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Sony MDR-MA900

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23 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • Surprisingly good bass for a open headphone
  • the treble presence is balanced to provide a good sense of detail and transparency
  • and has a much smoother and slightly more neutral midrange and treble

Cons

  • Sony MDR
  • darker sounding and colored headphone
  • not as musical nor easy to drive

Key specs

  • 12 Ω
  • 5, 40000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Sony MDR-MA900 - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-MA900

Pros

  • Surprisingly good bass for a open headphone
  • the treble presence is balanced to provide a good sense of detail and transparency
  • and has a much smoother and slightly more neutral midrange and treble
  • smoother and much fuller sounding
  • clean enough and have an engaging warm tone
  • HD600/650 are definitely better for cohesiveness and tone
  • excellent comfort
  • a surprisingly fast and detailed sound
  • sexier
  • sleeker
  • blacker

Cons

  • Sony MDR
  • darker sounding and colored headphone
  • not as musical nor easy to drive
  • lower frequencies are however slightly distant in the vast soundstage
  • The eBay listing was sketchy listing
  • bumpy
  • ugly curvature of your skull
  • the timbre quality is about HD558/598 level
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • the MA900 is a very flimsy feeling headphone
  • they are a little conservative and maybe even a little boring

Sony MDR-MA900 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
70 mm
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12 Ω
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195 g
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Sony MDR-MA900 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Polyethylene terephthalate
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Dimensions
Weight6.88 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length3
Type of connector3.5mm
Detachable cableno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialPlastic
CategoryAudiophile
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance12.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 40000
Diaphragm diameter2.7 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size2.76 in
Maximum input power700.0 mW
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity700.0 mW

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