MDR-1R

Released October 2012

The MDR-1R are Sony's wired closed-back over-ear headphones with 40 mm liquid-crystal-polymer drivers, detachable cables and an Apple-compatible microphone remote.

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: No
Battery: –
With case: –
Best codec: Wired
Weight: 240 g

Over-ear

What reviewers say

What Hi-Fi praises a warm, spacious presentation and clear instrument separation but wants more deep-bass impact. Reviewed also finds restrained bass and especially comfortable cushions, while its tests identify recessed upper-midrange notes. Its reviewer appreciates the detachable cable and responsive remote but finds the headphones bulky to carry and questions their value against competing models.

From whathifi.com and reviewed.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: No
Driver size: 40 mm
Back: Closed
Impedance: 24 ohms
Bluetooth codecs: None (wired)
Drivers: 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)

Design

Weight: 240 g
Headphone cable: Yes
Controls: Inline microphone and remote on the supplied cable for compatible iPhone, iPod and iPad models
Fit and ear tips: Enfolding cushions, inward-axis ear-cup pivots, silicone-damped joints and swivelling housings; headband does not fold, as noted by Reviewed
Dimensions: Approximately 240 g without the cord
Works with: 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 microphone/remote cable, 1.2 m plain connecting cable and carrying pouch; Japanese package listed by Sony