Sony MDR-M1

Manufacturer: Sony

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Overview

Sony MDR-M1 Professional Reference Closed Monitor Headphones

Sony MDR-M1
Professional Reference Closed Monitor Headphones

The Sony MDR-M1 Professional Reference Closed Monitor Headphones are wired, closed-back studio headphones designed for audio professionals, music creators, and mix engineers. Acting as a modern evolution of the legendary MDR-7506 workhorse, they bring overdue 21st-century upgrades like detachable cables and reworked ergonomics while retaining a light, highly durable form factor.

Features:

Ultra-Wideband Audio Playback: Engineered with custom 40mm drivers that handle a massive 5 Hz to 80 kHz frequency spectrum. This results in tighter low-frequency transients and extended, smooth high-end clarity.
Analytic Midrange Tuning: Reviewers on Audio46 note a highly transparent, slightly forward mid-range profile. It is explicitly designed to reveal vocal layerings, sibilance issues, and instrument separation during critical mixing phases.
Enhanced Isolation and Comfort: Features redesigned, thick synthetic leather cushions that isolate external background sound far more effectively than past MDR models. At only 216 grams, it remains highly comfortable over marathon tracking or listening sessions.
Detachable Cable Architecture: Resolves a long-standing complaint about fixed cables. The box includes two straight cables—a short 1.2-meter laptop/portable cable and an 8.2-foot studio cable—which use an aluminum screw-in mechanism to prevent accidental pullouts.
Easy to Drive: At 50 ohms and 102 dB sensitivity, they require very little power and run optimally directly off a laptop, smartphone, or basic audio interface without needing an external amplifier

Specifications

Feature	Specification
Driver Unit	40 mm Dynamic (Neodymium Magnet)
Frequency Response	5 Hz – 80,000 Hz
Impedance	50 Ohms at 1 kHz
Sensitivity	102 dB/mW
Weight	7.6 oz / 216 g (excluding cable)
Connectivity	Wired, detachable 3.5mm screw-locking jack

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