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.
About This Headphones
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
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average comfort (2th percentile) 2th
- Below average mic (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony MDR-M1 MDRM1 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 | JBL Live 770NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | - | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 50 | 470 | - | 32 | 34 | 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 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 65 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDR-M1 MDRM1 | 30.8 | 15.9 | 77.1 | 43.9 | 44.4 | 2.4 | 37.1 | 98.8 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.6 | 85.3 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.3 | 79.7 | 98.9 | 79.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.6 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 99.3 | 72.6 | 51.1 | 97.5 | 98.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 48.2 | 72.6 | 86.8 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.4 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 96.9 | 83.9 | 51.1 | 93.1 | 98.8 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.6 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 85.1 | 91.7 | 51.1 | 100 | 98.8 |
Usage Scores
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