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Monoprice

Monoprice M1570C

Name: Monoprice M1570C
Brand: Monoprice
SKU: B09M7K59MD
Price: 550.08 USD

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 Ω80 Ω

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 53 of 68 we've cataloged.

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm93%Wired-6.35mm7%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 93% of the 67 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Weight

642 gAbove average

642 g

120 g550 g

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 58 of 68 we've cataloged.

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Impedance: 60 Ω
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 106 mm
Driver Type: Planar magnetic
Frequency Response: 5-50000 Hz
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 Chassis Primary: Aluminum
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

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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