Sony MDR-1AM2 Hi-Res Headphones with Heavyweight Bass and Beat Response Control - Black

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Attached to the plastic bridge are 40mm HD driver units that house aluminum-coated liquid crystal polymer diaphragms. However, there is a downside to this: the leather is like a magnet when it comes to the slightest trace of skin oil, requiring cleaning after pretty much every use. I came from the Audio-Technica MSR7 which broke down and was hoping for something with deeper bass but the same level of detail and was quite happy with the 1AM2 (though its V-shaped tuning is perhaps more comparable with the ATH-M50x).

If that all sounds like an incoherent mess of jumbled words, all that means is the diaphragms have a certain solidity to them that reduce any resonance that detract from the quality of the sound. With the balanced connection cable that’s included with the headphones, we noticed that the sound clarity is very strong and balanced. If you have small ears you can position these however you like, but for bigger ears I would try this way instead. Sony the company itself is recognized in the tech industry as definitely one of the leading companies when it comes to audio technology. Despite providing the comfort I yearn for on long-haul flights, I swapped out to my CIEMs on a plane as the MDR-1AM2 passive noise isolation does little to block out the aircraft hum.You'll find yourself much happier if you just use it as a regular headphone instead of an audiophile worship object. If you prefer a more pushy and exciting sound for your headphones, the 1AM2 will keep your feet tapping. On the other hand, because it’s extremely lightweight, the materials aren’t as solid as other headphones. They're absurdly light and build quality seems very good, it only has metal were its really necessary, they're nicer than they look in pics.

Compared to the previous version the bass has been tamed significantly, but it's still way above what it should be. Possibly due to the fact that the lower treble is slightly recessed, the presence of instruments and vocals are set a distance away from the listener. At 16Ω and 98dB/mW, these are super easy to drive, literally any device can drive them very loud, even ones that output only 5mW. Its a great sounding headphone, more of an aggressive, in your face type of sound, the bass boost on the Go Blu really improves the fun, its too much with the mdr-1am2.Firstly, we love that the headphones are compatible with HI-Res Audio as well as iPhones and other smartphones with the cord. The wide-band frequency range – spanning 3Hz to 100kHz – is designed for a broad variety of music styles.

As for the comment as not resolving as well as the Beyer’s, I can’t say personally but I can say my issue with the 1AM2’s over time is the resolution just doesn’t compare with my other much more expensive stuff.Comparisons between open-back and closed-back headphones will more than likely favor the open-back when discussing the soundstage. A balanced cable fully separates left and right channels by including an additional ground connection to reduce cross-talk and increase audio efficiency, for superior sound quality.

The two brands also have similar design in terms of padding on the headphones and ear cushions which allows for a more comfortable listening experience. Not to diminish the durability of these headphones, but we’ve definitely seen more durable models from Sony. Specially-designed, Fibonacci-patterned grills protect the drivers while minimising sound damping of high-resolution frequencies, so you can revel in every detail of the ultra-high notes. In terms of the highs, they’re pretty clear, although they can be a bit extreme from time to time especially when the music gets louder. For this cable, left cord/right cord colour option refers to internal wiring, and has no effect on appearance if colours are reversed if there is no y-split, but will apply to y-splits at source e.These are great, bass way better beyond what the xm3 or xm4 can produce, they say it can do 3hz beyond human hearing which these sound like a mini subwoofer, clean high range, and I love the midrange so far. These headphones provide pressure-relieving earpads for comfort, as well as a lightweight design at 6.