Sony MDR 1000X Headphones

Exceptionally Comfortable
For anyone who knows me well enough, I despise headphones because it runs the volume in my hair (I’m vain, so sue me). However, the Sony MDR 1000X headphones is one of the few exceptions to make the cut because of its soft synthetic leather padding that makes it extremely comfortable to wear, even during long hours. The padding around the headband was just as comfortable; for the first time, I didn’t care about how my hair looked like.

Immersive yet Observant 
Most of the time when people wear headphones, they wouldn’t be able to hear everything else around them, especially if their music volumes are turned up. The MDR 1000X now allows you to have your music playing clearly while still being aware of your surroundings. From catching important messages and announcements to listening to the traffic and the people around you, the MDR 1000X promises an experience like no other.

Great Built-in Features 
The interactive gesture panel located on the right earcup is a great breakthrough from Sony. You can now have your money turned up at full volume and still be able to be part of the conversation; simply cover your palm over the earcup. You can also swipe and tap on the earcup to play/pause music, skip through tracks, change the volume and even activate your smartphone’s voice assistant features.

Set for Swivel 
The earcups on the MDR 1000X are swivel folding, allowing you to easily store them in the provided casing, your backpack or even in a suitcase when travelling.

Hi-Res and Unadulterated 
Because of the Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), you can now upscale all your compressed digital music files to the closest form of Hi-Res quality audio.

Drown Everyone Out 
With new high sensitivity drivers, the MDR 1000X drowns out unwanted sound while the Dual Noise Sensor Technology uses internal and external microphones to detect and offset ambient sound.

Specs
Price: RM1,699
Weight: 0.27kg
Speaker Type: Dynamic
Drivers: 40mm dome type
Frequency response: 4Hz – 40,000Hz
Impedence: 46ohm
Connectivity: Bluetooth | In-line cable
Sensitivity: 103 dB/mW (1 kHz)

Score
Value – 8
Performance – 10
Feature – 10
Design – 8
Usability – 9

Total – 9
Verdict: By far one of the few headphones I approve of, the MDR 1000X is worth every ringgit spent.

Byline: Teh Wi-Liam