Item #MDR1AM2/B

Sony MDR-1AM2

Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones
Item #MDR1AM2/B

Sony MDR-1AM2

Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones
$298.00
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Overview

Tuned for clearer sound
Sony's newly developed 1.57" lightweight HD driver with an aluminum-coated liquid crystal polymer (LCP) diaphragm delivers clear, lively sound, especially on mid to high tones—perfect for vocal-focused styles—and a smooth, precise response across the entire frequency range.

Pitch-perfect ultra-highs
Specially-designed Fibonacci-patterned grills protect the drivers while minimizing sound damping of high-resolution frequencies, so you can revel in every detail of the ultra-high notes.

Truly authentic sound
A supplied Φ4.4mm balanced connection cable retains all the clarity of studio sound so you can savor every detail of High-Resolution Audio.

Listen in style and comfort
With an ultra-lightweight frame and pressure-relieving earpads, you can listen comfortably in style for long periods of time.


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I love these headphones.

This was my 4th buy from Audio Advice, having previously purchased the Peachtree M25 desktop speakers, Audeze LCD-2, and Dragonfly Cobalt DAC from them, Each of my experiences with Audio Advice has been more fabulous. I can also attest to how terrific they have treated me after the sale when needing warranty replacement on the DAC and on a couple of occasions where I had decided after making a purchase that an item wasn't to my liking and I had to make a return. I hate having to do that.

So I bought this headphone as an open box pair at a great price and I just couldn't be happier with my purchase. Several years ago I owned the International version of the MDA-1A and while I enjoyed that headphone, it had this annoying problem where the right ear cup would make this crackling sound every time I turned my head or shifted my jaw. It drove me crazy so I sold them. And on some level I really had a bit of remorse. I had my eyes on these for some time and had read about them being significantly improved from the 1A and decided to give them a shot. I'm happy to say that Sony has eliminated the noise issue 100% and that they do in fact sound better than the previous model.

This Sony is a FUN sounding headphone to my ears. I didn't buy them to sit back and listen real critically. I bought these in order to place atop my head and listen to youtube video on my laptop, or to put on some music to listen to while enjoying a bit of a nap. I am a disabled guy and sometimes need to do that. I'd feel less angry with myself if I broke these than if I were to break either of my LCD series cans (I also own the LCD-X) or my Dan Clark Audio, Focal, etc. Those are the cans I go to for critical listening.

Don't get me wrong, I like this headphone and think it sounds great given the price point and for my needs. It's a lightweight, very comfortable headphone which may be made of plastic but I think that if taken care of should last a long time. My only gripe with it would be the included cable. It's a little shorter than I'd like. I prefer a length of 7 feet so that I can have the option of using at my desk and sitting back. I found a solution, an aftermarket cable (I haven't found many) but it's 10 feet long and that's a bit long.