The Sony MDR-M1 ranks #348 out of 447 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Sony
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#348 Sony MDR-M1: $228.00 Amazon $228.00 eBay
Pros: This closed back studio design weighs only 216 g and blocks outside sound while leaking little. Its 50 ohm, 102 dB/mW rating means it gets loud enough from a phone or interface without a dedicated amp. Bass and sub-bass run about 3 dB above target with extension down to 20 Hz, which suits listeners who want a bass-forward sound, and it matches the rating of the JBL Tour One M3.
Cons: Hobbyist measurements put its preference score at 55, with a 10.2 dB dip near 4 kHz and presence about 5.6 dB below target that push vocals and guitars back and soften detail. The warm tilt makes it a poor match for anyone wanting a neutral reference for mixing.
| Released | Oct 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.99 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 80kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 55 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+2.5 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -1.36 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (216 g) |
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