Audeze MM-100 vs Sony MDR-MV1
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudezeMM-100 | SonyMDR-MV1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2023 | April 2023 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 90 mm | 40 mm |
| Back | Open | Open |
| Impedance | 18 ohms | 24 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | 90 mm planar magnetic; Fluxor magnet array; neodymium N50 magnets; Fazor waveguides; ultra-thin Uniforce diaphragm; 20 Hz – 25 kHz; sensitivity 98 dB/1 mW (at drum reference point); maximum SPL over 120 dB; THD < 0.1% at 100 dB SPL, 1 kHz; max power handling 5 W RMS; minimum power over 100 mW, recommended over 250 mW | Dynamic, 40 mm; 5 Hz – 80,000 Hz (JEITA); 100 dB/mW; maximum input 1,500 mW (IEC) |
| Audio features | – | Supports Sony's 360 Virtual Mixing Environment; 360 Reality Audio certified |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 475 g | 223 g (better) |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Over-ear, open-back; gel-filled ear pads; adjustable suspension strap; spring steel headband; magnesium yokes and grilles | Circumaural, open-back; suede-effect synthetic leather ear pads, user-replaceable (sold as service parts) |
| Works with | 2.5 m braided single-ended cable, connecting to either ear cup, with a 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS plug and a 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter; Audeze's spec page gives the headphone end as both 3.5 mm TRS and TRRS | Detachable cable with machined aluminium connectors and a screw-type locking ring at the headphones and a 6.3 mm plug; 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter; cable 2.5 m long (What Hi-Fi) |
| Colours | – | Black |
| In the box | MM-100 headphones, braided headphone cable, soft storage bag, 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, certificate of authenticity and warranty cards | MDR-MV1 headphones, cable with 6.3 mm plug, 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter |
