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Sony MDR MDR-M1
The closed-back design delivers accurate, flat studio reference sound critical for mixing, while the wired 3.5mm connection ensures zero-latency monitoring. Pro-grade comfort from the ear pads supports extended sessions, though the 953g weight is notably heavy for a monitoring headphone. This set is best for audio engineers and producers who need precise, isolated sound for mixing and mastering in a studio environment.
form factor over-ear
open closed back closed
6 Overall Score
Price $228
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony MDR MDR-M1 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 32 |
| 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 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDR MDR-M1 | 33.2 | 19.8 | 37.1 | 24.2 | 50.3 | 2.5 | 26 | 11.1 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.2 | 93.4 | 98.3 | 92.4 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 70.9 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.5 | 93.4 | 94.7 | 75.5 | 33.9 | 95.5 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.7 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 88.5 | 59.3 | 97.9 | 64.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.7 | 83.3 | 96.1 | 60.9 | 77.8 | 84.2 | 99.4 | 75.9 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 73.3 | 80.5 | 64.4 | 95.1 | 89.9 | 99.4 | 98.7 |
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