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Monoprice M1570C1 / 9
Monoprice

Monoprice M1570C

Heavy is the head donning the crown of planar magnets.

Current price · Amazon US
$550.08
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Key specs

Acoustic Design
Closed-backMost common
Closed-back57%Open-back35%Semi-open8%

Closed-back is the most common — on 57% of the 65 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Impedance
60 ΩAbove average
60 Ω
18 Ω120 Ω

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 51 of 68 we've cataloged.

Frequency Response
5-50000 Hz
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost common
Wired-3.5mm91%Wired-6.35mm9%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 91% of the 66 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Impedance
60 Ω
Frequency Response
5-50000 Hz
Driver Size
106 mm
Driver Type
Planar magnetic
Frequency Response High Hz
50000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
5 Hz
Frequency Response Signature
Neutral
Sensitivity
97 dB/mW

Connectivity

Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm
Cable Type
Balanced mini-XLR, straight detachable

Design

Weight
642 g
Ear Pad Type
Leatherette, velour
Detachable Cable
Yes
Foldable
No
Headband Type
Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Ear Cups
Leatherette, velour

Identity

Model Number
43237

Microphone

Microphone
No

Release

Date
2021-11-18
Msrp Usd
599 USD
Year
2021

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
5.4/ 10
Not recommended
Jasper Lastoria
Reviewed byJasper LastoriaWriterReviewed June 2022
Isolation4.2
Comfort & fit4.1
Connectivity6.5
Design7.0
Portability4.0
Features6.5
The verdict

Monoprice's latest planar headphones offer excellent sound and an expansive soundstage. Some elements remain unrefined such as the excessive weight, weak metal build, and possible design flaw in the cable.

✓What we like
✓Good sound
✓Competitive price
✓Replaceable parts
✕What could be better
✕Heavy
✕Quality control is questionable
✕Balanced cable is heavy
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