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Sony MDR-1A vs Sony MDR-1R

    Sony MDR-1A Headphones
    Sony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1R Headphones
      Sony MDR-1R
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      Editiorial reviews
      13
      4.1 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		22 %
      4 stars
      		77 %
      3 stars
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      12
      4.1 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		16 %
      4 stars
      		83 %
      3 stars
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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 %
      39
      4.2 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
      		53 %
      3 stars
      		15 %
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
      Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

      Design

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Silver
      • Black
      • Silver
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      Foldableyesyes
      Connector contacts platingGoldGold

      Dimensions

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
      Weight7.94 oz8.47 oz

      Sound

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
      Impedance48.0 Ω48.0 Ω
      Sensitivity< 105< 105
      Frequency range3 - 1000004 - 80000
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Driver size1.57 in1.57 in
      Maximum input power105.0 mW1500.0 mW

      Connectivity

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
      Cable length1.21.2
      3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
      Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
      USBnoyes
      Detachable cableyesyes

      Features

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
      Buttons
      • Answer button
      • Keyguard
      • Volume
      • Answer button
      • Next song
      • Play/Pause
      • Previous song
      • Volume
      Carrying caseyesyes

      Power

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
      Battery operatednono
      Power handling capacity1500.0 mW1500.0 mW

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Sony MDR-1A vs Sony MDR-1R - User Opinions

              • nathanael
                over 1 year ago
                The Sony MDR-1A is a newer, updated version of the 1R which is lighter, smaller and more affordable. While they don't have the “prestige” tag associated with them like the 1R, the MDR-1A is more than capable of delivering high-res audio no matter what you are listening to.Oct 28, 2021
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