The sound quality is incredible; They do lack a very slight bit of bass, but more than make up for it with clarity, and the subtle parts of music I had missed previously with other headphones/sound systems.

Ever so slight lack of bass; but still a very good range

"Sony MDR-1A, the successor to the Sony MDR-1R - are they worth the extra ?35 ? I have had a pair of the Sony MDR-1R headphones for about 8 months and use mainly for use with game consols (via TV optical out and then a DAC direct to headphones or an amp) I have also use them with a iPod touch and...

Pros: These Sony headphones are light, comfortable for wearing for long periods, and have great sound. They are not 100% faithful 'studio reference' headphones, with a touch more both bass and treble - but not enough to offend the ears.

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.

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

My first over ear headphones, extremely impressed by the sound quality, rich bass, crisp high. Very nice headphone.

Very nice sound; comfortable

A little bit expensive

Comfortable portable Hifi fools The sound can be called soft and easy-listening. They have a nice resolution in midrange and tweeter and the sound never gets hard. However, it feels something straightforward and not very linear.

Usually when big-name electronics manufacturers get into audio, they do so casually. Their headphones are more targeted towards the average consumer, with decent quality and a reachable price. Buyer's Guide: Headphones Sony is different, though.

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.

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