Sony MDR 1000X vs. Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 275 g 310 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige -
Earpad Material - Foam
Headband Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR 1000X.
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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Pure Digital Drive
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 45000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR 1000X.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 97 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Impedance 46 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Controls Volume control Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB charge cable - 2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hours 15 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Standby Time 34 hours 1000 hours Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time 4 hours 5 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Hard case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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