Sony MDR-MV1

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Sony MDR-MV1

Sony

MDR-MV1

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 563964
Brand: Sony
Model: MDR-MV1
Price: $434.50

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The MDR-MV1s are a solid choice for mixing and mastering, offering a detailed and surprisingly spacious sound. They’re great for engineers and producers needing accurate reference headphones, especially those working in smaller, less acoustically treated spaces where a closed-back isn't essential. The low impedance makes them easy to drive, a real bonus.

Product Description

  • Sony MDR-MV1
  • Studio Headphones
  • For mixing and mastering
  • Newly developed HD driver supports 3D audio
  • Circumaural
  • Open
  • Dynamic
  • Frequency range: 5 Hz - 80
  • 000 Hz
  • Impedance: 24 ohm
  • Max. sound pressure level: 100 dB/mW
  • Driver size: 40 mm
  • Single-cable configuration
  • Connector: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • Colour: Black
  • Weight (without cable): 223 g
  • Including 2.5 m plain cable (replaceable)
  • 20 cm adapter cable 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm
  • instructions
PROS
  • • Excellent detail retrieval across the frequency spectrum.
  • • HD driver provides a surprisingly wide and immersive soundstage for open-backs.
  • • Robust build quality with comfortable, well-padded circumaural earcups.
  • • Low impedance makes them usable with a wide range of devices, even mobile.
CONS
  • • The open-back design offers minimal isolation – not ideal for noisy environments.
  • • 24-ohm impedance might necessitate an amp for optimal performance with certain sources.
  • • Sound signature leans slightly neutral, lacking a pronounced 'color' for some.

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Key Features

Type Open, Dynamic Studio Headphones
Driver Size 40 mm
Impedance 24 ohm
Frequency Range 5 Hz - 80,000 Hz
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW
Cable 2.5 m Plain, Replaceable; 20 cm Adapter (6.3mm to 3.5mm)
Weight 223 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The DT 770s are closed-back and more colored, while the MV1s offer a flatter response and wider soundstage – think of it as reference vs. monitoring.
They’re certainly capable, but mastering demands the absolute best. For serious mastering, consider higher-end models, though these provide a very good starting point.
It's less about literal 3D and more about enhanced spatial cues thanks to the driver design – the soundstage is wider and more convincing than many open-backs.

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