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Sony MDR-1RNC

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Pros

  • sounded decent and fairly neutral
  • great design and build quality
  • the noise cancelling itself is quite good

Cons

  • heavy synth intro with the NC off was a little bitey
  • particularly heavy-handed high-pass filter
  • somewhat uncomfortable/annoying

Key specs

  • 52 Ω
  • 5, 24000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Sony MDR-1RNC - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-1RNC

Pros

  • sounded decent and fairly neutral
  • great design and build quality
  • the noise cancelling itself is quite good
  • The build quality
  • design and overall sound quality
  • the build quality is very good
  • The design and quality of the materials including the carrying case are superb
  • The midrange is again forward and lively
  • a nice
  • neutral ground experience that can thump hard
  • is a nice

Cons

  • heavy synth intro with the NC off was a little bitey
  • particularly heavy-handed high-pass filter
  • somewhat uncomfortable/annoying
  • The bass is lacking in pitch
  • mdr-x10 is completely retarded
  • headphones are a real mixed bag
  • The headphone is actually quite heavy and bulky
  • Treble is a bit of a problem
  • want the cable to split while you are somewhere far from the nearest cable shop
  • sound quality dropped too much to justify the current price tag
  • Sony is wrecking the house

Sony MDR-1RNC - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
50 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
52 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
330 g
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Sony MDR-1RNC - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Liquid Crystal Polymer
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Dimensions
Weight11.64 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
Cable length1.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery recharge time4.0 h
Battery life22.0 h
Standby time22.0 h
Charging via USByes
Power handling capacity100.0 mW
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialLeather
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance52.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 24000
Diaphragm diameter1.96 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.97 in
Maximum input power100.0 mW
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Volume
NFCyes
Carrying caseyes

Sony MDR-1RNC - Q&A

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Sony MDR-1RNC Sony - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.7
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Sony MDR-1RNC Review: Sony MDR-X10 Simon Cowell and MDR-1RNC Headphones
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Sound & Vision
Published: 17.12.2012
Review: Sony MDR-X10 Simon Cowell and MDR-1RNC Headphones

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).

Sony MDR-1RNC Sony MDR-1A Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 11.05.2018
Sony MDR-1A Review
3.8

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...

Sony MDR-1RNC Sony MDR1-RNC Review
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PCMAG
Published: 15.04.2013
Sony MDR1-RNC Review
3.5

The Sony MDR1-RNC offers laudable audio quality and solid noise cancellation, but despite top-notch performance, it's priced too high.

Sony MDR-1RNC Sony MDR-1RNC noise cancelling over-ear headphones - Pocket-lint
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Pocket-lint
Published: 05.02.2013
Sony MDR-1RNC noise cancelling over-ear headphones - Pocket-lint
3.5

Prestigious, stylish, decent sounding - there's a lot of good to be said for the MDR-1RNC headphones. But the huge price and stripped-back sound of

Sony MDR-1RNC Home review
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whathifi
Published: 25.02.2013
Home review
4.0

High in luxury, with slightly mixed noise-cancelling

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