Sony MDRM1
The custom driver provides an ultra-wide 5Hz–80kHz frequency response with low distortion for precise, full-spectrum monitoring. Developed with renowned engineers, the closed-back design offers high isolation, while thick replaceable earpads and a manageable 476g weight maintain comfort over long sessions. These headphones suit recording and mixing engineers who require faithful, isolated reference sound for critical production work.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
impedance ohms 50
open closed back closed
48 Overall Score
Price £211
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 80000 |
| Impedance | 50 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 2.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony MDRM1 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | TOZO HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 50 | 480 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDRM1 | 33.6 | 20.6 | 81.4 | 60.6 | 52.6 | 2.4 | 86.8 | 51.3 | 95 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.4 | 98.8 | 93.1 | 55.7 | 86.8 | 95.6 | 89.6 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.9 | 93.8 | 95.1 | 77.5 | 34.9 | 86.8 | 96 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95.2 | 98.8 | 81.4 | 98 | 89.5 | 62.2 | 53.1 | 98.1 | 66 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95.2 | 84.9 | 96.3 | 63.9 | 79.6 | 85.8 | 70.5 | 99.4 | 77 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 92 | 89.4 | 96.3 | 99.2 | 98.1 | 62.2 | 95.8 | 97.7 | 95 |
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