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Sony MDR 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
45 Overall Score
Price $228
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
88/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
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 MDR MDRM1 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | 50 | 480 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 48 |
| 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 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 | 40 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDR MDRM1 | 32.1 | 18.1 | 77.8 | 48.9 | 44.7 | 3 | 87.1 | 42.5 | 93.9 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 98.2 | 90.7 | 46.5 | 87.1 | 93.8 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 87.1 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 53 | 97.4 | 60 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 70.7 | 99.2 | 73 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 98.3 | 81.6 | 53.6 | 0 | 97.7 | 55 |
Price
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