Sony MDR-MV1 headphones review

09 October 2023
The MDR-MV1 are Sony's newest studio mixing and monitoring headphones

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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!

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    • Anonymous
    • n1b
    • 09 Oct 2023

    I would like to see upgraded MDR-F1 version of headphones some time.

      Fearghast, 09 Oct 2023MDR-Z1R are considered as one of the worst technically made... moreHead fi reviews don't agree with your opinions, sony are ranked quite highly among the audiophile community, But their wired headphone and iems are due for upgrades as they are years old, personally I demoed and was very impressed with mdr-1zr and mdr-a1m2 (if this was a bit price competitive I would buy it) , but I wasn't impressed with mdr-mv1 at all

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        • Anonymous
        • D02
        • 09 Oct 2023

        For closed back with great Soundstage nothing beats the DT770 pro

          imparanoic, 09 Oct 2023For dynamic driver Headphones, Sony have awarding winning w... moreMDR-Z1R are considered as one of the worst technically made headphones, with incredibly inconsistent frequency response.
          MDR-a1m2 are subpar in their category compared to offerings by Audio Technica and many others.
          WH-1000xm5 are considered as really decent because ANC headphones have really low bar when it comes to sound quality. Even Anker Q30 sounds better, but has much worse ANC and even worse microphones.
          Audeze was a really good idea, because Audeze has incredibly good R&D in this category. Luckily, Sony did not even try to compete when it comes to planar headphones.

          I don't care for brands when it comes to sound, I care for good sounding headphones ... and Sony was not able to release anything decent for decades. In a bubble, they might sound OKish, but when you consider competition in the same price point, they just don't stand a chance.
          And no, I am not talking about TWS headphones like kiddies here would like to compare their Airpods to something, I am talking about proper headphones.

            Anonymous, 09 Oct 2023Go listen to their ier-m9 and z1rIer-m9 were good in 2019, but times have changed and it's overpriced and not the leading iems nowadays, same with campfire Andromeda, for the price, even moondrop blessing 3 can beat both ier-m9 (demoed it back in 2021) and campfire Andromeda (demoed in 2018) nowadays and it's half the price of both, if you want even better (and still cheaper) moondrop variations which is under USD 500 and that's a even higher level.

            Sony needs to released improved iems as it's product range is quite old for 2023 especially with Chinese iems manufacturers now

              Fearghast, 09 Oct 2023Why you act like Sony ever produced good sounding headphones? For dynamic driver Headphones, Sony have awarding winning wiredheadphones MDR-Z1R and mdr-a1m2 for audiophile market, their wireless Bluetooth headphones wh-1000xm5 is awarding winning as well, But same again, dynamic driver Headphones

              It's why Sony purchased audeze to gain experience in newer technology planar magnetic headphones and in future there should be audiophile planar magnetic headphones from Sony

                Look nice. Most of my headphone are audio technica and they are not bass headphone so i will give this one try.

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                  • Anonymous
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                  • 09 Oct 2023

                  you have to suffer, 09 Oct 2023Open back headphones isn't my cup of tea.. they are li... moreAnd to use your own analogy, like desktop pcs, there is just not competition when it comes to performance. It's just the way it is.

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                    • Mrb
                    • 09 Oct 2023

                    Fearghast, 09 Oct 2023Why you act like Sony ever produced good sounding headphones? They do, you just don't know

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                      • Anonymous
                      • Mrb
                      • 09 Oct 2023

                      Anonymous, 09 Oct 2023As expected, complete crap from Sony. When did they get so ... moreGo listen to their ier-m9 and z1r

                        Open back headphones isn't my cup of tea.. they are like desktop PCs of headphones. where it can be used in one place. at least sony is still in business making wired headphones and earphones

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                          • Anonymous
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                          • 09 Oct 2023

                          Despite the company getting hacked multiple times by ransomware group, these are surprisingly good.

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                            • 09 Oct 2023

                            Fearghast, 09 Oct 2023Why you act like Sony ever produced good sounding headphones? Your disposable redmi earbuds need to be replaced ..
                            Go get new pair. Hope it lasts more than once.

                              Anonymous, 09 Oct 2023As expected, complete crap from Sony. When did they get so ... moreWhy you act like Sony ever produced good sounding headphones?

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                                • Anonymous
                                • m62
                                • 09 Oct 2023

                                As expected, complete crap from Sony. When did they get so bad? Most of their new products are just mediocre, their bluetooth headphones included. The TWS buds are okay, but they're also nothing outstanding.

                                  Lcd-gx is the best I can consider. Wish there was wireless option, but most of those like Deva are too poor at bass range. V shape is good, but you got to see the high peaks, if there are or not. Seeing FR is the best way.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 0cB
                                    • 09 Oct 2023

                                    Bassy sound is godsend. Unless you love sharp sibilant treble. But even bassy headphones can sound sharp. Like my Skullcandy Crusher Evo. If you like bass nothing can beat them.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • JKs
                                      • 09 Oct 2023

                                      NeonHD, 09 Oct 2023If you want an excellent pair of open-backs for cheap, I wo... moreAnother audiophool..

                                        If you want an excellent pair of open-backs for cheap, I would highly recommend the Philips SPH9500 instead. You can find them nowadays for $60-70 on Aliexpress.

                                        I recently bought them and honestly I don't think you should spend $400 when you can get the SPH9500 that are just as capable for mastering spatial audio. Its instrument separation and imaging capabilities are hands down one of the best I've heard.

                                        And for general music listening it's great too, very neutral tuning but not at all flat/boring sounding.

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