[dweaver]

The more I listen to this headphone the more I like it. I have owned the 1R twice, the 2nd time I missed the cup and both times I ended up selling or returning it. The 10R on the other hand seems to have a better signature for me.

I tried it with a Cayin C5 amp last night and that combination was simply magic and I love the cable free use out and about. The BT model just offers an amazing combination of freedom and excellent mid-fi sound for a very reasonable price.

I also think it's as comfortable the 1R at least for my ears while being more compact and portable.

 

[Head1]

I've only heard the 10RC and I thought it sounded pretty good. I didn't get the impression of overwhelming bass as mentioned by lachlanlikesathing but that was for the 10R.

 

[audio1master]

Absolutely fabulous headphones the comfort, fit, style and sound is outstanding. All the sound frequencies are balanced and very richmaking music, movies and games sound so stellar. I have use beyerdinamics, koss, akg, sennheiser and sony headphones and these hold their own against all those other brands. I must say these are not bass heavy these have a very pleasing sound that I truly like. 5/5

 

[jetslipper]

Can I use the 10R earpads for my 10RC?

 

[vantt1]

Can I use the 10R earpads for my 10RC?

Nope, they have drastically different ear cup sizes.

 

[skysoblue]

Im offered a 10RNC for $85 and thinking if its a good deal. Read that the passive operation sucks real bad, but the active is somewhat okay. I might listen to the headphones passively half of the time since the batterylife of the NC is only around 20hours. 

im not sure since there are both good and bad comments about it. 'Muffled' , 'dark' , 'no treble' and what not.

 

 

[Nintendam]

FYI:
 
http://gizmodo.com/heavily-discounted-sony-headphones-windows-2-in-1-and-1678270634
 
I picked up the MDR-10R for 40 bucks, I believe they are sold out but the bluetooth version is still available
 
Picked up on a whim, general consensus is these are decent phones?

 

[skysoblue]

  FYI:
 
http://gizmodo.com/heavily-discounted-sony-headphones-windows-2-in-1-and-1678270634
 
I picked up the MDR-10R for 40 bucks, I believe they are sold out but the bluetooth version is still available
 
Picked up on a whim, general consensus is these are decent phones?

Thanks for the info, Got myself a brand new 10-RNC for $85 from a local seller.

Tested it myself, and had to agree with the mass. Its quite muffled and the low frequency overpowers the highs. But to my surprise, with the NC on, the sound is more forward. Treble are boosted to a very good level, and the mids too, but if the mids are boosted by a liiiiiiitle more, it'd be balance to my ears. 

Nevertheless, this 10-RNC response to EQ well, and can easily be EQed to suit my taste.

For the comfort, the NC, the sound during active NC operation, and free hard case, $85 spent well i guess.

 

[atkhobby]

Hi,
 
I got the 10rbt and I think the AptX over bluethooth gives it a quite acceptable sound reproduction.
 
However I feel (like many others) the bass is too pronounced and the pads are just a litle snug for my dumbo ears..
 
I would like to experiment with changing the pads to velours since this seems to reduce the bass somewhat when done on other sets of headphones and be more comfortable.
 
Have anybody tried to remove the original pads from the 10rbt?
I've tried to give them a little tug but they seems to be stuck and I dont want to damage them.
 
Any information on removing and replacing the pads would be appreciated.

 

[vantt1]

 
Hi,
 
I got the 10rbt and I think the AptX over bluethooth gives it a quite acceptable sound reproduction.
 
However I feel (like many others) the bass is too pronounced and the pads are just a litle snug for my dumbo ears..
 
I would like to experiment with changing the pads to velours since this seems to reduce the bass somewhat when done on other sets of headphones and be more comfortable.
 
Have anybody tried to remove the original pads from the 10rbt?
I've tried to give them a little tug but they seems to be stuck and I dont want to damage them.
 
Any information on removing and replacing the pads would be appreciated.

I have, on the 10R. I believe they should be the same as the 10RBT. The cushion is held in place very tightly by 5 clips. Starting from the top-most clip (the one closest to the headband), push inwards and upwards from the side, applying force underneath the cushion.
 

 

[atkhobby]

Thank your for the quick response and detailed description.
 
Now that I know from your picture how it looks inside I can try to figure out what kind of velour pads would fit even without opening my own! Thanks!

 

[vantt1]

 
Thank your for the quick response and detailed description.
 
Now that I know from your picture how it looks inside I can try to figure out what kind of velour pads would fit even without opening my own! Thanks!

The biggest challenge would probably be finding a pad that is the right size and shape (as the 10R/BT/NC's pads aren't perfectly elliptical), and fitting it onto the earcup. You will need to get a replacement pad and take the plastic frame with the 5 clips off of that, then fashion a velour pad based around that frame.

 

[atkhobby]

I could not find the pads as spare parts on the sony site so I have sent them a request.

BTW Any chance that the pads can be removed without totally dislodging the five clips?

 

[vantt1]

I could not find the pads as spare parts on the sony site so I have sent them a request.

BTW Any chance that the pads can be removed without totally dislodging the five clips?

Probably not. The pads were designed to be one whole piece with the frame, and it is quite securely glued to it. The pad doesn't just fit over it like a toilet seat cover. You will have to dislodge the clips first, then separate the cushion from the frame.

 

[taxz]

New owner of the MDR10R and I think that it is one of the better headphones i've ever had or even used, including some other studio monitors.
 
I am however very disappointing in the cable length. Has anyone else found a solid alternative over an extender?
 
I am tempted to pick up one of these
 
 http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Headphone-philips-SHP9500-SHL5505/dp/B00OYK46UC/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424913091&sr=1-11&keywords=MDR10R+cable
 
and was wondering if anyone else had any experience with these 3rd party versions? They have several lengths as well. 
 
I would prefer a coiled cable like Shure uses, but due to the recessed jack it seems impossible.