Sony MDR-1R (Silver) Unboxing Photos

Expected to hit the streets at around $300, this is the headphone I was hoping for from Sony.

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Sony MDR-1R box sleeve, rear view, closeup for greater detail.

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Sony MDR-1R, box open, the headphone and carrying case visible.

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The Sony MDR-1R with the two cables it comes with. One cable has a three-button inline mic/remote for use with iPhones/iPads/iPods (like other such mic/remotes, it also works with as a remote control with my various MacBook models). The other cable is a plain, audio-only cable. (Both cables terminate are terminated with a 3.5mm stereo mini plug.)

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Sony MDR-1R earpads and Liquid Polymer Crystal (LCP) drivers showing.

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A closeup of the Sony MDR-1R's included three-button inline remote/mic cable.

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A closeup of the Sony MDR-1R's included audio-only cable.

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A closeup of the Sony MDR-1R yokes and earcups.

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The Sony MDR-1R headphone, with earcups rotated into their flat, stowable positions.

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I extended the Sony MDR-1R's earpieces for this photo, to show the attention to detail on these headphones, the extending parts of the headband with a nice brushed finish, and obviously meant to be seen.

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Comments (47)

qqexpress 9/27/12 at 1:16am

Will we be graced with a review soon?

reddragon 10/1/12 at 1:04am

how do you get this version? i only see the black version on the official sony website...

asmagus 10/1/12 at 4:42am

We are waiting for review!

thecansmancan 10/1/12 at 7:19pm

is it just me or does it look a ton like the v6...

liamstrain 10/1/12 at 7:30pm

A better built, better looking, more refined V6 would be a fine headphone indeed... can't wait for impressions.

Craigster75 10/1/12 at 7:42pm

Any concerns with the drivers being completely exposed from a durability standpoint, i.e. sweat?

antberg 10/1/12 at 8:00pm

Review?

Squirelrepublic 10/1/12 at 9:09pm

Looks like 7506/9 mixed with sa series driver .... if this sounds like sa5k but portable, I'll definitely will grab one !

Skoobs 10/1/12 at 9:13pm

i usually avoided sony for some reason... maybe because of their car audio stuff that i had bad experiences with... but the other week i tried out their $99 "DJ" headphones and they had pretty surprising clarity in the midrange. i actually liked them, for a "fun" can.

william7487 10/1/12 at 9:30pm

holy cow. REVIEW soon. and make sure to add if that awesome stand is included!

jude 10/2/12 at 2:22am

@qqexpress, @asmagus, @liamstrain, @antberg: I'll post impressions as soon as I can. If I can't get them in before CanJam @ RMAF next week, then it would have to wait until after.

@Craigster75, I think the protective grille will provide ample protection for the driver. As for sweat, I'm not too concerned about that. In examining several other headphones here, some have cloth covers that don't seem much more protective than the ones on the MDR-1R (non as see-through as the MDR-1R, however), and I haven't had problems with those. If I run into any problems, I'll post to let you guys know.

@reddragon: This headphone was left with me by Sony's Naotaka Tsunoda, when he came for a visit a couple of weeks ago.
@thecansmancan: It does look like a relative of the MDR-V6--a highly evolved relative. It is far more comfortable, though, and definitely sounds much better than the MDR-V6 to my ears.

@william7487: That headphone stand was made by Astro Gaming, and I like to use it for the photographs not just because it's nice looking, but also because it doesn't stand out too much (and so doesn't take the focus away from the headphones).

XxDobermanxX 10/2/12 at 3:47am

The drivers dont seems covered , isnt that risky?

mclover 10/2/12 at 7:09am

It's covered by a fine mesh http://cdn.head-fi.org/9/9f/900x900px-LL-9fabc781_DSC_2299.jpeg
although they do seem a bit large

Arkyle 10/2/12 at 9:52am

That color makes it look even sexier...wow, eyegasm.

Marleybob217 10/2/12 at 10:26am

Sony showcased a new range of MDR-1 headphones at this year's IFA trade fair, with three products "designed for the sounds of today" and developed in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment and artists such as Katy B and Magnetic Man.
Aka it has hyped bass. It looks great, but it is more aimed for the beats audience that's too hipster for actual beats.
So I think I'll pass on these....

warubozu 10/2/12 at 11:10am

Thanks for posting the pics, please post a review or a video of it when you can.

slawterjoe 10/2/12 at 11:39am

Thanks for those nice pictures, looking forward for the review

dwatanabe 10/2/12 at 2:05pm

so nice. can't wait for the review.

MorbidToaster 10/2/12 at 4:11pm

Reminds me of the new Philips Uptowns...

sneaglebob 10/2/12 at 4:46pm

It better be bassy.

Comments Left on jude's Photos

okay so here's the thing, i am getting these headphones free with xperia z. by parents are okay with me buying with that 530 pound phone. i am...

Mar 21, 2013 by XaltanedgeX in Sony MDR-1R (Silver) Unboxing Photos

yeah what stand is that

Oct 11, 2012 by McNuggetsPie in Sony MDR-1R (Silver) Unboxing Photos

My issue with pleather is that, despite the initial softness, it tends to wilt against the cheek, so that each pad eventually shrivels and degrades...