Monster Turbine PRO High-Performance In-Ear Speakers (Gold)

 (41 customer reviews)

Packaging/presentation: A
Outer packaging is eye-catching but not "busy." Technical information is presented in a relatively clear and concise manner.
Inner packaging is mostly excellent. The gold housings stand out in a very eye-catching manner against the black molded plastic. The included carrying cases are very nice, though I would have preferred a more traditional mechanical snap closing on the purse-style case. My iPod is a hard-drive based model, and I'm rather leery of having magnetic closures around it in my luggage.
Extracting the inner tray in order to get to the manual, 1/4" adapter and extra ear tips is a bit aggravating the first time. Once the plastic had been flexed a bit, it seemed much easier to remove. This is nice, as it allows the heavy box to be used to store the IEMs when not in use.
The only negative note on the packaging/accessories is the "for audiophiles & audio professionals only" tag line printed on one case. It's a bit over the...Read more

Presentation - 9/10

Without knowing the retail price of these, the packaging suggests that these are expensive headphones. The sleek outer sleeve with two texture finish and anatomical diagrams were what caught my eye. Once you remove the sleeve, the black inner box is heavy and substantial in design, hinting at what you will find inside.

Inside the box, the first things you see are the two golden Turbine Pro ear buds set against a black velvet background; very classy. Included in the box are two sleek looking suede leather pouches for storage of the headphones and ear bud attachments.

Overall, the presentation definitely is reassuring that you have purchased a quality product.

Cable Management System - 10/10

The cable management system does its job very well of keeping the cord from dangling and getting caught on things. I appreciate the fact that the cord is shorter then usual also, which by design cuts down on the snags, even...Read more

Introduction

First of all, I would like to take the opportunity for a genuine thanks to Monster for giving me the chance to listen to and review the Monster Turbine Pro IEMs.
I was pleasantly surprised when I was picked to be one of the four reviewers and given the time to really listen to the earphones for an unbiased and honest review.
This really is my first attempt at a review which can easily be a double edged sword. I am extremely open about the music I listen to not limiting myself to genres and such. Therefore, really giving me chance to hear what these headphones are capable of with all sorts of music.

Equipment to me is just a means to an end, as I snatch any opportunity to learn and understand more about the music we all love. I believe every artist has an opportunity to express himself/herself and every piece of equipment serves a purpose to that end.
And on that note, lets move forward.

Packaging and Presentation...the sense...Read more