Review on 🎧 Monoprice 116150 Modern Retro Over Ear Headphones with Comfortable Ear Pads – Ideal for Mobile Devices, HiFi, and Audio/Video Production – Black by Matt Watson

You have most likely landed on this page because you saw a promotional review of the headphones on YouTube or someone suggested them in an audiophile forum you were on. In my case it was Zeos. Can Zeos overdo things from time to time? Yes he can. We can also get too carried away and find that two weeks later we're not as in love as we were the first few weeks after opening the box. That's why I waited eight months to review these headphones. I have headphones that range from $30 to $350. I bought them along with a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 Pros which I ended up returning. I bought the DT770 Pro as potential work headphones because I was recording a lot of audio books at the time, but the DT770 Pro's high frequencies were tiring in my system and in my ears. I'm sensitive to boosted highs and again they were a contender for working headphones. These headphones had to be worn on the head for several hours a day. My work headphones ended up being the ATH-M40X, for which I had to buy an extra headband because they are inherently extremely uncomfortable but perfect for monitoring. On the other hand, the DT770 Pro felt like a cloud on my head. Why am I mentioning this in this review you ask? Continue reading. These headphones were more of an experiment than anything. I was ready to return it and had no doubts, but the way Zeos described it in his review made me experience it for myself. Out of the box, yes, the camp pads are uncomfortable. The sounds, as many have said, are amazing. Knowing my sensitivity to headphones, I bought the Brainwavz pads he recommended in the same order. The ones you're likely to see from Revain on this product page as a "buy together" suggestion. They cost $25 and are a decent choice. They solve the comfort problem. They amplify the bass. What's not to love? Well I have a pair of Sony MBR-XB500. From everything I've tried these are the best bass headphones and nothing else I've listened to comes close. I don't need another pair of super powerful bass guns ripping my eardrums when I was in the mood, so what should I do? give her back No my friends, here's what I did instead and what I suggest: Not even I can remember because they never went that far. Of all the closed-back headphones I've tried, these are the most comfortable ear pads I've ever worn on my head. They are much denser than regular velor and I was wondering if I could fit them. At first glance it didn't seem so. I've searched the web and found that others have managed to stretch them out on some larger AKG headphones, so thought I'd give it a try. It might have taken ten minutes the first time, but you can slowly and carefully stretch them to fit these headphones. In this case, be sure to use the included round velvet disc with the thin, soft lining. The end result is something truly extraordinary. With these ear pads you get sound that isn't best in class, but close. You get fantastic, punchy bass. You get excellent mids and crisp but very tolerable highs. Best of all, you now have earplugs that you can put on in the morning and maybe keep on all day, at least not for comfort reasons. Additionally, these are some of the most responsive equalizer headphones I've personally tried. If you insist, you can EQ the brain-wracking bass in them, and they definitely will. Triple ear bleeds? If that's what you want (ask for help) they will give it to you, no questions asked. I'm not sure how it works. Maybe it's the rider's size and roominess that big ports offer, a combination of both, or something else entirely. All I know is that I've never seen such a drastic change in any of the other dozen headphones I own or have had. As for the cons, I really hate this cable. The cable is too long for a one-piece cable. That's all. They're $30 and I can't think of anything I don't like about them. I've been using them for eight months now and I've been really trying to find something wrong with them. They just don't exist. While not a scam, I will warn you a little about the power required to power it. They sound noticeably better when you're in control of them. They don't bother me on my phone, so I don't use them on my phone. I'm using a Sony WH-1000XM3 for this, but overall it's a apples-and-oranges comparison, so I won't do it. For my motherboard's built-in audio output, they were fine. For my everyday use they stay connected to the Sound BlasterX G6 and as I said, they sound exceptional. So what would I recommend you use them for? Well, anything that isn't wearable. I listened to a lot of music on it, from EDM to classical and probably anything you can think of. Exceptionally. For games? Exceptionally. Please note I'm not a professional player but with the way they respond to EQ I'm sure they can be tuned for excellent tonal depth and direction. The huge space in them creates a kind of magic. I mainly play single player games, including games with a lot of music and environment emphasis like The Witcher 3. They are simply second to none. I'm sure anything in this $350+ price range will beat them. I know they aren't "the best headphones". With that in mind and in conclusion, let's step back for a moment and remember what you may have forgotten while reading this. They cost $30 and have been known to come up for sale from time to time. Only about $65 if you buy them regular priced with Beyerdynamic pads. These are the cheapest headphones I have. I'm afraid to spend money on more expensive headphones for fear of being disappointed. Buy these. You will not be disappointed.