Sony MDR-1A gaming headset performance benchmarks

In terms of sound quality, the Sony MDR-1A is one of the best sounding headsets with very clear and crisp sound. The Sony MDR-1A has excellent noise cancelling capability. Sound leakage is worse that other competitors. In terms of recording quality and voice chat usage, the Sony MDR-1A performs reasonably well against the competition. The Sony MDR-1A is not suitable for those who want the best convenience and sound experience while watching tv. The Sony MDR-1A suffers in terms of outside noise isolation and is not convenient for travel and commution in loud environments. For the sports and fitness enthusiasts,the Sony MDR-1A is not recommended as it lacks in comfort and stability while doing sports. For gaming, the Sony MDR-1A is not up to par with other similar headsets.

Sony MDR-1A gaming headset performance benchmarks
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Model Sony MDR-1A
Travel-Friendly / Outside Noise Isolation 3.0 / 5.0
Critical Listening / Sound Quality 3.9 / 5.0
Gaming Quality 3.4 / 5.0
Office Environment Sound Isolation 3.2 / 5.0
Comfort and Stability while doing Sports 3.0 / 5.0
Watching TV Sound Experience 3.1 / 5.0
Price $ 336.0
Year 2014
Microphone Yes
Wireless No
Battery Life 0.0 / 5.0
Ear Breathability 3.3 / 5.0
Comfort 4.0 / 5.0
Controls 2.7 / 5.0
Noise Handling 3.3 / 5.0
Microphone Quality 3.3 / 5.0

Specifications

MDR-1A Base/Dock

Dock ChargingN/A
Line InN/A
Line OutN/A
Optical InputN/A
PC CompatibleN/A
PS4 CompatibleN/A
Power SupplyN/A
RCA InputN/A
TypeN/A
USB InputN/A
Xbox One CompatibleN/A

MDR-1A Bass

High-Bass1.51 dB
Low-Bass2.32 dB
Low-Frequency Extension10 Hz
Mid-Bass2.45 dB
Std. Err.2.03 dB

MDR-1A Battery

Audio while chargingN/A
Battery LifeN/A
Battery TypeN/A
Charge TimeN/A
Passive PlaybackN/A
Power Saving FeatureN/A

MDR-1A Bluetooth

Bluetooth VersionN/A
Multi-Device PairingN/A
NFC PairingN/A

MDR-1A Breathability

Avg.Temp.Difference5.5 C

MDR-1A Cable

Connection1/8" TRRS
DetachableYes
Length4 ft

MDR-1A Case

HN/A
LN/A
TypePouch
VolumeN/A
WN/A

MDR-1A Comfort

Clamping Force0.7 lbs
Weight0.49 lbs

MDR-1A Controls

Additional ButtonsNo
Call/Music ControlYes
Channel MixingN/A
Ease of useDecent
FeedbackOkay
Microphone ControlNo
Noise Canceling ControlN/A
Talk-ThroughN/A
Volume ControlNo

MDR-1A Frequency Response Consistency

Avg. Std. Deviation0.44 dB

MDR-1A Latency

Default Latency0 ms
aptX LatencyN/A
aptX(LL) LatencyN/A

MDR-1A Leakage

Overall Leakage @ 1ft41.13 dB

MDR-1A Mid

High-Mid0.41 dB
Low-Mid-1.54 dB
Mid-Mid-0.65 dB
Std. Err.1.19 dB

MDR-1A Noise Handling

SpNR17.13 dB

MDR-1A Noise Isolation

Bass0.09 dB
Mid-7.47 dB
Overall Attenuation-12.3 dB
Self-Noise0 dB
Treble-30.01 dB

MDR-1A Portability

H1.8 "
L7.9 "
Transmitter requiredN/A
Volume104 Cu. Inches
W7.3 "

MDR-1A Recording Quality

FR Std. Dev.1.56 dB
Gain17.32 dB
HFE4122.85 Hz
LFE479.46 Hz
Weighted THD0.126

MDR-1A Soundstage

Correlated Crosstalk0.0 dB
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)2.04 dB
PRTF Distance8.0 dB
PRTF Size (Avg.)4.34 dB

MDR-1A Total Harmonic Distortion

Weighted THD @ 10015.168
Weighted THD @ 901.656

MDR-1A Treble

High-Treble-3.86 dB
Low-Treble-1.51 dB
Mid-Treble-0.08 dB
Std. Err.3.73 dB

MDR-1A Wired

Analog AudioYes
OS CompatibilityNot OS specific
PC CompatibleAudio + Microphone
PS4 CompatibleAudio + Microphone
USB AudioNo
Xbox One CompatibleAudio + Microphone

MDR-1A Wireless Range

Line of Sight RangeN/A
Obstructed RangeN/A

Critics Reviews

Conclusion. Which of these so-called premium over-ear headphones you like best really comes down to taste. That said, we like this Sony MDR-1A a lot, as it does a good job balancing clarity with ...
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.
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