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product_id: 682352335
title: "Open Back Reference Monitor Headphones"
brand: "sony"
price: "£380.55"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/682352335-open-back-reference-monitor-headphones
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# 40mm Dynamic Drivers 5Hz–80kHz Frequency Range Detachable Aluminum Cable Open Back Reference Monitor Headphones

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** £380.55
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎼 Hear the mix, feel the moment — Sony MDR-MV1, where precision meets comfort.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Open Back Reference Monitor Headphones by sony
- **How much does it cost?** £380.55 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/682352335-open-back-reference-monitor-headphones)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Studio-Grade Precision Sound:** Experience ultra-wide 5Hz–80kHz frequency response for mixing and mastering with pinpoint accuracy.
- • **Open-Back Acoustic Excellence:** HD driver units optimized for open-back design deliver rich, natural low frequencies and expansive soundstage.
- • **Professional-Ready Connectivity:** High-quality detachable aluminum cable with mini-jack adapter for versatile, durable studio use.
- • **Hear Every Detail Like Never Before:** Neutral, high-resolution sound reveals subtle nuances in your mixes, giving you the competitive edge.
- • **Unmatched Comfort for Marathon Sessions:** Lightweight design with soft suede ear pads ensures fatigue-free wear during long creative hours.

## Overview

The Sony MDR-MV1 Open Back Reference Monitor Headphones are engineered for professional mixing and mastering, featuring a wide 5Hz–80kHz frequency range, lightweight suede ear pads for extended comfort, and an open-back design that delivers a spacious, natural soundstage. Equipped with 40mm dynamic drivers and a detachable aluminum cable, these wired headphones provide studio-accurate, high-resolution audio ideal for discerning audio professionals and enthusiasts alike.

## Description

The MDR-MV1 Open-back Studio Monitor Headphones for creating spatial and stereo sound with super-wide frequency range and soundstage. Neutral and high-resolution acoustic characteristics reproduce each sound element exactly as it is. Excellent wearing comfort with light weight supports long hours of use.

Review: El ajuste de estos audífonos es como ponerte pantuflas, súper cómodos, los pads de las orejas y la cabeza con buena densidad y tipo velour por lo que no acaloran como los de piel. El cable es de buena calidad y largo, pero me hubiera gustado que el adaptador de 3.5 fuera más sencillo (un plug en lugar de un cable corto). El sonido es en V con muy buen bajo, definición de medios y agudos que nunca cansan y aportan amplitud. El escenario es amplio y con gran definición, ubicas cada instrumento con claridad. La relación precio/calidad no tiene comparación.
Review: My favourite so far, mainly for mixing, you can hear more details than anything else. Listening to recordings I’m familiar with I was able to hear new details with ease, usually takes a lot of concentration to hear, I was able to hear the individual notes of a chord instead of just the chord. I highly recommend it for listening and mixing, the only drawback is the vocals are not in your face like some others and you may need to lower 8k a tiny bit to make them sound even better, and flat. Every db of + or - eq you do, is very noticeable it’s really something.

## Features

- STUDIO MONITOR SOUND FOR MIXING & MASTERING: Supports Mixing and Mastering of Immersive/Spatial and Stereo Sound with High-Resolution capability
- EXCELLENT WEARING COMFORT: Extremely comfortable design, light weight, soft suede ear pad material, and secure fitting for extended hours of use.
- ACCURATE HIGH RES SOUND: Wide frequency response 5Hz–80 kHz, accurate high-resolution and well-balanced sound, nearly identical to a speaker-based production environment.
- OPEN BACK DESIGN: Newly developed HD driver units optimized for an open-back acoustic structure, reproduces a rich low frequency range.
- DETACHABLE CABLES FOR PROFESSIONAL USE: Detachable cable made of high-quality machined aluminum, bundled mini-jack plug adaptor included.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C4YY6WXX |
| Additional Features | Detachable Cable |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Recording, Music |
| Audio Driver Size | 40 Millimeters |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Aluminum Cable, Mini Jack Adapter |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Carrying Case Material | Aluminum |
| Carrying Case Weight | 226 Grams |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptops, Desktops, Music Production Equipment, Smart Speaker, Cellphones |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Control Type | Remote |
| Controller Type | remote |
| Customer Package Type | Rigid Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (142) |
| Earpiece Shape | Circumaural |
| Enclosure Material | Suede |
| Frequency Range | 5 Hz - 80 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 80000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242926585 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Open Ear |
| Impedance | 24 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Weight | 226 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Model Name | MDRMV1 |
| Model Number | MDRMV1 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB |
| Specific Uses For Product | Sport |
| Style Name | Studio |
| Theme | Studio Monitoring |
| UPC | 027242926585 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Wired |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Colour:** Black
- **Ear placement:** Open Ear
- **Form factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 24 Ohms

## Images

![Open Back Reference Monitor Headphones - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71deyGq9oLL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***O on 24 February 2026*

El ajuste de estos audífonos es como ponerte pantuflas, súper cómodos, los pads de las orejas y la cabeza con buena densidad y tipo velour por lo que no acaloran como los de piel. El cable es de buena calidad y largo, pero me hubiera gustado que el adaptador de 3.5 fuera más sencillo (un plug en lugar de un cable corto). El sonido es en V con muy buen bajo, definición de medios y agudos que nunca cansan y aportan amplitud. El escenario es amplio y con gran definición, ubicas cada instrumento con claridad. La relación precio/calidad no tiene comparación.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***N on 10 February 2024*

My favourite so far, mainly for mixing, you can hear more details than anything else. Listening to recordings I’m familiar with I was able to hear new details with ease, usually takes a lot of concentration to hear, I was able to hear the individual notes of a chord instead of just the chord. I highly recommend it for listening and mixing, the only drawback is the vocals are not in your face like some others and you may need to lower 8k a tiny bit to make them sound even better, and flat. Every db of + or - eq you do, is very noticeable it’s really something.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***T on 12 April 2026*

These are some of the best headphones I have tried. The mids and bass are great, with a nice slightly warm tilt and a natural timbre. The upper mids and lower treble are a bit more laid back and "smooth", making for a comfortable, fatigue-free, yet still detailed, listening experience. The upper treble is a bit elevated, but in a nice way that isn't sibiliant or piercings, just well balanced with the warmth of the bass. So the sound signature is an overall gentle V-shape. The sound stage and imaging is great with these. Wonderful for gaming. You can pinpoint exactly where sounds are, even behind or above you. The soundstage has great depth. I would say it isn't very wide or "large" sounding, but still good and still provides enough openess. These are also seriously some of the most comfortable headphones too, only about 230 grams of weight, so very light, and the pads are extremely plush and soft. The clamping is also very gentle for people with larger heads, they are very comfortable. They are a bit pricey, but I think ultimately worth it for what they offer. The build quality is solid and geels pretty premium, so it feels like a headphone that should last a very long time. My biggest complaint is the cable. It's very bad to tangle and had some memory to it. It also has some unpleasant microphonics. It's a quarter inch not 3.5mm termination, so not the best for compatibility. There is an adapter included but it's a bit bulky. I'd consider upgrading to a different cable. But otherwise, great headphones! 9/10.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-31*