Sony - MDR-MV1
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If you want satisfying bass for your music genre go with MDR-M1 or FT1 closed-back. For open-back MDR-MV1 has the best sub bass & bass if your budget allow. Otherwise AR5000 or used 105 AER.
r/HeadphoneAdvice →**Sennheiser HD 620S** \- Nice relaxed Sennheiser sound but with more bass than 6-series open backs, has that beautiful Sennheiser midrange, slight bit of treble weirdness, nothing too crazy and quite easy to correct, lacking a smidge of bass impact, nothing a bit of EQ can't rectify. Sound stage was quite good for a closed back, as was imaging, exceeded my expectations in this area. Respond to EQ fairly well, they do distort fairly quick if you feed them too much bass without enough negative gain. Absolutely fantastic build quality, these things are built like tanks, lots of clamp but rapidly loosening up the more I use them. Only negative in the build department is the stock cable kinda sucks. It's thin and holds it's shape too much. 150 Ohm impedance pairs nicely with a tube amp, love how they sound on the Valhalla 2 in high gain mode. 8.5/10 would recommend. **EQ settings:** \-7.8dB preamp gain | (1) Peak Filter 24Hz @ +6.0dB Q factor 0.71 | (2) Peak Filter 64Hz @ + 1.5dB Q factor 0.71 | (3) Peak Filter 118Hz @ -3.0dB Q factor 6.00 | (4) Peak Filter 238Hz @ + 3.0dB Q factor 5.00 **Sony MDR-MV1 -** Wow, how much bass can an open back have? These have a ton of bass impact and slam, and nice deep bass that's also tight. Listening to The Weeknd on these was a blast. Midrange was quite pleasant as well, treble definitely on the brighter side of neutral, just a bit peaky for my taste, but boy can these reveal some fine detail. Super low impedance so best to drive these from a source with very low output impedance, these do not pair well with an OTL tube amp at all, even on low gain. These EQ really well, generally require less EQ to get them where I like compared with the 620S (I do love me some bass). Comfort? PHENOMENAL. 11/10, super lightweight, aluminum ear cups with nice plastics, headband is comfy and spreads the weight, pads are excellent, my ears don't get hot in these at all. Might be the most comfortable pair of headphones I own, maybe the most comfy I've ever worn! 9.5/10, highly recommended! **EQ settings:** \-3.3dB preamp gain | (1) Peak Filter 23Hz @ +2.8dB Q factor 1.00 | (2) Peak Filter 6000Hz @ - 2.2dB Q factor 3.00 | (3) Peak Filter 7000Hz @ -1.5dB Q factor 3.00 | (4) Peak Filter 9450Hz @ -3.0dB Q factor 6.00 I've really enjoyed both of these, both had me grinning from ear to ear listening to different tracks. I honestly wasn't expecting to like both, and figured I'd surely be returning one or the other. Guess it's time to offload some less used headphones to subsidize these haha
r/headphones →So, headphone choice is super subjective, as well all percieve sound differently. That being said, a lot of research has concluded that very broadly, and I stress the word broadly, people tend to like a somewhat V shaped sound signature. If you are new to this hobby, it wouldn't be a bad idea to look for somrthing first that adhears fairly well to the Harmon Kardon Preference Curve, or similar curves like the Rtings curve or Soundguys curve. I also really stress that you should not spend 1k on your first pair of audiophile headphones, as you have yet to find out what your preferences are. Stick to a lower budget if you can, maybe 200-300 at the absolute max. I should also note that open and closed back headphones generally provide different experiences in both acoustics and comfort. Open backs tend to have wider sounstages, with more balanced sound signatures. Because the headphones allow air to pass through the ear cups, sweating tends to be less of an issue due to heat buildup. However, sound leaks out, and you will head everything going on around you. Closed backs as the name implies are sealed, with no air passing through the cups. They tend to better isolate against outside noise, and leak much less sound compared to open backs. They also tend to boast enhanced base response, but also have much smaller and intimate sounsstages. Overall, here are some headphones I can recommend you try, but you really should look into each a little more as well. If you had to have 1 headphone right now and didnt want to think twice before purchasing, a fan favorite beginner pair is the Phillips Fidellio X2HR. Its oftentimes considered a gateway into the hobby due to its relative low price (hovering around 150-175 these days) and mass appeal sound signature. I can also highly recommend the HD490 and MDR-MV1 which are slughtly above 300 and sound great. The MDR-MV1 in particular has a lot of sub bass extension, which you may enjoy. If you want a closed back, the Fiio FT1 is considered a great budget choice around 160. If you must spend 1000, I am of the understanding the Heddphone D1 is great and making waves in the community, though I've never tried it myself. In any case, I recommend that you go to a store near you and try on a bunch of these headphones. Make sure its a store that carries respected brands like Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Focal, audio technica, AKG, Audeze, etc. Try on a bunch and see what you like! Again, audio is super subjective, and you might hate headphones most people like, and love a pair most despise, because everyone is different. In any case, best of luck!
r/HeadphoneAdvice →I second Mdr-mv1. For my ears, they sound amazing with any type of music if you prefer sound with no extensive bass or treeble. It also has a great sound stage in both music and vocals. A minor inconvenience- they are really sensitive to the quality of recording.
r/boniver →I just got the MDR-MV1 thanks for confirming my confirmation bias. 😉 I do enjoy them quite a bit. They don't completely replace my HiFi Man HE400i but I just call that a win win.
r/headphones →if the 560s and 490pro arent doing it for you the sony mdr mv1 is the other obvious option, if that doesnt work it will be left 100% on your personal preference which would be hard to find the ideal one.
r/HeadphoneAdvice →I'm happy with my Sony MDR-MV1.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Best all-around wired headphones with no amp or EQ? ->sony mdr studio monitor series. I like the 60mm driver magnets better bass
r/DJs • Advanced DJs: Which Over-Ear-Headphones do you recommend? ->I was using Tygr300r for single player and PC38x for multi, but recently grabbed the Sony MDR-MV1 and love them. Still use the PC38x for the mic but the Sony's sound incredible for single player and movies.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Non "gaming" headphones for gaming? ->If you want satisfying bass for your music genre go with MDR-M1 or FT1 closed-back. For open-back MDR-MV1 has the best sub bass & bass if your budget allow. Otherwise AR5000 or used 105 AER.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Headphones for music ->Maybe try TRRS balanced cable for MV1, many MV1 enjoyer have it. Their bass become even better and balanced out the high better. The sense of scale and space is slightly improve as well.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Most comfortable headphones for gaming long hours? ->Most headphone sounds the same. But this is not the case on MV1 TRRS connection. Still, it is your choice not to try it. Good luck.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Most comfortable headphones for gaming long hours? ->In which sentence I said I can hear above 20khz, wake up dude.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Most comfortable headphones for gaming long hours? ->Right. We all can just crank up the volume when we want our headphone has more dynamic bass and bigger stage. It is just a simple suggestion. Stop forcing it into long argument. Take it or leave it. Good luck and stop imagine argument out of thin air.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Most comfortable headphones for gaming long hours? ->Sony M1 and MV1 doesn't need amp. MDR-7506 will do if you want affordable. They are all studio level clarity and accuracy.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Best gaming headphones that doesn't need amp ->For gaming and audio work, open-backed you got MDR-MV1 and HD490 Pro. For closed-back it is MDR-M1 and HD620s. Check them out, try them out if you can since you work at audio store. Not familiar with Logitech option
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Looking for best headset for gaming between Sennheiser, Sony and Logitech. ->Hd800s, Aune ar5000, and song mdr mv1 from my experience
r/headphones • Over-ear headphones that are the most "loose"/comfortable? ->Same thought, I have the X2HR it's really sturdy however it's hard to use for long term because its heavy. I now use Sony MV1, it has good grip and sometimes I forgot it is in my head.
r/headphones • Most comfy headphones for long computer work sessions? ->**Sennheiser HD 620S** \- Nice relaxed Sennheiser sound but with more bass than 6-series open backs, has that beautiful Sennheiser midrange, slight bit of treble weirdness, nothing too crazy and quite easy to correct, lacking a smidge of bass impact, nothing a bit of EQ can't rectify. Sound stage was quite good for a closed back, as was imaging, exceeded my expectations in this area. Respond to EQ fairly well, they do distort fairly quick if you feed them too much bass without enough negative gain. Absolutely fantastic build quality, these things are built like tanks, lots of clamp but rapidly loosening up the more I use them. Only negative in the build department is the stock cable kinda sucks. It's thin and holds it's shape too much. 150 Ohm impedance pairs nicely with a tube amp, love how they sound on the Valhalla 2 in high gain mode. 8.5/10 would recommend. **EQ settings:** \-7.8dB preamp gain | (1) Peak Filter 24Hz @ +6.0dB Q factor 0.71 | (2) Peak Filter 64Hz @ + 1.5dB Q factor 0.71 | (3) Peak Filter 118Hz @ -3.0dB Q factor 6.00 | (4) Peak Filter 238Hz @ + 3.0dB Q factor 5.00 **Sony MDR-MV1 -** Wow, how much bass can an open back have? These have a ton of bass impact and slam, and nice deep bass that's also tight. Listening to The Weeknd on these was a blast. Midrange was quite pleasant as well, treble definitely on the brighter side of neutral, just a bit peaky for my taste, but boy can these reveal some fine detail. Super low impedance so best to drive these from a source with very low output impedance, these do not pair well with an OTL tube amp at all, even on low gain. These EQ really well, generally require less EQ to get them where I like compared with the 620S (I do love me some bass). Comfort? PHENOMENAL. 11/10, super lightweight, aluminum ear cups with nice plastics, headband is comfy and spreads the weight, pads are excellent, my ears don't get hot in these at all. Might be the most comfortable pair of headphones I own, maybe the most comfy I've ever worn! 9.5/10, highly recommended! **EQ settings:** \-3.3dB preamp gain | (1) Peak Filter 23Hz @ +2.8dB Q factor 1.00 | (2) Peak Filter 6000Hz @ - 2.2dB Q factor 3.00 | (3) Peak Filter 7000Hz @ -1.5dB Q factor 3.00 | (4) Peak Filter 9450Hz @ -3.0dB Q factor 6.00 I've really enjoyed both of these, both had me grinning from ear to ear listening to different tracks. I honestly wasn't expecting to like both, and figured I'd surely be returning one or the other. Guess it's time to offload some less used headphones to subsidize these haha
r/headphones • Sennheiser HD 620S & Sony MDR-MV1 Black Friday Pickups ->Legend - MDR-R10, Qualia010 Classics - MDR CD3000, SA5000 Studio classics - MDR 7506, V6, V7, CD900, CD900ST Modern Studio - MDR M1, MV1 and M1ST Modern flagship - MDR Z1R In-Ear monitor - MDR EX800ST, EX1000, IER M7, M9 Modern In-Ear monitor flagship - IER Z1R
r/headphones • So what are the best Sony's? ->Comfort I'd say MV1 and SHure 840A. 840A I remember doing a comfort test. Wore it unplugged and just did chores and whatever throughout the house. It was like 4 hours on my head.
r/audioengineering • Music Production/Mixing headphones that are comfortable to use? ->if the 560s and 490pro arent doing it for you the sony mdr mv1 is the other obvious option, if that doesnt work it will be left 100% on your personal preference which would be hard to find the ideal one.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Most comfortable headphones for gaming long hours? ->My last trip, I've bought: Denon AH-D7200 Sennheiser HD660s Shure SRH1540 Tago Studio T3-01 Audio Technica ATH-AD2000X (New) Previously I've picked up Sony MV1 and Audio Technica ATH-R70x. All of them are used except the AD2000x. And even though almost all of them has a long list of "issues" (mostly cosmetic or "smell") and carry a B grade price (i think they grade them in S, A, B and C), they were all probably better condition than the headphones i have at home. So out of two trips, I basically double the number of my collection. Good job my partner is also a music lover so she claimed a few of them for herself to use.
r/headphones • View on Reddit →Sony MDR MV1 is crazy comfortable and light and the sound is so damn fun without deviating too much away from neutral.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • View on Reddit →The best semi affordable to me would be the MV1 for open and M1 for closed.
r/headphones • View on Reddit →sony mdr studio monitor series. I like the 60mm driver magnets better bass
r/DJs • View on Reddit →The two most comfortable headphones I've ever tried are Sony MDR MV1 and Sennheiser HD490. They are also both very good at imaging so they are appropriate for gaming. For me, MDR-MV1 is lighter but the ergonomics are slightly better on HD490 because I have a sensitive spot for me on the top of my head, and HD490 has a divot on the headband. For the build I will give it to HD490. It just feels really good and I love the aesthetics MV1 are more exciting sounding with extra bass and treble, while HD490 is more neutral. HD490 comes with two different pads, with producer pads sounding more pleasant for music and comfort while mixing pads are closer to flat neutral. Overrall for sound, I like the MV1 more, tho it is a little bright, so it can get a bit harsh over time. The bass is more distinct, tactile and hard hitting, and overrall sounds more airy and spacious. Mid range clarity is both great, tho I slightly prefer it on MV1. The treble is definitely more pleasant on the HD490, tho the treble on MV1 treble isn't peaky, just overrall elevated. EQing either headphones is quite easy as the frequency response is smooth on both and no narrow band issues. Only wide band adjustments if you want to make changes.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • View on Reddit →Comfort I'd say MV1 and SHure 840A. 840A I remember doing a comfort test. Wore it unplugged and just did chores and whatever throughout the house. It was like 4 hours on my head.
r/audioengineering • View on Reddit →Had similar experience as you and I sold the hd560s for a Sony MV1. For gaming the difference is significant.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • View on Reddit →Headphones - Get two. This [Sony MDR-MV1](https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/all-headphones/p/mdrmv1) and This - [Sennheiser HD550](https://www.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-550/) DAC/Amp - [SMSL DL100](https://www.amazon.com/DL100-Earphone-Amplifier-Headphone-Balanced/dp/B0D69D7FVN) I recommended based on you valuing comfort
r/HeadphoneAdvice • View on Reddit →Get a Sony MDR-MV1. It is present in the mid-treble, but it is not peaky but smooth so altering with parametric EQ should be a breeze and it has ample bass. Much more amplitude of bass notes compared to the Sennheiser, and I can help with the DSP stuff u/mayurmasade They're super comfy too
r/HeadphoneAdvice • View on Reddit →Hd800s, Aune ar5000, and song mdr mv1 from my experience
r/headphones • View on Reddit →I love my MV1, still everytime I saw MV1 photo my brain goes "let's get one"
r/headphones • View on Reddit →I just said it in another thread - Sony MDR-MV1, most comfortable HP I've ever owned, extremely lightweight. I know of multiple people using these for 12+ hours a day every day.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • View on Reddit →Sony MDR MV1 Open back, feel like baby buttcheeks on ur ears. Thank me later
r/audioengineering • View on Reddit →The A306 can do wireless with your XM5. If you connect it wired, the signature will be slightly different because you are not using the DAC from the headphone anymore. If this is your objective, try the XM5 wired and see if you like it first. I feel the A306 pairs well with Sony's own MDR-M1 (closed) and MDR-MV1 (open back). Gives these headphones a little warmth making it a relaxed listen. These have decent build quality and should fit within your budget range as well.
r/walkman • View on Reddit →Legend - MDR-R10, Qualia010 Classics - MDR CD3000, SA5000 Studio classics - MDR 7506, V6, V7, CD900, CD900ST Modern Studio - MDR M1, MV1 and M1ST Modern flagship - MDR Z1R In-Ear monitor - MDR EX800ST, EX1000, IER M7, M9 Modern In-Ear monitor flagship - IER Z1R
r/headphones • View on Reddit →Same thought, I have the X2HR it's really sturdy however it's hard to use for long term because its heavy. I now use Sony MV1, it has good grip and sometimes I forgot it is in my head.
r/headphones • View on Reddit →Been using the Sony MDR MV1s with the Fosi Audio K7 DAC - never going back to Sony H9s
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