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Sony

Sony MDR-M1

Name: Sony MDR-M1
Brand: Sony
SKU: B0DD8SHVZL
Price: 227.95 USD

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Sound

4.4/ 5

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Key specs

Acoustic Design

Closed-backMost common

Closed-back56%Open-back36%Semi-open8%

Closed-back is the most common — on 56% of the 64 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Impedance

50 ΩAbove average

50 Ω

18 Ω120 Ω

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 55 of 68 we've cataloged.

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm92%Wired-6.35mm8%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 92% of the 66 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Weight

216 gBelow average

216 g

120 g550 g

below average for studio & professional headphones — based on 57 of 68 we've cataloged.

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Impedance: 50 Ω
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 40 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic driver
Frequency Response: 5-80000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 80000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 5 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: Neutral
Max Spl: 102 dB SPL
Sensitivity: 102 dB/mW

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired-3.5mm
Cable Type: 3.5mm single-ended, straight detachable

Design

Weight: 216 g
Clamping Force: Low g
Color Options: Black
Ear Pad Type: Velour
Detachable Cable: Yes
Foldable: Yes
Headband Type: Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary: Plastic
Material Ear Cups: Synthetic leather

Identity

Model Number: MDR-M1

Microphone

Microphone: No

Release

Date: 2024
Msrp Usd: 249 USD
Year: 2024

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.1/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed December 2024

Isolation6.4

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity6.5

Design8.0

Portability5.0

Features6.0

The verdict

Sony followed up the venerable MDR-7506 with the beefier, more maintainable headphones. Though they're not perfect, the Sony MDR-M1 should be a popular pick for content creators, as it appears to be just as rugged as the originals, but with updated sound, much thicker padding.

✓Liked: Durability, Removable cable, Comfort, Ear cups lay flat

✕Could be better: Odd frequency response, Threaded insert makes cable replacement difficult

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