Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Driver size | 50 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm | |||
Impedance | 52 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω | |||
Weight | 330 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g |
Sound output | Stereo |
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Style | Over-Ear |
Connectivity technology | Wired |
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone) | yes |
Magnet material | Neodymium |
Diaphragm material | Liquid Crystal Polymer |
Weight | 11.64 oz |
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Inputs supported |
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Cable length | 1.5 |
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included | no |
Type of connector | 3.5mm |
USB | no |
Detachable cable | yes |
Battery operated | yes |
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Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery recharge time | 4.0 h |
Battery life | 22.0 h |
Standby time | 22.0 h |
Charging via USB | yes |
Power handling capacity | 100.0 mW |
Colour of product | Black |
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Acoustic design | Closed |
Attachment type | Headband |
Body material | Leather |
Category | Audiophile |
Foldable | yes |
Connector contacts plating | Gold |
Impedance | 52.0 Ω |
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Frequency range | 5 - 24000 |
Diaphragm diameter | 1.96 in |
Driver technology | Dynamic |
Driver size | 1.97 in |
Maximum input power | 100.0 mW |
Noise-canceling | yes |
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Playback controls | yes |
Buttons |
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NFC | yes |
Carrying case | yes |
Noise cancelling and celebrity-endorsed headphones are two of the biggest categories in big headphones. You can thank Beats for that, I suppose. In one hand, I've got the MDR-1RNC which apparently are not endorsed by the Republican National Committee. At least, I don't think. They've got digital noise cancelling (the headphones, not the Republicans) and some great design and build quality.In my other hand I've got the shiny MDR-X10's which are "unique and powerful headphones designed by Sony and Simon Cowell." Yeah, they're unique all right.Six ears give a listen to create one verdict (Well, OK, technically two verdicts).
The Sony MDR-1A are comfortable, critical listening over-ears that deliver a satisfying and well-balanced sound quality. They have a sleek-looking design, and th...
The Sony MDR1-RNC offers laudable audio quality and solid noise cancellation, but despite top-notch performance, it's priced too high.
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