Sony MDR-1A vs Sony MDR-1R
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SonyMDR-1A | SonyMDR-1R | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2014 | October 2012 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Back | Closed | Closed |
| Impedance | 24 ohms | 24 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | Dynamic dome-type drivers with aluminium-coated liquid-crystal-polymer diaphragms and neodymium magnets; 3 Hz – 100 kHz stated response; 105 dB/mW sensitivity; 1,500 mW maximum input | Dynamic dome-type drivers with liquid-crystal-polymer diaphragms and OFC voice coils; 4 Hz – 80 kHz stated response; 105 dB/mW sensitivity; 1,500 mW maximum input |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 225 g (better) | 240 g |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | Inline microphone and remote on one supplied cable; omnidirectional electret-condenser microphone | Inline microphone and remote on the supplied cable for compatible iPhone, iPod and iPad models |
| Fit and ear tips | Sony's Japanese specification and original launch table state 24 ohms at 1 kHz; Sony UK's support specification instead lists 48 ohms, so this entry follows the documented Japanese model | Enfolding cushions, inward-axis ear-cup pivots, silicone-damped joints and swivelling housings; headband does not fold, as noted by Reviewed |
| Dimensions | Approximately 225 g without the cable | Approximately 240 g without the cord |
| Works with | Detachable 1.2 m silver-coated OFC cables with gold-plated stereo mini plugs; optional balanced cable and compatible amplifier required for balanced connection | Detachable 1.2 m PCOCC cables; four-conductor gold-plated L-shaped 3.5 mm stereo plug on the remote cable |
| In the box | Headphones, 1.2 m headphone cable, 1.2 m microphone/remote cable, carrying pouch, warranty and instructions | Headphones, 1.2 m microphone/remote cable, 1.2 m plain connecting cable and carrying pouch; Japanese package listed by Sony |
