Our Verdict
Monoprice Hi-Fi Active Noise are average-at-best everyday, casual headphones.
- Great bass and mid-range audio reproduction.
- Simple, efficient button layout.
- Creaky headband.
- Small ear cups for an over-ear design.
Average for neutral listening. They have a decent sound quality, with a moderately well balanced audio reproduction. Instruments sound a bit distant, and the mid-range is slightly boomy. They also have a closed design, which is not ideal for neutral listening but overall their sound should be good enough for most listeners.
Average for commuting. They're moderately comfortable but the noise isolation is not strong enough for loud environments like being on a plane.
Mediocre-at-best for sports. They're moderately comfortable and relatively lightweight. However, They're a bit cumbersome and unstable for strenuous exercises.
Mediocre for office use. The isolation is barely enough to block the chatter of a busy office. They also leak at high volumes.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Oct 02, 2017: The microphone has been tested with our new methodology, as explained here
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