[GoodBoy]

But they're closed-back and the earpads are made of fake leather. Doesn't it give you guys hot ears after a while?

 

[sidecross]

But they're closed-back and the earpads are made of fake leather. Doesn't it give you guys hot ears after a while?

I use mine indoors with a regulated temperature and have not had a problem.

 

[hifi80sman]

Recently sent my X2HR back to amazon due to comfort issues and now I'm thinking about trying these Sony's. Are these any good for PC use? As far as comfort goes am looking for a pair of cans I can wear for 5hrs+ straight without fatigue.

They are perfect for long-use sessions. They are incredibly light, the memory foam earpads are deep and soft, and the audio reproduction is more or less typical Sony house sound.

 

[justsomesonyfan]

wonder when 1am3 will drop. if isolation and sq improve i'll have to cop.

using my 1am2 with n6ii and it kind of destroys my solaris SE and the ier z1r i used to own. real great pair.

 

[Maxx134]

Yes, they are the most comfortable over the ear earphones I have used.

I recently acquired these and they turned out to be my favorite portables as far as comfort and technology of the driver.

I ended up working on them to see how far they can go in elevating, and this what I have so far.

Before:

35db down & graph low down to 200hz instead of usual 350hz.
After:
I think they are now capable of the highest resolve.
Pretty much cleaned it up.

I changed the FR as well:

But it should be considered an approximate of the actual response, as the headphones do not sound bright. The trebles sounding neutral and bass is extended.
This is a work in progress.

 

[BlaqueFoEva]

If the 1A & 1AM2 were both an option brand new for $150 right now, which would you choose and why?

Thank you

 

[hifi80sman]

If the 1A & 1AM2 were both an option brand new for $150 right now, which would you choose and why?

Thank you

I would go with the 1AM2. It has better overall clarity throughout the frequency range, better detail retrieval, improved soundstage, and it's more comfortable.

The 1A does feel a but more robust in terms of overall build, but that being said, I haven't had any issues with either one of them as far as durability. I still have both and listen to each of them depending on my mood, but if I had to pick one, it would be the 1AM2.

 

[BlaqueFoEva]

I would go with the 1AM2. It has better overall clarity throughout the frequency range, better detail retrieval, improved soundstage, and it's more comfortable.

The 1A does feel a but more robust in terms of overall build, but that being said, I haven't had any issues with either one of them as far as durability. I still have both and listen to each of them depending on my mood, but if I had to pick one, it would be the 1AM2.

Thank you sir!

How much is too much to pay? Is around $150-160 new (sealed) reasonable at this point in their lifecycle?

 

[hifi80sman]

Thank you sir!

How much is too much to pay? Is around $150-160 new (sealed) reasonable at this point in their lifecycle?

I think that's a great price for new.

I purchased my pair for $129 Refurbished from Secondipity. I couldn't tell the difference. Looked brand new w/ all cables. But $150 - $160 for new is really good.

 

[Maxx134]

The 1am2 has a newer aluminum coated driver over the older 1a unit.
Its simply better.

 

[RYCeT]

If the 1A & 1AM2 were both an option brand new for $150 right now, which would you choose and why?

Thank you

I'll take 1A. I have both, 1A & 1AM2. I use them during my commute and working in the office. The SQ is not that much different, however, the build quality is. Compared to 1A, 1AM2 is like a plastic toy. YMMV. $150 for brand new is a good price for either of them.

 

[xeizo]

I'll take 1A. I have both, 1A & 1AM2. I use them during my commute and working in the office. The SQ is not that much different, however, the build quality is. Compared to 1A, 1AM2 is like a plastic toy. YMMV. $150 for brand new is a good price for either of them.

It's the toyishness that contributes to the great comfort, it's very light, and while toyish it doesn't seem fragile. SO what's more important, sound/comfort or perceived sturdiness?

 

[sidecross]

It's the toyishness that contributes to the great comfort, it's very light, and while toyish it doesn't seem fragile. SO what's more important, sound/comfort or perceived sturdiness?

I have had my 1am2 version for over a year with no problem of wear issues; also the 1am2 has a lower impedance (16 ohms) than the 1a.

 

[RYCeT]

It's the toyishness that contributes to the great comfort, it's very light, and while toyish it doesn't seem fragile. SO what's more important, sound/comfort or perceived sturdiness?

You assume that 1A is not comfortable, this is not correct. I wear them 6+ hours everyday. IMHO, there is not that much different in sound/comfort between 1a & 1am2, especially for my use, but I don't do critical listening at work or during my commute. YMMV.

 

[sidecross]

You assume that 1A is not comfortable, this is not correct. I wear them 6+ hours everyday. IMHO, there is not that much different in sound/comfort between 1a & 1am2, especially for my use, but I don't do critical listening at work or during my commute. YMMV.

His point was not about comfort, but that the choice of build materials has not been in many cases a fault of the 1am2. In fact some have complained that the 1a had squeaks in the ear cup housing pivot. Some people are particular.