
MDR-M1
SonyReleased Nov 2024
Lightweight professional reference headphones offering ultra-wide frequency response, good sound isolation, and comfortable fit. The Sony MDR-M1 scores 84/100 based on 5 professional critic reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Musictech, Soundgale, and Audio46.
Critic Score
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
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Pros
- Lightweight design(6)
- Comfortable(2)
- Ultra-wide frequency response(2)
Cons
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5 Critic Reviews
The Sony MDR-M1 studio headphones offer superb audio response and stunning comfort that will appeal to sound engineers and audiologists alike.
Sony’s MDR-M1 headphones give a true picture of your mixes and masters with neutral, clean sound and ultra-wide frequency response.
The Sony MDR-M1 is a compelling step up in Sony's studio headphone lineup — offering modern comfort, broad frequency response & a smoother sound profile that reduces fatigue.
The Sony MDR-M1 offers a wide soundstage and clear mid-range reproduction, making it a solid choice for studio reference use despite some concerns about build durability.
The Sony MDR-M1s may be the spiritual successor to Sony's Scheps-approved mixing cans, but they tread their own path.



