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Sony MDR1A Premium Hi-Res Stereo Headphones (Black)

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Model Name MDR1A
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Form Factor Over Ear
Connectivity Technology Wired

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  • Sound Reproduction up to 100 kHz, 40 mm driver units with ALCP for articulate audio reproduction, 4-conductor cable for better signal separation and resulting sound quality, Ergonomic ear pads for powerful response and long-term comfort.Connectivity Technology: Wired
  • Compatible with 3 optional cables engineered with Kimber Kable, Silver coated OFC cable minimizes signal transmission loss, Beat Response Control for improved bass and transient response, Enfolding structure for wrap-around feel and improved acoustic seal
  • Inward axis structure delivers optimum fit, Silent joints won't disturb your audio experience, In-line remote and microphone for hands-free phone calling, Carrying pouch and cord length is 3.94 feet
  • Sensitivities (dB/mW): 105 dB/mW
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Quality of material
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Premium Hi-Res Stereo headphones

Drawing inspiration from a legacy of personal audio reproduction, Sony engineers have developed the perfect balance of premium style and hi-resolution audio performance. Introducing the MDR-1A Stereo Headphone featuring thoughtful design, lush long-term comfort, and ultra-responsive Hi-Res audio response for a sound experience bar-none.

Technology

Pure sound-every note!

Drawing inspiration from a legacy of personal audio reproduction, Sony engineers have developed the perfect balance of Premium style and hi-resolution audio performance. Introducing the MDR-1A Stereo Headphone featuring thoughtful design, lush long-term comfort, and ultra-responsive Hi-Res audio response for a sound experience bar-none.

Prepare for exceptional sound

Lightweight and responsive, aluminum-coated Liquid Crystal Polymer driver units possess the necessary rigidity and internal loss to deliver linear, wideband frequency response ranging from sub-harmonic lows (3 Hz) to ultra-sonic highs (up to 100 kHz) for balanced and natural sound reproduction.

High-conductivity

Silver-coated oxygen-free copper (OFC) cable ensures minimal signal transmission degradation for pure audio response at the driver. A unique 4-wire architecture further enhances the audio experience, with a separate ground and signal connection to each driver for enhanced separation, expanded sound and tight bass.

Comfortable fit, powerful sound

Pressure-relieving urethane cushions wrap entirely around your ears for a comfortable acoustic seal and powerful bass response, while precise component machining, with the added placement of silicon rings around every moving axis, realizes smooth and silent earcup movement. In the end, you can expect an immersive listening experience.

Upgrade your cans

Elevate an already outstanding listening experience to new levels via high-grade cables. High-performance wire paired with precision hardware facilitates the high-resolution, noise-free delivery of your favorite good-vibrations to your ears. Three models are available to suit: on-the-go (MUC-B12SM1), at-home (MUC-B30UM1), or balanced audio listening styles (MUC-B20BL1). Consult your retailer for further information.

Supplied Accessories

Two, supplied cables accommodate listening flexibility. A conventional connecting audio cable (1.2 meters), in addition to an in-line microphone and remote cable for smartphone (1.2 meters). A convenient carrying pouch is also supplied to keep your headphones and accessories secure.

Smartphone compatible

Specifically designed for Android smartphones, a configurable in-line remote with microphone delivers personalized music and call functionality.(1) Using the free SmartKey APP (available at Google Play and the App Store) you can customize the in-line remote, control settings via your smartphone.(2)

Additional Specifications

(1) The button function may vary depending on the smartphone.

(2) Subject to app terms and conditions

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    Product Description

    Sony MDR-1A headphones deliver ultra-responsive, Hi-Res audio performance with thoughtful design and lush, enfolding comfort, for a sound experience bar-none.

    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    165 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, fit, quality and clarity of the headphones. For example, they mention that the bass is solid, the sound is rich, warm and rounded, and that they do a good job of reproducing very specific sounds. They also appreciate the clear highs and the upper-end sparkle. That said, they say the headphones are great looking and do the job of producing very specific sound.

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    93 customers mention68 positive25 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say the soundstage is very nice, the bass is solid, and the sound is rich, warm, and rounded. They also say the phones do a great job of reproducing very specific sounds, and are excellent for all types of music listening.

    "...a lot lighter than expected, well built, feels comfortable, sound quality is good, looks good without looking gimmicky/flashy. -Sound does..." Read more

    "...Sound is wonderful and full. The bass is solid and hits really low but doesn't sound excessive or bloated. Mids and vocals are smooth and present...." Read more

    "...The bass is actually quite good, just a tad bloated, very recording dependent, mids are not bad, a little recessed for my liking, highs are ok,..." Read more

    "...Sound is crisp at highest volumes, and I use a phone with built in amp that is louder than Iphone's for example...." Read more

    52 customers mention52 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the fit of the headphones. For example, they mention that they are super comfortable, soft, and not too tight. Some say that the headphones fit nicely around the ears and block out a lot of outside noise.

    "...quickly: -Light- a lot lighter than expected, well built, feels comfortable, sound quality is good, looks good without looking gimmicky/..." Read more

    "...Comfort is very, very good! The foam isn't super thick but it's very soft and is comfortable for hours on end...." Read more

    "...I travel as they have fairly good isolation and are comfortable to wear for a few hours at a time...." Read more

    "...Leather is very soft material and very comfortable. This is most comfortable headphones I've ever worn...." Read more

    47 customers mention42 positive5 negative

    Customers generally like the quality of the headphones. They mention that they are excellent, superb, and phenomenal. They also say that the sound quality is awesome, and the headphones feel premium. Some customers also say the mids are not bad, and that they hold up well at high volume.

    "...stuff i learned quickly: -Light- a lot lighter than expected, well built, feels comfortable, sound quality is good, looks good without looking..." Read more

    "...Fit, finish and quality are above average. The "leather" is likely all synthetic or hybrid and time will tell how well it holds up...." Read more

    "...quite good, just a tad bloated, very recording dependent, mids are not bad, a little recessed for my liking, highs are ok, slightly rolled off, does..." Read more

    "...The presentation is very elegant. Nice small high quality box with headphones and cables, some few papers and imprint where headsets are located...." Read more

    18 customers mention14 positive4 negative

    Customers like the clarity of the headphones. They mention that it has very clear highs, and with no mid-muddy or distorted sound. The highs are detailed and without any harshness. The mids are warm, and the treble sparkles with amazing clarity. The sound isn't fatiguing, and has decent imaging.

    "...Mids and vocals are smooth and present. Highs are detailed and without any harshness (at least at the moderate volumes I use)...." Read more

    "...dependent, mids are not bad, a little recessed for my liking, highs are ok, slightly rolled off, doesn't have the sparkle of say a Grado...." Read more

    "...Regarding sound, the bass is impressive. It is punchy and clear. Bass doesn't have a fade or too warm feeling...." Read more

    "...At first, you will find them very plain, that's because they never been used...." Read more

    16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They mention that they are great looking, with a nice soundstage and air. They also appreciate the upper-end sparkle and air, with gorgeous tone. Customers also say that the design is great black with r red around giving good vibes.

    "...well built, feels comfortable, sound quality is good, looks good without looking gimmicky/flashy. -Sound does leak out but not too bad...." Read more

    "...I liked the wood back and overall look. They just weren't comfortable enough and when compared A-B with these Sony's it wasn't even a contest...." Read more

    "...The presentation is very elegant. Nice small high quality box with headphones and cables, some few papers and imprint where headsets are located...." Read more

    "These Headphones are comfortable and look great and have a nice detachable cord and excellent Bass, HOWEVER, the sound is muddy and colored compared..." Read more

    16 customers mention12 positive4 negative

    Customers like the value of the headphones. They mention that it's very much worth the price, has the best sound for the value, and has good, smooth, nice bass.

    "...I almost kept them. They are better than their price suggests. I liked the wood back and overall look...." Read more

    "...All in all, these are worth the money. But it depends on your preference. If you are nuetral seeking person then possibly look into other headphones...." Read more

    "...sound quality is superb; definitely studio quality, but they are pretty expensive for what you get.1 year edit:..." Read more

    "...very much worth the price. i got these to use with an i-basso 90 portable media player. my home headphones are sennheiser HD 800's...." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the weight of the headphones. They mention that it's not too light, and the weight distribution is great.

    "...Impressions and stuff i learned quickly: -Light- a lot lighter than expected, well built, feels comfortable, sound quality is good, looks good..." Read more

    "...And the headphones are very high quality. They are light as well but not too light. It does not feel cheap, it is solid, firm build all across...." Read more

    "...The clamping force is perfect, the headband feels light as a feather over my head. . .everything is great." Read more

    "...They're light so they don't weigh down or compress your head. Passive noise canceling is pretty good too, they are quite big and puffy...." Read more

    7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the cord length of the headphones. They say that the stock cable is way too short for their home setup and that both cables are the same length. They also mention that the cord sucks and limits their mobility.

    "...also the stock cable is way too short for my home setup (need 2.5M or longer)...." Read more

    "...My only gripe is that the included cable is only 4' long...." Read more

    "...cables (one has a special button for mobile devices), but both cables are the same length, about 1m. It would be better if one cable was longer...." Read more

    "...The only downside is that the headphones cord is pretty short (these headphones came with TWO cords. Both short)...." Read more

    Good sound but hate the connector and short cable (-1 star)
    4 Stars
    Good sound but hate the connector and short cable (-1 star)
    Just got these the other day and decided to listen to them before breaking them in just to get a base line for the sound. The first problem with this headphone is that it uses a proprietary connector (it looks like a standard 3 or 4 conductor 3.5mm but the step down right after the pin is smaller than standard) so I had to use the original cables which don't look very good compared to the cables that I was planning to use (made custom cable with parts from Double Helix cable, $180 for cable and connectors, still needed to solder everything together) also the stock cable is way too short for my home setup (need 2.5M or longer). I currently use this custom cable with my Fidelio X1 and it really makes it come alive.So going with the stock cable here is what I think of these: A step or two above my ATH-M50x and Sony MDR-7506, fairly even with my Momentum over-ears and a step above the Momentum on-ear and V-Moda XS. The bass is actually quite good, just a tad bloated, very recording dependent, mids are not bad, a little recessed for my liking, highs are ok, slightly rolled off, doesn't have the sparkle of say a Grado. The sound stage is ok, best of my closed back headphones except for the Momentum over-ear. I'm making this evaluation using a Fiio x3, FLAC files and a few MP3-320 since this is how I will be using these most of the time. Tried these with my other setups (bifrost/lyr2, modi/magni, VX1, TEAC AH01, Xonar STX) and they don't seem to scale up much, come to think about it, the Momentums, M50 and MDR 7506 don't seem to scale up much either.I mainly got these for when I travel as they have fairly good isolation and are comfortable to wear for a few hours at a time. I still like the M50 with Shure velour pad for comfort but they don't isolate as well and the MDR-1A is mush more comfortable than the Momentum over-ear and a little better isolation.Compared to my other headphones: not even close to HE-400i, HE-560, HD-700, Fidelio X1, SRH-1840 and STAX SRD-4/SR-30. I feel they are close to the HE-400 and Momentum over-ear if run of the X3, moving to the bifrost/lyr2 combo the HE-400 is a step or two up IMO and the Momentum a step up. I've changed the stock cable on the HE-400 to silver and did the grill mod which really changed the sound of the HE-400. Also made a custom padded head band and changed the ear pads to the new focus pads.That's it for now, will work on building 2 (4.5ft and 8.5ft) new high quality cables for the MDR-1A to see if the sound changes much
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