Sony MDR-M1 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 on-ear
driver type dynamic
impedance ohms 50
open closed back closed
43 Overall Score
Price ₹19,990
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong build (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average comfort (2th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-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 MDR-M1 MDRM1 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | QCY H3 H3 | JBL Tune 770NC | Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 | JLab JBuds Lux ANC JBuds Lux ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | Hybrid |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 50 | 60 | 32 | 32 | 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 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 60 | 70 | 24 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDR-M1 MDRM1 | 30.1 | 15 | 76.4 | 42 | 42.9 | 2.4 | 35 | 91.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 84.4 | 76.4 | 97.5 | 88.8 | 79 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| QCY H3 H3 Compare | 92.1 | 82 | 76.4 | 85.5 | 84.4 | 86.4 | 96.5 | 83.1 |
| JBL Tune 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 65.7 | 92.1 | 72.5 | 93 | 50 | 99.5 | 83.1 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare | 92.1 | 65.7 | 92.1 | 42 | 67.6 | 13.2 | 92.2 | 97.4 |
| JLab JBuds Lux ANC JBuds Lux ANC Compare | 92.1 | 77.7 | 33.9 | 93.9 | 93 | 73.9 | 96.5 | 91.4 |
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