The Sony MDR-R10 ranks #335 out of 479 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Sony
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#335 Sony MDR-R10: $2,500 Discontinued eBay
Pros: A published AutoEQ preset corrects its response toward the Harman target, so a few minutes of EQ setup closes most of the gap.
Cons: About 12 dB less bass than the Harman target below 150 Hz, which can sound thin on pop, hip hop and electronic music. Treble about 3 dB below target from 3 to 10 kHz, which can sound dull or veiled next to brighter headphones. An uneven response, 3.4 dB standard deviation from target. Discontinued.
Is the Sony MDR-R10 right for you?
Buy it if
- your taste runs neutral: it scores 84 for that sound.
- you are sensitive to bright or sharp treble (treble sits 3.4 dB below target).
- you are happy to use EQ: our preset lifts its Harman match by about 34 points.
Skip it if
- you want more bass (about 12 dB below target).
- you want to buy it new: it is discontinued.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired (6.35mm) |
| Deviation From Target | 3.35 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 Dynamic (50mm bio-cellulose) |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 61 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 80 Hz (-19.2 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.70 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.2 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. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 95 out of 100, up from 61.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +6.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 3,306 Hz | +6.7 dB | 1.89 |
| Peak | 1,492 Hz | -3.4 dB | 0.99 |
| Peak | 163 Hz | -1.7 dB | 1.09 |
| Peak | 73 Hz | +1.6 dB | 2.85 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 5,492 Hz | -2.2 dB | 5.83 |
| Peak | 498 Hz | +0.6 dB | 1.58 |
| Peak | 4,511 Hz | +1.9 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 836 Hz | -0.5 dB | 2.46 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -6.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from AutoEQ’s measurement, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 98 out of 100, up from 84.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 49 Hz | +0.9 dB | 2.47 |
| Peak | 103 Hz | -2.1 dB | 2.25 |
| Peak | 438 Hz | +1.9 dB | 1.63 |
| Peak | 1,054 Hz | -0.8 dB | 3.06 |
| Peak | 1,572 Hz | -2.1 dB | 3.30 |
| Peak | 2,822 Hz | +1.7 dB | 5.62 |
| Peak | 3,560 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.50 |
| Peak | 4,418 Hz | +1.6 dB | 6.00 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -6.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from AutoEQ’s measurement, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 86 out of 100, up from 57.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 43 Hz | +1.6 dB | 1.89 |
| Peak | 124 Hz | -3.7 dB | 1.07 |
| Peak | 1,411 Hz | -2.3 dB | 2.01 |
| Peak | 2,773 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.22 |
| Peak | 4,234 Hz | +3.7 dB | 4.27 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -6.6 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from AutoEQ’s measurement, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 88 out of 100, up from 51.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -4.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 103 Hz | +1.1 dB | 0.40 |
| Peak | 470 Hz | +1.9 dB | 1.77 |
| Peak | 1,612 Hz | -2.2 dB | 3.31 |
| Peak | 3,368 Hz | +6.0 dB | 2.48 |
| Peak | 4,419 Hz | +2.0 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 6,320 Hz | -1.8 dB | 3.02 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -6.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from AutoEQ’s measurement, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 72 out of 100, up from 42.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 105 Hz | +2.5 dB | 1.30 |
| Peak | 444 Hz | +1.8 dB | 1.73 |
| Peak | 1,050 Hz | -0.8 dB | 3.14 |
| Peak | 1,570 Hz | -2.2 dB | 3.25 |
| Peak | 2,822 Hz | +1.7 dB | 5.63 |
| Peak | 3,559 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.50 |
| Peak | 4,417 Hz | +1.6 dB | 6.00 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -6.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from AutoEQ’s measurement, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 85 out of 100, up from 66.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 104 Hz | -2.1 dB | 2.26 |
| Peak | 437 Hz | +1.8 dB | 1.70 |
| Peak | 1,614 Hz | -2.7 dB | 2.30 |
| Peak | 3,354 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.14 |
| Peak | 4,991 Hz | +2.4 dB | 2.79 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -7.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from AutoEQ’s measurement, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 76 out of 100, up from 46.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 124 Hz | +2.6 dB | 0.55 |
| Peak | 422 Hz | +2.0 dB | 1.87 |
| Peak | 973 Hz | -1.1 dB | 4.22 |
| Peak | 1,545 Hz | -3.0 dB | 1.85 |
| Peak | 3,148 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.07 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +3.1 dB | 2.53 |
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