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Premium Planar Headphones

The Monolith M650 Headphones Offer Supreme Sound Quality

— September 20, 2016 — Tech
Planar headphones are growing in popularity due to the manner in which they use advanced magnetostatic properties to enhance sound quality, but they've not always been accessible to people unable or unwilling to spend top dollar -- which is exactly the problem that the Monolith M560 headphones aim to fix.

These headphones are set to be made available for $199, an incredibly low price when you consider that these headphones are equipped with neodymium magnets for a wider frequency response, boosted sensitivity and reduced distortion. These headphones promise spectacular balance between bass, mid-range and treble frequencies and feature a beautifully stylish aesthetic highlighted by wood-patterned ear cups.

The launch of the M560 headphones is an important development as it makes planar headphones affordable for audiophiles on a budget.
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Planar Headphones - Planar headphones are becoming accessible to budget-conscious audiophiles, creating new opportunities for consumer electronics companies to tap into this growing market.
2. Neodymium Magnets for Wider Frequency Response - The use of neodymium magnets is proving to have a positive impact on headphone sound quality, creating opportunities for materials innovators to develop better and more affordable alternatives.
3. Stylish Aesthetics for Audio Equipment - The combination of sleek, modern design elements like wood-patterned ear cups and high-end audio quality is creating new opportunities for fashion and consumer electronics brands to collaborate and reach new audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies are developing innovative new planar headphones with neodymium magnets at lower price points, creating opportunities to tap into a growing market of budget-conscious audiophiles.
2. Materials Science - Materials innovators are working to develop better and more affordable alternatives to neodymium magnets for planar headphones, creating opportunities to disrupt the market and offer better value to consumers.
3. Fashion - The combination of high-quality audio and stylish aesthetics in headphones is creating opportunities for fashion and consumer electronics brands to collaborate and reach new audiences with high-end audio equipment.
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