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MDR-1R
MDR-1R Prestige headphones
Designed for the sounds of today
Standard headphones with 40mm liquid crystal polymer film diaphragm & 4Hz-80kHz HD driver units
- Developed in a unique partnership with Sony Music Entertainment
- Hear rich, powerful lows and extended highs
- Closed-back design for exceptional bass response
Sound, engineered for you
MDR-1R headphones are the result of a unique creative partnership with Sony Music Entertainment artists and a leading mastering engineer. HD driver units deliver wide band response. Earcup cushions seal sound. Clever design eliminates creaks. It's your music, done right.

Never miss a beat
Thumping subs. Crystal-clear mids. Uplifting treble. Hear everything in the mix with our specially engineered High Definition driver unit. Its rigid, responsive diaphragm delivers incredible sound quality across the board.

Low-end theory
Singer songwriter Katy B and dubstep supergroup Magnetic Man joined evaluation sessions with chief mastering engineer Naweed Ahmed of Whitfield mastering. They identified the critical 30-40Hz sub-bass region that’s a signature of today’s music styles, leading to an enhanced Beat Response Control design.

Pressure drop
Take the load off your ears with pressure-relieving headphone cushions. Throw in unique headphone housings that give you the best fit. Then listen in comfort for as long as the beat keeps rolling.

Clear sound, quiet headphones
There’s nothing to distract you from your tunes with these headphones. With its specially designed headband and earcup joints, soft silicon rings make sure your headphones work in silence – so you can focus on the sound.








