The Sony MDR-CD380 ranks #277 out of 454 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Sony
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#277 Sony MDR-CD380 Discontinued eBay
Pros: An inexpensive closed-back from 2000 that measures surprisingly well (Harman score 65), light at 210 g and easy to drive at 104 dB/mW.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A bright tilt (+0.95) and a 2.79 dB spread from the target can make cymbals and vocals edgy, and the long 3.5 m cord is fixed.
| Released | 2000 (26 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.79 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 25kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 65 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 40 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.95 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (210 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.7 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 | +6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 4,785 Hz | -4.6 dB | 4.25 |
| Peak | 542 Hz | +1.7 dB | 1.23 |
| Peak | 1,307 Hz | -2.8 dB | 2.03 |
| Peak | 2,523 Hz | -3.3 dB | 3.53 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +6.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 6,662 Hz | +2.7 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,571 Hz | -2.8 dB | 5.99 |
| Peak | 166 Hz | +0.8 dB | 2.30 |
| Peak | 85 Hz | -0.5 dB | 2.14 |
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