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Audio-Technica ATH-W1000x vs Sony MDR-1A

    Audio-Technica ATH-W1000x Headphones
    Audio-Technica ATH-W1000x
      Sony MDR-1A Headphones
      Sony MDR-1A
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      6
      4.7 out of 5
      3 user ratings
      5 stars
      		66 %
      4 stars
      		33 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
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      13
      4.1 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		22 %
      4 stars
      		77 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
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      User rating
      36
      4.2 out of 5
      36 user ratings
      5 stars
      		36 %
      4 stars
      		50 %
      3 stars
      		13 %
      2 stars
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      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

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      Technical details

      Audio-Technica ATH-W1000xAudio-Technica ATH-W1000x
      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)noyes

      Design

      Audio-Technica ATH-W1000xAudio-Technica ATH-W1000x
      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Brown
      • Black
      • Silver
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      Connector contacts platingGoldGold

      Dimensions

      Audio-Technica ATH-W1000xAudio-Technica ATH-W1000x
      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Weight12.35 oz7.94 oz

      Sound

      Audio-Technica ATH-W1000xAudio-Technica ATH-W1000x
      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Impedance42.0 Ω48.0 Ω
      Frequency range5 - 420003 - 100000
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Driver size2.09 in1.57 in
      Maximum input power2000.0 mW105.0 mW

      Connectivity

      Audio-Technica ATH-W1000xAudio-Technica ATH-W1000x
      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Cable length31.2
      Type of connector6.3mm3.5mm

      Power

      Audio-Technica ATH-W1000xAudio-Technica ATH-W1000x
      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Battery operatednono

      Pros & Cons

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