1A headphones (with balanced-connection headphone cable)

Model: MDR-1ABP
RM 1,051.00
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  • Overview

    Give your music the purity it deserves. With a frequency range extending up to 100kHz, the High-Resolution Audio MDR-1A headphones capture the true essence of each track – so you’ll hear music that’s closer to the original studio master. From deep beats to soaring vocals, sound stays true for an authentic and precise experience.

  • Features
    Enjoy music as the artist intended with High-Resolution Audio 

    Enjoy music as the artist intended with High-Resolution Audio 

    Take your digital music collection to another level with High-Resolution Audio. By converting analogue music to digital at a higher rate than CD (24-bit/192kHz, rather than 16-bit/44.1kHz), High-Resolution Audio allows you to get closer to the original studio recording and enjoy your music just as the artist intended.

    Dynamic HD drivers deliver authentic sound

    Dynamic HD drivers deliver authentic sound

    Powerful 40mm HD driver units with large vents enable the headphones to deliver punchy, rhythmic bass on even the most demanding track. A light but rigid aluminium-coated liquid crystal polymer diaphragm responds quickly to reproduce vocals and mid-high range notes with intense clarity. Turn up the volume and hear clear, precise sound across the spectrum.

    Wide frequency response for a full range of sound

    Wide frequency response for a full range of sound

    The wide-band frequency range – spanning 3Hz to 100kHz – is designed for today’s broad variety of music styles. The 3Hz low end of the frequency range offers more than enough latitude for even the deepest sub-bass notes. At the 100kHz high-end, you’ll be able to enjoy vocal melodies, subtle audio harmonics and tonality, giving your music more life and realism.

    High sensitivity for a loud, clear performance

    High sensitivity for a loud, clear performance

    With a high sensitivity of 105dB/mW, these headphones are highly efficient in converting electricity into acoustic signals. This means you’ll hear a clearer sound across the entire audio spectrum (compared to less sensitive headphones) when listening to music through the same source and at the same volume level.  

    Aluminium-coated LCP diaphragm for more precision

    Aluminium-coated LCP diaphragm for more precision

    An aluminium-coated, liquid crystal polymer diaphragm gives a more consistent and precise sound across the entire frequency range than a conventional LCP driver. Sound energy lost during transmission to the headphone housing is more uniform, to ensure a true and authentic performance. You’ll also enjoy a flatter frequency response, even when listening to the ultra high frequencies of High-Resolution Audio. 

    Bass enhancing vents for punchy beats

    Bass enhancing vents for punchy beats

    Precisely sculpted vents maximise the airflow within the headphone, allowing the LCP diaphragm to breathe more easily and deliver an instant response to powerful low-end bass lines.

    Enfolding closed-back design seals in sound

    Enfolding closed-back design seals in sound

    The closed-back, enfolding design wraps around the ear, helping to seal in music and keep distractions out. Acoustics are reflected back towards your ears, so you hear even the subtlest of sounds. You’ll also feel every beat, as the closed-back design helps to maximise the bass signatures in your music. 

    Balanced audio cuts cross-talk

    Balanced audio cuts cross-talk

    With a balanced 4-wire connection and silver-copper dual cord, audio channel separation is improved for better sound. Unlike conventional headphones, which share a ground wire, the cord includes left, right and independent ground wires for both channels, so you hear less distortion and cross-talk. 

    Pressure-relieving earpads for total comfort

    Pressure-relieving earpads for total comfort

    Soft leather earpads with pressure-relieving cushions have been designed to rise and shape around your ears, ensuring a comfortable fit. Smooth materials and seamless sewing provide a harmonious mix of comfort and durability for long hours of listening.

    Swivel folding design makes travel easy

    Swivel folding design makes travel easy

    Take these headphones anywhere you go. A swivel folding design makes it easy to store them when not in use or while traveling. The earcups swivel flat for easy packing in a suitcase or slipping into a bag.  

    Included balanced-connection headphone cable

    Included balanced-connection headphone cable

    4.4Φ balanced connection cable separates left and right sound signals, while minimising signal transmission loss and resulting sound deterioration. The result is smoother high frequencies and superior sound quality.

  • Highlight

    High-Resolution Audio compatible

    Responsive Liquid Crystal Polymer driver for clarity

    Smartphone-compatible with in-line remote mic

    Beat Response Control reduces heavy bass distortion

    Swivel ear cups for easy portability

    Driver Unit

    40 mm dynamic – Dome type

    Frequency Response

    3–100,000Hz

    Cord Length

    1.2 m

  • Specifications

    Size & Weight

    Weight

    225 g

    General Features

    Driver Unit

    40 mm dynamic – Dome type

    Circum Aural Type

    Yes

    Dynamic Type

    Yes

    Magnet

    Neodymium

    Impedance (Ohm)

    48Ω

    Frequency Response

    3–100,000Hz

    Sensitivities (dB/mW)

    105 dB/mW

    Cord Type

    Detachable

    Cord Length

    1.2 m

    Plug

    L-shaped gold plated balanced standard plug (Balanced-connection headphone cord ) Gold-plated L shaped stereo mini (Headphone cord with inline remote and microphone )

    Wearing Style

    Over-Ear, Headband

    Microphone

    Direction of In-Line Microphone

    Omni directional

    Design and Sound Features

    LCP Diaphragm

    Yes

  • Support
  • Overview
    • Overview

      Give your music the purity it deserves. With a frequency range extending up to 100kHz, the High-Resolution Audio MDR-1A headphones capture the true essence of each track – so you’ll hear music that’s closer to the original studio master. From deep beats to soaring vocals, sound stays true for an authentic and precise experience.

  • specifications
    • Specifications

      Size & Weight

      Weight

      225 g

      General Features

      Driver Unit

      40 mm dynamic – Dome type

      Circum Aural Type

      Yes

      Dynamic Type

      Yes

      Magnet

      Neodymium

      Impedance (Ohm)

      48Ω

      Frequency Response

      3–100,000Hz

      Sensitivities (dB/mW)

      105 dB/mW

      Cord Type

      Detachable

      Cord Length

      1.2 m

      Plug

      L-shaped gold plated balanced standard plug (Balanced-connection headphone cord ) Gold-plated L shaped stereo mini (Headphone cord with inline remote and microphone )

      Wearing Style

      Over-Ear, Headband

      Microphone

      Direction of In-Line Microphone

      Omni directional

      Design and Sound Features

      LCP Diaphragm

      Yes

  • highlight
    • Highlight

      High-Resolution Audio compatible

      Responsive Liquid Crystal Polymer driver for clarity

      Smartphone-compatible with in-line remote mic

      Beat Response Control reduces heavy bass distortion

      Swivel ear cups for easy portability

      Driver Unit

      40 mm dynamic – Dome type

      Frequency Response

      3–100,000Hz

      Cord Length

      1.2 m

  • features
    • Features
      Enjoy music as the artist intended with High-Resolution Audio 

      Enjoy music as the artist intended with High-Resolution Audio 

      Take your digital music collection to another level with High-Resolution Audio. By converting analogue music to digital at a higher rate than CD (24-bit/192kHz, rather than 16-bit/44.1kHz), High-Resolution Audio allows you to get closer to the original studio recording and enjoy your music just as the artist intended.

      Dynamic HD drivers deliver authentic sound

      Dynamic HD drivers deliver authentic sound

      Powerful 40mm HD driver units with large vents enable the headphones to deliver punchy, rhythmic bass on even the most demanding track. A light but rigid aluminium-coated liquid crystal polymer diaphragm responds quickly to reproduce vocals and mid-high range notes with intense clarity. Turn up the volume and hear clear, precise sound across the spectrum.

      Wide frequency response for a full range of sound

      Wide frequency response for a full range of sound

      The wide-band frequency range – spanning 3Hz to 100kHz – is designed for today’s broad variety of music styles. The 3Hz low end of the frequency range offers more than enough latitude for even the deepest sub-bass notes. At the 100kHz high-end, you’ll be able to enjoy vocal melodies, subtle audio harmonics and tonality, giving your music more life and realism.

      High sensitivity for a loud, clear performance

      High sensitivity for a loud, clear performance

      With a high sensitivity of 105dB/mW, these headphones are highly efficient in converting electricity into acoustic signals. This means you’ll hear a clearer sound across the entire audio spectrum (compared to less sensitive headphones) when listening to music through the same source and at the same volume level.  

      Aluminium-coated LCP diaphragm for more precision

      Aluminium-coated LCP diaphragm for more precision

      An aluminium-coated, liquid crystal polymer diaphragm gives a more consistent and precise sound across the entire frequency range than a conventional LCP driver. Sound energy lost during transmission to the headphone housing is more uniform, to ensure a true and authentic performance. You’ll also enjoy a flatter frequency response, even when listening to the ultra high frequencies of High-Resolution Audio. 

      Bass enhancing vents for punchy beats

      Bass enhancing vents for punchy beats

      Precisely sculpted vents maximise the airflow within the headphone, allowing the LCP diaphragm to breathe more easily and deliver an instant response to powerful low-end bass lines.

      Enfolding closed-back design seals in sound

      Enfolding closed-back design seals in sound

      The closed-back, enfolding design wraps around the ear, helping to seal in music and keep distractions out. Acoustics are reflected back towards your ears, so you hear even the subtlest of sounds. You’ll also feel every beat, as the closed-back design helps to maximise the bass signatures in your music. 

      Balanced audio cuts cross-talk

      Balanced audio cuts cross-talk

      With a balanced 4-wire connection and silver-copper dual cord, audio channel separation is improved for better sound. Unlike conventional headphones, which share a ground wire, the cord includes left, right and independent ground wires for both channels, so you hear less distortion and cross-talk. 

      Pressure-relieving earpads for total comfort

      Pressure-relieving earpads for total comfort

      Soft leather earpads with pressure-relieving cushions have been designed to rise and shape around your ears, ensuring a comfortable fit. Smooth materials and seamless sewing provide a harmonious mix of comfort and durability for long hours of listening.

      Swivel folding design makes travel easy

      Swivel folding design makes travel easy

      Take these headphones anywhere you go. A swivel folding design makes it easy to store them when not in use or while traveling. The earcups swivel flat for easy packing in a suitcase or slipping into a bag.  

      Included balanced-connection headphone cable

      Included balanced-connection headphone cable

      4.4Φ balanced connection cable separates left and right sound signals, while minimising signal transmission loss and resulting sound deterioration. The result is smoother high frequencies and superior sound quality.

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