Avantone Mixphones MP-1
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Avantone
Mixphones MP-1
Product Info
Article Number:
391831
Brand:
Avantone
Model:
Mixphones MP-1
Category:
Studio Headphones
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Avantone Mixphones are a unique beast – they’re designed to sound like a nearfield monitor in headphone form. Perfect for anyone needing a quick, reliable reference check, especially in a loud or mobile environment; they're not going to replace your studio monitors, but they're a valuable addition to any engineer's toolkit.
Product Description
- Avantone Mixphones MP-1
- Studio Headphones
- Closed
- Circumaural
- Large 50 mm driver
- Impedance: 16 Ohm
- Sound pressure level: 113 dB
- Transmission range: 18 - 25
- 000 Hz
- 2 detachable cables: 3 m straight cable
- approx. 1 m coiled cable
- Screw-on stereo adapter 3.5 / 6.3 mm
- Weight: 550 g
- Incl. Carrying bag
PROS
- • Surprisingly revealing for their price point, excellent for critical listening
- • The large 50mm drivers deliver a wide, impactful soundstage
- • Detachable cables offer convenience and protect against damage
- • Robust build quality; the headband clamping force is surprisingly even
CONS
- • Heavy; long sessions can become fatiguing due to the 550g weight
- • Bass response can be slightly emphasized, not perfectly neutral
- • Closed-back design limits airiness and external noise isolation isn't top-tier
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Key Features
Type
Closed, Circumaural
Driver Size
50 mm
Impedance
16 Ohm
Frequency Range
18 - 25,000 Hz
Sensitivity
113 dB
Cable
Detachable, 3 m straight & 1 m coiled
Weight
550 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The DT 770s are more comfortable for long sessions, but the Avantones offer a more direct, 'monitor-like' translation, sacrificing some of the DT 770’s open-back spaciousness.
While technically capable, the slightly colored bass and heavier build make them less ideal for everyday music enjoyment; they're primarily a tool for critical listening.
Yes, being a closed-back design with a high sensitivity, they will leak audio. They're best for monitoring, not recording vocals directly.
