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Sony MDR-1A vs Sony MDR-1ABT

Sony MDR-1A Headphones
Sony MDR-1A
Sony MDR-1ABT Headphones
Sony MDR-1ABT
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
13
4.1 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
77 %
3 stars
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1 stars
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8
3.7 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
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0 %
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User rating
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %
35
4.4 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
8 %
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Technical details

Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sony MDR-1ABTSony MDR-1ABT
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sony MDR-1ABTSony MDR-1ABT
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sony MDR-1ABTSony MDR-1ABT
Weight7.94 oz10.58 oz

Sound

Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sony MDR-1ABTSony MDR-1ABT
Impedance48.0 Ω24.0 Ω
Frequency range3 - 1000004 - 100000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in
Maximum input power105.0 mW100.0 mW

Connectivity

Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sony MDR-1ABTSony MDR-1ABT
Cable length1.21.2
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USBnoyes
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sony MDR-1ABTSony MDR-1ABT
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Volume
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume

Power

Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sony MDR-1ABTSony MDR-1ABT
Battery operatednoyes
Power handling capacity1500.0 mW100.0 mW

Pros & Cons

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