Just got the headphones.. Now testing I hereby declare this is the most comfortable headphones I ever worn in my life. Beating Hd6Xx in comfort level.
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Congratulations, can you try with movies how they sound? ThanksJust got the headphones.. Now testing I hereby declare this is the most comfortable headphones I ever worn in my life. Beating Hd6Xx in comfort level.
Since not many people answered your question about movies, here is my preference. I only have had a few, so take it with a grain of salt.Congratulations, can you try with movies how they sound? Thanks
Thank you, now you got me interested. Definitely need to order a pair from amazon and if I don't like them will send them back.Since not many people answered your question about movies, here is my preference. I only have had a few, so take it with a grain of salt.
MDR-MV1 > HD660S > HD660S2 > Z7M2 > 1AM2
The bass, sub-bass, and imaging in MV1 beat the rest easily.
They sound great on movies and better than HD6XX series. However, if you only listening to dialogue or podcast, the HD6Xx is still better as the vocal is more present. The bass impact makes this an ideal headphone for movies and gaming. The imaging is pretty accurate.Congratulations, can you try with movies how they sound? Thanks
Think so, the mv1 pads dimensions are the same as all the oval studio ones. mdr v6/7506, msr7 etcLooks like these leather earpads will fit the MV1. Anyone know other leather earpads that will work?
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Didn't know that. Will certainly try Yaxi blue and right pads.Think so, the mv1 pads dimensions are the same as all the oval studio ones. mdr v6/7506, msr7 etc
People like to crap on Sony, especially the audiophile community. I constantly read about how we should buy sennheiser over sony, or pretty much any high end name brand. Ive actually been called a Sony fanboy for stating the fact that the MV1 beats the HD600 series of headphones. "Liar, sony fanboy, you dont know crap about headphones" its honestly sad. A lot of those same audiophiles don't even know that OHMs effects how loud your headphones can go based on whats driving it. Many dac/amps will even quote power output at 32ohms and 600ohms to give you an idea of performance. But naw, you can give 600ohm headphones 2w just like 32ohms even though spec sheets claim otherwise.... So why isnt Sony more popular? Audiophiles gatekeeping people from trying other gear. I spent way too much money on headphones to give an audiophile biased response....Been reading only good things about it. It should be more popular at the given price/value.
I know that @purk did a cable mod for the mv1, where it's now dual sided instead of only being on the left side, he claimed significant SQ changes for the better. I think that mod + kimber cable will do the trick with the vocals.It depends on what an individual is looking for in headphones. Most "audiophile" enthusiasts opt for the HD 6XX series due to its natural vocal reproduction, warmth, and non-fatiguing, easy-listening quality. These headphones are mostly neutral with a greater focus on vocals. However, they do lack bass, and after 20 years of complaints, Sennheiser released the HD660S2 to enhance the bass levels. Still, some people find them to have a veiled and claustrophobic soundstage. This is where the Sony MV1 comes into play.
The release of the Sony MV1 further bridges this gap. It offers warm, smooth, natural vocals, with enough bass to please bass heads and sufficient treble to lift the "Sennheiser" HD650 veil, closer aligning to the treble response of Hifiman - yet without harsh as it did cut off at the very top. Its open soundstage is much wider than that of the HD6XX series, offering higher resolution, and these changes are not subtle. The moment I switch from the HD6XX series to the MV1, I immediately notice the sound opening up.
Occasionally, it reminds me of the Meze 109 Pro but with much better natural vocals and less sibilance than the 109 Pro... or perhaps it feels like an open-back version of the Meze 109 Pro. lol.
Now, the ultimate aspect for me is the comfort of the Sony MV1. I always thought the HD6XX series was the pinnacle of comfort - akin to wearing comfortable slippers. The Sony MV1 takes it a step further, feeling like slip-on shoes on hotel carpeting. It's even lighter than the HD6XX (260g vs 223g).
I've been playing with the EQ settings, and it responds quite well. I'm trying to incorporate the NDH 30's vocal clarity into it, as there's still a long way to go to match the NDH 30's super-accurate vocal reproduction. Don't get me wrong, the MV1's vocals are natural enough, but they're slightly overshadowed by the bass and treble. I'm getting pretty close and might publish some EQ settings later.
I also think that HD6xx fans may not jump onto the MV1 solely because the MV1 is not as vocal-focused as the HD6xx. The MV1 focuses on balancing the entire sound spectrum so the vocal is not prominent and its balance by the bass and treble. I think Sony philosophy is to produce a headphones so you can listen to everything all at once without the vocal subducing the bass like the HD6xx series. For me, I need a little getting used to it since I am coming from the HD6xx series headphones. but its a lot of fun with the sony MV1.
It’s pretty legit after the dual side hardwire mods. The signal is much more optimum with less loss by bypassing connector, solder joints, and that very thin OFC wire connecting from the left to right side. I used a Moon Audio Black Dragon IEM cable on mine not wanting to weigh this fairly light with heavy cable. Initially I made a DIY Silver Dragon with 3.5 mm TRRS and thought that it sounded really good with more clarity and tighter bass impact. However, it was just a little too heavy and not as ergonomics so I decided to do a dual side hardwired cable mods. The audible improvement was more than the TRRS silver dragon despite the Silver Dragon is a higher grade cable. Not having to go thru those bottlenecks sure does a lot of good to the audio chain.I know that @purk did a cable mod for the mv1, where it's now dual sided instead of only being on the left side, he claimed significant SQ changes for the better. I think that mod + kimber cable will do the trick with the vocals.
I also wonder about people pad rolling these headphones, although the stock pads are absolute superb, I truly wonder if someone may find an even better match in the future.
I may send my mv1s to jmaudio to see what mods he can do to them besides the dual sided cables.