Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sony MDR 1AM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sony MDR 1AM2. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sony MDR 1AM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR 1AM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 187 g Sony MDR 1AM2 are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR 1AM2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 3 - 100000 Hz Sony MDR 1AM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR 1000X.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1AM2.
Impedance 46 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR 1AM2
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR 1AM2
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR 1AM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cellular phone cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR 1AM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR 1AM2
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR 1AM2
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR 1AM2
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying pouch
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