Customer Reviews and Ratings

4.0 out of 5 stars

Based on 13 reviews

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones for anyone who loves quality products

    • Written by from Los angeles

    67 of 71 people found this useful

    Very cool design and comfortable fit but the main reasons I bought these is the superb sound and ANC quality.
    You get a great rich bass, smooth mid-range and crisp treble without ANC being active. With ANC turned on, the bass gets a boost while the mid range becomes richer and the Trembe sharper.
    I compared these headphones with the similarly priced Beats Studio HPs and I found that the sound quality was about the same but overall I found these gave an more polished, 'smoother' audio experience.
    The ANC is very cool and I found the effect very quiet compared to the Beats Studio.

    Was this useful? Great headphones for anyone who loves quality products

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Monster's Next Gen Sound!!!!!

    • Written by from Largo

    60 of 65 people found this useful

    The WOW factor is Phenomenal! I mean, I have never felt better about spending this much money on a pair of headphones! Build quality is great, at least these didn't feel cheap and plasticky like my Beats!

    Now, for soudn quality, these are way more robust than my Bose or my Beats! Monster really got it right this time...

    Included goodies: 3 Cables! Wow, now it covers my iPhone and my Blackberry! How cool is that?

    All in all, the headphones are great, sexy, sleek, and I won't feel so embarassed wearing these at the airport than I would with my Beats and I have some style which was non existent with my Bose! Thanks Monster!

    Was this useful? Monster's Next Gen Sound!!!!!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Quiet Inspiration

    • Written by from Scottsdale

    59 of 63 people found this useful

    Picked up my pair of the new Monster Inspiration headphones last week and they're totally awesome! Unlike my Bose, these work when the noise cancellation is off and with great bass, smooth mids and crisp highs. When I turn the noise cancellation on, the bass is boosted, the mids and highs are incredible and all in a wonderful silence. Comfort wise, these are a bit more snug fitting then some others I tried, but very comfortable to wear...

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    very pleased

    • Written by from saskatoon

    43 of 45 people found this useful

    After reviewing NC headphones for a long time I went out to listen to them. Reviews had led me to Bose and I have enjoyed others Bose NC headphones before. However, when listening back to back to almost every possible NC headphone in the city I chose the balance of NC effectiveness and still relatively dynamic musicality of the Monster Inspiration NC headphones.
    I liked the concept of Beats exaggerated sound to get my feet tapping but found the bass, although powerful and fun, was just too sloppy for my taste. They were also a little too blingy for me.
    The Bose did an amazing job of NC but sounded a little thin - maybe as a result of the very good NC? They also look boring.
    Now the Inspirations; Look great, feel great, have good NC for sure, and sound VERY GOOD! I got them home, put them on and after a break-in warm up, could not take them off! I was really enjoying my music, from my phone, for the first time. With little kids I do not get to listen to my high-ish end home audio system often and I now do not feel like this is a compromise. If I can't warm up the B&W's in my basement I will throw these on and get a smile on my face anyway. I did not expect this much enjoyment from any NC headphones. They may not be flat or audiophile quality but they seriously do an admirable job of bringing out serious enjoyment of music even as an NC, all-in-one sort of product. Monster did a very good job of creating a sound profile that allows the music to really have an effect on the listener. Good balance of foot taping bass, treble twinkle while still keeping mids and vocals fairly warm and enjoyable. Again, not totally flat if thats what you're after but making me rethink the whole flat thing... Try them from a reputable seller and return them if you don't like them. I think they nailed these.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

    • Written by from OZONE PARK

    25 of 29 people found this useful

    They sound better then beats.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones I've ever owned

    • Written by from Tecumseh

    21 of 23 people found this useful

    I had originally purchased the passive version when my JVC over the ear headphones broke and needed a replacement.

    I was impressed with the quality of sound and comfort of these. After about a week I gave the active version a whirl at the store and was amazed at the increased punch that the feature provided.

    They aren't cheap but worth it IMHO. Definitely recommend.

    Was this useful? Best headphones I've ever owned

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Sorry !

    • Written by from edmonton

    29 of 40 people found this useful

    well the NC is not very good , sound is like the other monster headphones , BAAASSSSS !
    When you turn on the NC, it's sounds like you tuning on loudness control . If you like that kind of sound , this is for you. But if you looking for natural, the way it vas meant to be sound, then look somewhere else

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    super comfort

    • Written by from scarborough

    23 of 28 people found this useful

    these headphones are totally comfortable to wear and you really can't hear the sound leaking out of them.

    excellent buy!!

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Way better than expected!!!

    • Written by from Rancho Cordova

    12 of 14 people found this useful

    I liked the look of Beats but the comfort wasn't there when wearing them. Loved the noise canceling of the Bose but the style and build quality felt cheap! Sound wasn't all that great for either one.

    Monster nailed it! Great comfort, great sound, and good noise canceling. Style is good, with a modern simplistic look. A little heftier than some other brands but I think that helped secure the piece while wearing it. Maybe not, either way the headphone was very secure when wearing it.

    Had my doubts about the square cans but at least for my ears they worked perfectly!

    Was this useful? Way better than expected!!!

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    All around good sound

    • Written by from Ottawa

    11 of 13 people found this useful

    Theses Monster Inspirations are not the best, but for $299.99 they're probably some of the best you can get.
    The bass is loud enough that you will definitely hear it, but not overpowering. The mids and the highs are excellent. The only problem I have with it is the Noise Cancelling feature. There is a low hissing noise and it isn't the best that I've heard.
    They are very comfortable, although your ears will get sweaty of you're in a hot environment.
    Pros: Good sound (bass, lows, mids, highs), comfortable
    Cons: noise cancellation could be better, ears will get sweaty
    4/5

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Finally

    • Written by from Richmond

    2 of 3 people found this useful

    I've been personally buying monster cable products for awhile. Theyre the only instrument cables i've been using. Afterbeing very disappointed with beats and yes I bought the solos and the studios which both broke on me I decided to stop buying Monster headphones. Then a sales rep from monster who I met one day let me try these on and I was blown away. Truly an audiophile product. They sound amazing definitely underrated.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Really low quality headphones

    • Written by from Bucharest

    37 of 88 people found this useful

    They look very god on the outside but on the inside they got really bad quality.
    They sound okay, but won't last in time. The real price for these should be 99$.
    The headband was made of plastic on the sides and it broke after they felt.
    Also after the fall the right earcup didn't worked properly any more. Opened it to see if i could see what the problem was and the i got the biggest surprise ever.
    On the interior is just low quality paper ductape holding things togheter. And it's put there just like a kid would put togheter something for a science experiment. Truly disappointed with them.
    They're just a lie, you think you buy a great product, but in fact it's just the looks.
    The NC does NOT cancel any noises, just boosts the volume, very disappointed with that too.
    Tried to contact monster a few times before i opened the headphones but no answer, another minus.

    Was this useful? Really low quality headphones

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sound, awful comfort.

    • Written by from St Charles

    7 of 28 people found this useful

    Just bought my pair yesterday, I was super excited about the amazing sound quality, but after an hour went by i just couldn't keep it in my head anymore, my ears were in so much pain. Sadly gonna have to return them.

    Was this useful? Awesome sound, awful comfort.

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