Hi, can you tell me more how it does compare to the Master 1? I had that headphone and I really like it. Also have you heard the Composer, or the AKG812? Thanks
Sorry, I've never heard the composer or the AKG 812.
For the Pioneer SE1 and the Sony MV1, it is difficult to compare them, it is not the same rendering on the same pieces of music and the same source.
- The Pioneer is more "warm" and a little more detailed in the final details, despite its comfort, it is heavier and for me difficult to use as soon as it starts to get a little warmer temperatures with its pads. (this is a helmet that I use especially in winter when indoor temperatures do not exceed 20/21°).
Which is not currently the case with the Sony MV1 which I can use for hours and its sound signature is, I find very pleasant and balanced while being well detailed with also very good instrumental separation (of course depending on the recordings and file quality) and I find it very good.
Now everyone has their own opinion and their own ears.
I hesitated to buy it, and I absolutely don't regret it.
(I listen to a lot of Synthesizer electronics, a little Arabic Pop (Assala) some various singers like Maria Mena, Mylène Farmer, Classical Organ music and some classics like Pink Floyd, John William etc... and with the Sony MV1 I rediscover my music in another listening aspect = I appreciate this.
These are 2 Open type Headphones so to be used in peace or indoors
This is just my opinion