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Sony MDR-1ADAC

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User ratings:
39
4.3 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
53 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
6
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6 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • fast and powerful the bass response is
  • Dedicated hardware is always better than hardware meant to multi-task
  • sound quality from the MDR-1ADAC is superb

Cons

  • headphones have a slightly warm sound signature
  • It could use a bit more brightness in the crash
  • the swivels are plastic

Key specs

  • 40 Ω
  • 3, 100000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Sony MDR-1ADAC - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-1ADAC

Pros

  • fast and powerful the bass response is
  • Dedicated hardware is always better than hardware meant to multi-task
  • sound quality from the MDR-1ADAC is superb
  • wide and articulated bass
  • The functioning principle is rather easy
  • lower-medium and low impedance
  • listening balance is quite remarkable with this cable
  • impressive and the response ranges from 4 Hz to 100 kHz
  • are fluid and very easy to adjust
  • excellent and comfortable fit
  • Add clarity and an uncluttered top end

Cons

  • headphones have a slightly warm sound signature
  • It could use a bit more brightness in the crash
  • the swivels are plastic
  • albeit thick and heavy
  • the ears of the tester were a little compressed
  • the listening experience can be a bit tiring
  • output power is limited
  • noise of the engine disappears)
  • The sound quality only suffers when the Bluetooth connection gets weaker
  • we cannot be held responsible of the damage done to your equipment
  • Sony MDR-1A have a microphone

Sony MDR-1ADAC - Technical Overview

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

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Liquid Crystal Polymer
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Dimensions
Weight10.58 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • Lightning Connector
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
  • 6.3mm
USByes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Detachable cableyes
Other connectorsApple Lightning
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery recharge time4.0 h
Battery life8.0 h
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminum
  • Leather
  • Polymer
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
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Sound
Impedance40.0 Ω
Frequency range3 - 100000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.01 %
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
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Sony MDR-1ADAC Sony - Editorial Reviews (6)

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