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Sony MDR-1 Headphones Trailer Featuring Magnetic Man. (by HmV)

Excellent advertising! I already want these headphones. Especially the Blu Tooth ones. 

Oh, speaking of, the MDR-1R line has 3 different versions. 

Standard (featured in the video)

Blue Tooth

and Noise Cancelling. 

They're a bit pricey, but they look great. 

Check out prices here

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-1R-Premium-Headphone-Black/dp/B009A6CZ30/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1369184482&sr=8-11&keywords=sony+mdr-1+headphones

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Sony MDR-1RBT Review

I recently got the Sony MDR-1RBT headphones and have been using them for a few days now.  Here's what I think:

Design and Features Sound Quality What I like / Don't Like Verdict Technical Specs

Design and Features (back to top)

I think many will agree: these headphones are absolutely gorgeous. It looks like Sony mixed a bunch of different designs they have used in the past, but the end result, rather than looking like Frankenstein's headphones, is the best looking headphones I've ever owned. It's stylish without being over the top. I believe they are supposed to go against the Beats by Dre and the likes, however I think the design of the MDR-1 is much better and looks a lot less tacky than most headphones of this type.

They are also very well built and feel sturdy, despite being made of lightweight plastic and metal. This makes these headphones very light and comfortable even after wearing them for a long time. The use of silicone also helps eliminate any unwanted rattling and mechanical noise.

The main feature of the MDR-1RBT, of course, is the Bluetooth and NFC capabilities. This allows you to pair the headphones with any Bluetooth capable smartphone, computer, or speakers. You can do this the conventional way, but the NFC makes it so much easier: just touch the headphones to an NFC capable device and it will automatically connect/disconnect accordingly. The headphones can be paired with up to eight devices, and also allows you to simultaneously pair an audio device with a communication device (so you can have for example an iPod Touch and a smartphone paired at the same time). One thing to note is that I couldn't get it to pair while it was charging. Not sure if this is the way it's supposed to be, but it would be nice to be able to use this while charging, without having two cables (USB and audio) plugged in.

The headphones are equipped with (very) soft leather pads with what Sony calls "Enfolding Structure". Basically the padding gets pushed slightly into the headphones which in theory makes them more comfortable compared to conventional headphones. However I think this causes my ears to brush up against the interior mesh, though of course this will be different for everyone (I don't have particularly large ears though).

On the right earcup you will find a play/pause, forward and back buttons, NFC on/off switch, volume buttons, and the phone button which allows you to answer and hang up calls. This works quite well, and when pressing the phone button while listening to music on my Android device, it went straight to the voice dialing function. I found the volume when making calls to be slightly low, but this is probably my phone's fault, not the headphones (the Galaxy Nexus is known for having low in-call volume).

On the left side you have the micro USB and audio ports, as well as the power button and a charging/power indicator. It's important to note that when listening via Bluetooth, although the quality is excellent, the dynamic range is around 20Hz-20,000Hz, while the wired MDR-1R has a range of 4Hz-80,000Hz (though I would take those values with a pinch of salt, as Sony likes to be a bit agressive when advertising their numbers...). But the good news is, when you connect the supplied cable to your MDR-1RBT, it effectively turns it into a pair of MDR-1R so you can have the best of both worlds.

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OK so design and features is meaningless without good audio. For this review I will purely review the sound quality when used in wireless mode. The MDR-1 series have been designed in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment. You decide if this is a good thing or not (I personally prefer sound engineers to design headphones, rather than artists). Having said that, I'm happy to say that these headphones sound amazing.

I have been using these with my Galaxy Nexus Android phone and my Macbook Pro, using various players and DSPs, listening to Rock, Hip Hop, Classical, and female vocal Jazz, a little bit of Electronic. The source was a mixture of mp3s, mp4s, and lossless (alac) files.

Sony claims that they have consulted with engineers in the UK in order to make headphones that are perfect for today's type of music. This means it accommodates for the bass shifting lower into the spectrum. 

Although this isn't advertised on the UK Sony website (actually it really, really lacks detailed info there Sony, do something about it), the MDR-1RBT comes equipped with Sony's DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine). This is activated when the headphones are in Bluetooth mode, and helps recover the high frequencies and detail that get lost during audio compression. It is basically a DSP/EQ of sorts, and for that reason it is recommended to use these headphones without applying any kind of additional EQ effects, so make sure you turn all EQ, tone, and special effects off in your audio player. It seems to work well, though off course since I can't turn it off, I am unable to make a comparison.

It also comes equipped with S-Master Digital Amplifier Technology. The sound is processed digitally from the source right up to the headphones. It helps create a clear and dynamic sound without any distortion.

Overall the sound is very clear, with a good soundstage. The drivers are very sensitive and seem to have a very high resolution in the mids and high frequencies.The bass is punchy and clear but not overwhelming. I heard no distortion even at very high volumes. The rest of the spectrum is also very clear with good mids, and bright highs. At first I found the highs to be a bit too sharp and shrill, but after a few hours this has settled a bit and now it doesn't bother me as much. I'm sure it will get a bit better yet with more use (remember to try new headphones for at least a few hours before judging the quality. Some people say this is a myth, but I could clearly hear improvements).

I'm also impressed by the noise isolation capabilities. I don't know if it's the soft leather  but the ear-cups have a tight seal around your ears and very little noise comes in, or bleeds out even at high volumes, meaning that they're great to use when commuting though it may make it difficult to hear traffic. I'd love to try the MDR-1RNC Noise cancelling version to see what they can do.

What I like / Don't Like (back to top)

+ Audio quality + Easy Bluetooth pairing + Design and comfort + Can be used for phone calls

- Can't turn off DSEE - Can't pair while charging (need to confirm) - Price

Verdict (back to top)

Obviously we all have different hearing, different taste, and different equipment so it's difficult to judge headphones. But if you can afford it, the MDR-1RBT is an excellent choice if you are looking for great sound quality in wireless headphones that you can use on the go. 

Technical Specs (back to top)

Sony MDR-1RBT (JP / UK / US) Sony Price: ¥43,050 / £399.00 / $399.99 (as of 21/12/2012)

Headphone Type: Closed supra-aural, Dynamic, swivel earcups Cord: Single-sided; PCOCC, detachable, 1.2m Plug : Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug Weight (Approx.) : 297g - included rechargeable battery

Driver Unit: 40mm, dome type (HD, OFC Voice Coil) Diaphragm: Liquid Crystal Polymer Film Diaphragm Frequency Response: 4Hz-80,000Hz (Bluetooth 20Hz-20,000Hz) Impedance: 24 ohms at 1 kHz Sensitivity: 105 dB/mW Magnet: High-energy Neodymium (360 kJ/m³)

Bluetooth® Technology: Bluetooth specification Version 3.0+EDR, 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz-2.4835 GHz), FHSS Network Transport Protocol: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP Transmission Range: 20-20,000 Hz, Line of sight approx.30 ft (10 m)

NFC Connect

Microphone: Built-In Omni directional, 100-4,000Hz

Battery Type: Built-in DC 3.6 V Lithium ion rechargeable battery Power Handling Capacity: 1500 mW Battery Life (Approx): Up to 30 hours continuous music playback or communication time, up to 200 hours standby time Battery Charging (Approx): 6 hours

Other Features: Comfortable Enclosing Design, Silent Joints, Beat Response Control, Enfolding Structure, Inward Axis Structure, S-Master / Digital Sound Enhancer

Supplied Accessories: Micro-USB cable (50cm), carrying pouch, connecting cable (1.5m), operating instructions

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