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Sony MDR-1ABT

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User ratings:
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4.4 out of 5
35 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
4 user ratings
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3 stars
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Pros

  • wireless feature makes the headphones so easy to use
  • The highs are very nice
  • tight bass and a transparent treble reproduction

Cons

  • limited by the range of the provided cables
  • very little fatigue after many hours of listening
  • won't have any control over the volume level which is a bit disappointing

Key specs

  • 24 Ω
  • 4, 100000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wireless

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Sony MDR-1ABT - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-1ABT

Pros

  • wireless feature makes the headphones so easy to use
  • The highs are very nice
  • tight bass and a transparent treble reproduction
  • Sony MDR-1A is good
  • look great and deliver a well-balanced sound quality
  • Lightweight and sturdy build quality
  • Bluetooth transmission is impeccable and demonstrates an exemplary level of quality and control
  • sound performance to be consistent with my own observations

Cons

  • limited by the range of the provided cables
  • very little fatigue after many hours of listening
  • won't have any control over the volume level which is a bit disappointing
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • Slightly bulky and unstable design
  • makes the sound of recorded/transmitted speech a bit thin
  • slight dip in quality when you go wireless
  • lacks in depth
  • the DAP cannot be used since the memory
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  • highs never sounds blown out

Sony MDR-1ABT - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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IconImpedance
24 Ω
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Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
300 g
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Sony MDR-1ABT - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Liquid Crystal Polymer
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Dimensions
Weight10.58 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
Cable length1.2
Audio streaming via bluetoothLDAC
Bluetooth version4.0
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Detachable cableyes
Multi Point connectionyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery recharge time4.0 h
Battery life30.0 h
Standby time200.0 h
Talk time26.0 h
Charging via USByes
Power handling capacity100.0 mW
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialSoft leather
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
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Sound
Impedance24.0 Ω
Frequency range4 - 100000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Maximum input power100.0 mW
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Features
Buttons
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyes

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