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Monoprice - 116150 Modern Retro Over Ear Headphones with Ultra-Comfortable Ear Pads Perfect for Mobile Devices, HiFi, and Audio/Video Production Black

51.47

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Monoprice - 116150 Modern Retro Over Ear Headphones with Ultra-Comfortable Ear Pads Perfect for Mobile Devices, HiFi, and Audio/Video Production Black

4.3

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$51.47

Save 26%

· The soft split-leather ear pads help prevent fatigue and the large size will fit comfortably around almost any set of ears. · The 50mm drivers are 25% larger Than most headphone drivers which helps them produce a solid 15Hz 25kHz frequency response with Deep and rich bass clean and sparkly highs and expressive vocals. · Professional sound from everyday headphones. Looks great anywhere you go · Enjoy clean robust sound across the Audio spectrum. Sensitivity 94db ± 3db · Perfect for mobile devices hafiz and Audio/video production

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M. OwensReviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020

Most likely you're here on this page because you saw a hype review from a headphone reviewer on YouTube, or someone suggested them on an audiophile forum you were on. In my case, it was Zeos. Can Zeos over-hype things from time to time? Yes, he can. We can also over-hype things to ourselves and find that two weeks later, we're no longer as enchanted as we were the first few weeks after we opened the box. That's why I waited eight months to review these. I own headphones that range anywhere from $30 to $350. I purchased these alongside a pair of DT770 Pros from Beyerdynamic, which I ended up returning. I had purchased the DT770 Pro as a potential working headphone because at that time I was doing a lot of audiobook recording, but on my system, and to my ears, the highs on the DT770 Pro were fatiguing. I am sensitive to enhanced treble, and again, they were a contender for a working headphone. These headphones had to be on my head for several hours per day. My working headphone of choice ended up being the ATH-M40X, which I had to buy an extra headband pad for because they are extremely uncomfortable out of the box, but sounded perfect for monitoring. The DT770 Pro, on the other hand, was like a cloud on my head. Why am I mentioning that on this review, you may ask? Read on. These headphones were more of an experiment than anything else. I was prepared to return them, and had no reservations about doing so, but the way Zeos had described them in his review made me want to experience them for myself. Out of the box, yes, the stock pads are uncomfortable. The sounds is, as many others have said, shockingly good. Knowing my own sensitivity to headphone discomfort, I purchased the Brainwavz pads he recommended in the same order. The ones you're likely to see Amazon recommend as a "buy together" suggestion on this product page. They're $25 dollars, and they're a decent choice. They solve the comfort issue. They make the bass hit harder. What's not to love? Well, I own a pair of Sony MBR-XB500s. Out of everything I've tried, those are the bass headphones of choice, and nothing else I've listened to has come close. I don't need another pair of super slamming bass canons blowing my eardrums out when I was in the mood for that, so what was I to do? Return them? Nay, my friends, this is what I did instead, and what I suggest you do: Still on the closed-back headphones comfort quest, I ordered a pair of Beyerdynamic EDT 770 ear pads, intended to put them on another pair of headphones, that I can't even remember now, because they never made it that far. Out of everything I've tried that is designed for a closed back headphone, these are the most comfortable ear pads I've ever put on my head. They are much more dense than the typical velours, and I wondered if I could make them fit. At first glance, it looked like probably not. I did some internet searching and found that others had managed to stretch them on some slightly larger AKG headphones, so I gave it a shot. It took probably ten minutes the first time I did it, but you can stretch them slowly and carefully to fit these headphones. If you do this, be sure to use the round velvet thin padded disc that comes with them. What you end up with is something truly exceptional. With these ear pads you end up with a sound that isn't the best of class at anything, but close. You get fantastic, punchy bass. You get great mids, and you get clear, but very tolerable treble. Best of all, you now have a headphone you could put on in the morning and probably not have to take off the entire day, at least not for comfort reasons. On top of all of this, these are some of the most responsive headphones to EQ I've personally tried. You can EQ brain obliterating bass into them, if that's what you insist on, and they will absolutely deliver it. Ear bleeding treble? If that's what you want (seek help), they'll give it to you no questions asked. I'm not sure how this works. Maybe it's the size of the driver, and the spaciousness the large openings give, the combination of the two, or something completely different. All I know is that I have not experienced these drastic changes on other headphones, out of the dozen or so I own or have owned. As for cons, I really hate this cord. It's way too long for a cord that isn't detachable. That's it. They're $30, and I can't think of anything else I dislike about them. I've been using them for eight months, and I've really tried to find things wrong with them. There just isn't. Although not a con, I will give you a small warning on the power it takes to drive these. These sounds noticeably better when you have the power to drive them. On my phone, they don't blow me away, so I don't use them on my phone. For that I use Sony WH-1000XM3s, but it's an apples to oranges comparison overall so I won't make it. For my built in motherboard sound output, they were fine. For my daily use they stay plugged into a Sound BlasterX G6, and sound, as I said before, exceptional. So what would I recommend you use them for? Well, anything that isn't portable. I've listened to a huge variety of music on these, from EDM to classical, and probably anything else you can think of. Exceptional. For gaming? Exceptional. Note that I am not a competitive gamer, but with how these respond to EQ, I'm sure they could be tuned for excellent footstep depth and direction. The huge space inside these create some kind of magic. I play mostly single player games, including games with a big focus on music and environmental atmosphere, like Witcher 3. They are just unmatched. I'm sure something in that $350+ price range beats them. I know they're not "the best headphone". On that note, and to my final point: Let's step back a minute and recognize something you may have forgotten as you read this. These are $30, and they're know to go on sale from time to time. About $65 total if you buy them at regular price with the Beyerdynamic pads. They are the cheapest headphones I own. They make me scared to spend money on more expensive headphones, out of fear I'll be disappointed. Buy these. You will not be disappointed.

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KennethReviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022

I have gone deep dive into the headphones arena..... I have 10 pairs now. Here's what I can say. Straight out of the box I was super impressed. Not lacking in bass....infact, these are the boomiest of all my headphones. This is an endearing quality to these cans in my humble opinion. The treble detail is there and they do seem to be balanced. The treble is not harsh as many good headphones may be accurate, but the treble just isn't harsh at all. Accurate is not always good imo. The treble has good clear definite detail. I do wish the vocals were a tad more upfront as they do get overtaken by other aspects, but not swallowed up either....just wish vocals were a little more present like Sony MDR-7506. Unlike the Sony Studio phones these do sound like headphones as the sounds kind of come from all around, but in good enjoyable mix. The Sony Studio is out of all my headphones the most similar to listening to 2 channel stereo with open air speakers. I do feel that these cans are lightweight and comfortable since I can compare to Phillips L2's which to me are so lightweight and comfortable I can wear those for hours. I am using a headphone amp and these things are pretty impressive, but they do not compare to my $150 - $200 headphones with an amp. They just aren't as clear as some of the drivers on my other headphones. That being said they are definitely better than my DJ headphones and very enjoyable, but definitely do not replace my more expensive headphones just being honest. However, for $30 I am impressed, very impressed by the overall product. They do not sound like $150 or $30 headphones. This is a tough one to quantify. For example, I have been listening to 80's & 90's rock on these and it's quite an experience one that my other headphones have not delivered. To relegate these to my spare left in my car would be a bit of crime which was the original intention. And, to replace my $150+ headphones would be a big ask and a bit devastating to my audiophile ears/ego. Anyway, these are every bit worth buying and trying them out to see if they meet with your approval even if used without amp and tone controls of any kind still a delight.

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zayedReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on June 15, 2023

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YcReviewed in Singapore on January 25, 2021

5 stars simply from a value perspective. Sound is amazing for the money. Earpads are terrible though, really stiff and cannot seal around my ears properly hence resulting in a weakened bass response. By changing to something like the brainwavz XL pads definitely makes them shine and worth 3 times it's price

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SVVReviewed in India on August 18, 2023

Monoprice Modern Retro - never heard this name before. Someone suggested and I ordered. Took long time to get the delivery due to customs as per the seller. The headphones have huge form factor due to its 50mm drivers. They sit comfortably over your ear. The stock esrpads are good but pretty thin. They does thier job fairly. I upgraded the earpads to Brainwavez XL suede and they truly made great difference. The performance, as they are kinda entry level low budget headphones, you can't really expect much from them. But for this price they are quite exceptional. They sounded little warm to me. The lows are boomy and fairly tight, not very accurate but sounds just right. The sub base is not that great. The mids are great. The highs are not great. Vocals are loud and clear with good tonality. These headphones lacks clarity. This can be overcome by some EQing. The midrange overlaps the highs. Hence they lacks clarity and detailing. Soundstage is good and feels little wide as drivers are sitting little away with Brainwavez pads. Loudness is best in category with very less distortion. The cable is too long for mobile use. We get 6.3mm connector in the box. Apart from this, there is nothing in the box.

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ANDREAReviewed in Italy on August 1, 2023

Classica cuffiona da studio over ear come piace a me. Esteticamente simile a molte altre cuffie da studio di altre marche. Prese per ascoltare musica a casa, le trovo ottime, considerando la fascia di prezzo, sapranno regalare un ascolto molto piacevole. Il tipo di eq mi piace. Costruzione piuttosto solida, plastiche buone e per nulla pesanti o scomode. Filo lungo e non staccabile, come è solito nelle cuffie studio di questa fascia di prezzo.

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SylmaraReviewed in Brazil on July 20, 2023

Produto seminovo ou usado, com sinais de uso e sem adaptador P10 ou 6.35