in what respect do you mean updates? its a common issue with them people either return them and try again or not, or just keep it and accept it as part of the headphone’s quirks.
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I thought that monoprice might have fix the issue.
Are you going to return yours? I have a pair coming in next week. Sold and shipped by Amazon.ca. I will give them a week and if I am not completely happy, they go back.
I think I will return them! This is the second pair I owned. The ringing problem is not that bothersome with my music. They sounded really good! but, I have other headphones around. If it was my only pair I will probably keep it.
Don’t blame you at all. There are tons of nice headphones out there and there is no reason to spend one minute with a headphone you don’t enjoy.
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I got my pair yesterday and used them for a couple of hours at the end of the day. Out of the box they were HORRIBLE! 80% of the mids were on the right, there was NO bass and the vocals were muffled. I assumed they were a defective set, but I thought “Give them a shot”. After an hour or two the sound started to smooth out. Balanced leveled out and some bass started to flow. Vocals became much clearer and thing started flowing.
At this point I would like to comment on the cable. Perfect length for me and it is nice and soft. My first headphone with 2.5mm connectors. Wow they are small and flimsy looking. Doesn’t inspire long term confidence. And Wow, does it take some force to plug into those cups. You will hear a loud click when they are inserted properly.
On to lots of testing today. First couple of hours were spent on my tube amp.
Chain was Sony DAP (NW-ZX300) to SMSL SU-8 DAC to Schiit Loki EQ to MAD Ear+ HDII tube amp. Sounded very nice. Not much bass with the tube amp which is why I add the Loki. Mids seem just a little bit recessed. Don’t notice anything in the highs and certainly no ringing. The bass is soft. You occasionally hear it, but you have listen for it.
Nice overall, but unexceptional. SUPER CHEAP though. My landed cost was $249.00, with 15% sales tax, in Canuck bucks (about 190 in US$'s).
I then moved them to my Violectric V220 solid state amp, with no EQ. This amp gives every headphone a bass boost. Except for these. On a really bassy track you will notice it, but for the most part you won’t.
I wasn’t sure if I was getting all the sound I was supposed to? I seem to need to play these louder. I love that the V220 amp plays two headphones at once. I plugged in my Grado GH2’s and spent quite a while volume matching. I did not change any pre-gain settings. To keep them pretty even (69-74Db’s through the song), the volume settings ended up at 9:10 (Grado) and 9:35 for the M570. I know this test is in NO way scientific, but it settled something for me. Playing the same songs over and over, I had the same result: At the same volume, the Grado’s put out much more detail. Vocals were more prominent and easier to make out (I know that is a strength of Grado’s).
After about ten hours use, my feelings are:
These are NOT junk.
These are NOT detail monsters.
These are NOT bass monsters.
These ARE very comfortable, IMO.
These ARE very attractive, IMO.
These ARE very cheap.
I will keep going through the weekend and make a decision on Monday, if not Sunday, on whether to keep them. So far they are not forcing their way into my collection. I know “you get what you pay for”, but I had higher hopes.
The DT880’s might have set my expectations too high on cheap headphones. 
Also each cup looks like it has a piece of string inside? Maybe that’s a planar thing.
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The string is the extra cable connecting the 2.5mm jack to the driver. Agree with your assessment. M570 does nothing to stand out as exceptional, but also nothing to offend (as long as you don’t get a ringing unit), I like the looks, comfy, and build quality is the best of the current generation of the M series.
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glad time is somewhat improving them unlike my pair I hate to see another one go back to amazon. and the dt 880’s should be a standard not an exception lol the 880’s themselves take some liberties to sound as good as they do and for how pricey these are in comparison there is stuff to criticize. I also found songs I enjoyed on my defective pair
I am leaning towards returning, but we’ll see what the weekend brings. The DT880’s had me thinking anything was possible with affordable headphones.
I like my Monoprice amps so much that I wanted to give their headphones a chance.
At this point, not horrible, not great. Settling into meh…
as someone that likes to play in the lower end more entry level side of things their performance for the price offended me so much that any problem I had with them got multiplied to a varying extent
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No major offense for me, except that so far, they are just boring.
I have been running around “entry level” 'phones all year (as in $500.00 and less in Canuck bucks). I have hit some home runs on open box specials this year with HiFiman Sundara’s, Senn HD660’s, Fostex TH-610’s and going even lower, the DT880. But I guess you can only go so low. 
but the hd 58x’s, he 400i’s even down to a pair of k240s or even sometyhing like a kph 30i or ksc 75 which I also consider winners I would use any of these before I even touch that again
You are very correct. I only bought the HD660’s because I liked the HD58X’s so much. I bought those used for $200.00, shipped. I still recommend those constantly for people new to the hobby or short on cash. A Great all-rounder.
Got a return authorization today. They will be going back Monday.
Nothing horrible about them and nothing outstanding about them. They did seem to lack a touch of clarity.
I started comparing them today to the Sundara’s and just started thinking “Why am I wasting my time with this?”
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I just got my m570s today from Amazon for 200$, so far I’m really enjoying them paired with my Schiit Magni Heresy/Modi 3 stack.
The little time I had with them, I’m really not hearing any of the issues some folks have reported, but I’ll really get some time in with them tomorrow.
I’ve tried out both the t60rp and the Sivga Phoenix and both lacked bass, and were way too sibilant to the point I was blinking on vocals…
The m570s sound just right to me, but time will tell…
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Really digging these headphones, I got the Sendy Aiva pads and they are much more comfortable. I can’t really speak to any change in sound, but comfort has improved for sure.
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Wow! That was one wicked review! I was wondering if you could share your vast ear-sensation-evaluation-expertise with me.
I’m about to get into the HiFi IEM’s, always owned pretty mainstream yet good quality headphones, earphones but never gotten pro. I am about to embark on a Journey, and delight and train my ears. I’ve done quite a lot of research. Days, nights, even dreamt about HiFi Heaven!
I am looking 1 IEM to rule them all (as of know, maybe later in life get really Pro like yourself and have a collection) but for now I’ve narrowed down to 3 contenders. I’d say Solaris, but it’s out of my price range. I will buy used like new condition (save couple of hundred bucks) since I also will buy a DAP, or invest in the Dragonfly Red to use my cellphone and not have two devices. What is your advice on this, I’ve looked into the Pioneer XDP-300R. Or go with the Dragonfly Red and pair it up with my Android phone.
So the contenders I’ve narrowed down are; I’d include the Andromedas Gold but are the same price as Solaris. Looking to spend 700-850 dlls and all three below can be found in this range.
- Shure SE846
- CA Andromeda
- CA Jupiter (predecessor to Andromeda)
I listen to all genres, from Classical-Jazz-Lounge-Metal-Rap-Electronic and a bit more but these are the main genres I listen to every day.
I really like bass, I know they are all BA, but I’ve read Shure have great bass, but Adnromedas outshine them in all aspects.
In your experience how are the SE846? What could you say in your experience with them.
My plan here is to have one main HiFi solid IEMs coupled with a a DAP or DAC/AMP + Cellphone. I really look after my equipment, so I know the ones I buy will serve me for the years to come.
What would you recommend Mr. Ben?
All the best
I am definitely not a “pro” so to speak and only have right now the SE846, Monolith M570, Shure SRH1840, Fidelio X2 and AT IM70. The 846s are my travel and go to for most music. The bass is powerful but only when a track “calls” for bass. It sounds like a dedicated subwoofer with a good set of speakers. They go low and are effortless in bass reproduction. Low listening volumes show this off well with the 846s. Miss are the stars with these. Female vocals and piano especially. Stringed instruments also have that wonderful “resin” sound. The soundstage is good though not as wide as any of the open backs, which is normal.
I haven’t tried the andromeda but I have done lots of research on them and really wanted a set as the only thing I feel that’s “missing” with the Shures is some “air” up at the higher frequencies. I have EQd them just a bit over 10khz and have been happy with them. I’ve heard that the bass on the andromeda’s isn’t as pronounced. I was planning a trip to audio46 in New York to audition a set and also the Solaris would be my go-to. (The Solaris has been touted as an andromeda with 846 levels of low end) but the Solaris had measurement inconsistencies when they debuted. I am unfamiliar with jupiter’s altogether.
As far as source I have a fiio m7, leckerton UHS6SMK2 and my LGV40. The V40 with HiFi DAC on is perfect with the Shures. No noise at all with no tracks playing unless charging while critically listening.
All in all, if bass response is a focus, go with the 846s. If clarity and mids-highs are your focus, try the andromeda. Taste is subjective though so I would rather try some on and see how you like the signature, especially for “kilobuck” headphones. I don’t regret the 846s at all and paid retail for them years ago. Hopefully that helps some as I’m not nearly as knowledgeable as most on this forum. Happy listening!
You may want to jump over to the IEM forum. Lots of info and folks who mainly focus their audio pursuits on IEMs.
Hi
just got one for $199 as well. They sound great to me too, but I have very little experience. I only onw a Nad HP50, and a One More Triple Drivers Over Ear. I am new to the forum. I’ve read a lot of different opinions on them. For the price are there better planars? BTW it is my first planar headphone.