Monster Turbine PRO Gold

If you are one such audio lover that simply demands the best then you should also get the best for your money. If you want the ultimate in sound clarity and impeccable sound reproduction then you should certainly try out the Monster Turbine PRO In-Ear Speakers (Gold). These are earphones designed by and for experts that have a keen ear for flawless sound.

Monster Turbine PRO Gold Audiophile In-Ear Speakers

Monster Turbine PRO Gold Audiophile In-Ear Speakers

Design

Just like other earphones in the Turbine series, the Monster Turbine PRO In-Ear Speakers (Gold) are designed in the same turbine-shaped design but with a gold finish on the rear of each earphone. The design is quite unique and eye-catching and the front has a tip that can accommodate different sizes of ear-tips that come with these In-Ear Speakers. The earphones also come with two luxurious pouches to keep them safe from any harm when not in use. The entire housing of these earphones is made in metal to eliminate vibration and deliver clear sound. The cable too is designed to be totally tangle-free and is made up of micro-strand conductors along with their patented Magnetic Flux Tube to pick up each detail and reproduce it in a natural way. 24K gold contacts complete the package that overall looks quite high-end. After all, you are paying good money for these headphones and luckily they do look the part.

Specifications

Although the Monster website itself does not specify the specifications of this model, it is sure to be in the frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz if not wider. The website does mention low-mass, ultra-wide bandwidth and this certainly is true as the Monster Turbine PRO In-Ear Speakers (Gold) are a treat once you put them in your ears. The bass is extremely tight and not flat as compared to other competitors. In fact it is only a small notch below their other earphones, the Monster Turbine PRO In-Ear Speakers (Copper) model. Although in design the earphones look more like gold jewelry, they are designed and constructed in a manner that makes them extremely rugged for rough and continued use.

Actual user review:
“I have owned a half dozen head phones before finally buying these – my last. I have owned Bose in ear phones foe almost two years but they are NOT sound isolating and their bass is muddy, the highs are not sharp in comparison to these. I upgraded to Altec Lansing UPH326′s and had to get the COMPLY ear pieces to get a tighter fit and better bass. The bass immediately improved and the sound then easily surpassed the Bose – manly due to the sound isolation and the tighter bass. I accidentally damaged the cords of the Altecs between two weight plates so I had to make a decision. To make a long story short – now I have the Monsters, and yes they are much more money than the Altecs – they cost more than the Bose AND the Altecs together. But they are well worth it if you like to listen to music. For one thing, the Monsters come with nice cable management system – I wont get these caught – they don’t dangle.
I hear things with these headphones that I definitely did not hear with the other phones. Background instruments, background singers (more of them), clapping, cymbals, are sharper, drums are tighter.
By the way, of the 10 or so ear pieces the Monsters came with – I chose the COMPLY earpieces that ALSO come with them.” – Howard (VA,USA)

 

Performance

This is truly where the Monster Turbine PRO In-Ear Speakers (Gold) stand out. These earphones deliver bass in a level that does not irritate the ear drums at all, even at higher volumes. In fact they actually sound as if you have installed sub-woofers into your ears. As compared to their copper series, these In-Ear Speakers offer a slight reduction in clarity during the mid and high level sounds at higher volumes although the low frequencies do sound the same or could even sound better to some listeners depending on their likes. You will anyway need to achieve burn-in by subjecting them to a wide range of frequencies before you can set it as per your own liking. Outside noise will be cut down dramatically with the right-sized ear-tips although if you do have ears that do not conform to the shape of their standard sized ear-tips then you might have to fabricate them by using a little ingenuity. Monster has put in a lot of hard work to come up with these earphones and their effort shows once you insert these beauties into your ears. Whatever your music genre, you will certainly notice a marked improvement over your earlier earphones in terms of comfort and sound quality. The bass will turn tighter and richer, the vocals will stop shouting into your ears and the high frequencies will now seem like birds chirping sweetly into your ears. Even if you are a professional sound recording or mixing artist, you will not fail to notice the crisp sound that emanates from these In-Ear Speakers.

Conclusion

If you want nothing but the best and are ready to pay around $300 for it then you should not look further than the Monster Turbine PRO In-Ear Speakers (Gold). These top-of-the-line earphones not only look rich but also pick up each frequency with care before reproducing it in your ear without any distortion. The natural and deep bass along with clear yet sharp vocals and high frequency levels of these earphones need to be heard to be believed. With other sound professionals too praising this product from Monster, you are sure to be convinced that you truly have bought the best. Add to it a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and you are sure to enjoy your music once you have this monster product plugged cozily in your ears.

Average User Rating:
Actual User Reviews:
• “My overall grade on the Monster Turbine Pro IEM is “A.” Good quality, balanced sound in a very comfortable design earns these a recommendation for anyone looking for this type of headphone for critical listening and travel. I haven’t had a chance to take the Turbine Pros to the gym, but based on my less-active observations, my other IEM options might make a good case for being used in very active environments.” – S.Reed (MO,USA)

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• “A full review of Monster Cables new Turbine Pro in ear headphones.

-Presentation – 10/10
Upon first recieving these buds in the mail, I was very impressed with the packing and just how nice it was, Monster really went all out! The box the buds were shipped in even had a nice essay about the design of the headphones. Upon opening the package, I saw the earbuds well laid out in the box, they look great and had the appearance of quality (which they were). Underneath the headphones were 2 storage bags, one for the buds themselves and one for the accessories. The different size earbud tips, 1/8 to 1/4 stereo adapter, and cable management clip, were also there, along with some paperwork.

All in all a very nice well done packing job!

-Cable Management clip and cable slider: 9/10
The clip included with the earbuds to help keep them from being pulled from your ears worked great. I took my Ipod video(while off) and dropped it into a basket of laundry, while attached to the buds clipped to my shirt, to test the clip, and it worked great the clip didn’t budge and the Ipod detached. I would say that the clip is most sufficient. The slider on the cable I found handy also kept the wires snag free, which I assume is its purpose:yes:

-Earbud fit – 1/10
I have to admit I have fairly large ear canals, but man I had a very hard time to get these things to keep a good seal in my ears. The only tipps that would hold a seal for more than a few seconds were the biggest stepped ones, but man they went along ways in and were VERY uncomfortable!!! I have used quite a few different pairs of earbuds and I must say these were the most uncomfortable, unreliable in there seal (even with the stepped tips), and well just disappointing. Because of this I could hardly wear them for more than 20 minuets at a time. Even though I like the sound more than my Shure e5c’s I would never trade them because of this problem. Its sad these buds sound quite good, and I could see using them alot more, but not with the present tips available, I might have to try modifying some Shure e5c foam tips and see how they sound, I mean these won’t get any use otherwise……

Well now for the sound…….however uncomfortable, and awkward they are……

First up was a quick Ipod test, but I knew they were capable of so much more, they don’t sound bad, I just knew that they were capable of much more so I just gave them a quick listen and moved on to bigger and more powerful analog things:thmbsp: So I put them in the headphone out of my newly recapped Pioneer SX-450, and threw on some Vinyl.

The Psychedelic Furs “Heartbeat” from there single “Ghost in you” was the first to spin. Upon first listening I noticed that the dynamics were very good at the start, and as more and more instruments came into the song, I was sure of it. The buds also had very good separation, they gave each instrument there own space and air. The vocals were very raw and believable, just how I like them:yes: The synth throughout the song was great very full and dynamic, quite well done. The drum machine, well as with most, you could hear the imperfections, as you should. The sax in the song was was good, but just had somthing missing. What was great about the Sax was the echo that was on it, the buds kept the detail and decay of the echo even in the most congested sections of the song, quite good in my book.

Next up was one of my all time favorites Beck: Modern Guilt. I really only criticly listened to 2 songs off it though, but they are 2 songs that are hard to reproduce well, “Walls” and “Replica”. On “Walls” the snare and the effects on it were reproduced very well, alongside everything else, which is hard to do with that song. On “Replica” the drums again had some effects on them and were reproduced well alongside everything else with no loss in separation or detail. Quite impressed with the abilities of the buds with these two songs.

I decided to throw some classical at them next, Tchaikovsky’s 5th symphony, which is a favorite piece of mine, and the best pressing I have of any Tchaikovsky. First thing I noticed, was the good bass resolution even at low volume pianissimo. The strings were also very full and rich, nicely reproduced. The wind instruments were very clear and sweet. Brass instruments on the other hand just were lacking some texture, just a bit sterile, not that they were terrible, just not as good as I’ve heard. Again they had excellent separation and detail, even durring the Loud busy parts of the song, you could still hear each instrument well and make out fine the fine details of it, but it was very slightly congested, but only very slightly, but thats comparinga them to full can’s I’ve heard, not just IEM’s…….

I figrured I would throw some Live music at the buds next, so I dug out my copy of Tony Bennett’s Live at Carnegie Hall. Right off I noticed the crowd noise and some people talking, thats some detail! Tony’s voice was quite nice, It was nice and raw and real. The Brass instruments again were just lacking something, not quite as smooth as I would like. Also noticed again that these headphones are very detailed and have excellent separation, even when there was alot going on I could still hear just exactly what was going on:)

Now I figured I would end my Journey with another live cut, but one completely different, so I pulled out Judas Priest: Unleashed in the East. I wanted to see how these buds did with some distorted guitars, and vocals. I noticed that the buds picked up the stadium echo on the vocals well and showed the decay of the effects on them as well. The guitars sounded quite good, distortion was right on, and could make out some pick noise here that there. On the drums you could hear the attack on the heads and symbols very well. All in all some good reproduction of Rock/Metal.

Now with all the music under my belt, I find that these suckers sound better than the rest of the earbuds I currently own, which are a pair of 50 dollar Sony buds and a pair of Shure e5c’s that I use as in ear monitors when I play bass. The Sony’s sound good, but not even close to the quality of these Turbine Pro’s. The Shure’s are a bit on the warm side, and well too bassy for my tastes, but honestly do a great job as in ear monitors when I play soely because they STAY in my ears well, and are quite comfortable while doing so! The Monster Turbine Pro’s are a more neutral, maybe with the mids just a bit recessed, and a bit forward in there overall presentation, but still leaning on the neutral side. I honestly I like the sound of them alot, they are nice and detailed with excellent separation. They are more forward then I am used to, but not overly so. The have a great lowend that is deep but still solid and tight, the problem is you never hear it if the buds wont stay sealed in your ears (I know I’m beating a dead horse). The topend is quite extended but not harsh, but open, airy, and crisp, just that great sparkle that we all love The mids are a bit sterile, but then again I am used to a warm and upfront presentation of the mids so they could just be normal

-Sound- 9/10

In then end I must say these headphones sound exceptional for the price, but for me they just don’t fit well with the supplied tips, and if you cant get them to fit then they are useless. So I really hope Monster rethinks the earbud tip design for people with large ear canals, or these things, however good they can sound, are useless to me.

Overall rating 6/10 (would be FAAARRRR higher if they would fit properly)” – A.Bull (ME,USA)

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