Sony MDR 1AM2 vs. Sennheiser HD 820

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1AM2 and Sennheiser HD 820. 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 1AM2 vs. Sennheiser HD 820 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Sennheiser HD 820
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired
Weight 187 g 360 g Sony MDR 1AM2 are lighter than Sony MDR 1AM2 headphones.
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Synthetic leather Microfibre
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1AM2 Sennheiser HD 820
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 820 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 3 - 100000 Hz 6 - 48000 Hz Sony MDR 1AM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 820.
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 103 dB/Vrms Sennheiser HD 820 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1AM2.
Impedance 16 Ohm 300 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1AM2 Sennheiser HD 820
Type On-cable -
CABLE Sony MDR 1AM2 Sennheiser HD 820
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cellular phone cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - OFC - 3 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 3 m
Plated Connector Gold Gold
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Sennheiser HD 820
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1AM2 Sennheiser HD 820
Included Accessories Carrying pouch USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth, 4.4 mm Pentaconn stereo jack plug, XLR-4 connector
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