SeekerMonoprice Monolith M1000ANC
The Monoprice Monolith M1000ANC headphones offer reasonable audio performance and noise cancellation for the price, but some usability quirks hold them back.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Bluetooth: Monolith M1000ANC Headphones feature the latest generation in Bluetooth technology with higher data rates and lower power consumption to provide a rock solid connection and increased battery performance.
- Active Noise Cancellation: Monolith M1000ANC Headphones feature Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, which uses internal and external microphones to cancel out an extended range of low and middle frequency noises, such as airplane engines and traffic. With up to 35dB of noise reduction, environmental noises are suppressed, so you to hear everything clearly.
- Dirac Virtuo Spatial Audio: Dirac Virtuo Spatial delivers an immersive sound experience by creating a spacious, natural soundscape beyond the physical confines of your sound system, with accurate sound localization.
- Conversation/Ambient Mode: Ambient mode allows outside noise in, so you can be more aware of your surroundings or have conversations without removing your headphones. Simply place your hand over the earcup to decrease the volume, so you can hear conversations and your surroundings with ease.
- Enhanced Call Quality: Using multiple microphones and Qualcomm cVc 8.0 Echo Cancelling and Noise Suppression technology, Monolith M1000ANC Headphones deliver clear phone calls, while reducing background ambient noise.
PROS
+ Solid audio performance with rich lows and bright highs
+ Decent noise cancellation for the price
+ Works in passive wired mode
CONS
- Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
- Poorly implemented Dirac spatial sound effect
- Noise cancellation mode affects sound signature
- No companion app
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By PCMag on July 25, 2022
The Monoprice Monolith M1000ANC headphones offer reasonable audio performance and noise cancellation for the price, but some usability quirks hold them back.
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