New Sony MDR-MV1 - Professional Open Back Headphones

[VintageFlanker]

This does not happen very often : Sony just released new professional / reference (and open back) headphones:

MDR-MV1 Studio Monitor Headphones - Sony Pro

Find out more about the MDR-MV1 open back studio monitor headphones.

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MSRP seems to be about 400$, as for EU, it is already listed at Thomann for 474€:

Sony MDR-MV1

Studio Headphones For mixing and mastering, Newly developed HD drivers support 3D audio, Circumaural, Open, Dynamic, Drequency range: 5 - 80,000 Hz, Impedance: 24 Ohm, Sound pressure level: 100dB/mW, Driver size: 40 mm, Single-sided cable routing,...

www.thomann.de

Specs:

Type
Open back, Dynamic

Driver unit
40 mm (1.58 in)

Power handling capacity
1500 mW (IEC)

Impedance
24Ω at 1 kHz

Sensitivity
100 dB/mW

Frequency response
5 Hz - 80 000 Hz (IEC)

Mass
Approx. 223 g (7.87 oz) without cable

Included items
Stereo Headphones, Headphone cable (approx. 2.5 m (98.43 in), stereo phone plug), Plug adaptor (approx. 20 cm (1.58 in), stereo phone jack↔ stereo mini plug)

 

[staticV3]

24Ω seems to be an odd choice for a dynamic headphone built for studios, where high output impedance headphone amps are still pretty common.

 

[raif71]

From the pictures, no pentaconn jack ?

 

[VintageFlanker]

24Ω seems to be an odd choice for a dynamic headphone built for studios, where high output impedance headphone amps are still pretty common.

I second this...

From the pictures, no pentaconn jack ?

Nope. 6.3mm SE jack on the amp end (they could have it balanced, tho, since the headphones jack is 4 poles)

 

[okok]

looks no good, no more than $20, better go check the bin stores

 

[VintageFlanker]

looks no good, no more than $20, better go check the bin stores

Ok...

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

Always nice to see a new thing from big player, hope it will deliver the performance.

 

[IAtaman]

24Ω seems to be an odd choice for a dynamic headphone built for studios, where high output impedance headphone amps are still pretty common.

I suspect in this context Studio means the same thing as Pro in iPhone.

 

[ugur38]

Design looks simple, I like it. Even though Sony is considered "one of best" on audio market their products are actually not that good. I hope this one turns out good.

 

[Fregly]

They do not provide a frequency graph, unless I missed it, so right it away my scepticism kicks in. I assume it's crap without measurements. The is just the basics if one is a rational agent.

 

[GXAlan]

Sony Launches

Sony Corporation ("Sony") announced the launch of its measurement service and dedicated software for the 360 Virtual Mixing Environment ("360VME"), a spatial sound technology that uses headphones to reproduce the sound field environment of a reference studio with high precision.

www.sony.net

There seems to be a personalized HRTF option for recording/mastering/mixing engineers who live in LA, NY, and Tokyo.

 

[VintageFlanker]

They do not provide a frequency graph, unless I missed it, so right it away my scepticism kicks in

So far, most, if any FR graphs provided by headphones manufacturers have been proven either wrong or unusable (overly compensated or smoothed, very high vertical amplitude)... So, AFAIC, I do not care if they publish some or not. What I do need for are tiers measurements, preferably from different sources.

 

[SONYES]

I suspect in this context Studio means the same thing as Pro in iPhone.

It's designed so you also can use it on the go with a laptop/Mac

 

[SONYES]

Design looks simple, I like it. Even though Sony is considered "one of best" on audio market their products are actually not that good. I hope this one turns out good.

There is nothing wrong with SONY audio products. Especially not their ES line.

 

[Doodski]

Not so sure about that connecting 3.5mm or 2.5mm 4 conductor jack on the headphone cup. The retention spring strength of those connectors usually is not meant for vertical loading with movement and tugging.

 

[Tremolo]

40 years and the look of sony's "pro" headphones hasn't changed much. I hope they have bigger cups and sound better than v6

 

[Zensō]

It's designed so you also can use it on the go with a laptop/Mac

That makes sense. Today, “Studio” encompasses a wide range of different scenarios.

 

[restorer-john]

I'll definitely put a pair on my christmas list.

 

[restorer-john]

Not so sure about that connecting 3.5mm or 2.5mm 4 conductor jack on the headphone cup. The retention spring strength of those connectors usually is not meant for vertical loading with movement and tugging.

It is threaded.

"The connection part to the main unit is detachable with a screw system, allowing for secure connection and cable replacement."

 

[Doodski]

It is threaded.

"The connection part to the main unit is detachable with a screw system, allowing for secure connection and cable replacement."

Then they look fantastic. Nice velvety pads and decent styling.