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Sony MDR-M11 / 10
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Sony MDR-M1

Current price · Amazon US
$227.95
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Sound
4.4/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall

MDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.

Key specs

Acoustic Design
Closed-backMost common
Closed-back57%Open-back35%Semi-open8%

Closed-back is the most common — on 57% of the 65 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 51 of 68 we've cataloged.

Frequency Response
5-80000 Hz
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost common
Wired-3.5mm91%Wired-6.35mm9%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 91% of the 66 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Sound

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

Connectivity

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

Design

Weight
216 g
Ear Pad Type
Velour
Detachable Cable
Yes
Foldable
Yes

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Plastic

Identity

Model Number
MDR-M1

Microphone

Microphone
No

Release

Date
2024
Msrp Usd
249 USD
Year
2024

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.1/ 10
Recommended
Christian Thomas
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.

✓What we like
✓Durability
✓Removable cable
✓Comfort
✓Ear cups lay flat
✕What could be better
✕Odd frequency response
✕Threaded insert makes cable replacement difficult
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