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Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 vs Sony MDR-1A

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
Sony MDR-1A Headphones
Sony MDR-1A
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
7
3.8 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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13
4.1 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
77 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
53
3.7 out of 5
53 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
1 %
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

Design

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown,Grey
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Weight10.23 oz7.94 oz

Sound

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Impedance35.0 Ω48.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 100< 105
Frequency range5 - 400003 - 100000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.77 in1.57 in
Maximum input power2000.0 mW105.0 mW

Microphone

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Microphone typeNot availableIn-line microphone

Connectivity

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Cable length1.21.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Volume
Carrying caseyesyes

Power

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity2000.0 mW1500.0 mW

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