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Sony MDR-M1 Facts: 150 Specifications & 59 Highlights

Thinking of upgrading your setup? The Sony MDR-M1 brings 150 specs & features to the table — including killer features like general information, dimensions & weight, materials & build & audio performance.

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General Information

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Dimensions & Weight

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A fast snapshot of the Sony MDR-M1, covering its standout specification and what you can expect right out of the box.

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Sony MDR-M1 are closed‑back over‑ear studio reference headphones designed to deliver accurate and detailed sound with a wide frequency response and strong isolation. They're built with lightweight materials and comfortable ear pads to support long listening sessions, whether for mixing, monitoring, or critical listening. The headphones include detachable cables and a balanced, tight low‑end response that makes them suitable for pro audio and everyday multimedia use.

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General Information 17

Sony MDR-M1 Warranty Period

What is the warranty period?

0 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes 1 year

33 Headphones in this range 2 Years

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Warranty period is 1 year, which covers manufacturing defects for a standard one-year timeframe.

Duration of manufacturer’s warranty.

Sony MDR-M1 Foldable Design

Do they have a foldable design?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

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Sony MDR-M1

No — the headphones do not include a foldable design, so they will not collapse for more compact storage.

Indicates if headphones can be folded for storage.

Sony MDR-M1 Replaceable Earpads

Are the earpads replaceable?

Yes 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Yes — the earpads are replaceable, allowing worn pads to be swapped out for comfort or hygiene without replacing the entire headphone.

Indicates if ear pads can be replaced.

Sony MDR-M1 Replaceable Cable

Is the cable replaceable?

Yes 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Yes — the cable is replaceable, which lets you install a new cable in case of damage or to upgrade to a different termination or length.

Indicates if cable can be replaced with another.

Sony MDR-M1 Product Name

What is the product name?

58 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes Sony MDR-M1

45 Headphones in this range Philips TAL7000

The official name of the headphones.

Sony MDR-M1 Intended Use

What is the intended use?

75 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes Music, Studio

50 Headphones in this range Music

The primary intended application for the headphones.

Dimensions & Weight 19

Sony MDR-M1 Cable Length

What is the cable length?

3.94 ft 0Votes
Sony MDR-M1
6.12 ft (Average)

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Cable length is 3.94 ft, which is approximately 1.20 m in metric units.

A roughly 1.2 m cable is typical for desktop and portable use without being overly long.

Length of the audio cable for wired use.

Sony MDR-M1 Width

What is the width of the headphones?

2.56 inch 0Votes
Sony MDR-M1
6.95 inch (Average)

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Width is 2.56 inch, which converts to 6.50 cm.

This helps assess the lateral footprint of the product or accessory that uses this dimension.

Overall horizontal measurement of the headphones.

Sony MDR-M1 Height

What is the height of the headphones?

8.27 inch 0Votes
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7.67 inch (Average)

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Unit height is 8.27 inch, equivalent to 21.01 cm.

This gives the full vertical size of the headphone when assembled.

Vertical measurement from top to bottom.

Sony MDR-M1 Weight

What is the headphone weight?

0.48 lbs 0Votes
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0.81 lbs (Average)

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

The weight is 0.48 lbs, which converts to about 0.22 kg.

This is a moderate on-head mass that balances sturdiness with comfort for extended listening.

Overall headphone weight without packaging.

Sony MDR-M1 Depth

What is the depth of the headphones?

3.5 inch 0Votes
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3.98 inch (Average)

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Depth is 3.5 inch, which is 8.89 cm in metric units.

This measures how far the ear sits from the outermost surface of the ear cup.

Front-to-back measurement of the headphones.

Sony MDR-M1 Folded Width

What is the folded width?

7.5 inch 0Votes
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6.66 inch (Average)

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Folded width is 7.5 inch, which converts to 19.05 cm.

This dimension is useful when estimating how compact the headphones become when folded for transport.

Width when the headphones are folded.

Materials & Build 15

Sony MDR-M1 Material

What is the main material of the headphones?

90 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes Metal

48 Headphones in this range Plastic

Primary construction material of the headphones.

Sony MDR-M1 Ear Cushion Material

What is the ear cushion material?

60 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes Leather

43 Headphones in this range Leather

Material of ear cushions that affects comfort and breathability.

Sony MDR-M1 Headband Padding Material

What is the headband padding material?

70 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes Foam

47 Headphones in this range Foam

Padding type used in the headband.

Sony MDR-M1 Hinges Material

What is the hinge material?

40 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes Plastic

33 Headphones in this range Plastic

Material used for the folding hinges.

Sony MDR-M1 Cable Material

What is the cable material?

50 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes Rubber

34 Headphones in this range Rubber

Construction material of the audio cable.

Sony MDR-M1 Connector Material

What is the connector material?

90 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes Gold Plated

54 Headphones in this range Gold Plated

Metal used for plug connectors.

Audio Performance 21

Sony MDR-M1 Driver Type

What is the driver type?

40 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes Dynamic

26 Headphones in this range Dynamic

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

The driver type is Dynamic, which is common for general-purpose and studio headphones and typically offers good bass extension and robustness.

Type of driver technology used for sound production.

Sony MDR-M1 Driver Size

What is the driver size?

40 mm 0Votes
Sony MDR-M1
45.31 mm (Average)

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Driver size is 40 mm, a common diameter that typically balances bass response and transient detail.

Diameter of the driver unit.

Sony MDR-M1 Impedance

What is the impedance?

50 ohm 0Votes
Sony MDR-M1
68.04 ohm (Average)

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Impedance is 50 ohm, which means the headphones are easily driven by most smartphones and perfectly matched to standard headphone outputs on mixers and audio interfaces.

Electrical resistance of headphones.

Sony MDR-M1 Sensitivity

What is the sensitivity?

102 dB 0Votes
Sony MDR-M1
102.49 dB (Average)

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

The sensitivity is 102 dB, indicating the headphones produce relatively high sound pressure for a given input voltage and will sound loud with typical sources.

Loudness produced per given input power.

Sony MDR-M1 Sound Pressure Level

What is the sound pressure level?

102 dB 0Votes
Sony MDR-M1
102.75 dB (Average)

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Sound pressure level is 102 dB, indicating the loudness level the headphones can achieve for a given input.

Acoustic pressure output.

Sony MDR-M1 Phase Coherence

What is the phase coherence?

60 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes Good

43 Headphones in this range Good

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Phase coherence is rated Good, indicating the left and right channels maintain timing well enough for coherent stereo imaging.

Alignment of frequency components in phase.

Connectivity & Compatibility 15

Sony MDR-M1 Connector Plug Type

What is the connector plug type?

40 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes 3.5mm

30 Headphones in this range 3.5mm

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Sony MDR-M1

Connector plug type is 3.5mm, the standard analog headphone jack compatible with most portable devices and audio equipment.

Type of physical connector for wired use.

Sony MDR-M1 Wired Connector Gold Plated

Are the wired connectors gold-plated?

Yes 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Yes — the wired connector is gold plated, which helps resist corrosion and maintain a reliable electrical contact.

Gold plating can improve long-term signal integrity compared with plain metal connectors.

Indicates if wired connectors are gold-plated for durability.

Sony MDR-M1 Bluetooth Version

What is the Bluetooth version?

28 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes 5.0

25 Headphones in this range 5.0

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Bluetooth version is 5.0, offering improvements in range and efficiency compared with older Bluetooth revisions if Bluetooth functionality is present.

Version of Bluetooth supported.

Sony MDR-M1 Detachable Cable Connector Type

What detachable cable connector is used?

40 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes 3.5mm

25 Headphones in this range 3.5mm

Connector type used for detachable cables.

Sony MDR-M1 Connection Type

What is the connection type?

20 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes Wired

24 Headphones in this range Wired

Defines whether headphones connect via cable, wireless, or both.

Sony MDR-M1 Wired Mode Support

Do the headphones support wired mode?

Yes 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if headphones can also be used in wired mode.

Controls & Features 17

Sony MDR-M1 On Device Controls

Do the headphones have on-device controls?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if headphones have physical or touch controls on the unit.

Sony MDR-M1 Track Skipping Controls

Do the headphones support track skipping?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if users can skip tracks directly on the headphones.

Sony MDR-M1 Volume Limiter

Do the headphones have a volume limiter?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Allows setting a maximum volume for hearing protection.

Sony MDR-M1 Call Answer Controls

Do the headphones support call answering on-device?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if calls can be answered using headphone controls.

Sony MDR-M1 Gesture Controls

Do the headphones support gesture controls?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if gestures like swipe or tap are supported.

Sony MDR-M1 Touch Sensitivity Adjustment

Do the headphones allow touch sensitivity adjustment?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if touch control sensitivity can be adjusted.

Microphone & Calling 9

Sony MDR-M1 Built In Microphone

Do the headphones have a built-in microphone?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if the headphones have a built-in microphone.

Sony MDR-M1 Detachable Boom Mic

Do the headphones have a detachable boom mic?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if headphones support a detachable boom mic.

Sony MDR-M1 Noise Cancelling Microphone

Is the microphone noise cancelling?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if microphone has active noise cancelling.

Sony MDR-M1 Beamforming Microphone

Does the microphone support beamforming?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Uses multiple mics to focus on voice direction.

Sony MDR-M1 Echo Cancellation

Do the headphones support echo cancellation?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Reduces echo during calls.

Sony MDR-M1 Wind Noise Reduction

Do the headphones reduce wind noise?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Minimizes wind interference during outdoor use.

Noise Control 9

Sony MDR-M1 Passive Seal Quality

What is the passive seal quality?

100 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes Excellent

41 Headphones in this range Good

Sony MDR-M1
Sony MDR-M1

Passive seal quality is Excellent, meaning the ear cushions create an effective physical seal that improves bass response and passive isolation.

Quality of physical seal for blocking noise.

Sony MDR-M1 Active Noise Cancellation

Do the headphones support active noise cancellation?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if the headphones have ANC technology.

Sony MDR-M1 ANC Level Adjustment

Can ANC levels be adjusted?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Whether ANC intensity can be adjusted.

Sony MDR-M1 Passive Noise Isolation

Do the headphones provide passive noise isolation?

Yes 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Physical sealing and padding to block noise.

Sony MDR-M1 Transparency Mode Level Adjustment

Can transparency levels be adjusted?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Allows adjustment of transparency mode strength.

Sony MDR-M1 Adaptive Sound Control

Do the headphones feature adaptive sound control?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Automatically adjusts noise control based on environment.

Battery & Power 1

Sony MDR-M1 Replaceable Battery

Is the battery replaceable?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if the battery can be replaced.

Smart & Extra Features 13

Sony MDR-M1 AI Upscaling Audio

Does it feature AI audio upscaling?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Enhances lower-quality audio using AI algorithms.

Sony MDR-M1 Head Tracking For Spatial Audio

Does it support head tracking for spatial audio?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Supports dynamic spatial audio through head tracking.

Sony MDR-M1 Hi Res Audio Certification

Is it Hi-Res certified?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Shows if headphones meet Hi-Res audio standards.

Sony MDR-M1 Dolby Atmos Support

Is Dolby Atmos supported?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates Dolby Atmos surround compatibility.

Sony MDR-M1 Hearing Protection Mode

Does it include hearing protection mode?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Limits volume peaks to protect hearing.

Sony MDR-M1 Learning EQ Adaptation

Does it adapt EQ through learning?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

AI adjusts EQ over time based on listening habits.

Accessories 14

Sony MDR-M1 Carry Case

Is a carry case included?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Whether a carry case is bundled with the headphones.

Sony MDR-M1 Carrying Case Type

What type of carrying case is included?

0 Sony MDR-M1 0 Votes None

21 Headphones in this range None

The type of carrying case included.

Sony MDR-M1 Protective Pouch

Is a protective pouch included?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if a protective pouch is included.

Sony MDR-M1 Extra Ear Tips

Are extra ear tips included?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if extra ear tips are provided.

Sony MDR-M1 Extra Earpads

Are extra earpads included?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if spare earpads are provided.

Sony MDR-M1 Audio Cable

Is an audio cable included?

No 0Votes Sony MDR-M1

Yes Headphones in this range

Indicates if an audio cable is provided.

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Sony MDR-M1 Sound Quality

How would you rate the overall sound quality of these headphones?

Excellent — Clear, balanced, and immersive sound 0Votes
Very good — Great clarity with rich tones 0Votes
Decent — Clear mids but limited depth 0Votes
Average — Lacks detail or balance 0Votes
Poor — Muffled or distorted sound 0Votes

Sony MDR-M1 Bass Performance

How strong and accurate is the bass performance on these headphones?

Powerful — Deep and clean low-end 0Votes
Strong — Noticeable and satisfying bass 0Votes
Balanced — Good mix of lows and highs 0Votes
Weak — Light or flat bass response 0Votes
Poor — No real bass presence 0Votes

Sony MDR-M1 Comfort and Fit

How comfortable do these headphones feel during long listening sessions?

Extremely comfortable — Feels weightless for hours 0Votes
Comfortable — Slight pressure after long use 0Votes
Average — Fine for short periods 0Votes
Tight — Uncomfortable after an hour or two 0Votes
Unpleasant — Difficult to wear for long 0Votes

Sony MDR-M1 Noise Cancellation

How effective is the noise cancellation feature on these headphones?

Excellent — Blocks over 90% of external noise 0Votes
Good — Reduces most background sounds 0Votes
Fair — Works in moderate noise only 0Votes
Weak — Minimal difference noticed 0Votes
Poor — Hardly blocks any noise 0Votes

Sony MDR-M1 Battery Life

How long does the battery last on a full charge?

Excellent — Over 40 hours 0Votes
Good — 30 to 40 hours 0Votes
Average — 20 to 30 hours 0Votes
Short — 10 to 20 hours 0Votes
Very short — Under 10 hours 0Votes

Sony MDR-M1 Build Quality and Durability

How durable and sturdy do these headphones feel?

Very durable — Lasts over 5 years 0Votes
Solid — Feels high-quality and strong 0Votes
Decent — Works fine but not rugged 0Votes
Weak — Shows wear within a year 0Votes
Fragile — Breaks or cracks easily 0Votes

Sony MDR-M1 Connectivity

How smooth and reliable is the Bluetooth or wired connection of these headphones?

Excellent — Connects instantly, never drops 0Votes
Good — Stable with rare issues 0Votes
Decent — Occasional lag or delay 0Votes
Weak — Disconnects sometimes 0Votes
Poor — Frequently loses connection 0Votes

Sony MDR-M1 Design and Style

How stylish and appealing do these headphones look?

Very stylish — Modern and premium design 0Votes
Attractive — Clean and sleek look 0Votes
Decent — Looks fine but simple 0Votes
Basic — Functional but plain 0Votes
Unappealing — Bulky or outdated design 0Votes

Sony MDR-M1 Portability

How easy is it to carry and store these headphones when not in use?

Very portable — Folds compactly and lightweight 0Votes
Easy to carry — Compact with carrying case 0Votes
Manageable — Moderate size and weight 0Votes
Bulky — Hard to pack in small bags 0Votes
Very bulky — Difficult to travel with 0Votes

Sony MDR-M1 Pricing

How would you describe the price of these headphones for their sound and features?

Great value for money 0Votes
Pretty good price 0Votes
Fair deal 0Votes
Kinda pricey 0Votes
Crazy expensive 0Votes

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