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Monoprice 10799  Headphones Review

Reviewed Feb 26, 2016 at 12:00am
Test bench update Aug 10, 2017 at 11:33am
Tested using methodology v1.0 
Monoprice 10799
7.2
Mixed Usage 
6.8
Critical Listening 
7.4
Commute/Travel 
7.2
Sports/Fitness 
7.2
Office 
6.9
Home Theater 
 0
The Monoprice Enhanced Active are a superb set of in-ear earbuds, with great noise isolation performance and balanced audio reproduction. The in-ear design is not always the most comfortable fit and build quality could be slightly improved, but those are the only drawbacks to an otherwise outstanding pair of headphones.

Our Verdict

7.2
Mixed Usage 

The Monoprice Enhanced Active are a versatile pair of earbuds, with a decent enough sound and isolation performance to handle most use cases.

Pros
  • Excellent noise isolation.
  • Accurate audio reproduction.
  • Tight seal, low sound leakage.
Cons
  • In ear fit not always comfortable.
  • Thin cabling.
6.8
Critical Listening 

Average for critical listening. The closed back in-ear design is not ideal for long listening sessions and limits soundstage.

Pros
None
Cons
None
7.4
Commute/Travel 

Good for commuting. The in-ear fit coupled with decent noise cancelling is sufficient for most loud environments involved in commuting.

Pros
None
Cons
None
7.2
Sports/Fitness 

Above-average for sports use. They're compact and easy to carry around on your person. They also have a stable in-ear fit and a good sound, but they might not be comfortable for everyone.

Pros
None
Cons
None
7.2
Office 

Above-average for the office. They barely leak even at high volumes and they block a surprising amount of office chatter with their in-ear seal.

Pros
None
Cons
None
6.9
Home Theater 

Above-average for home theater use. They have no latency but they also have a short audio cable. They have the range to watch TV from your couch unless you have an extension cord for the audio cable.

Pros
None
Cons
None
  • 7.2
    Mixed Usage
  • 6.8
    Critical Listening
  • 7.4
    Commute/Travel
  • 7.2
    Sports/Fitness
  • 7.2
    Office
  • 6.9
    Home Theater
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Aug 10, 2017: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
    2.  Updated Feb 26, 2016: Review published.

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    Design
    Style
    TypeIn-ear
    EnclosureClosed-Back
    WirelessNo
    TransducerDynamic
    MicYes

    The Enhanced Actives look great. Their design is understated, simple and appealing. The angled ear buds are also well designed and match the overall color scheme, which is accentuated by the glossy metallic brown.

    6.5
    Comfort
    Weight0.09 lbs
    Clamping Force
    0 lbs

    Comfort with an in-ear design is always an issue. They will feel quite comfortable if you can get the right fit, especially since the angled design of the earbud fits snugly to the shape of the ear. However, they may sometimes fall out from a gentle tug on the cable, which can be frustrating.

    6.2
    Controls
    Ease of useSubpar
    FeedbackMediocre
    Call/Music ControlYes
    Volume ControlYes
    Noise Canceling ControlNo
    Talk-ThroughNo
    Additional ButtonsNo

    Button layout is quite good on the Enhanced Active. The noise control module is simple and easy to use, with only one button to enable isolation. The rest of the controls are relegated to the inline controls, which although flat, offers control over volume, a multipurpose play/stop button and a mic.

    7.0
    Stability

    The Monoprice Enhanced Active are decently stable in-ear headphones. They stay in place during casual listening sessions and are stable enough for moderate physical activity. However, the control module and long cable can easily get hooked on something and yank the headphones out of your ears. They also don't offer any special tips to help maintain a stable fit, which is slightly disappointing.

    8.5
    Portability
    L1.57"
    W3.54"
    H1.18"
    Volume6.66 in³
    Stand requiredN/A

    The Monoprice Enhanced actives are very portable headphones. They comfortably fit into most pockets, purse or bag and don't take up too much space. The control module makes them a little larger than basic in-ear headphones, but not enough to be cumbersome or reduce their great portability.

    6.5
    Case
    TypeSoft case
    L3.74"
    W5.91"
    H1.38"
    Volume30.38 in³

    Comes with rugged, fabric soft case that will protect the headphones from scratches and from getting tangled while transporting them. It adds a bit of bulk but will still fit into most pockets. However, the fabric will not shield the headphones from water damage or high physical stress like accidently walking on them.

    6.5
    Build Quality

    Build quality is quite good. The noise cancellation generator is small, very portable and built out of tough, durable plastic. The cable could be a little more rubberized and the in-ear design may not be for everyone.

    9.3
    Breathability
    Avg.Temp.Difference0.7 °C
    Cable
    DetachableNo
    Length4.89 ft
    Connection1/8" TRRS
    Front
    Angled
    Side
    Rear
    Top
    In The Box

    • Monoprice Enhanced Active Headphones
    • Airline adapter
    • Extra Earbud tips (x2 sizes)
    • AAA Battery
    • 1/8" stereo adapter
    • Carrying case
    • Manual

    Sound
    8.9
    Bass
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    Std. Err.
    1.59 dB
    Low-Frequency Extension
    25.57 Hz
    Low-Bass
    -2.32 dB
    Bass
    -0.44 dB
    High-Bass
    1.82 dB
    7.2
    Mid
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    Std. Err.
    3.68 dB
    Low-Mid
    5.03 dB
    Mid
    1.1 dB
    High-Mid
    -2.3 dB
    8.0
    Treble
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    Std. Err.
    3.44 dB
    Low-Treble
    0.27 dB
    Treble
    0.33 dB
    High-Treble
    -2.27 dB
    9.5
    Frequency Response Consistency
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    Avg. Std. Deviation
    0.11 dB
    1.3
    Soundstage
    PRTF Error
    12 dB
    Openness
    2.1
    Acoustic Space Excitation
    1.3
    Correlated Crosstalk
    -0.04 dB
    9.1
    Imaging
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    Phase Error
    23.65°
    Driver Mismatch (Amplitude)
    0.14 dB
    Driver Mismatch (Frequency)
    0.81 dB
    Driver Mismatch (Phase)
    4.69°
    6.8
    Total Harmonic Distortion
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    Weighted THD @ 90
    1.907
    Weighted THD @ 100
    182.361
    Isolation
    8.5
    Noise Isolation
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    Overall Attenuation
    -23.06 dB
    Noise-CancellingYes
    Bass
    -19.31 dB
    Mid
    -19.79 dB
    Treble
    -31.08 dB
    Self-Noise
    15.22 dB

    Excellent isolation performance. With noise-cancelling set to Off, these headphones outperform some other headphones with noise cancelling enabled. Overall, these headphones provide about 20dB of reduction in the bass region, 20dB in the mids, and reach -50dB at 20KHz

    8.7
    Leakage
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    Overall Leakage @ 1ft
    29.4 dB

    In-ear headphones usually excel at leakage, and these are no exception. Leakage should not be an issue, even at high volumes. The profile of the leakage is quite narrow-band also, limited to 3KHz-7KHz.

    Active Features
    0.0
    Wireless
    Type
    N/A
    Obstructed Range
    N/A
    Line of Sight Range
    N/A
    NFC
    No
    10
    Latency
    Base Latency
    0 ms
    aptX Latency
    N/A
    aptX(LL) Latency
    N/A
    8.1
    Battery
    Battery Type
    AAA
    Battery Life
    49.2 hrs
    Charge Time
    N/A
    Auto-off
    No
    Audio while charging
    N/A
    Passive Playback
    No

    The Enhanced Active deliver more than two days of continuous play time at average volumes. This makes them a good option for long flights or road trips. They also can continue playing audio when the battery is completely drained by switching off the noise-cancelling. Unfortunately, they do not have any battery saving features like an auto-off timer

    0.0
    App Support

    No compatible app.

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