Sony MDR-M1

Launched Sep 2024 · Wired

75
GoodGifng score
Good for musicGood for comfortGood for officeGood for all-rounder

Usual price₹19,990

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Usual price ₹19,990 · launch price ₹19,990

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Score breakdown

Sound
80

Clean, detailed, well-judged bass; treble a touch restrained

Noise cancelling
34

Closed-back, decent passive isolation, little leakage

Features
24

Two locking cables, replaceable pads; no mic or case

Calls
5

No microphone

Comfort & fit
82

Very light, soft pads; smallish cups for some

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Neutral, clean, open sound with very wide range
  • Very light and comfortable, soft replaceable pads
  • Half the price of the MDR-MV1
  • Fuller, more engaging tuning than a strict studio reference; clear mids, smooth treble
  • Good separation and imaging for a closed-back
  • Light, well padded; isolates enough for a noisy office
  • Cheap, widely available spare parts; screw-lock cables

Cons

  • Upper mids get bright at high volume
  • Bass sounds thin at first to consumer-headphone ears
  • Cable on the left cup only
  • Too much bass for a flat-reference purist
  • Smallish cups; glasses can break the seal
  • Treble restrained, less revealing for pro use
  • No bag or case in the box
  • MusicTechNov 2024

    A worthwhile studio buy that shows mix and master changes clearly, and is also pleasant for everyday music.

  • Pragmatic AudioNov 2024

    An everyday closed-back for anyone, not just studios: engaging, comfortable, durable and easy to repair.

  • headphonecheckJan 2025

    Comfortable and versatile, but its held-back treble makes it better for creative work and relaxed listening than critical studio checks.

  • FoneArenaOct 2024

    Excellent closed monitors, a step up on the MDR-7506, though priced above it. Indian review.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers40 mm dynamic
Hi-Res audioYes
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserNone
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Wireless chargingNo
Connection
Multipoint (two devices at once)No
Quick pairingNo
Wired optiondetachable cables 1.2 m and 2.5 m (3.5 mm, screw-lock at the left cup) plus 6.3 mm adapter
AppNo
Build & fit
Weight216 g
Controlsnone
In-ear detectionNo
FoldableNo
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursBlack

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