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Sony MDR-1R vs Sony MDR-1RNC

Sony MDR-1R Headphones
Sony MDR-1R
Sony MDR-1RNC Headphones
Sony MDR-1RNC
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
12
4.1 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
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5
3.7 out of 5
4 user ratings
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4 stars
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User rating
39
4.2 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
15 %
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4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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Technical details

Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Liquid Crystal Polymer
Liquid Crystal Polymer

Design

Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Black
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Body materialAluminumLeather
CategoryStudioAudiophile
Foldableyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Weight8.47 oz11.64 oz

Sound

Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Impedance48.0 Ω52.0 Ω
Frequency range4 - 800005 - 24000
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in1.96 in
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.97 in
Maximum input power1500.0 mW100.0 mW

Connectivity

Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Inputs supported3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
Cable length1.21.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USByesno
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Noise-cancelingyesyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Volume
NFCyesyes
Carrying caseyesyes

Power

Sony MDR-1RSony MDR-1R
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Battery operatednoyes
Power handling capacity1500.0 mW100.0 mW

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