Reviewers Liked
- Fantastic audio performance with deep lows and clear, well-defined highs
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Quite expensive
Sony MDR-1A
Sony's MDR-1A over-ear headphones are luxurious-feeling, exceptionally comfortable, and deliver top-notch audio performance.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
86
8.6
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