Sony MDR-M1 Wired High Resolution Monitor Over Ear Headphones, Closed Back Design for Audiophile

note that i picked up this headphone for a somewhat challenging task- can i find a headphone which accurately represents delicate instruments like acoustic guitar / harp ,without weird EQ and without sounding exaggerated? this is quite difficult, btw - most HP tend to show their weakness in this area , they are usually not able to recreate the delicate transient string attack of acoustic guitars without harshness or without sounding somewhat dull and uninspiring. these HP are a surprising winner in this category ! i even tried it for recording my high end acoustic guitars with an earthworks mic and these HP are surprisingly good for studio tracking - the mic'd sound in your HP is ~same as your real guitar(!) overall, there is nothing in these HP which are exaggerated and the sound is quite natural when listening to all kinds of music - i used lossless tidal and an RME fireface interface. even banging club songs from the chainsmokers come out quite nicely , the big bass was very clear without being too boomy. having said that, these HP have a slightly laid-back attack/transients in the mids. so they may not be best if u are expecting bangers. but this also means ear fatigue is less. the hp dont look remarkable, simple and functional all-black , included are cables of 2 different lengths which is cool. time will tell how long these will last and then i can comment on build quality. lastly, i got these at a "discounted" price of Rs 18k, which is absolutely perfect for the sound quality. but no way i'd pay the full MRP of 40k for them.

Its nice

Crystal clear in every frequencies. Deep bass and shining upper frequencies with studio quality voice output. Excellent. Only thing if Sony would have provided 4.4mm balanced cable with it. Endgame for me in headphones for the price.

Not happy with the sound. Very very bland. Powered it through an amp as well and still does not justify the price. Made a very big mistake and wasted my money. Sonus headphones are more expensive but are mind blowing. Wish I had just bought them instead of the Sony.