Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Sony MDR 1AM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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

Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Sony MDR 1AM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR 1AM2
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 2 -
Weight 262 g 187 g Sony MDR 1AM2 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 2.30i headphones.
Colour Black | White Black
Earpad Material Leatherette Synthetic leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR 1AM2
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 2.30i can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 3 - 100000 Hz Sony MDR 1AM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 2.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 115 dB/Vrms 98 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 2.30i have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1AM2.
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR 1AM2
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR 1AM2
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR 1AM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cellular phone cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR 1AM2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sony MDR 1AM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch
Compatibility iPhone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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