Sony Balanced Armature Headphones

As an audiophile and someone who owns a large range of headphones, I have to say the MDR-MV1 Open-Back is a fantastic headphone. Period. However, make no mistake, this is a Sony headphone with a Sony Sound. Slightly V shaped but don't let that turn you off. I really do mean slightly. It has a little bass lift but nothing that interferes with the mid's or treble. This is one of the most balanced headphones in my collection. Everything has it's place and comes shining through. Bass - So well balanced. Actually, to these ears darn near perfect. So well balanced and not muddy at all. Mids - Everything where it should be. The vocals sit dead center (if mixed that way) and again, has it's own place in the soundstage. Treble - Nothing spiky in the sound at all. Weight - I forget I am wearing them. They are so light, when I picked-up the box I was really surprised at the weight. For a second I thought they forgot to put the headphones in. No joke. Soundstage - Nothing that is going to stop the planet but well staged and defined. My Audeze has a larger one but those headphones were twice the price. Overall, very pleased. Does not sound crowed at all. Worth it: Up to you. For me, yes. I am willing to bet Sony has a hit on their hands. I love these headphones. They have been plugged into my DAC/AMP since I got them.

Pro or armature, a reflector is a must have. The quality is excellent.

I'm an armature photography who enjoys wildlife and nature photography.

I am a very armature photographer and the shot's I got with this lens makes me look like a pro.

Very detailed, balanced sound. Not bass heavy like many other consumer headphones.

Bought four sets to be used as a monitor headphones for my guests. Sound is well balanced and good enough for what I need them.

Having a nice balanced sound is what I wanted with these headphones and they delivered

This is really all you need! Used a Sony a7III with a Sigma 20mm and balanced fine.

My client brings duct tape. Armature. This is the real thing.

Very well-balanced between the highs and the lows...... that is the bass and the treble. Very good with the volume ascendance ability. What I mean by that is when you turn up the volume on your device ALL THE WAY UP, some headphones either don't get very loud or there is a lot of distortion. The only Distortion that does occur is probably due to the quality or the recording volume that the musical track was given. And lastly, I like the fact that it has a support band for the headphones themselves and a headrest band so that the top of your head doesn't actually rest on the support bands. Comfortable and they go on ALL the way over your ears !!!!