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Definitive Technology Symphony 1

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Pros

  • quite clean
  • offering smooth and natural sounds
  • look quite nice too

Cons

  • the bass frequencies seemed very affected by the use of the ANC
  • the sound on the Symphony 1 is bad
  • It s usually only seen on high-end headphones

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 97 dB
  • 8, 28000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wireless

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Definitive Technology Symphony 1 - Pros & Cons

Definitive Technology Symphony 1

Pros

  • quite clean
  • offering smooth and natural sounds
  • look quite nice too
  • simple and understated
  • Comfortable fit Elegant design Clean
  • s both convenient and seamless

Cons

  • the bass frequencies seemed very affected by the use of the ANC
  • the sound on the Symphony 1 is bad
  • It s usually only seen on high-end headphones
  • lack much pitch to begin with only lose that tonality
  • the sound starts to break up a bit
  • the band on the Symphony 1 is a little tight
  • s little to complain about down at the low end of the spectrum
  • the buttons are on the smaller side
  • lack the efficiency in noise cancellation
  • Bluetooth reception seems a little weak
  • There s no plus or minus etched into the buttons

Definitive Technology Symphony 1 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
50 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
229 g
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Definitive Technology Symphony 1 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight8.08 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
Wireless range9.14
USByes
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery life15.0 h
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminum
  • Soft leather
CategoryAudiophile
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 97
Frequency range8 - 28000
Diaphragm diameter2.0 in
Driver size1.97 in
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes

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Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Definitive Technology - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.6
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Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Definitive Technology Symphony 1: In Search of the Perfect All-In-One Headphone
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Sound & Vision
Published: 20.06.2015
Definitive Technology Symphony 1: In Search of the Perfect All-In-One Headphone

One of the most common questions I’m asked is, “What should I get if I want a headphone that has good ANC, BT, and high-quality sound?” This all-things-headphone holy grail has been the pursuit of many a manufacturer lately: Parrot, Samsung, Beats, Creative, Plantronics, Sennheiser, and now Definitive Technology with its Symphony 1. But can the Symphony 1 really be all things to all people? I gave them a spin to find out.

Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Review: Definitive Technology Symphony 1 headphones
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 23.02.2016
Review: Definitive Technology Symphony 1 headphones
3.6

Audiophile speaker brands are gradually getting in on the headphone world, and the latest brand to give it a try is Definitive Technology. Are its Symphony 1 headphones a masterpiece, or something else altogether?

Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 28.05.2015
Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Review
3.5

The Definitive Technology Symphony 1 is a good-looking wireless headphone pair that delivers solid audio performance and noise cancellation.

Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Review: Definitive Technology Symphony 1 headphones
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 23.02.2016
Review: Definitive Technology Symphony 1 headphones
3.6

Audiophile speaker brands are gradually getting in on the headphone world, and the latest brand to give it a try is Definitive Technology. Are its Symphony 1 headphones a masterpiece, or something else altogether?

Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Review: Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Headphones
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Technabob
Published: 28.04.2016
Review: Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Headphones

When you think about headphones these days, the first thing that comes to mind is those silly little earbuds you attach to your iPhone. But serious audio

Definitive Technology Symphony 1 A simple look doesn't mean simple sound in Definitive Technology's first headphones
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Digital Trends
Published: 27.10.2015
A simple look doesn't mean simple sound in Definitive Technology's first headphones

With premium features like active noise-cancelling and Bluetooth connectivity, it’s not hard to see the benefits of the Symphony 1.

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