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Monster DNA On-Ear

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
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Editorial reviews:
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Monster busts out its new DNA headphones, but they don't stack up well to competition.Read more
Meet Monster’s new set of brand-partnership headphones: Monster DNA.Read more
Monster's DNA on-ear headphones offer a fun, customizable frame and big, booming audio you can share with a friend.Read more
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Pros

  • very portable and attractive
  • a flat response is a very attractive thing
  • custom designs are also quite impressive

Cons

  • headphones are also a fashion piece
  • thread Commenting is not available in this channel entry
  • the Monster DNA is as bass-heavy as the Beats

Key specs

  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Monster DNA On-Ear - Pros & Cons

Monster DNA On-Ear

Pros

  • very portable and attractive
  • a flat response is a very attractive thing
  • custom designs are also quite impressive
  • They are beautifully simple and not over the top
  • a sturdy yet stylish frame with excellent audio and some solid customization options
  • sturdy and stylish
  • upper midrange and treble of the DNA Pro have plenty of energy
  • sound is detailed and technically very proficient
  • Polished Performer
  • well-balanced and good-quality
  • sound is very musical and detailed at the same time

Cons

  • headphones are also a fashion piece
  • thread Commenting is not available in this channel entry
  • the Monster DNA is as bass-heavy as the Beats
  • to have the marketing muscle of two major corporations behind a single product
  • the audio performance is a bit lacking
  • don't look cheap or chintzy
  • lack of active noise-canceling technology
  • sound quality can get muddy and distorted at higher volumes
  • the band was prone to picking up fingerprints
  • but sounded a little distorted at higher volumes
  • the audio performance is seriously lacking

Monster DNA On-Ear - Technical Overview

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Monster DNA On-Ear - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight9.81 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length1.1
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Blue
  • Camouflage
  • Chrome,White
  • Silver
  • Silver,Green
  • White
  • White,Black
  • White,Turquoise
  • Yellow,Red
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
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Driver technologyDynamic
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Features
Buttons
  • Keyguard
  • Volume

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Monster DNA On-Ear Monster - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Published: 10.09.2012
Monster DNA On-Ear Headphone Review

Monster busts out its new DNA headphones, but they don't stack up well to competition.

Monster DNA On-Ear Monster DNA Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 10.09.2012
Monster DNA Review

Meet Monster’s new set of brand-partnership headphones: Monster DNA.

Monster DNA On-Ear Monster DNA On-Ear Headphones Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 08.04.2014
Monster DNA On-Ear Headphones Review
3.5

Monster's DNA on-ear headphones offer a fun, customizable frame and big, booming audio you can share with a friend.

Monster DNA On-Ear Monster DNA headphones review | Gear Live
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Monster DNA headphones review | Gear Live

Yesterday evening, Monster unveiled the newest color to its Monster DNA headphone line, White Tuxedo, at the MTV Movie Awards. Stars were seen backstage signing the headphones, a pair of which will be donated to Jewelry for a Cause, and Monster is pretty proud of its latest exclusive color. DNA is the end result of a collaboration between Monster and Viacom, so the MTV tie-in makes sense. Even if you don't find the new color to be as striking as the company does, you may be wondering how the Monster DNA headphone line performs in general. After all, there are…

Monster DNA On-Ear Protected: Monster DNA Headphones Review
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Chip Chick
Published: 27.09.2012
Protected: Monster DNA Headphones Review

If you haven't been following, Monster and Beats by Dre are officially divorced. After teaming up with Viacom to market the new DNA Headphones lineup, Monster's likely thinking good riddance! The Monster DNA On-Ear headphones

Monster DNA On-Ear Protected: Monster DNA White Tuxedo Headphones Review
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Chip Chick
Published: 14.04.2013
Protected: Monster DNA White Tuxedo Headphones Review

Disclosure: This post has been brought to you by Monster. All thoughts and opinions are 100% our own. Last night at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, Monster officially debuted their elegant new white Tuxedo Monster DNA

Monster DNA On-Ear Review: Quick Review: Monster DNA On-Ear Heaphones
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Review: Quick Review: Monster DNA On-Ear Heaphones

A solid pair of headphones is something any tech savvy individual can do with, and the DNA On-Ear range is certainly one of the more appealing options.

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PCMag Australia
Published: 05.11.2012
Monster DNA On-Ear Headphones
3.0

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

Monster DNA On-Ear These new low-profile Monster headphones earn their flagship status
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CNET
Published: 20.02.2015
These new low-profile Monster headphones earn their flagship status

These passive noise-canceling headphones from Monster pair the brand's booming sound with a fresh design that works best for smaller ears.

Monster DNA On-Ear Monster DNA Pro Over-Ear Review | The Headphone List
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The Headphone List
Published: 23.04.2014
Monster DNA Pro Over-Ear Review | The Headphone List

One may expect Monster’s flagship over-ear headphone to follow in the footsteps of Beats by Dre, but the DNA Pro is a different beast altogether. Its tuning focuses on clarity and resolution, and the resulting sound signature is brighter than I had anticipated.

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