The Sony MDR-1AM2 ranks #203 out of 308 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Sony
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#203 Sony MDR-1AM2 eBay
Pros: It uses 1 x 40mm dynamic with an easy 16 ohm load.
Cons: A Harman score of 64 places it in the lower part of the over-ear rankings.
| Released | 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.81 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 3Hz - 100kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 64 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.98 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (187 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -3.2 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +4.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 196 Hz | -8.5 dB | 0.80 |
| Peak | 2,555 Hz | +3.1 dB | 1.15 |
| Peak | 277 Hz | +6.9 dB | 0.63 |
| Peak | 55 Hz | -6.9 dB | 0.52 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 7,825 Hz | -2.4 dB | 4.17 |
| Peak | 3,719 Hz | +1.6 dB | 4.11 |
| Peak | 5,659 Hz | -1.1 dB | 5.39 |
| Peak | 2,700 Hz | -1.0 dB | 5.70 |
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