About the Sony MDR-1A Premium Hi-res
Next-level listening
Next-level listening
If you're looking to get a little more out of your music, upgrading your headphones is a smart first step. The excellent-sounding Sony MDR-1A headphones will put you on the right track. Their aluminum-coated 40mm drivers are engineered for incredibly wide frequency response. That means these headphones offer glittering detail, from the deepest bass frequencies all the way through the crisp, extended highs. You'll hear more of the subtle nuances in your music — especially if you use these headphones with a high-resolution player like the Sony NWZ-A17 Walkman. Just like the MDR-1A headphones, high-resolution music can take you even deeper inside your favorite tunes.
Get more from your music with the Sony MDR-1A's spacious, detailed sound.
What's in a cable?
Your music, that's what. So Sony designed their cable to treat the audio signal with particular care. The four-conductor, silver-coated oxygen-free copper cable ensures your music is delivered accurately. That means you get the full benefit of the large soundstage and tight bass the MDR-1A headphones offer. There's also a remote cable included for use with Android™ devices. Download the free Sony Smart Key app, and you can set up the remote's multi-function button to your liking. That makes it easy to take a call or control music playback and volume with commands of your choosing.
Comfort comes standard
Sony makes some of the most comfortable headphones you can find. The MDR-1As are no exception, with a fit that practically begs for long listening sessions. The softly padded earcups are just what you'd want in an over-the-ear headphone. They're also not too bulky or heavy, so you can enjoy them on the go.
Product highlights:
- over-the-ear, closed design
- 40mm dynamic drivers
- includes two detachable cables:
- 47-inch cable with in-line remote and microphone for taking calls and controlling music with an Android device
- 47-inch miniplug cable (no remote)
- Sony's free Smart Key app for Android lets you customize the functionality of the remote
- earcups are softly padded for long-lasting comfort and fold flat for easy storage
- carry pouch included
- frequency response: 3-100,000 Hz
- sensitivity: 105 dB
- impedance: 24 ohms
- weight: 7.9 oz.
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # MDR-1A/B
What's in the box:
Sony MDR-1A Premium Hi-res owner's manual
- Over-the-ear stereo headphones
- 49" Audio connecting cable (right angled 3.5mm plug)
- 49" Audio connecting cable with in-line 1-button remote/microphone (right angled 3.5mm plug)
- Storage pouch
- Operating Instructions
- Warranty sheet (US)
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Fit Style | Over-the-ear | |
Earcup Type | Closed | |
Earcup Width x Height | 3.27" x 3.98" | |
Noise-canceling | No | |
Bluetooth | No | |
Bluetooth Version | --- | |
Single-earbud Operation | --- | |
Mic For Taking Calls | Yes | |
Voice Assistant Access | ||
Amazon Alexa | No | |
Google Assistant | No | |
Siri | No | |
Connectors | ||
3.5mm | No | |
1/4" | No | |
Lightning | No | |
4.4mm balanced | No | |
XLR4 balanced | No | |
2.5mm | No | |
Other | None | |
Specs | ||
Frequency Response | 3-100k Hz | |
Sensitivity | 105 dB | |
Impedance | 24 Ohms | |
Weight | 7.94 ounces | |
Cord Length | 49" + 49" | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
Product Research
Features
Overview: The Sony MDR-1A high-resolution, over-ear headphones feature exceptional sound quality. These ultra-comfortable headphones have soft urethane cushions that provide an acoustic seal around your ears. Silicon rings around every moving axis provides smooth and silent earcup movement. Two cables are included with the headphones, including one with an in-line remote/microphone, along with a black storage pouch with a drawstring closure.
Drivers: The MDR-1A is equipped with 40mm ALCP (Aluminum-coated Liquid Polymer) dome-type drivers that deliver a wide frequency response, ranging from sub-harmonic lows (3 Hz) to ultra-sonic highs (up to 100kHz) for natural, soothing sound reproduction.
Detachable Cables: The headphones come with two 49" detachable cables with silver-coated OFC (oxygen-free copper) conductors. OFC cable ensures maximum signal transfer with minimal degradation. These 4-conductor cables have separate ground and signal cables for each channel for enhanced separation, expanded sound, and tight bass. One cable comes with an in-line remote/microphone that is compatible with most smartphones, including iPhones, Android, and Blackberry. The other cable is strictly a stereo audio cable without a remote/microphone.
SmartKey: Designed for Sony Xperia Android smartphones, the SmartKey app, available for free download from Google Play, allows you to personalize the functions of the in-line one-button remote.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: 3Hz - 100kHz
- Impedance: 24 ohms at 1 kHz
- Power Handling Capacity: 1500mW
- Sensitivity: 105dB / mW
- Weight: 7.94 ounces (w/o cable)
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Good Headphones. Very comfortable and well made with excellent sound. I am not an audiophile but I know great sound when I hear it. I own several pairs of headphones and these are the best by far.
Curt from East Wenatchee, WA