Sony MDR-M1 & MDR-MV1 Professional Monitoring Headphones

[@rabindradahal7418]

Listening with MDR - M 1. I am satisfied and happy.

[@klaymoon1]

Thanks for amazing comparison review!

[@AndyAudioVault]

My pleasure

[@fiddlix]

The quality of your reviews and KZbin uploads keep getting better and better, I’ve been wanting to check out the MV1. After checking your review out, they look like they would be the perfect compliment to my Sennheiser HD 490 pros.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Cheers!

[@martinf5129]

Thank you so much for your great detailed review, I know which one I should choose now👍👍

[@AndyAudioVault]

You're welcome! 😉

[@LeDechaine]

Thanks for the review! Also how did I not know about Sarcofago, this sounds great 🤘

[@AndyAudioVault]

🤘🏼

[@Milo_Molnar]

Fantastic review of Sony headphones. You are very clever man Andy.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thank you kindly

[@RadoDani]

Wow, that video rig. Andy is a Leica enthusiast!

[@AndyAudioVault]

🔴 🤘

[@proequipments7210]

MDR mv1 is for sound engineer for Dolby surround spatial audio esp

[@syedrehanfida]

Thank you for the great review!

[@AndyAudioVault]

You're welcome!

[@SoundmeowAudio]

Dude your new camera arrived!

[@AndyAudioVault]

😁

[@SoundmeowAudio]

@@AndyAudioVaultthe colours look more natural and real now especially the leaves

[@Qboro66]

I miss the MDR-V6... Those, to me, were endgame...

[@jamesberryman9893]

Fantastic review and comparison, Andy!

[@AndyAudioVault]

Many thanks!

[@junaidsultan1138]

I'm glad you did Sony products review ❤

[@AndyAudioVault]

My pleasure! 🙏

[@marcelpfeiffer6587]

Hi Andy, thanks for this great review!

[@AndyAudioVault]

My pleasure!

[@marksr12]

Nice review, thanks! I always wanted the 7506's, just never bought them. Since I got into IEMs, I haven't worn a pair of cans in over a year. Andy do have a favorite reference IEM that competes with these cans?

[@AndyAudioVault]

M1 is comparable to Etymotic ER2XR and the MV1 comparable to ER2SE

[@kennadul2001]

Hey Andy, any plans to review the fiio ka15, was thinking about buying it or the onix for 11.11. It also has eq which is a bonus

[@AndyAudioVault]

Both are excellent but unfortunately I do not own the KA15.

[@Burn_In_Oled_On_Purpose]

Andy, have you come across a closed back version version of the sennheiser hd 600? I have the original marble version of the hd 600, I'm looking for a pair of close back sennheiser hd 600 with the same frequency response, same measurements, same tuning, same sound signature, same bass response, same rolled off treble, same timbre, and same intimate vocals. I'm sensitive to treble and some of the close back headphones that I have heard like the beyerdynamic headphones and the sony mdr 7506 have piercing treble. I use the hd 600 when I commute by bus, walking around, running errands, zoom meetings, playing video games, watching movies, and listening to music. I have mostly open back headphones but I mainly use the hd 600 for everything. The hd 600 treble don't pierce my ears and are not fatiguing and I listen to them for long periods of time depending on what I'm doing. I'm even interested in hearing a pair of open back and close back headphones that are measured ruler flat on the frequency response graph with no peaks, no dips, no eq, no dsp. I no longer use any eq at all anymore since I listen to the stock sound signature that the headphones comes with out of the box. I don't use any dsp for audio because dsp always reminds me of bose whenever dsp is mentioned that's why I don't use dsp. I use yamaha hs50m studio monitors for my 2 channel home stereo system with all the knobs set to flat and set up in an equilateral triangle to my ears. I listen near field when I'm watching live tv, watching my 4k, blu ray and dvd movies and play video games from my consoles like my n64 original playstation slim.

[@AndyAudioVault]

I love HD600 and the problem is I haven't found closed-back headphone that offers the characteristics of HD600. We have to accept the fact that HD600 will forever be unique. Hopefully, Sennheiser would be inclined to make one to complement the legend HD600 deserves

[@MrSuff7x]

Hi, Sir Andy . MDR-M1 looks delicious and its 100 cheaper so in the near future i might purchase it. Thank you for this review, very informative. What usb dongle would u suggest as a great pair with MDR-M1 ? I listen various genres rock, metal, electronic pop, trip- hop, alternative etc..

[@AndyAudioVault]

No worries. M1 comes default with 3.5mm SE so you will be better served with 3.5mm SE only dongles. At the very minimum you can use Venture Electronics ODO or iBasso DC03Pro and the very best get HIBY FC6 or Questyle M12i - all of them 3.5mm and all of them are great for M1

[@c2s271108]

Thanks for the review, how does MDR-MV1 compare to Sennheiser HD660S2? I am using ifi zen dac3 on my pc and currently listen to Tidal with Sony XM4. I tried both M1 and MV1, M1 sounds similar to my XM4 as it is also closed back earphone. Besides, MV1 presented itself with a wider soundstage, similar to Sennheiser HD660S2. If the price for both MV1 and Sennheiser HD600S2, which one do u recommend for music listening? My favourite genres are pop, jazz, and also instrument. Thanks again, looking forward to ur next video.

[@AndyAudioVault]

It will be a tough choice because 660s is also a headphone I regard as very well tuned. But If I have to choose then the value of MV1 for being a dedicated Monitoring headphone will tip the favor towards it (I do lots of monitoring) I would not use any of my favorite Sennheisers including the venerable HD600 or HD650 or HD660s for monitoring

[@c2s271108]

@@AndyAudioVault thanks for the feedback. Should I be worried for the HD660S2 300ohm impedance with ifi zen dac3? Able to push?

[@bratosin1]

​@c2s271108 just get the mv1 (I have hd660s /mv1) way more comfortable, better highs. 3d soundstage , deeper bass. Way more less power to drive , you can drive the mv1 from any portable device no problem, the hd660 are hard to drive , keep in mind that both have a very professional sound signature , very natural and linear

[@NaLy_s]

Have you heard about the recently released iBasso Macaron dongle? I’m considering buying it for my Blessing3, but I haven’t seen any valid reviews. Will you review it?

[@AndyAudioVault]

Yes I heard about it. But I have no idea when I will get one. Hopefully not too long now

[@speedking8546]

Hello Andy, may I ask which one (M1 or MV1) do you prefer in terms of comfort?

[@AndyAudioVault]

MV1

[@speedking8546]

@donglemadness thank you :)

[@rajZ772]

Hey there... I am confused between 7Hz Legato and Kiwi ears Melody Planar IEM. Both are different type drivers i know, but ppl say Kiwi did a great job for bass with the planar. Did you listen to them both? Do you suggest Kiwi ears melody or 7Hz Legato? Especially for 'Bass' with wideness and clarity.

[@AndyAudioVault]

I don't have both so I really don't know what to say about them

[@backupmydude3572]

To my ears 7hz legato clarity is not that good, the vocals are fine, I think if you are not using legato fully seal it sounds balance and still fun with decent clarity, I don't have the kiwi ears melody so idk

[@rajZ772]

@@AndyAudioVault Plz review them in future whenever possible..

[@calvinyip364]

Would love to know how this compare to Fiio ft1

[@AndyAudioVault]

Me too!

[@uhMaxx]

how is the soundstage between these too compared? does the M1 still provide a big soundstage and clear seperation layering?

[@uhMaxx]

does the M1 outperform other closed backs in those departments?

[@AndyAudioVault]

Yes, M1 offers wide staging compared to many other closed back headphones, the only one wider would be the open backed MV1

[@teknolojigundemi]

I still dont get monitoring headphones vs others. If they are true to source why they are much cheaper than Meze, Audeze even some Sony models. I have MDR-7506, i was happy until I use Drop 6xx, shy of bass but great midrange impress me.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Monitoring headphones are designed to be as flat and as neutral/transparent they can be, without or with very minimal coloration. Monitoring headphones and IEMs are the most accurate equipment to use if the priority is to hear exactly how the source sounds like. Most other headphones are designed to please and will always exhibit flavoring to suits the listener. Also, price does not determine quality, especially not now

[@NetvoTV]

If I want to listen to music, watch movie like Tenet, gaming and possible make music in coming future, should I get M1, MV1, Z1R or B&O H95 or better have 2 of them? Is NW-ZX707 player make a different to the MV1? By the way, my name is Johnny and I'm a freelance logo designer, would you be interested to have a logo redesign to have a vault shape of graphical based logo that fit well into audio theme too to make the logo function and form both worked? Let me know if you interested and I would love to help you to redesign your logo! :-)

[@AndyAudioVault]

Jhonny, between the options you mentioned and the intent you have for them, I would recommend MV1 if you have no need for isolation, but if you need closed back seal, then M1 is a clear choice. Thanks for the offer, for now I intend not to change my logo for quite a while, I have just only recently use it

[@mokobigbro]

I was a longtime 7506 user. (30 years plus) and about 10 years ago I discovered CD900ST and heavily modify it (recable/chamber dampening/port, yaxi velor pad) for mixing purpose. It was my workhorse for years. I've been using K371 now and just recently discovered Fiio FT1. I wanted to get the M1 but after listening to @aregina www.youtube.com/@aregina comparison, I might step up to the MV1.

[@faisalfirdausiinn4708]

TBH, i am very interested in tutorial of modifying MDR7506 (cable upgrade/replacement).

[@AndyAudioVault]

I did it myself and it was quite a hassle which include drilling a new hole for one side of the metal 7506 housing. If I have another MDR7506 to mod I might do a video on it

[@faisalfirdausiinn4708]

@@AndyAudioVault Thank you for the reply, Mr Andy.

[@chencheating4677]

What is the size of the jack in the headphone end?

[@AndyAudioVault]

Please watch the video, at 2:29 I clearly showed the 6.3mm jack which also comes with 6.3mm to 3.5mm Adapter. Both M1 and MV1 has them, with M1 offering a shorter additional cable, all clearly shown in the video. Thanks

[@chencheating4677]

@@AndyAudioVault I was talking about the jack size on the headphone themselves, not the end you plug in to an audio device. Thanks

[@vikramdolas4192]

Kz caster bass version and kz edx po x which is much better in overall sound quality

[@AndyAudioVault]

Castor is better

[@vikramdolas4192]

@@AndyAudioVault thanks

[@D1N02]

400 euro. I would get the prettier Aune AR-5000 or Verum one first. Then again I don't need to monitor.

[@_systemd]

I would get a pair of shoes. Then again I don't need to audio.

[@AronAddams7]

I had the m50x, gave me migraine everytime I used it. Stayed away from monitoring headphones since then.

[@D1N02]

@@AronAddams7 then you won't be interested in the austrian audio hi-x20. It's a brand founded by some AKG engineers.

[@karolkedzierski5824]

The MDR M1 destroy both of them. They are probably one of the most natural and well tuned headphones produced by Sony. MDR-MV1 sound unnatural and sibilant in comparison, have no idea why would someone recommend them over the M1.

[@bratosin1]

Mv1 way more natural , wtf are u talking bro

[@karolkedzierski5824]

@@bratosin1 WHAT?? MV1 have piercing trebles, M1 are perfection- absolutely zero fatigue and fully natural sound

[@bratosin1]

Closed back ? Natural ? Lol , you clearly have no idea what you talking about ​@karolkedzierski5824

[@pungsom]

I think mv1 is overwhelmingly good... The natural openness of the open type makes for a very attractive sound.