Sony MDR-1AM2 Circumaural Headphones

Fresh from the factory, the Sony MDR-1AM2 landed on my review desk, just begging to be listened to. Retailing for a fair $299, this new headphone is already turning heads. But does the sound meet the hype?

Affordable and approachable, the Sony MDR-1AM2 is a great starting pair of audiophile headphones. They’re not quite as clear as some of the highest-end headphones at CES but, for the money, they look to be an ideal introduction to Sony’s ever-expanding world of hi-res audio.

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  Non-fatiguing highs, Good bass response, Synthetic leather earpads

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  All-plastic construction, Poor noise isolation

Music sounds fantastic on these headphones. Sony has done really well with these! I definitely recommend them for the quality of sound you’re getting for the price and they are extremely comfortable to wear as well.

Very good sound quality, light weight headphones, fantastic sound in hi res music, most comfortable when wearing a long time. Highly recommended. Ten out of ten.

These headphones are very lightweight, you can wear these for hours and hours and you'll never feel pain or discomfort; the ear pads have soft memory foam so they mould to your ears and the band is padded too, overall they are very light and flexible.

Arriving in the Hi-Res world a year ago I already own two pairs of in ear Hi-Res headphones (both Sony) and am extremely pleased with the comfort, and sound quality. These headphones however take it to another level, the build quality is excellent as you would expect, they are very comfortable and...

VERY LIGHT/BALANCED SOUND