Sony's MDR-1A is the successor to the discontinued MDR-1R , a "premium" over-ear that we liked a lot when we reviewed it a few years ago.

The supercomfortable Sony MDR-1A does a good job balancing clarity with just enough of laid-backness to make it a very versatile headphone that's well worth considering if you're looking for a full-size headphone in the $250-$300 range.

The Sony MDR-1A is a relatively lightweight, very comfortable full-size headphone that offers sound that's improved over the MDR-1R's, with better definition from the bass through the midrange to the treble; The headphones now sit on your neck correctly (the earcups rotate the proper direction) and you get two cables, one of which has an in-line remote for smartphones, along with a nice carrying pouch.

Somewhat pricey; in-line remote lacks some functionality for iPhone users.

It was two years ago we were first introduced to the Sony MDR range, headed-up by the self-proclaimed "prestige" MDR-1R headphones. We had to hand it to Sony, though, despite sounding almost pompous they were very impressive over-ears, delivering quality in both the build and sound departments.

Really comfortable for long-term listening; great sound throughout the frequency range - from deep bass through snappy high-end; spatial soundscape delivers engaging listen

Loose fit won't suit smaller heads; can slip slightly during wear so driver positions won't engage high-end frequencies as well; simple carry case

5+ stars. If you have this store and another in mind, go with these folks. Fantastic product. Best price hands down and delivered ahead of schedule. What more could you ask for.

The Sony MDR-1A was released in September 2014 for ￡169 on the official Sony website. Intended for providing high-resolution audio these are consumer friendly studio headphones to keep the music being listened to as authentic as possible. Other competing headphones in the market usually go [...]

Stylish; Portable; High-Res Audio

Cable short Need a big head

Wireless audio + touch control = a winning combination

Sony's latest addition to the MDR lineup is a thoughtfully designed, exceedingly comfortable headphone pair made with luxurious materials. At $299.99, the MDR-1A isn't cheap, and given the lack of Bluetooth or noise-canceling circuitry, that price could only be reasonable if the audio performance...

Fantastic audio performance with deep lows and clear, well-defined highs; Sleek design with luxurious material; Extremely comfortable fit; Ships with two detachable cables, one with an inline remote and microphone for mobile devices

Quite expensive; Not for purists seeking a flat response sound signature

These are absolutely the most amazing headphones I have ever used or owned. They truly knock it out of the park in all aspects. -Sound quality is incredible. Everything sounds so clear and crisp that I can't imagine my music sounding much better. Clear bass with great mids and treble.

The Sony MDR-1A are the updated version of the MDR-1R we reviewed a couple of years ago. They're over-ear, full-size headphones with more than a hint of sophisticated Sony design.

I am using these headphones on the new Sony hi res Walkman. I tried every pair of headphones in the store that this device would run without a headphone amp. I had previously ran a pair of V Moda M100's. These had more lower bass response. I don't mean they were bassy or boomy.

Los auriculares portables son uno de los gadgets que más valoro en mi día a día. Como apasionado de la música valoro la calidad de mis auriculares, pero es difícil encontrar unos que sean portables y no sacrifiquen la comodidad al llevarlos durante horas. ¿Os imagináis que además luzcan genial?

Son los auriculares portables más cómodos que he probado; Lucen genial; Tienen cable extraíble y conexión de control remoto para smartphone; Son todoterreno musicales; ideales para principiantes o auriculares únicos

Los bajos son protagonistas; pero se echa de menos definición y control; Podrían tener algo más de definición y claridad en las frecuencias altas; Muchos preferirán un sonido menos coloreado; Podrían aislar mucho más