Earlier today, Sony made a big splash with the debut of the company's 84-inch 4K TV. However, today wasn't just about the big picture; Sony plans to crank out some pretty big sound as well, via its MDR-1 headphones.
Yes, headphones. The newly announced MDR-1 is a premium headband-type headphone product, designed in conjunction with Sony Music Entertainment. Available in three flavors, the company is planning to launch a standard model, as well as Bluetooth wireless and digital noise canceling versions of the product.
Boasting a "Beat Response Control" design, each of the MDR-1 models has a new 40mm Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) driver and a response range of 4Hz to 80kHz. A closed back promises maximum isolation and exceptional bass response, while enlarged air vents at the back of each driver boast a quick and rhythmic low frequency response.
Designed to rock out all day, the standard MDR-1R model has comfy ear cushions and an acoustic seal. Sony also says that the MDR-1R has a unique hanger structure that actually moves the headphones' housing axis inward, for a better fit.
All three models have everything mentioned above, but the MDR-1RBT Bluetooth headset adds in the option to listen without wires. Promising up to 30 hours of playback on a single charge, this model also has One Touch by Sony incorporating Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which basically means that you only need to touch compatible devices to establish a connection. No setup process or configurations are needed.
The third MDR-1 model in the line is the MDR-1RNC. This option features Sony's Artificial Intelligence Noise Canceling technology, which promises to reduce up to 99.7 percent of ambient noise whether on an airplane, on a train or in an office. The MDR-1RNC also boasts about 22 hours of battery life.
Sony plans to start shipping the MDR-1R, the MDR-1RBT and the MDR-1RNC sometime this November. Expect prices to be listed at $299, $399 and $499, respectively.
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