MDR-EX1000
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awesome in ear headphones
These headphones sound amazing!!!
Really amazing when paired with Fiio E17, as most mobile devices are underpowered for quality headphones.
March 8, 2013
good ears
i have owned monster, and IEMs. to compare with them, MDR EX1000 really does a good job but i can say that there are some cons about it.
1. not isolation well.
2. the tips look cheap
3. didn't stay on my ears, sometimes falling down.
September 27, 2011
Unrivaled quality, with a unique sound signature.
I've tried a variety of earbuds of various manufacture, and all in the Sony EX line. The 1000s stand alone. Comparing them to Sony's previous flagship, the EX700's, the 1000s feature more pronounced bass response while keeping it perfectly tight and accurate. The sibilance that was also an issue with the 700s is now a thing of the past, while keeping the soundstage airy and open. Sony's various earbud lines are now in every way surpassed. These surpass the performance of most of my 200+ dollar supra-aural headphones.
The fit and finish is quite nice. The ear clips une a unique memory material and are bendable; I usually readjust them when I first put them on at the start of a day. The body of the driver units is magnesium alloy all around, the cords that attach to the housings are replaceable (and are held in place with a secure bolting system, I have no worry about these unlike the clip system on Shures), there are 10 sizes of silicone earbud supplied for the ideal seal (essential for good bass response, ML for me). There's a custom leather case included for long term storage, though the units are hardy enough that I feel completely comfortable stuffing them in my pocket.
To me the issue isn't the quality as that is undisputed, but whether they are worth the asking price, which is not something I can answer. At this price range, there is a lot of competition and the quality is generally quite high, only differing somewhat in sound signature, and there's the trick of it. Try them and their competition if you can, and settle on what fits you best. For punchy bass with forwards vocals, it's the EX1000s for me.
August 24, 2011
First review MDR-EX1000
I preordered the MDR-EX1000 as a second set to the already excellent MDR-EX700. You will immediately notice the larger size and quality of the new drivers, which proudly display the "Made in Japan" label. There is no longer distortion at higher volume, when compared to the older model. If you want balanced hi-fi sound and can afford these monitor earphones, then you will not be disappointed.
February 24, 2011
