Sony MDR-MV1 Open-back studio monitor wired headphones

Name: Sony MDR-MV1
Brand: Sony
SKU: 158MDRMV1
Price: 418.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Item # 158MDRMV1

These lightweight headphones were designed for mixing, mastering, and monitoring binaural mixes for spatial audio.

Lightweight studio headphones designed for stereo, binaural, and spatial audio

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Advanced signal processing helps create an immersive, object-based 3D soundfield

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Open-back design helps reduce internal sound reflections to preserve accuracy

Earcups fold flat

Connects to pro audio interfaces and gear

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Soft, breathable suede ear pads

Detachable 6-foot cable with 1/4" connector

3.5mm miniplug adapter

Dynamic 40mm driver tuned for distinct and detailed highs, mids, and lows

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Sony MDR-MV1 Lightweight studio headphones designed for stereo, binaural, and spatial audio

Sony MDR-MV1 Advanced signal processing helps create an immersive, object-based 3D soundfield

Sony MDR-MV1 Open-back design helps reduce internal sound reflections to preserve accuracy

Sony MDR-MV1 Connects to pro audio interfaces and gear

Sony MDR-MV1 Soft, breathable suede ear pads

Sony MDR-MV1 Detachable 6-foot cable with 1/4

Sony MDR-MV1 Dynamic 40mm driver tuned for distinct and detailed highs, mids, and lows

Sony MDR-MV1 Mannequin shown for fit and scale

These lightweight headphones were designed for mixing, mastering, and monitoring binaural mixes for spatial audio.

Item # 158MDRMV1

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Pro headphones designed with spatial audio in mind

Sony's line of professional headphones have been a studio staple for decades. Keeping with the latest musical trends, the MDR-MV1 open-back headphones are specifically designed for mixing, mastering, and monitoring binaural mixes for spatial audio. Sony combines their high-performance dynamic drivers, signal processing, and fine-tuning to deliver a spacious three-dimensional soundfield with a strong sense of distance and place.

And since the sound is so linear and accurate, these headphones work well for creating or listening to stereo tracks, too. They have a lightweight, well-padded design for those long sessions, when you're trying to get the mix just right.

Product highlights:

open-back, over-the-ear professional studio headphones
- designed for mixing and monitoring in stereo, binaural, or spatial audio
lightweight, secure design for long sessions of music listening and creation
- padded headband and soft, breathable suede ear pads
earcups fold flat for easy storage

Sound details:

open-back design helps reduce internal sound reflections to preserve accuracy
dynamic 40mm drivers deliver a spacious, well-balanced sound
- tuned for naturally distinct and detailed highs, mids, and lows
- corrugated diaphragm edges help lower distortion and reinforce bass impact
advanced signal processing helps create an immersive, object-based 3D soundfield
- uses head-related transfer function (HRTF) to render distance and sense of space

Accessories and specs:

detachable 6-foot cable with 1/4" connector
3.5mm adapter included
frequency response: 5-80,000 Hz
sensitivity: 100 dB
impedance: 24 ohms
weight: 7.87 oz.
warranty: 1 year
MFR # MDRMV1
Item # 158MDRMV1

What's in the box:

Sony MDR-MV1 owner's manual

Over-ear headphones (black)
8.5' Audio cable (3.5mm plug on one end and straight 1/4" plug on other end)
9" Audio adapter (1/4" female-to-3.5mm male)
Operating Instructions
Warranty sheet (US and Canada)

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Features & specs

General
Fit Style	Over-the-ear
Earcup Type	Open
Earcup Width x Height	3.502" x 4.351"
Noise-canceling	No
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth Version	N/A
Single-earbud Operation	---
Mic For Taking Calls	No
Battery Life	N/A
Total Battery With Charging Case	N/A
Voice Assistant Access
Amazon Alexa	No
Google Assistant	No
Siri	No
Connectors
3.5mm	Yes
1/4"	Yes
Lightning	No
4.4mm balanced	No
XLR4 balanced	No
2.5mm	No
Other	None
Specs
Frequency Response	5-80k Hz
Sensitivity	100 dB
Impedance	24 Ohms
Weight	7.87 ounces
Cord Length	102"
Parts Warranty	1 Year
Labor Warranty	1 Year

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Features

Overview: The Sony MDR-MV1 Studio Monitor over-ear headphones feature an open-back design that gives you a spacious sound with a wide soundstage. They are lightweight and comfortable for those long mixing and stereo mastering sessions. The headphones come with a long 8.5' detachable cable.

40mm Drivers: The MDR-MV1 is equipped with 40mm dynamic drivers with strong neodymium magnets that deliver powerful high-res audio that is accurate and uncolored so you can hear the music as the artist intended. The carefully tuned open-back ear cups reduce reflected sound inside the headphone to produce a better 360° spatial sound experience, much like listening to a pair of speakers in a room.

Cable: The headphones come with a tangle resistant 8.5-foot cable with a straight 1/4-inch (6.3mm) plug that is common in professional mixing equipment. The detachable cable has a threaded connector where it attaches to the left ear cup to give you a secure connection. Bundled with the headphones is a 1/4"-to-3.5mm adapter cable that allows you to listen to your portable devices as well.

Specifications:

Frequency Response: 5Hz - 80kHz
Impedance: 24Ω (1 kHz)
Power Handling Capacity: 1500mW
Sensitivity: 100dB / mW
Ear Cup Dimensions:
- External: Width 3.502", Height 4.351", Depth 2.077"
- Internal: Width 1.557", Height 2.618", Depth 0.875"
Weight: 7.87 ounces (w/o cable)

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