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April 2013
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The editors liked
The Sony MDR-1R Premium Headphones' full-size
Over-the-ear design and supple leather earpads lend a luxurious feel to an extraordinarily comfortable pair of headphones you can wear for hours at a time
Solid audio performance with strong bass
Crisp highs
And no distortion at top volumes. Extremely comfortable. Comes with two detachable cables
One with inline microphone and remote control.
Excellent design
Highquality sound
SMaster Amp
Versatile connectivity that includes NFC
Good passive sound isolation
Very comfortable
The Sony MDR
1R's excellent sound quality and light convenient styling make them one of the best bass headphones on the market.
Sweet mids
Solid bass
Super comfortable
Sporty look
The editors didn't like
They don't fold flat for compact storage
No included headphone jack adapters
Extensive use of plastic in construction
Overear design is bulky
Supplied carry pouch offers limited protection
The on
Ear design doesn't lend itself to heavy bass presentation
And the soft carrying case doesn't quite provide adequate protection.
Published: 2015-05-15, Author: John , review by: audaud.com
Abstract: 40mm liquid crystal polymer film diaphragms with 4 Hz – 80 K range Improved bass and transient response due to Beat Response Control Comfortable ear pads, enfolding structure for comfort and improved acoustic seal Silicon rings for smooth but silent earcu...
Abstract: For a long time I've thought putting BT chips in portable headphone amps would be a good idea. It would take a good bit of programming that a lot of the smaller manufacturers would have a hard time affording, but with some thought you could have a portabl...
Published: 2013-04-05, Author: Tim , review by: pcmag.com
Solid audio performance with strong bass, crisp highs, and no distortion at top volumes. Extremely comfortable. Comes with two detachable cables, one with inline microphone and remote control.
No included headphone jack adapters
The Sony MDR-1R is a powerful, clean-performing pair of headphones that's comfortable to wear and lends itself well to multiple genres of music....
Abstract: The Sony MDR-1R has been aggressively compared to the MDR-Z1000. Since I have the Z1000, I asked Sony to pass me a review unit of the MDR-1R and listened for myself.Features The MDR-1R comes with an additional iPhone cord with in-line remote and mic, both...
Published: 2012-12-13, Author: Steve , review by: cnet.com
The Sony MDR-1R Premium Headphones' full-size, over-the-ear design and supple leather earpads lend a luxurious feel to an extraordinarily comfortable pair of headphones you can wear for hours at a time
They don't fold flat for compact storage
It's true that Sony's MDR-1R headphones come with a lofty price tag, but if you're searching for highly accurate-sounding headphones with style and substance, they deserve your attention.
Published: 2012-12-14, Author: Steve , review by: cnet.com.au
The Sony MDR-1R Premium Headphones' full-size, over-the-ear design and supple leather earpads lend a luxurious feel to an extraordinarily comfortable pair of headphones you can wear for hours at a time
They don't fold flat for compact storage
It's true that Sony's MDR-1R headphones come with a lofty price tag, but if you're searching for highly accurate-sounding headphones with style and substance, they deserve your attention....
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Published: 2013-09-30, Author: Virginia , review by: reviewed.com
Abstract: For an MSRP of $299.99, the Sony MDR-1R isn't the finest pick of the patch. Though they produce satisfactory sound in a very comfortable package, these over-ears exist in a highly competitive price bracket that ultimately marks them as average.Many users ...
