OneOdio Monitor 60 headphones
As promised, here is a review of the OneOdio Monitor 60 headphones.
If you have read my review of the OneOdio Pro 10 headphones you’ll know I was impressed. If you’ve seen any of the OneOdio headphones in person, from the off they ooze quality. That starts as soon as you see the box. I used to be in packaging (not literally, I worked in the industry!) I can tell you from the start that a box and inlays like this don’t come cheap.
You’d think that headphones could just be packaged in a box but the OneOdio Monitor 60 box contains 2 instruction books and 3 leads. The leads are because they are detachable but more on that later.
OneOdio Monitor 60 headphones
I first saw these particular headphones in a magazine review. It takes a very good review to make me consider getting a product but there were several things I immediately liked about the Monitor.
I originally ordered a pair and didn’t realise they were coming from China. This meant I’d have to wait several weeks. I then noticed the cheaper OneOdio Pro 10 and as I’d just done an article on the best headphones for recording vocals, these looked like they would definitely be something to consider. So I got some of those before I got the monitor 60.
The monitor 60s actually turned up a lot sooner than I’d thought (about 3 weeks) however I’m quite happy to own both pairs.
What’s good about the Monitor 60
As I’ve already mentioned you get the idea from the start that there’s something special about these headphones.
That’s nothing to get excited about though if they don’t deliver and in the headphone world the most important thing is the sound. Everything else is immaterial if the headphones don’t cut it audio-wise wise especially as the sum of £80 isn’t insignificant. I’ll cover the sound of these headphones later but you can rest assured that the sound doesn’t let the side down.
Before that, I want to draw your attention to what attracted me to these headphones first.
Like the OneOdio Pro – 10 that I’ve previously looked at the Monitor – 60 are also closed back. They also have 50mm neodymium drivers. The specifications of the two are quite similar, with a 32 ohms impedance with a sensitivity of 110dB +-3dB. The frequency response of the Monitors 60s is 20hz to 40Khz.
You’ll notice though that the Monitor – 60 has much larger ear cups that totally enclose your ears. I really like this as with smaller ones, (maybe I have large ears!) you can move them around on your ears and this changes the frequency response that you hear. With these enclosing your ears it remains consistent.
The leads
Also similar to the Pro–10 phones, the leads that connect these headphones are completely revolvable.
The actual headphones have two sockets that the leads plug into. One is 6.35mm and the other 3.5mm so with the provided leads you don’t need adapters. You can plug them into either socket. You get 3 leads with the Monitor – 60 phones. A 3m, 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable, another 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable that’s 1.2m long with a built-in microphone and a 3m, 3.5mm to 6.35mm coiled cable. This one is thicker than the one you get with the Pro–10 headphones.
Having detectable leads isn’t unique and I’m sure many people are aware of the industry standard Beyer DT100s, however, you don’t usually get detachable leads at this price range and the fact that they use the standard 3.5mm and 6.35mm sockets on the headphones means it easy to get replacements leads or even make your own custom ones.
What I don’t like about them
I honestly can’t complain about anything. As headphones go they are well built, sound great and have replaceable leads. For what you get you can’t argue about the price either. I’ve only had them for a few weeks so maybe something long-term could rear its ugly head but nothing yet.
What do they sound like
This is always a difficult one with words. If you are really wanting to know how these sound the best way is to actually listen to them but I know that’s not always possible.
One word I do feel confident in using to describe the sound quality of these headphones is detailed. You certainly won’t be disappointed by the bass. Enclosed headphones usually excel in this area. I like the sound of these phones and would easily give them 9 out of 10.
I do use them to mix with and I think they are that good. You shouldn’t just rely on one thing anr I’ll also listen to the final mix on different headphones, my Alesis powered monitors and hi-fi speakers.
The build quality
Firstly these seem to be pretty sturdy. Everything is pretty big with them, especially the ear pads and although I’ve owned several enclosed types before, these are definitely the most enclosed I’ve had.
Another thing about them is that they fold but you can also swivel them around if you only want to have one on one ear. You’ll need to fold them to get them in the storage bag that you get with them. I just leave them on the desk with my controller keyboard.
OneOdio Monitor 60 headphones – Final thoughts
The OneOdio Monitor 60 headphones are the most comfortable-to-wear headphones I’ve used.
They also remain comfortable over a long period of time. You almost forget you’ve got them on. I also love the fact that they completely cover your whole ear. I’d find it difficult to go back to the smaller ear cups that don’t.
I’ve always tended to do a lot of my writing and recording with headphones so sound quality and comfort are the two overriding factors for me. After that, it’s longevity as I use them so much, so if they’re not up to standard they won’t last the distance.
Having a pluggable lead makes it really easy to replace and let’s face it after a few years of use the lead is usually struggling.