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- Review: Sony MDR-1AM2
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Ive had the MDR-1AM2 for a month now. Theyre the perfect headphones for on the go. Comfy, great bass/mids/highs. Absolutely blown away. Performs great connected directly to my phone, and absolutely shines with the Fiio Q5 as a mobile dac/amp.
TostiTostelli have you tried the balanced sound? I’m quite fond of the Sony 4.4 Balanced to my Z5 from my ZX300, it’s a huge upgrade in term of sound. And IF the 1AM2 sound much better on Balanced than that should be the go for me in replace of my B&O H6
I havent tried the balanced sound yet sadly, since i dont have a dac/amp that has a balanced 4,4 out. But even on the regular 3,5mm i'd comfortably pick these over any closed-back dynamic headphones under 500 euros.
TostiTostelli
i know its a closed back but how wide is the soundstage
hameed N.B Soundstage is there. its not narrow. but dont expect a great big open soundstage out of these.
@@TostiTostelli how is it now, does they sound the same? in terms of durability
Finally!! I really appreciate the review!!
Thank you for the great review! I really appreciate it.
Great review as always Damir!
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The connector is not proprietary but the rim size is very small that is not easy to find compatible cable.
I have the older 1A with same drawback.
Great review! Btw Panasonic rp-hd10e are very similar (also low impedance high res closed headphones) and not many people know them (they have like 5 amazon reviews). They are also quite pretty and cheap! :) Audio-Technica MSR7 are also similar, but they are 35 Ohm already. So better for mixed (home/outside) use and they could already use an external Amp.
Anyway keep up the good work! ;)
Hey , great video very helpful! I just brought back my Airpods Max to the Best Buy and exchanged them for an Audioquest Dragonfly Red + a pair of these headphones. Your video helped me make my choice, thanks!
WoW what a surprise so fast after release! :)
With 16 Ohms they must be loud as hell ! Love that ! 🔊🎶🎶 i will buy them couse 16 Ohms are the best for any device or hardware.
Nice review as usual bro
I have the MDR-1A and the connection on the headphone is proprietary although it looks like it is an ordinary 3.5mm connection. I like the sound quality, clear highs and quality bass. Comfort is also good, also for people who wear glasses like me. But the cable is too short, 1.25m is just enough for my desktop pc.
They look really light and flexible 👍
Great review. And I agree more or less with your points. The Sound is fine and comfort unparalleled. Unfortunately I had to return my Philips Fidelio L2 due to bad stitching on the earcups. They Sound fantastic and are beautiful. I miss them.
Love it how you always upload on my lunch break haha, to the minute!
Great review......... and that Arnold impression is spot on 😁
LOOOOOL
:DDD
Would this be good for trance and lounge chill out music ?
After this review and the mention in your last video of the Nfb-11 (a review of this would be great, giving also some import details) I just subscribed. How does this compare to the b&o h6? I returned the first version of the mdr1a due to the boomy and uncontrolled bass (and I like bass quite a bit) but certain albums like the dark side of the moon were ruined. They were great for gaming tho.
Keep up with this good work!
Damir Franc thank you! I'm going to check the nfb review then :)
I've had 1A, but got rid of them due to bass overshadowing other frequencies, especially mids. This is supposedly fixed in 1AM2. You didn't mention any problems with bass, so I guess they finally fixed it :)
have you tried it and how did it turn out?
can you recommend best replacement 3.5mm cable that includes mic for this?
MDR-1AM2 Vs ATH MSR7SE. AllRound Music, Long Time Usage, Noise Isolation. Which one do you preffer ?
What camera are you using it’s amazing!!!
I have the zx300 and just bought some mdr-1a cans not realising that it's specifically the mdr-1abp that come with the balanced audio cable. As unoppened I plan to return, can you recommend the mdr1am2 for use with balanced connection?
I own the MDR1A version and it is amazing. The bass could be a bit tighter.
I was hoping they would improve that on the next version (MDR-1AM2).
M2 are tighter as they don't go as low as the 1a. They out perform the 1a on the mids and highs, and give more detail.
Hmmm, I will have to try them when they become available in the shops.
Would you recommend it over the MDR-7605?
I just bought the Sony MDR-1AM2 today, primarily to use with my Samsung Tab S3 tablet. So far, I am amazed at the sound quality. Also, they are very comfortable. My tablet has an audio equalizer. The Sony phones seem to sound best with the lowest and highest frequencies reduced by 1 db. Vocals, percussion, plucked instruments sound wonderful. To compare them, I have a several years old Sennheiser HD 600. The Sennheiser may be more tonally neutral, but I prefer listening to the Sony. It makes me smile. 😀 Eventually, I realized I needed a better source device to match the quality of the Sony headphones, so I bought a Sony NW-WM1A Premium Walkman. I use it to play high-resolution FLAC files. These 2 products were made for each other and are amazing together. The sound is as perfect as I have ever experienced. They connect with a balanced cable, and yes, this makes an audible improvement. Also the frequency response seems flatter than I heard using my phone or tablet as the player. With the Walkman, I don't use its equalizer, preferring its Direct mode, for maximum clarity and detail.
Robert Noblitt do you know a free audio equalizer app for iPhone I can install to adjust the high and the low frequencies?, I just bought the Sony MDR-1AM2 in Adorama Camera.
@@maytassuaysompol7804 Sorry, my phone is a Samsung Galaxy S7, that has an equalizer built-in. I don't know much about iPhones.
Robert Noblitt Thank you for replying
@Robert Noblitt, thank you for bringing NW-WM1A into the picture. I tested this with 1AM2 with balanced cable, etc @ Sony store 2 weeks ago & it sounds fantastic. You are really making me wanting to get NW-WM1A to match with my 1AM2 but at this point, way too much off my budget. Maybe someday.. :-)
a question, what about soundstage ? are they intimate like hd600s? im looking for big large soundstage in closed headphones, i have the oppos pm3 but now i dont want narrow soundstage, thanks (i also have the wm1a)
Cable 4.4 balanced MDR-1AM2 can pair MAR-1A?
ended up returning mine for MDR1As, as the fit isn't right. The sound is great, of course. I think the balanced cable is just a marketing gimmick for the Walkman (but I need to go and listen to them in a shop). The one local Bic Camera in my town has one Walkman on display with these cans and the battery was run down! I am praying that the fit of the MDR-1As is the same as my earlier MDR-1Rs - because they were perfect. Or at least not as slimline as the MDR 1AM2s! At the very least, this aborted buy made me knowledgeable about what balanced wiring is. For anyone wondering, the MDR1 AM2s ARE comfortable - and light - for sure, but I am really sensitive to phones and they enclose my ears, which I don't like. If the MDR -1A does the same, I will just have to lump it. Thanks for your intelligent review, Damir. Mach's gut!
Das ist gut!
Good job man. I wonder if you can give me your advice. I have Sony wh-1000xm3 l like them but I feel heavy what about mdr-1am2 is desire buy them?
Great pair walkman and smartphone
I'm looking for a really nice set of headphones for my PC (mostly gaming). I will be getting a external DAC. What headphones do you recommend?
sennheiser hd58x are a great start
Sony MDR-1AM2 vs Focal Listen Pro? Which is best?
Nice review! 👍 In USA are you gonna work in tech?
I own MDR CD900ST, do you think are they worth if I already own the 900STs?
Is the mic good for singing because I’m a singer and I use beats 🎧 Studio 3 wireless they good but have to keep them charged the only flaw.
interesting I wonder if they are really better than DT770 or I just like beyer sound signature
Hi. Thanks for the video. I'm torn between this and wh-1000mx3... : I will only ever use a wired connection for a headphone, my head is kind of small, my ears are a bit big and stick out (would these be comfortable?), I use my smartphone to connect to headphones, and music file format is .mp3 although im thinking of getting spotify premium for higher quality music files (that would be downloaded into my phone at the highest quality, not streamed) And I am a student but dont care too much for the NC. any suggestion on which one to get?
also, can google assistant be activated when holding down the button on the wire with the in-line remote? I would like that a lot.
Thanks for your time.
I don't see a good reason to go for the way worse 1000x in terms of sound if you're only gonna use them wired anyways, the 1a are known to be amongst the most comfortable headphones out there
@@TheNitpicker you just got a new sub, thanks!
Does anyone have a comparison between the original mdr-1am, and the mark 2? I have the mgr-1am and they are great, but I was thinking of getting this new one?>
Very nice headphones
My question is are they worth the upgrade from the MDR-1a? Because the design is identical.
I highly doubt it
i am looking for a headphone mainly to hook up to a digital piano so i can play at night. am i looking in the right place for a noise cancelling headphone with a rich piano sound? or are there better headphones for instruments, pianos specifically
It's rich for sure, imo a bit too much but if that's something you like sure. Possible alternatives I can think of right now, Yamaha MT5, mt7, MT8, the 5 is the richest, the 7 a bit more subtle. Also Mackie mc250
@@TheNitpicker appreciate the super quick reply. thank you for all the recommendations! it is paving my research 🙏🏼
Ya, das ist good. Right Hans and Franz.
I got these for hip hop music, but thinking of getting the fostex ebony or meze 99 as a replacement.
Fosted ebony's probably won't be the best suited for hip hop in all honesty
@@pkjk1255 actually they do lol.
i have sony mdr1am2, what dac or dap for max my sony mdr1am2? thanks
It's easy to drive, you can you use any entry level headphones amp and should be good
What is a good bass heavy headphone set that is wired only?
Meze headphones like the 99
This vs mdr 100aap
Which one have best sound quality? They both have hi res compatible
This one has deeper bass and brighter treble. MDR-100AAP is a bit more muffled but may be better if you prefer warmer sound.
@@FrankyboyLegend cool man, thanks for the answer
Which is better? Either the mdr1am2 or xm100m2
The mdr-1am2 sounds even better than newly launched xm-1000m3.. xm-1000m2 is history..
@@roeslan1969 M3's and 1AM2 have the same driver but M3 is compromised by the need for EQ compensating ANC/Bluetooth DSP.
I bought them for $60 and I love them because of the price. I don't know if I'd pay 300.
Pure Flux Bought used from EBay?
No there was a misspelling on a website.
Hi Damir. I own both this one and the 1A, for this price the 1A is better value for money. But the soundstage of the new ones is like you said more balanced.
How does the M2 compare to the 1A in terms of sound? I own the 1a's now but it is starting to break.. so I am keeping a close look at the M2.
Danté I would recommend the M2 myself. I suggest you test the both first next to each other. But I like the M2 better.
thanks! I will see if I can test it somewhere
@@ErykDante any luck? my 1a has broke on both sides now and im looking to upgrade
@@illestmuzik Hi, I own the M2 since pretty much 2 years now and they have been amazing ever since. Even wearing them while writing this haha. I swore by the originals until I got these. In short: The sound signature of the M2 is adjusted to be a little bit more clear and wide, while having a little bit less bass than the previous version. Which suits my taste. They are comfortable to wear for long sessions. Also extremely light. I got my pair for € 140,- but I noticed that they got a lot more expensive these days. The thing is that I would gladly pay 200+ for these. This is just a summary, but if you have any specific questions, let me know.
I switched from an XB950 to this 1AM2. The difference of sound quality is unwriteable. :)
i had a xb950 and it is broken. when i am listening bass sound my xb950 is shaking on my ear and i like it. is this 1am2 shaking with bass ? or what is the bass level when you compared to xb 950 to 1am2 ?
@@virtuestar1 The XB950 is extremely bass forward and dark sounding headphones, and the 1AM2 has a softer, ,,supporting" bass with more defined mids and highs.
@@Breaky717 thank you very much
@@virtuestar1 This is a hifi headphones not a bass head headphone if you want something that will shake you're head get the skull candy crushers
Which is better in terms of sound quality,this headphone or sony h.ear on 2 wireless?
the 1am but they are not really comparable because of wired and bt
@@TheNitpicker This is kinda a random question.I have hyper x cloud stinger.
Between this and hyper x cloud stinger,which has better sound quality and sounstage?
hard to tell, it's been a while since the Stinger, I'd say quality might, but just might be better on the sony, but the Stinger has the way more balanced signature which makes it easier to recommend, especially for the price
Again,kinda a random question😂😂😂
Between this and the sony h.ear on(wired).Which has better in terms of sound quality and soundstage.Apreciate your reply
I got this for around USD 140, best purchased i ever made.
tino deryanto from where?
where?
in terms of vocal how this compare to Yamaha HPH-MT5, it's more behind or in front of instrument/mix?
It's pretty much online witb the instrument, maybe marginally pushed forward but nowhere near the MT5 which I definitely still prefer a lot
2:45 i just bought them and my ears fit inside the whole ear - must be I got small ears
what would you recommend for listening to metal ?
I wanna know too
At that price point the Yamaha MT5
and at any price ?@@TheNitpicker
Any price makes it very hard since I only used a limited amount, in the midrange I really like the Sennheiser HD660S/HD58X, the Monolith M1060c are pretty sweet as well, even higher my personal ones are the Audeze LCD2-C
How do these compare to the 100aap ?
Quite late but way more comfortable and sound better than 100ap. I used have the 100ap
should i upgrade to these from MDR XP950AP? i liked their sound, it was bassy and it went well with music i listen to, but they died after 2.5 years of usage (ye i dropped them) so... can you guys is the comments help me a little? xd
I'm in the exact same situation as you. Have the XB950ap which I love. Did you end up upgrading to these?
@@teebs90 me too i had xb950 and broken.is it worth buying ?
@@virtuestar1 only worth if you have an amp the bass is nice but without amplification it won’t be great. I currently use mine with an ifi dac that gives xbass and with that it truly shines.
Is it good gor studio mixing n mastering
Not at all, Sonys are way too sounded for an accurate representation
@@TheNitpicker thanks alot I was on d moove to buy
These sound like they might be mire bakances than the more expensive z7m2
how are those compared to the AT M50x?
Not comparable at all, the 50x are very monotonous and boring, the Sony pretty much the exact opposite
The Nitpicker would they work ok with out an amp? I’m mainly gonna use them for media
Are they wired? Do you think the sound better than the B&W p7?
Yes, they are wired, but I'm not sure if it sounds better than the Bowers and Wilkins P7 since I haven't tried it yet
Thanks for the helpfull review and answer.Just another question:Do they sound better than the wireless Sony wh1000xm3?
Yes they are better
The Nitpicker cool.As my Bowers and Wilkins p7 are far better than the wh1000xm3 but I would like to replace them as they are a bit bulky and uncomfortable
Are they better than DT 770 80 ohm?
Just got the Sony Xperia 1iv. And been eyeing these. Was also looking at the dt 770 as well as the 700. Think I'm going with the sonys I
Is Yamaha MT5 better than Yamaha MT8 or MT7? I think all are under 200$.
I've compared the 8 and 5, didn't review the 7
@@TheNitpicker Is MT5 made in Japan or China?
No idea, does it really matter?
Slow down dude, the choppa isn't gonna take off without you. =)
I enjoyed the slightly frantic delivery
lmao
@@abyssever1444 get to the chop hah
Would these be good for gaming
not particularly
@@TheNitpicker what would you recommend as good headphones for gaming?
Beyerdynamic Tygr 300
@@TheNitpicker will I need an amp?
I need wireless Hi Res version of that! Ha ha :)) Hey Sony, hope you listen this
I think wireless and Hi Res are still contradictions in terms.
Hi res is nothing else but a marketing gag on its own, means nothing
@@TheNitpicker Not true. Hi Res mean uncompressed CD quality and above resolution. Bluetooth technology in 2019 still must compress sound to a lower bitrate than a full uncompressed FLAC or WAV file.
@@TheNitpicker When HDTV came out that was considered by some a marketing gag too. Then 4K Tv's were phony marketing.....................
Can someone tell me if the microphone works on PS4?
This is a headphone, no headset
How could the mic work if there is no mic?
@@TheNitpicker yes it is lol I think u didn't found it
I think you're mixing something up, the 1AM2 is just a headphone
@@TheNitpicker it is on the personalizeable button on the wire. There are 2 wires one with the button where it is situated the mic and the other one is a simple wire without nothing
Change the playback speed to 0.75x, thank me later :)
Thats weird. I changed it to 1.75x
Should i buy mdr-1am2 for 150$?
Doesn't sound like a great deal but I don't know prices elsewhere really to be fair
I bought them 3 days ago, the bass makes music sound muddy and very high frequencies are way too quiet, but since they have impedance of 16 ohms you can make them sound amazing even with a smartphone. Reduce the bass from 32-250hz by 3db, 500-4k by 2db, 8k by 1db and leave 16k at baseline and you will hear details like on studio headphones, the only thing really missing is the soundstage, but I really like them as portable headphones for going out and listening to music in bed because they are so light and comfortable.
I have had Sony mdr 1a m2 for 2 years, and would like to upgrade to sennheiser hd 560s. Is it an upgrade?
If neutrality is what you're looking for then sure
@@TheNitpicker I mostly listen to ambient drone field recordings classical and jazz. I bought my third pair of mdr 1a m2, ear cups do not last long :( I love the sound of mdr 1a m2. I am not a sound expert so do not know if I am for a flat sound. I just have to jump into it and try. Excuse my poor English, greetings from Denmark
@@Mytube82x flatter means flat, so no big bass , no piercing highs , good nice mids (voice, instruments), hd 560 is flatter ,neutral
These ones will look crazy with black Iphone :D
Hey guys, I'm pretty sure these are 160 ohm
Well no
@@TheNitpicker you got me
Well they are 16 ohm
Which ones are louder these or the Yamaha mt5's? Please get back to me thanks. Peace
Damir Franc I just mean because I have a strong demand for volume with headphones, and have tried numerous raved about ones before and been underwhelmed with the volume, and I know you are the same, thats why I was asking. But thanks for the reply. Fuck I love you're videos and you are my go to tech guy but you are annoying as well sometimes. peace
Damir Franc have you ever tried the 1more triple driver over-ear headphones?
Tyler Durden if you’re looking for a very louder headphone then you should go for the bluedio victory
Spliff Man thank you very much
5.7 inch 18:9 ips lcd or 5.2 inch 16:9 samoled
BookPvP 5.7 18:9 ips. I actually prefer the ips technology.
huawei p smart vs galaxy a5 2017 Is what im referring to. the a5 has much more features such as usb 3.0 and its nic is 802.11ac and its IP68 certified and has better camera. But went to store to try them out I was drawn to the huawei p smart literally because of its design which has 18:9 (a5 only has 16:9) but it literally has the same comms as my 2015 phone and the display feels more like an upgrade because It is slimmer/bigger but I know that my current phone has practically the same screen contrast ratio and colour reproduction. Also Ive sort of thought about the J7 2017 but not sure. Also do you prefer IPS technology because there is no screen burn which occurs in AMOLED or is it because IPS produces more natural colours? Would I notice more of a difference getting a bigger(18:9) screen or a screen with much better colour (and slightly bigger) Sorry for long reply :/ Just throwing it all up. Im conflicted af.
Why do these companies continue to make narrow ear pads? It's ridiculous.
Comfort is the most important factor with headphones.
They should make them wider or at least offer optional wider ear pads.
Come with me if you want to live
@@gruilen phantom of the opera, Edward?
how can you talk so much non stop???
didnt know bigfoot did reviews.
Didn't know his shit is able to post comments
sony mdr1a almost perfect, hmm if they were doing a revision 2, OH LOOK, F**K still not over ear:( oh man, I guess like any headphones on the market, one big flaw :(
These are over ear..
I just tried them today and they're over ear, unless your ear is very very large...
Sounds owsome.Weighs nothing.Build like shit.1 year and started crumbling at the earcups from the top.Plastic just falling down not only that one of the ears broke off.Thank god waranty accepted complete refund!.Sound is nice but they are overpriced to hell and back.I should have stuck to Philips or Bayer dynamics.True and tried! Costed me 164 euros and thats ALOT for headphones if u are not audiophile.