Monster Cable iSport Freedom

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Great build quality, Work as wired or wireless headphones, Built for active use, Easy controls, Wired cable include Monster ControlTalk remote microphone
Stylish, 30 hour battery, Bluetooth and also wired, builtin controls with microphone, waterresistant, antimicrobial, comfortable, stay on well(with one exception), and includes carrying pouch, The
Powerful audio performance with no distortion on deep bass tracks. Sweat-proof design. Optional, detachable cable.

Cons:

Ear cups but more pressure on your head than many onear headphones and cause fatigue, Good sound but other Monster headphones edge them out
Expensive. Top heavy – can fall out of place from situps or similar exercise

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Last revision on July 8, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Great build quality, Work as wired or wireless headphones, Built for active use, Easy controls, Wired cable include Monster ControlTalk remote microphone
Stylish, 30 hour battery, Bluetooth and also wired, builtin controls with microphone, waterresistant, antimicrobial, comfortable, stay on well(with one exception), and includes carrying pouch, The
Powerful audio performance with no distortion on deep bass tracks. Sweat-proof design. Optional, detachable cable

Reviewers Didn't Like

Ear cups but more pressure on your head than many onear headphones and cause fatigue, Good sound but other Monster headphones edge them out
Expensive. Top heavy – can fall out of place from situps or similar exercise
Overpriced. Overly sculpted sound signature is often too bright with weak midrange presence

Expert reviews and ratings

Monster's first pair of sporty on-ear headphones are great for short gym or running sessions, but the underwhelming sound quality makes it difficult to justify paying over £200 to own them. Sports headphones not for you? How about reading our Best...

By Trusted Reviews on April 25, 2014

If you like the idea of giving your workouts a soundtrack but you don't want to deal with wires, Monster's $249 iSport Freedom will definitely satisfy. These headphones deliver loud audio with deep, throbbing bass in a highly durable frame that's...

By Tom's Guide on February 10, 2014

The Monster iSport Freedom is designed to withstand a serious workout, but this wireless Bluetooth headphone pair has a peculiar sound signature—and costs too...

By PC Mag on October 07, 2013

With its flexible, nearly everything-resistant frame, solid wireless signal, and clear and accurate sound signature, Monster's iSport Freedom feels like it's got some serious legs in the developing market of wireless sport headsets. That said, we think...

By Digital Trends on September 09, 2013

Long gone are the days when people felt too embarrassed to wear a hefty pair of cans on their heads in the fear that they'd be accused to trying to look like an Ibiza DJ wannabe. The hype about on-ear headphones has helped convince the masses that,...

By The Inquirer on February 14, 2014

If you are looking to listen to music while working out there are a number of decent options. If you want wireless sport headphones the choice quickly becomes limited. And if you want wireless, on-ear headphones options are few. Fortunately, Monster's...

By Gear Diary on November 21, 2013

The appearance of the Monster iSport Freedoms is just as loud as the audio. For now they're only built in a neon green with black accents. At $249.95 – they're quite expensive, but when you break down the features, it's not outrageous. The battery life...

By Chip Chick on November 12, 2013

Ce Monster iSport Freedom ne nous a pas fait craquer. Tout d'abord, son look ne nous a pas plus du tout. Pour la discrétion, on repassera. Côté confort, on a vu mieux également. Le son est toutefois correct mais reste très particulier, assez...

By 01Net on April 01, 2014

Der Monster iSport Freedom , ist ein optisch auffallender kabelloser Sportkopfhörer mit ControlTalk (Mikrofon, Rufannahmetaste und Lautstärkeregler) für iPhone, iPad und iPod. Wir wollten bei unserem Test herausfinden, wie gut sich dieses Modell in der...

By kopfhoerer.com on December 16, 2013

Sport ohne Musik ist wie Scooter unplugged - für die meisten Menschen sehr quälend. Im Takt guter Musik zu laufen trägt zur Motivation bei. Viele Jogger sieht man dabei mit In-Ear-Kopfhörern durch den Park laufen. Der Grund: On-Ear- und erst recht...

By Netzwelt on July 10, 2014

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