These sound much better than the T-Peos H-100 ($130 to $175 depending on were you get them) because the mids are full sounding and still have pretty much the same amount of detail and the highs don't make me go deaf like the H-100.
these most definitely do not have a similar amount of detail as the H-100. ( H-100 much more )
I am A/Bing the 2 right now, and have been for the past few days on a full-size Dynamic Super-A integrated amp. The MH1C have had at least about 48 hours break-in period. No comparison when it comes to that. Two different beasts.
The MH1C sound like a really decent vintage ortho in need of a slight amount of damping to bring up the highs and details more. I think the MH1C are extremely awesome for sure, it's simply a completely different approach and an obvious step below when compared to the H-100 as far as details. Trouble is it might be too revealing for some. You can sure tell a crappy track in a hurry
Agreed that the mids are more upfront. Soundstage is much closer...
It depends on tracks and what you like, I like them both. I do have 5 pairs of these Sonys :)
Very Glad ClieOS recommended the H-100 to me as something different to the MH1C. You can always ask him if you are curious.
I have many excellent older orthos which I enjoy that these MH1C remind me of ( no small feat and for < $30 wow that's some feat. ) , then again I also enjoy stats and the H-100 are right up there with them for details and crystalline clarity and overall speed for what I have(think stat with tight quality deeply extending bass)
Can definitely see why Soundstige placed these MH1C between the Fostex T-10 and T-20 in his signature. Good call.
Different is all.
Especially the price$ 
between these an H-100 no comparison there if budget matters. ( note I didn't say bang for buck they both are )
Edited by nick n - 11/16/12 at 3:46am
