Sony MDR-MV1 headphones review
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- iGf
- 29 Oct 2023
I solely disagree with your notion that there is no mixing ore mastering done on headphones you are completely wrong there are many professionals that do all the work on headphones exclusively , I have tried these headphones and they do have the Sony known signature sound improved i would say and they sound pretty accurate .
- NeonHD
- 6Fi
- 13 Oct 2023
Anonymous, 12 Oct 2023Nope, with or without dedicated AMP, FR stays the same, whi... more> "which means it will sound the same"
Incorrect. It will sound louder (obviously).
Besides, how would you do a volume-matched blind test if the AMPless set is too quiet to even meet an SPL satisfactory for music listening? This is assuming the source is something as weak as a budget Android phone.
- NeonHD
- 6Fi
- 13 Oct 2023
Anonymous, 11 Oct 2023No.
Some difference in output impedance can affect some re... more> "but that is not why one AMP is better than other"
I was never arguing that in the first place. You said it yourself, some headphones react differently to output impedance, and that's exactly what it is.
Yes you're right, EQing is a much more effective solution if the problem is sound signature-related, I will take my previous statement back, but there is another problem: low volume output. I admit I've never heard the HD600, but given its 300 ohm impedance, it wouldn't be wrong to assume that it's very hard to drive. Hence the need for an AMP.
AMPs are essential for driving headphones with very high impedance, I'm sure this is something we can all agree on...
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- wru
- 12 Oct 2023
Anonymous, 12 Oct 2023Nope, with or without dedicated AMP, FR stays the same, whi... morei repeat, you can't simply plug high impedance headphones into weak source. you would still need an amp no matter what. impedance and voltage somehow affects loudness and sound quality.
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- Anonymous
- Ki8
- 12 Oct 2023
you have to suffer, 11 Oct 2023that headphone are just picky. you should need dedicated da... moreNope, with or without dedicated AMP, FR stays the same, which means it will sound the same, don't talk without proof, it is a snake oil that have been parrotted for so many years.
Volume-matched blind-test you won't be able to tell what AMP is running.
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- wrg
- 11 Oct 2023
Anonymous, 10 Oct 2023Nah, dedicated AMPs and DACs are just snake oil in the hobb... morethat headphone are just picky. you should need dedicated dac and headphone amp just to feed the power it needs. you wouldn't just simply plug it into an audio source that have low impedance like 32 ohms found in smartphones, laptops, and desktop pcs. it would just sound faint either no sound at all.
i hope this helps much.
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- Anonymous
- Kim
- 11 Oct 2023
NeonHD, 10 Oct 2023You'll need a dac/amp to boost the lower end or else t... moreNo.
Some difference in output impedance can affect some region in lower freq a little bit, but that is not why one AMP is better than other, it is just because different headphones react differently to output impedance.
It's amazing, audiofools still believe in AMP and DAC in 2023.
FR doesn't change.
You want different sound? Use EQ or buy different headphones, not AMP or DAC.
- NeonHD
- 6Fi
- 10 Oct 2023
kevinmcmurtrie, 10 Oct 2023That's exactly Sony. They start with an idea to build ... moreThat sounds like Sennheiser too. They overpriced their HD599 for 300 something dollars when in reality it sounds more in line with a $100 headphone.
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- kevinmcmurtrie
- kN%
- 10 Oct 2023
NeonHD, 10 Oct 2023The fact is that they do make good headphones, always have.... moreThat's exactly Sony. They start with an idea to build an absolutely perfect product but don't finish it. It goes on sale with a skyhigh price to pay for the premium materials whether it works as advertised or not.
- NeonHD
- 6Fi
- 10 Oct 2023
Anonymous, 10 Oct 2023Nah, dedicated AMPs and DACs are just snake oil in the hobb... moreYou'll need a dac/amp to boost the lower end or else the treble peaks will dominate most of the sound. If you don't want to use an amp, get the HD650 instead which has tamer treble.
- NeonHD
- 6Fi
- 10 Oct 2023
Fearghast, 09 Oct 2023Why you act like Sony ever produced good sounding headphones? The fact is that they do make good headphones, always have. However, this one just happens to be one of their more terrible headphones.
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- Anonymous
- KiN
- 10 Oct 2023
you have to suffer, 10 Oct 2023with HD600, you also need proper headphone amp. or else it ... moreNah, dedicated AMPs and DACs are just snake oil in the hobby.
HD600 plugged into anything will sound the same, unless the source is so bad maybe from ancient years, as long as volume is enough and no audible distortion/buzzing, which almost all modern electronics will do the job.
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- Anonymous
- iF4
- 10 Oct 2023
you have to suffer, 10 Oct 2023with HD600, you also need proper headphone amp. or else it ... moreYeah. I had an Objective 2 combo device (amp + dac) with the HD600's, great combo. Especially for the price, less than 500 euros total.
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- Anonymous
- 0BG
- 10 Oct 2023
Sony are really terrible in higher end headphones (And higher end stereo systems too) - all you hear is bass. Their strength is in budget headphones. I have the ZX110 and the CH510 and i find them perfect for my taste. With little help from the equilizer, you get really neutral and pleasant sound with enough bass down to ~40hz.
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- txG
- 10 Oct 2023
Anonymous, 09 Oct 2023Those really wake up with a decent headphone amp and DAC. A... morewith HD600, you also need proper headphone amp. or else it wouldn't sound right
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- Anonymous
- 0%R
- 09 Oct 2023
Fearghast, 09 Oct 2023MDR-Z1R are considered as one of the worst technically made... moreI'd call neither the WH-1000XM5 nor the Anker Life Q30 particularly good. Both are too bassy and not that balanced, the Anker wins purely because it's cheaper, so it has an excuse. But yeah, both get good ratings because of ANC, I tried a few of bluetooth headphones and even the highly rated ones were mediocre to me, including Sony WH-1000XM3 and Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+. Got Moondrop Space Travel purely for games on my phone since I can't use my IEMs when my phone is inside my controller and they sound way too good for what they cost, especially compared to what I tried before.
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- Anonymous
- 0%R
- 09 Oct 2023
Anonymous, 09 Oct 2023Go listen to their ier-m9 and z1rSo to get something good from Sony all I need is to spend 1k? No thanks, others can provide good audio for a fraction of that price, which includes my Soundmagic HP151.
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- Anonymous
- 0%R
- 09 Oct 2023
Fearghast, 09 Oct 2023Why you act like Sony ever produced good sounding headphones? They did, hence why many older Sony headphones are considered legends to this day. But nowadays? Their tuning is all over the place.
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- Anonymous
- pWD
- 09 Oct 2023
Anonymous, 09 Oct 2023For closed back with great Soundstage nothing beats the DT770 proThose really wake up with a decent headphone amp and DAC. Also for 400 dollars, I'd just buy Sennheiser HD600's. You'd have extra money left after that, too. Those are great headphones for audio tool needs. Also it's immediately obvious what's wrong with the mix, if it doesn't sound good with HD600's!