Sony MDR-EX1000

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One of the more sophisticated sounding ear buds I've heard. They are smooth yet revealing, with a balanced harmonic balance and excellent frequency extension, They are beautifully made. Sony's special soft cable is one of the least microphonic hea

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The installed cable will be too short for some applications, Not the last word in bass. If you're a "bass freak" look elsewhere, Getting the MDREX 1000 to fit properly will require experimentation, If you need an ear bud that seals completely and atte

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Last revision on March 29, 2013

Reviewers Liked

One of the more sophisticated sounding ear buds I've heard. They are smooth yet revealing, with a balanced harmonic balance and excellent frequency extension, They are beautifully made. Sony's special soft cable is one of the least microphonic hea

Reviewers Didn't Like

The installed cable will be too short for some applications, Not the last word in bass. If you're a "bass freak" look elsewhere, Getting the MDREX 1000 to fit properly will require experimentation, If you need an ear bud that seals completely and atte

Expert reviews and ratings

The MDR-EX1000 in-ear monitors was first unveiled by Sony in Japan last year; and after an eight-month hiatus, audiophiles here can finally lay their hands on it. The EX1000, as opposed to dual-armature designs, comes armed with a neodymium 16mm...

By HardwareZone.com on October 03, 2011

Here it is, the MDR-EX1000 flagship IEM from Sony, courtesy of my friend at Bankok’s Munkong Gadget.Sony started with a huge 16mm dynamic driver that’s just about as big as you can find on any IEM (next to Final Audio Design’s...

By Headfonia on August 02, 2011

The new Sony MDR-EX 1000 proves that Sony can think outside the ear canal when it comes to ear bud design. It combines comfort with high performance to deliver an experience that is hard to beat, especially if you want to be able to hear your...

By Home Theater Review on June 16, 2011

Der Sony MDR-EX1000 ist zugegebenermaßen sehr kostspielig und dringt in Dimensionen vor, in denen der Normalverbraucher nie einen In-Ear-Kopfhörer vermuten würde. Doch, das, was der MDR-EX1000 für seinen Kaufpreis bietet, ist ebenso...

By Area DVD on June 21, 2011