Monster Turbine PRO High-Performance In-Ear Speakers
- Pro speaker design with low mass, ultra-wide bandwidth driver for superior accuracy.
- All-metal construction cancels unwanted resonance for pure sound.
- Pro Sound SupertipTM with advanced construction provides maximum sound isolation.
- Pro strain relief; rugged construction withstands heavy duty use.
- MicroStrand conductors with ultra-low impededence for subtle detail and clear audio reproduction.
Product Description
The Turbine PRO High Performance In-Ear Speakers w/ ControlTalk by Monster Cable, features a low mass, ultra-wide bandwidth driver for superior accuracy. The all-metal construction cancels unwanted resonance for pure sound, while the Pro Sound SuperTip with advanced construction provides maximum sound isolation. Living up to Monster Cable’s standards, the rugged construction of the In-Ear Speakers will withstand heavy-duty use. Monster’s In-Ear Speakers features MicroStrand conductors with ultra-low impedance for subtle detail and clear audio reproduction. It also has 24K gold contacts for maximum signal transfer and corrosion resistance. Patented magnetic flux tube for extended frequency response 24K gold contacts for maximum signal transfer and corrosion resistance Includes pro sound isolating eartips in multiple sizes and shapes and compact protective case Low profile ControlTalk for full control of your listening experience when using your iPod… More >>
Monster Turbine PRO High-Performance In-Ear Speakers
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3 comments
Matt Thompson on November 29, 2009 at 9:46 pm
These are *reasonably* sounding earphones. Monster is in marketing full swing calling them in-ear “speakers” and touting the quality of their cables. I have owned Shure, Etymotics and Ultra-ears before trying these, and while I can’t tell my preference between these and the Ultra-ears, both the Shure dual-driver and the Etymotic single driver beat these in sound accuracy. They also fit better!
For those that don’t know better, “ultra-wide frequency driver” is just a fancy way to say *single* driver, and as with all Monster products, their cable jargon and multiple patents have never been shown to make any discernible difference to audio reproduction whatsoever. Period.
Don’t waste your money on marketing. If you want killer base, go with the Shure SE310 or even the single-driver SE210. If you want sound accuracy go with Etymotic Research ER4 (my personal fave). There’s a reason why the ER4 are ugly and haven’t changed in five years – they work so darned well!
Ryan on November 30, 2009 at 12:06 am
Initial impressions:
Packaging/Presention
- Nice, clean graphics in solid reusable box (storage).
Accessories
- Plenty of ear tips to find the right fit.
- 2 pouches for storage are nice. I use one for the adapter plug and tips, the other for the earphones.
- 1/8 to 1/4 adaptor plug
Construction/Use
- Buds are a bit heavy and want to pull out if you are being active but mine stay seated pretty well most of the time.
- Cord is well built and has a very solid plug. Nice. (UPDATE: Metal housing on plug came loose, but it does not affect any electrical connections; it is aesthetic mostly. I glued it back, never to come off again, with some ZAP. I think it was loosened when I snagged the phones outta my ears again. I warn of this below.)
- Unlike my previous ear buds, these do not have a cord that sits around the neck. I liked this because I could take the phones out and leave them hanging. Cord could be just a bit longer to prevent them from getting jerked out of ears, but not a big deal.
- Finish is top notch!
Sound
- Beautiful clean deep bass! Not distorted deep bass that is common. Treble and mids are great but not over exagerated. Mids could be more pronounced and upfront , but I don’t mind at all. I was happy to finally get some bass back into my music without ditching mids and highs to get it. I find the EQ settings on my iPod make a big difference with this set of earphones compared to my previous Sony MDR-EX90(13.5mm Driver).
- Sounds great with my 5th gen iPod (Wolfson chip).
- Isolation is good with the supplied ear tips.
- Great addition to have for portable music audiophiles. Warranty is nice to have too.
Wiley on November 30, 2009 at 2:42 am
I don’t like to review a product after only a few days owning it. However, after only about 40 hours burn in, I can’t imagine how much better the sound could get. Unlike what I’ve read about the turbines, this set has a bass that opened up with burn in. As a music lover that has spent crazy amounts of money on audio equipment, I find it refeshing that the Monster Turbine Pro offers amazing value. The music is so cohesive, no midrange congestion at all. Clean, fast, deep bass. The bass never gets in the way of the music. The mids are awesome, not overly warm, no sibilance. Of course any recording that bad sibilance in it will show up, this little in ear won’t add any. The highs, at least to my ear are perfect as well. Not overly bright, nor dull. All the instruments sound convincing. It’s nice to hear all the instruments come across, without blurring together. I feel a few may want more extreme highs, at least from comparing to what I’ve read in reviews of other iem’s I’ve read. That said, I think any more highs would sound artificial and splashy. The cymals sound very good. The basss guitar lines ar great, and don’t get in the way of the rest of the music. Snare drums snap. Everything just seems to translate the music in a very convincing manner. Soundstage is good, not the best I’ve heard, but better than most. The most endearing part for me is how good the bass is, and yet not ever getting in the way of the music. I won’t compare to other brands…….don’t want to step on toes. My opinion is subjective, and I am not easily impressed once I get to this price point. If this is your price range, the set is worth a look. The price has gone up since my pre order. I’d still call them a bargain. My next purchase of iem’s will be this exact same set. I have heard many, and many that cost more, but not better to my ears. The cord complaints on the old turbine are gone, minimal microphonics, strain relief, you name it. This cord is as good as I’ve seen. I could not be more impressed with the sound, at least for this price point. In my opinion you’d have to get a custom earmolds with even a much more expensive set to improve the sound. And watch out for those 1 star reviews from the many that hate the “monster” name. A lifetime warranty, outstanding performance for the price. And very comfortable fit, no fatigue after hours pf listening. From a music lover that is much more concerned with what he hears, than the name on the box. Amazon is still my first choice for online purchasing. (not third party) I hope anyone that decides to purchse these, will enjoy what they offer as much as I do. I have spent too much time looking for what I’ve found with this set. I am one happy music lover!
Edit: Over 150 hours easy, so….I am declaring the monster turbine pro as The set of iem’s I’d use, if I could use only one!