Sony MDR 1000X vs. Pioneer HDJ-X5-K

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Pioneer HDJ-X5-K. 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. Pioneer HDJ-X5-K Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 277 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Design - DJ
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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 5 - 30000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Pioneer HDJ-X5-K.
Max Input Power - 2000 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 102 dB
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - coiled - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
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