Sony MDR-MV1 – Open-Back Professional Studio Headphones

The Sony MDR-MV1 headphones are designed for professional musicians, engineers, producers, and creators who demand the precision of studio monitors in a headphone format. Engineered for both stereo and immersive/spatial audio production, the MDR-MV1 delivers an exceptionally accurate, natural sound that brings every mix detail to life.

Key Features

• Open-back design: Provides a spacious, natural soundstage ideal for mixing and mastering.
• Wide frequency response: Covers 5 Hz to 80 kHz for ultra-precise low-end and extended highs.
• High-resolution audio ready: Perfect for modern music production and immersive audio formats.
• Professional-grade comfort: Lightweight construction with breathable earpads for long sessions.
• Detachable cable: Includes a 2.5 m silver-coated, oxygen-free copper cable for clear signal transmission.
• Optimized for spatial audio: Accurate imaging across wide stereo and 3D sound fields.
• Premium build quality: Durable materials ensure reliability in demanding studio environments.

Customer Benefits

With the MDR-MV1, creators can monitor and mix with the same accuracy they’d expect from reference monitors. Its open-back design and wide response deliver an honest and immersive listening experience, letting you confidently craft music that translates across playback systems.

Quick Specs

• Type: Open-back dynamic headphones
• Driver size: 40 mm, neodymium
• Frequency response: 5 Hz – 80 kHz
• Impedance: 24 Ω (at 1 kHz)
• Sensitivity: 100 dB/mW
• Maximum input power: 1,500 mW
• Cable: Detachable, 2.5 m, silver-coated OFC with 3.5 mm stereo plug
• Connector: Gold-plated 3.5 mm jack with screw-on 6.3 mm adapter
• Weight: 223 g (without cable)

What’s in the Box

• Sony MDR-MV1 headphones
• 2.5 m detachable cable (3.5 mm stereo)
• 6.3 mm screw-on adapter
• Carrying pouch

Use Cases / Ideal For

Perfect for professional mixing, mastering, and immersive audio creation in both studio and home environments. Ideal for musicians, sound designers, and engineers working with high-resolution or spatial formats.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Wide and natural soundstage with open-back design
• Extremely wide frequency response (5 Hz – 80 kHz)
• Comfortable for extended studio sessions
• Accurate imaging for immersive audio formats
• Detachable, high-quality silver-coated cable

⚠️ Cons:

• Open-back design leaks sound—less suitable for tracking
• No balanced cable included

The Sony MDR-MV1 delivers reference-grade transparency, comfort, and precision, making it an essential tool for modern audio professionals working across stereo and spatial sound formats.