluetooth or not. The pops aren't loud enough to be noticed unless you are listening for them but they exist none the less.
Ultimately I would still recommend these as the performance for value is unmatched.
Ultimately I would still recommend these as the performance for value is unmatched.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Not truly Monolith caliber
3 stars considering I nabbed these for like $38.
Build quality is decent although not as good as the original Active Solace cans. Sound quality is pretty good although they don't have a lot of punch. Bass is not bloated or boomy but has little oomph. Clarity reasonable. NC is deceptively effective. A highlight is the sound quality seems unaffected when NC is on regardless of strength and the NC works well. My biggest complaint is the volume: simply not loud enough. For $40 these are fine yet at anywhere near $100 a disappointment. Not lousy cans I just don't feel these earned the Monolith badge. I own the liquid spark DAC & amp, M650 open-back wired cans, the USB stick style DAC/amp, etc. All those punch way above their price, love them. These NC BT cabs should be under the regular Monoprice name, not worthy of the Monolith name in my opinion. I'm a Monolith fanboy, I want to brag on those products. No such luck here.
Build quality is decent although not as good as the original Active Solace cans. Sound quality is pretty good although they don't have a lot of punch. Bass is not bloated or boomy but has little oomph. Clarity reasonable. NC is deceptively effective. A highlight is the sound quality seems unaffected when NC is on regardless of strength and the NC works well. My biggest complaint is the volume: simply not loud enough. For $40 these are fine yet at anywhere near $100 a disappointment. Not lousy cans I just don't feel these earned the Monolith badge. I own the liquid spark DAC & amp, M650 open-back wired cans, the USB stick style DAC/amp, etc. All those punch way above their price, love them. These NC BT cabs should be under the regular Monoprice name, not worthy of the Monolith name in my opinion. I'm a Monolith fanboy, I want to brag on those products. No such luck here.
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July 5, 2023
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