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title: "Monolith Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - with 66mm Driver, Closed Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads for Studio/Professional, 20 Ohms, 2 Watts Maximum Power Handling, Black/Wood"
brand: "monoprice"
price: "€ 445.42"
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# 66mm planar magnetic driver closed back noise isolation comfort faux leather pads Monolith Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - with 66mm Driver, Closed Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads for Studio/Professional, 20 Ohms, 2 Watts Maximum Power Handling, Black/Wood

**Brand:** monoprice
**Price:** € 445.42
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game—because your ears deserve the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Monolith Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - with 66mm Driver, Closed Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads for Studio/Professional, 20 Ohms, 2 Watts Maximum Power Handling, Black/Wood by monoprice
- **How much does it cost?** € 445.42 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- monoprice enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted monoprice brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Day Comfort Fit:** Enjoy marathon listening sessions thanks to plush faux leather ear pads and a padded headband designed for maximum comfort.
- • **Sleek & Durable Build:** Crafted with elegant zebrawood accents and a robust enclosure, these headphones combine style with professional-grade durability.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Seamlessly connect to laptops, desktops, tablets, and smartphones with a universal 3.5mm wired connection and media controls.
- • **Immersive Noise Isolation:** Block out distractions with a premium closed back design that keeps your music in and the world out—perfect for busy studios or noisy environments.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Planar Drivers:** Experience ultra-low distortion and stunning imaging with a redesigned 66mm planar magnetic driver engineered for closed-back efficiency.

## Overview

The Monolith M565C Over Ear Headphones feature a 66mm planar magnetic driver redesigned for closed-back enclosures, delivering precise, low-distortion audio with exceptional noise isolation. Built for professionals and audiophiles alike, they offer plush faux leather ear pads and a padded headband for extended comfort, universal wired compatibility, and a stylish wood-accented design that stands out in any studio or workspace.

## Description

The Monolith M565C planar headphones are the perfect way to experience your music collection. Based on the M565, the M565C driver has been redesigned and engineered for closed back enclosures, producing a stunning aural landscape. Spectacular imaging, low distortion, and perfectly balanced sound make the Monolith M565C a true audiophile listening experience.Planar Drivers: Not your typical headphone driver! The planar driver in the M565C has been completely redesigned and engineered versus the driver found in the M565. Several enhancements have been made, including a new symmetrical magnet structure that allows the planar driver to be much more efficient in a closed back enclosure. The result is low distortion, improved linearity, and spectacular imaging in a closed back design.Closed Back Design: Outside noise stays out and only the music stays in! The 565C delivers excellent audio isolation, allowing the sonic landscape to not be disturbed by the outside world, and the outside to not be disturbed by your music. This makes the M565C the perfect audiophile choice for those that may need to listen in less than silent environments.Comfort: The Monolith M565C has been engineered to be comfortable for extended listening sessions. Large, comfy earpads made of faux leather and a padded headband are designed to keep you comfortable as you listen.

Review: Excellent - I demoed several headphones - Meze 99 Neo, Sundara, Monoprice M565C, Sennheiser HD1's (Momentum 2's). I ultimately liked the sound of the M565C the best but that was closely followed by the Sundara. All of the headphones I tried had particular things about them that I didn't like enough to keep them. And so, I ended up just buying ear pads for my old Phillips Fidelio X1's, which honestly, were still comparable to any of these newer headphones. SUNDARA The Sundara headphones were technically the best headphones and I believe that they excelled when listening to classical music. In almost every way, I felt the sound was absolutely sublime but they did sound a bit sterile. The bottom end felt a bit anemic and didn't "fill out" the music the way a balanced closed back headphone will. The clarity and response were terrific; however, and these were the only headphones of the bunch that truly brought the music to life in an impactful way. I think these headphones offer great value for the money and I believe you will likely have to spend quite a bit more money to get anything that really gives you a better sound. The reason I returned them was the build quality was poor in regards to the ear cups. The metal band that attaches to the ear cups and inserts into the headband was very loose. It wasn't loose at the ear cup end but the end that inserts into the headband. There is a plastic connection there and it was simply to wide by about 1/16" and this allowed the entire ear cup assembly to wiggle freely with about 3/16" of movement. When they headphones are placed on your head, this becomes a non-issue but it still is either very poor design or poor QC. I'm inclined to believe the headphones I received were out of spec in this regard. Monoprice M565C These headphones were almost as good as the Sundara’s across the board but they also had better bass. I personally preferred the tradeoff and felt that the overall sound was slightly more pleasing to my ears. Out of all the headphones I tried, these were by far the best value. Build quality was very good and they were comfortable. The headband isn’t the greatest design but you can wrap it with padding to solve any comfort issue. My main issue is that the headphones were incredibly heavy. I just couldn’t wear them for more than about an hour before they became a nuisance. Regardless, I highly recommend these headphones - they are vastly superior to the Meze 99 Neo’s and the Sennheiser HD1’s. Meze 99 Neo Like many reviewers have stated, these are very fun headphones. They are incredibly comfortable - being quite light with a superb design. Construction quality is awesome. However, they are very bass heavy. On certain songs this works great and gives the recording a lot of fullness and warmth. However, I just found you miss a ton of detail and many songs feel imbalanced. If you are looking for an audiophile type of headphone and are trying to find just one headphone to meet your needs — then look elsewhere. If you just want a fun headphone to listen to then the Meze 99’s are a fantastic choice.
Review: Good Sound, Disapointing Quality - I've enjoyed the sound and comfort from the M565C's but I'm disappointed with their longevity. I've had my pair for a little over a year, and they're already showing serious signs of aging. The pleather on one of the ear cups is coming away from the foam inner, which has affected its isolation capability and low end response. Additionally, one of the earphone cables is fraying at the strain relief connection. The frayed cable is replaceable, but based on my research Monoprice doesn't sell replacement earcup pads. Despite their sound, these headphones are a bit of a let down. After about 15 months of relatively gentle use—they permanently live on my desk—I would hope that the M565C's wouldn't be coming apart at the seams.

## Features

- Planar Drivers: Not your typical headphone driver! The planar driver in the M565C has been completely redesigned and engineered versus the driver found in the M565.
- Several enhancements have been made, including a new symmetrical magnet structure that allows the planar driver to be much more efficient in a closed back enclosure
- Closed Back Design: Outside noise stays out and only the music stays in! The 565C delivers excellent audio isolation, allowing the sonic landscape to not be disturbed by the outside world, and the outside to not be disturbed by your music.
- This makes the M565C the perfect audiophile choice for those that may need to listen in less than silent environments.
- Comfort: The Monolith M565C has been engineered to be comfortable for extended listening sessions. Large, comfy earpads made of faux leather and a padded headband are designed to keep you comfortable as you listen.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B079YZXNZZ |
| Additional Features | Universal Phone Control |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Audio Driver Size | 6.6 centimeters |
| Audio Driver Type | Planar Magnetic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #109,668 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #2,146 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Brand | Monoprice |
| Brand Name | Monoprice |
| Built-In Media | M565C |
| Cable Features | Retractable |
| Carrying Case Color | Zebrawood |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Cellphones |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | App |
| Control Type | Media Control |
| Controller Type | Wired |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 3.5 out of 5 stars 130 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | around ear |
| Enclosure Material | Wood |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00889028070215 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 18 ohm |
| Item Weight | 2.5 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Monolith |
| Model Name | M565C |
| Model Number | M565C |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 2 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Professional |
| Style Name | Monolith M565c |
| UPC | 889028070215 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Monoprice
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 18 ohm

## Images

![Monolith Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - with 66mm Driver, Closed Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads for Studio/Professional, 20 Ohms, 2 Watts Maximum Power Handling, Black/Wood - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Q5OLzIMqL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How is the isolation in these headphones? Do they block much conversation from people around you?**
A: Better than open back 'phones, but no, not that great. Best used in a quiet room where you can sit still (because there's also some cord noise).

**Q: Do these headphones require a amplifier?**
A: In the sense that all wired headphones do, yes. They are not self-amplified like Bluetooth headphones are. But they will work OK with the amp found in ordinary equipment like phones and computers. Certainly they will benefit from higher quality DACs, or more power, or cleaner electronics, like any headphones would.

**Q: I just received these headphones. Are there left/right markings anywhere on them?**
A: I wrapped a little piece of colored tape around the shell of the plug going into the left earcup to make it easier to identify.

**Q: length of chord plug-in?**
A: The cord is 79-inches long, but I don't recommend these headphones.  They gave me a bald spot on top of my head from about 8 hours of use a day for weeks.  I had to buy new headphones in a different brand.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by R***O on October 24, 2020*

I demoed several headphones - Meze 99 Neo, Sundara, Monoprice M565C, Sennheiser HD1's (Momentum 2's). I ultimately liked the sound of the M565C the best but that was closely followed by the Sundara. All of the headphones I tried had particular things about them that I didn't like enough to keep them. And so, I ended up just buying ear pads for my old Phillips Fidelio X1's, which honestly, were still comparable to any of these newer headphones. SUNDARA The Sundara headphones were technically the best headphones and I believe that they excelled when listening to classical music. In almost every way, I felt the sound was absolutely sublime but they did sound a bit sterile. The bottom end felt a bit anemic and didn't "fill out" the music the way a balanced closed back headphone will. The clarity and response were terrific; however, and these were the only headphones of the bunch that truly brought the music to life in an impactful way. I think these headphones offer great value for the money and I believe you will likely have to spend quite a bit more money to get anything that really gives you a better sound. The reason I returned them was the build quality was poor in regards to the ear cups. The metal band that attaches to the ear cups and inserts into the headband was very loose. It wasn't loose at the ear cup end but the end that inserts into the headband. There is a plastic connection there and it was simply to wide by about 1/16" and this allowed the entire ear cup assembly to wiggle freely with about 3/16" of movement. When they headphones are placed on your head, this becomes a non-issue but it still is either very poor design or poor QC. I'm inclined to believe the headphones I received were out of spec in this regard. Monoprice M565C These headphones were almost as good as the Sundara’s across the board but they also had better bass. I personally preferred the tradeoff and felt that the overall sound was slightly more pleasing to my ears. Out of all the headphones I tried, these were by far the best value. Build quality was very good and they were comfortable. The headband isn’t the greatest design but you can wrap it with padding to solve any comfort issue. My main issue is that the headphones were incredibly heavy. I just couldn’t wear them for more than about an hour before they became a nuisance. Regardless, I highly recommend these headphones - they are vastly superior to the Meze 99 Neo’s and the Sennheiser HD1’s. Meze 99 Neo Like many reviewers have stated, these are very fun headphones. They are incredibly comfortable - being quite light with a superb design. Construction quality is awesome. However, they are very bass heavy. On certain songs this works great and gives the recording a lot of fullness and warmth. However, I just found you miss a ton of detail and many songs feel imbalanced. If you are looking for an audiophile type of headphone and are trying to find just one headphone to meet your needs — then look elsewhere. If you just want a fun headphone to listen to then the Meze 99’s are a fantastic choice.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Good Sound, Disapointing Quality
*by E***V on November 18, 2024*

I've enjoyed the sound and comfort from the M565C's but I'm disappointed with their longevity. I've had my pair for a little over a year, and they're already showing serious signs of aging. The pleather on one of the ear cups is coming away from the foam inner, which has affected its isolation capability and low end response. Additionally, one of the earphone cables is fraying at the strain relief connection. The frayed cable is replaceable, but based on my research Monoprice doesn't sell replacement earcup pads. Despite their sound, these headphones are a bit of a let down. After about 15 months of relatively gentle use—they permanently live on my desk—I would hope that the M565C's wouldn't be coming apart at the seams.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice set of headphones for the price.
*by E***N on March 20, 2019*

Build quality: I find the build quality of these to be very good. The cable connections seem to me to be really, really solid - it is actually hard to get the pins inserted, or to pull them out. There is no looseness - wiggling the cable connection just wiggles the whole headphones, no other movement. Comfort: The comfort is decent, but not ideal for me. They could have allowed room for even taller heads - I have them maxed out, and it presses a little hard on the top of my head, not to the point of any discomfort, but it makes me aware they are there. I had to replace the earpads because the supplied ones are too small for me. I replaced them with the same Brainwavz Hybrid pads I use with my M50x headphones. Bow these use velcro to attach the pads, instead of the groove method of other headphones, but with a little ingenuity you can modify the brainwavzs to work with these (either cut off the retention cuff and add some velcro to the pads, or just cut slits in the cuffs so that they extend around the headphone cups, and then bind those tabs in place with a little decorative duct tape or electricians tape.) Sound In comparing these to my M50x, I would describe the sound as different - not better, not worse, just different. There is definitely more bass, and overall a little more warmth, but that comes at the cost of clarity - I find vocals on these to be a little muddy compared to the M50x. I'm definitely inclined to want to play with eq settings with these (dial down the bass a bit, push the mid-highs a bit), but that's probably because I'm accustomed to the sound of my M50x. There definitely wasn't any "wow" factor in "A-B"ing between these and my M50x, as compared to when a colleague lent me there Mr. speaker Aeons (made me want to take the M50xs off my head and stomp on them after listening to the Aeons.) What surprised me is that these produce a lot more more volume than the M50x - I would have thought that these would require more to drive them, and I would have lost a little volume. Overall I'm pleased with this purchase... but still wishing for a pair of Mr. Speaker Aeons.

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*Last updated: 2026-10-18*