Revealing my NEW pro headphones! Sony MDR MV1 review

[@diegooliveirabenjamin]

As a professional mixing engineer I’m amazed of how good you were able to talk about sound in this video 👌

[@MarkEllisReviews]

That means a lot - thank you! I worked for many years in live sound myself and have been a 'bedroom producer' since about the age of 12!

[@diegooliveirabenjamin]

@@MarkEllisReviews you rock Sir!

[@cjc363636]

As a radio/TV tech for 30 years, I went through 3 pair of Sony's MDR-7506. They were just like a builder's hammer in the toolbox, and I grew to 'mix-in' to their sound. These MV1s look interesting. Thanks for the review!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

I LOVE headphones like that!

[@artureff3046]

I use 7506 for lossless music listening, along with 990pro and Sundara. Going to order MV1 and Sennheiser 490 pro as well. Open backs are great for gaming too. By the way I avoid BT for poor quality not saying MP3. Great review anyway.

[@jedlomax100]

I have Sennheiser 650s and I think it's important to add that you often need a powerful headphone amp to correctly power a set of reference headphones. Not sure if that's the case here but it's essential to bear it in mind.

[@ThePCForever]

The Sony MDR-1AM2s are my daily driver headphones for working from home. They are incredibly comfortable and the sound quality is unmatched for the price. I have no dount these MV1s are just as good if not better.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Are you a pro headphone fan? If so, what's your favourite pair?

[@artureff3046]

Open back Beyer's....v-shaped to some extent, don't like equing.

[@HiFiInsider]

I recently reviewed the MV1 and they are exceptional especially for the price.

[@asplmn]

Agreed. As someone with several pairs of summit-fi cans, the MDR-MV1 truly shocked me.

[@BrendanMacWade]

I faithfully used the MDR-7506 for just about everything at The New School's audio engineering department some, uh, 28 years ago. I even used them for personal use enjoying music. These new cans look very, very interesting for pro studio work and indoor listening.

[@artureff3046]

7506 are great for listening, I use also 990pro and Sundara, but somehow I really enjoy Sony pro. Going to order the SV1 and probably Sennheiser 490 pro. Generally don't use BT for poor quality, lossless only and wired....😅

[@mohammadsaid9781]

always looking forward for ur videos wth nice details and explanation

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thank you!

[@duncanmacphee200]

If you value sound isolation over sound quality, the noise-cancelling headphones are fine. Personally, I can't stand the air-vacuum effect and noticeable drop in sound clarity, and having some background noise is more than a small sacrifice to pay to have amazing sound.

[@RafiGish]

The air-vacuum effect is mostly an issue with lesser quality noise-cancelling headphones for my ears.

[@J_Mally]

Excellent review video! I purchased a pair for sound mixing based on your comments.

[@VishnuPadmanabhan]

I love the design of these and this review has been on point Mark. I can almost sense how they sound based on your review. You outdo yourself every single time!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Wow, thank you!

[@klaymoon1]

Great review! Does MV1 have more micro details on 7506? I have a 7506 but looking for another headphone because of too much hyped up frequency. I am looking for something a little tamer and with more micro details.

[@MiguelRamirez-me2xz]

Will you be able to listen to Dolby Atmos tracks with these if you have an Apple Music subscription and a Mac?

[@peterlee9371]

Thank you Mark for this excellent video. I have always been partial towards Audio Technica’s Mx50s and now with this pair of Sony cans has definitely piqued my interest to learn more of their sound signature. Thank you for this lovely video. Cheers

[@shonen84]

Great overview! Glad to see these get some love, Sony very silently launched the MDR MV1. I love the Sony “house sound”. I’ve been onboard since their MDR1A, through their XBA line, up to ultimately the IER Z1, and almost all their XMs: 1, 2, 4 (of which I have 2) and the XM3 and XM4 in ears. And these MDR MV1 are the best Sony headphones I’ve ever owned. They combine thicc yet controlled bass, their awesome Sony tuning, and a spaciousness and soundstage thanks to its open design I’ve néver heard on Sony. At 450 euro, they get very close to my 1500 eur Focal Clear MG. Oh and they’re super comfortable and light - and they pair really well with all sources, including DAPs! Get them!! Ps: Plus they’re realllyyyy good for gaming!!

[@HiCZoK]

thanks. So Would you say these are good for normal music (i like soundtracks from games) and immersive gaming? Like horror games, reisdent evil (like 4 remake) and so on? It is not lacking? I have Maxwell but it's SO uncomfortable

[@michaelogden4410]

As a documentary filmmaker, robust “wired” headphones in the field are a must (as you said, they get chucked around a bit!). In the edit bay, they need to be comfortable for long periods of time, and accurate (true to the actual sound). I have yet to find a single pair of “cans” that can do both. Is this just a pipe dream? What are your thoughts? 😁

[@MrKnightlore]

Great review, new sub and a fellow Ellis as well 😊

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Welcome onboard 👍

[@miloslavbila6690]

Thanks for the review, what a DAC it is recommended for mobile connection phone? Fiio btr7 or fiio will be fine ka17?Thank you!

[@vhernandez3242]

Hey Mark! Love your work, keep the content coming! What is that pouch you have @ 0:37 ?

[@robsawalker]

Over twenty years later, my Sennheiser HD25SPs are still going strong and sounding brilliant with my MacBook ❤️

[@robbiemichaels2347]

Are these better than Ollo

[@pulaktrivedi9743]

Hi Mark, It was a nice review. The answer to your last question is that, I am just curious. Let me explain. I am using a $30 Sony headphones and they sound good, I have no complains from them. I have recently got fond of music and sound as in general after I got my first pair of iems. And even after comparing those to my sony headphones which is targeted to the masses, they still sound fine. Yes, there is not much instrument separation and the details can be muffeled by the bass that this has. So if a $30 pair of headphones can sound decent, I was wondering about the top end wired headphones that sony makes and how they sound. Who knows I might buy this pair in future.

[@truthxbl]

Did you keep the mv1, or move onto sometjing else? I really enjoy mine.

[@andreas-28]

I love my EP4SR Etymotics, they sound damn right and accurate. But, to listen to music alone and at home, I want to buy a Senneheiser HD490 Pro, since they do not have such a huge peak in the high frequency range as the Sony MDR-MV1, and I will take the QLS MUB1 as a DAC.

[@RichWithTech]

The issue is the best Bluetooth headphones don't sound as good as $200 wired headphones. I hope this will change one day

[@RichWithTech]

@@mavfan1 once you get used to a good set of wired, you really can't go back to wireless

[@ChrisPTY507]

Any particular $200 wired headphones You’d recommend?

[@alexisolivares4274]

@@ChrisPTY507x2

[@erkanvural3621]

Bayerydynamic DT 770 Pro. is one of them you can enjoy a lot at this price range as pro wired headphone@@ChrisPTY507

[@Rek0rdsS]

Isn't there a cable? Looks like a cable for me. Yes you can take it off, but yeah. There is a cable.

[@miloslavbila6690]

Hello, I am considering the purchase of these s luchadiels, can you please advise which DAC will be suitable for the low impedance connection to the mobile phone (FLAC). Thank you.

[@manazon6945]

hello sir. I'm getting an option to buy either qc45, or xm4 at 220 usd each, or xm5, at 300usd. which one shall i go with. my main criteria is ANC and decent sound. I'm not much of an audiophile, so not so particular about the sound. I just require top notch anc to do my work in silence, shut out the world and focus for hours on end with consistent anc

[@FatUberUddersOfChaos]

I'm interested in these headphones because it seems to be the only wired headphone Sony has released lately, and all of the existing wired consumer headphones from Sony are out of stock. I usually listened to high resolution audio files on my Sony Walkman zx507 when I'm on the go, and i like to use a wired headphone with them that i can also use with my computer at home. I don't really need noise cancelling, and all of the fancy stuff.

[@crisalis]

Awesome review ❤

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thank you!

[@wakajawaka44]

Are the Sony MDR MV1 good for Audiobook / Podcasts listening? If not can you recommend a pair of wired headphones for Audiobooks/ Podcasts (cost no issue). I have an old pair of B&O H6 and a pair of Focal Elegia which are bulky! Always enjoy your very relaxing videos thank you.

[@bratosin1]

Sennheiser hd660s , hd660s2 , are the best of the best for vocals , podcast , or if you want in ears samsung galaxy buds live are amazing for vocals , sound almost the same like the sennheisers open ear headphones

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

Just curious. Just bought the Bose Ultra’s OE and Buds. Not really a candidate for this type of headphones. But here’s a click just for you. Keep up the good work you do.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

I really appreciate this comment and your time - thank you.

[@jonathanrosemark]

Hi! Thanks for a great channel! I was wondering; are there any good noise-cancelling headphones out there that are (at least somewhat) water resistant? I don't mean earbuds. Cheers!

[@akrambenazieb]

Since you are getting into the world of professional and audiophile audio, the sennheiser hd600 is a no-brainer to review even after 26 years of its release

[@duncanmacphee200]

I would add the HiFiMan Sundara planar magnetic headphones to the wishlist.

[@tekphloyd]

Mark has just opened a can of worms 😄 now we need more pro headphones reviews 😅

[@akrambenazieb]

@@duncanmacphee200 a very fine suggestion 👌

[@akrambenazieb]

@tekphloyd The best thing about this worm can is that it is very enjoyable

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Keep the suggestions coming ;)

[@sonnytang7723]

Excellent review, I am looking for a alternative to my SONY M9 headphones as my ears are tired of plug in headphones

[@andersholmberg4496]

Well Mark I wonder if you really know that there are people in this World who really want such headphones but the lack of money makes it impossible for us to buy one. But I really would love to listen to them is I now have a pair of the xm5. Bless!

[@claudio_2710]

What about those vs the Sony Mdr-1am2? I am using the 1am2 at home, with Onkyo avr, for premium music streaming, dts hd and atmos movies in blu ray 4k, gaming. They are excellent all around performer and i do not disturb other family components. I am thinking about an upgrade, but i cannot imagine the level of the sound coming from the apertures, and if it is disturbing or not for other people in my house.

[@SebastianBohn]

I agree this video deserves some views. So here is one for the algorithm. PS, still enjoying my DT990 Pros if I want wired linear sound. But I get it that Sony brought a nice contender.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Yeah, let’s smash it out there! Appreciate it 👍

[@po1ntu]

This may be a weird question but I am asking purely about sound quality. Those vs Focal Bathys? Please help me make a choice. Thank you!

[@Spoggi99YT]

I‘ve been using beyerdynamic DT990 Pros for about six years now - love the open-back design and wide sound stage. The Sony MDR MV1s seem right up my alley, thanks for the great review! (Of course, I only use them at home since they are open-back. For traveling, I just upgraded from the Bose NC700 to the QC Ultras thanks to your review… finally no more pain at the top of my skull after long listening sessions 😅) Keep up the great work, love your content! :)

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Haha - awesome! And thanks for the kinds words 👍

[@NeuroBoy314]

Please please! Make a review of this headphones with loseless audio from Apple Music or Apple classic with a DAC connected! I used to listen my music from an iPod (classical and jazz) connected to my Sony DAC and to my SONY headphones before the AirPods era! It was awesome but at that time there wasn’t loseless audio!!

[@ganpatguru9178]

Will these work with my phone without dac

[@Juniscrazy]

Great video

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thanks!

[@asan1050]

Mark Ellis Reviews , Thanks Much !.......

[@rickgear2579]

Nobody is really talking about these but I bet these would make great gaming headphones for me.

[@AG-mm9wn]

Get them. Sound is great for gaming. Only downside is less sound isolation. Not terrible but it’s there. Like if you hear someone talking in the living room, or if you have a louder fan on a laptop, you’re going to hear a bit.

[@rickgear2579]

@@AG-mm9wn I had them and they were indeed excellent, but I found my Sennheiser HD 490 Pros to be a little bit better.

[@AG-mm9wn]

@@rickgear2579 nice. The Sennheiser headphones are on sale at B&H video. Was thinking about buying one but every review either hates them or loves them. Reviews are pointless nowadays

[@64-bitMicro]

A video on Sony professional headphones without mentioning the Sony MDR-7506, amazing!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Should I mention all Sony professional headphones in a video about a specific pair?!

[@bigttoe101]

Are these a remake I thought I have heard about the name along time ago

[@kikoziga2251]

did I go wrong with sony xm4 for 230 euros during black friday ?

[@datdudeinred]

For that money better get hifiman sundara far better than this especially for pure sound quality. Or if you love mids just get hd600. God tier mids. Easily the best ever & still not matched by even 3k headphones some 4-6k headphones can beat beat it though.

[@HIYAharry]

The bit I’m missing is if these headphones sound just like the sound engineer wanted. Why would they sound flat? Unless the engineer wanted it to?

[@Burn_In_Oled_On_Purpose]

I wonder if sony implemented the engineering when they acquired audeze the audiophile company. I daily drive the 1997 sennheiser hd 600 the original marble version even when I commute by bus, walking around and running errands while my sennheiser headphones are connected to my phone from the headphone jack. I even use my sennheiser hd 600 for gaming while having a narrow sound stage. I play call of duty modern warfare and halo infinite multiplayer on pc and I enjoy the neutrality of the headphones and the warmth vocals and midrange.

[@artureff3046]

Audeze is known for planar headphones and was bought just recently by Sony.

[@alexisolivares4274]

Thats the type of Headphones that in looking for. I need something to use in mi home while im working thats sound great and more important that are . Any suggest?

[@niravk.5632]

I kept watching the video till the end because i was peeling an orange.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

This might be the biggest compliment I’ve ever received. Not just on KZbin, either - in life.

[@KITFLETCH1]

Have you tried them with your IFI headphone amp? Wonder if they really shine then.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Not yet, but I definitely will.

[@medunkt]

Why listen all the way through when I'm not in the market for headphones? Because I learned some interesting stuff.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Nice!

[@michaelsi6770]

lol these headphones are not flat, HD600 are flat, these are v-shaped it means that base and highs are boosted and vocals are pushed back in the mix

[@RafiGish]

HD600's are mid forward, lacking subbass, and rely on amplifiers too much for the average guy to make good use for them, nothing 'flat' to see there, now move along buddy.

[@michaelsi6770]

lol@@RafiGish

[@trevornmartinmartin2756]

waiting for price drop

[@kaisrourou9617]

You got me at "no bluetooth" :)

[@HiCZoK]

It's so stupid to have a totally different sounding headphone for production than anyone is using in real life scenario. How are you going to judge bass and treble if bass is undercooked and treble is too much? Anyway - these look very interesting. I don't want flat. I want something for gaming and music.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Stupid? Every professional mix engineer and mastering engineer will use flat speakers and headphones to ensure the audio they're working on sounds as consistent as possible across a wide range of output devices, mate.

[@HiCZoK]

@@MarkEllisReviews that’s not what I said.