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Monster® Turbine™ High Performance In-Ear Speakers™
Monster® Turbine™ High Performance In-Ear Speakers™
Low mass, wide bandwidth driver for precision response
Black chrome all-metal housing eliminates vibration for pure sound
Monster sound isolating eartips in multiple sizes provide a perfect fit to seal out noise
Tangle-resistant cable design
MicroStrand cable for extended frequency response
 
 
 
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Turbine In-Ear Headphones
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127593-00
$179.95 ea.
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 FEATURES

Life is Too Short to Listen to Bad Headphones
These days, we spend a lot of time listening to music with headphones. Every minute you spend enjoying your music should be the best it can be, but ordinary headphones can't deliver the rich dynamics, full range, and emotional impact of your favorite music.

Sound So Incredible, We Had to Call Them In-Ear Speakers
Monster Turbines truly deliver the big sound, power, and clarity that you'd expect from full size high-end speakers. That's why we had to call them speakers, not headphones.

Bass So Deep, it Sounds Like There's a Subwoofer
Unlike other headphones that can't reproduce deep bass, Monster Turbines accurately reproduce even the lowest bass notes without distortion. You'll hear thunderous low-end for incredible sound with every kind of music, from the thumping bass beats of hip hop tracks to the deepest pipe organ notes in classical compositions.

Turbine Headphones Less Noise, More Music
We live in a noisy world that can interfere with your listening. Monster Turbines include multiple sound isolating eartips to give you a perfect fit that seals out unwanted noise for a pure listening experience.



A Personal Message From the Head Monster
Hi music lovers, this is Noel Lee, The Head Monster. Let me take a few minutes to talk about how Turbines came to be, our Monster design philosophy, and the unique approach we took to engineer the sound that you will hear with Turbines.

We're Passionate About Audio
I founded Monster Cable because I was passionate about music and getting the best sound possible. At Monster, we're all critical audiophiles and music lovers, and we want you to experience every nuance of your favorite music whether it's hip hop, jazz, vocals, classical, or rock. We want you to feel the full impact of seeing a live concert.

Our Monsterous Design Approach
Our design approach to headphones is that they must reproduce everything that full size speakers can. Today, people aren't listening to speakers because we're all listening to headphones with our portable media players. We wanted to deliver the same sound that recording engineers, performers, and producers hear in the studio on their big wide-range monitor speakers, with a compact in-ear headphone design.

The Head Monster's Audio Specifications
These days, it seems like everybody publishes a bunch of specifications for their headphones, numbers that are for practical purposes, meaningless. For instance, most headphones have a frequency response rated at 20-20,000Hz. But all headphones sound different, so what good is that spec? Because we're passionate about audio here at Monster, I'd like to share what my specs are for great sound, for things like frequency response and dynamic range, and what we've achieved with Monster Turbine In-Ear Speakers.

Overall: We wanted Turbines to be able to reproduce EVERY detail of the music. Firstly, we engineered Turbines to present a balanced, smooth frequency response without the peaks and valleys typical of other headphones, where some things are overemphasized to the point of fatigue.

Turbine Headphones Low Frequency Response: The impact of low-end bass needs to be like a great subwoofer. Many headphones can't handle the low frequencies of an organ pedal note or the deep bass you hear in today's hip hop music. We engineered Turbines to deliver extended low frequency sound at real life volumes, without any distortion. You'll hear and feel the impact of a foot pedal of hitting the bass drum head.

Midrange Frequency Response: This is where vocals and most instrument fundamentals are reproduced. Vocalists need to sound like they're in the room with you: clear, clean, unobstructed, and uncolored, real, and live. The body of acoustic instruments must sound natural, as they do in real life. Turbines are precisely tuned to reproduce the natural timber of every performer's instrument and voice.

High Frequency Response: Everything must be as clear as a bell: all the details of delicate percussive sounds, such as the crisp ring of a triangle, to a drumstick caressing a cymbal. You have to be able to hear the "air" in the room. Those of you who are real audiophiles will notice Turbines deliver more sense of space, air, and openness than any other headphones in the world.

Full Range Dynamics and Efficiency: The Monster Turbines sound incredible, with any MP3 player. Most MP3 players don't have the power to drive today's in-ear headphones to lifelike levels. The efficiency of the Turbine driver lets you experience the full dynamic range from the delicate sounds of the softest violin to the boom of the loudest kettle drum. The "attack" and dynamics of Turbines is first rate. You'll hear every detail even at low volumes, with full dynamic peaks without compression or distortion.

Transient Response: Lastly there's what we call the bite of the music, what gives it the "you are there" feeling. The incredible speed of the Turbine driver lets it respond with perfect accuracy when the music tells it to, so you'll hear everything that's there, and nothing that isn't.

Specifications? Monster Turbines are ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC.

So music lovers, sit back and relax, and enjoy the sound that comes from the advanced engineering, the care, and the passion that we put into Turbines. When you listen to your favorite music with Turbines, I'll bet it will sound as though you were listening to it for the first time again.

Good listening, and may you always hear the music. Remember, life's too short to listen to bad headphones!

Best,
Noel Lee The Head Monster
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Monster® Turbine™ High Performance In-Ear Speakers™
 
4.4

(based on 32 reviews)

87%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great sound (20)
  • Comfortable (12)
  • Good bass (12)
  • Stylish (12)
  • Good value (11)

Cons

  • Flimsy construction (4)

Best Uses

  • Travel (14)
  • Portable devices (13)
  • Music (12)
  • Relaxing (9)
  • With my computer (7)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Audiophile (12), Enthusiast (7), Avid listener (4), School (4), Teenagers (3)
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4.0

great sound!

By datmann12

from Napa, CA

About Me Audiophile

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Great Sound
  • Long Battery Life
  • Lots of Storage
  • Reliable Performance
  • Simple Controls
  • Sleek/Compact

Cons

  • Must be put in correctly
  • Tend to fall out alot

Best Uses

  • Anywhere
  • At Work
  • Gym / Working Out
  • Travel

Comments about Monster® Turbine™ High Performance In-Ear Speakers™:

I absolutely love music and I use it everysingle day all day long. I use my in ear speakers for work, the home, and the gym. Sound that comes out of these speakers is amazing. The bass that comes out of the is soooo clean and very true. The only neg's i can say is that they end to fall out of my ear alot while working out even putting them in my ear the way monster tells you to and if you dont seal them in your ear they sound horrible because they are "high" on air space and if there is air let in they loose there sound.

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4.0

great sound but poor quality..

By A-shun

from London, GB

About Me Avid Listener

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Great Sound
  • Sleek/Compact

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Anywhere

    Comments about Monster® Turbine™ High Performance In-Ear Speakers™:

    this earbuds offer great sound with punchy bass, the high and mid rang are also clear and crispy.. better than my image s4 ACTUALLY... i got a defective one ..the right earbud didn't assemble well .. but i don't want pay for return fee.. so i had to fix by myself ...

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    5.0

    Finally, the right pair!!!

    By Austin

    from Dallas, Texas

    About Me Avid Listener

    Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Great Sound
    • Heavier snugger fit
    • Reliable Performance
    • Sleek/Compact

    Cons

    • May be difficult to fit

    Best Uses

    • Any sitting environment

    Comments about Monster® Turbine™ High Performance In-Ear Speakers™:

    I am a home and school user of headphones. I used a pair of 60$ Sony in-ear headphones for about a year, and decided it was time for an upgrade. After buying and returning (all $100-$200 range) Klipsch, Shure, and even Dr. Dre Beats (in-ear) I landed on these bad boys. My initial impression was that of a very good pair of in-ears. It took a day to find the correct size and fit, but I finally got it! Impressive is an understatement when it comes to these.The highs: accurate and detailedThe mids: dittoThe lows: I have heard better bass in a few earphones, but not without a sacrifice of overall quality.OVERALL: These headphones outperform any in-ear "speakers" I have heard before, and (after a month of searching) I am confident that I have found the best quality per dollar spent. Last thoughts: If you have [$] to spend, buy these immediately. If you don't, start saving!!!

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     SAFETY TIPS

    Important Monster® Performance and Safety Tips
    Listen Responsibly

    To avoid hearing damage, make sure that the volume on your music player is turned down before connecting your headphones. After placing headphones in your ears, gradually turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable listening level.

    Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB), exposure to any noise at or above 85 dB can cause gradual hearing loss.

    Monitor your use; hearing loss is a function of loudness versus time. The louder it is, the less time you can be exposed to it. The softer it is, the more time you can listen to it. Refer to the chart* below.

    This decibel (dB) table compares some common sounds and shows how they rank in potential harm to hearing.
    SoundNoise Level (dB)Effect
    Whisper30Very quiet
    Quite Office50-60Comfortable hearing levels are under 60 dB
    Vacuum Cleaner, Hair Dryer70Intrusive; interferes with telephone conversations
    Food Blender85-9085 dB is the level at which hearing damage (8 hrs.) begins
    Garbage Truck, Cement Mixer100No more than 15 minutes of unprotected exposure recommended for sounds between 90-100 dB
    Power Saw, Drill/Jackhammer110Regular exposure to sound over 100 dB of more than 1 minute risks permanent hearing loss
    Rock Concerts (varies)110-140Threshold of pain begins around 125dB
    "....a typical person can safely listen to an iPod for 4.6 hours per day at 70% volume."
    "....knowing the levels one is listening to music at, and for how long is extremely important."
    From http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2006/10/19/music-earphones.html
    Get the most out of your equipment and enjoy great audio performance even at safe levels.
    Our headphones will allow you to hear more details at lower volume levels than ever before.

    Physiology of the Ear and Hearing

    Physiology of the Ear
    For additional information on what loud noises do to your ear and chart reference
    http://www.abelard.org/hear/hear.php#loud-music


    Use Responsibly

    Do not use headphones when it’s unsafe to do so – while operating a vehicle, crossing streets, or during any activity or in an environment where your full attention to your surroundings is required.

    It's dangerous to drive while wearing headphones, and in many places, illegal because it decreases your chances of hearing life-saving sounds outside of your vehicle, such as another car's horn and emergency vehicle sirens.

    Please avoid wearing your headphones while driving. Use one of Monster’s FM transmitters to listen to your mobile media devices instead.

    Learn how to establish a safe listening level and review other important safety guidelines from the Consumer Electronics Association at www.ce.org and the Deafness Research Foundation at www.drf.org.
     
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