Sony Monitor MDRMV1
form factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 24
open closed back open
67 Overall Score
Price €585
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong sound (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | suede |
| Headband | Aluminum Alloy |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 80000 |
| Impedance | 24 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Surround | Sony MDR-MV1 Open Back Reference Monitor Headphones | Sony MDR-MV1 Open Back Reference Monitor | Sony | Black | 24 Ohms | Over Ear | Over Ear | Sony | Black | 24 Ohms | Over Ear | Over Ear | STUDIO MO |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 2.5 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Monitor MDRMV1 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 24 | - | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Monitor MDRMV1 | 33.3 | 20.3 | 96 | 91.5 | 51.4 | 74.2 | 96 | 50.1 | 89.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.5 | 96 | 99.4 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 87.2 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.9 | 37.5 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 87.1 | 93.3 | 94.9 | 76.3 | 34.4 | 87.2 | 88.5 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 89 | 61.3 | 53.2 | 98 | 65.3 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 90.9 | 81.6 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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