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Sony MDR-CD900ST vs Sony MDR-MV1

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Sony MDR-CD900ST
8.2
/ 10
On-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
Sony MDR-MV1
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference

Specs comparison

8.2/10
SCORE
9.2/10
63Ω
IMPEDANCE
16Ω
106dB
SENSITIVITY
98dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Sony MDR-CD900ST scores 8.2/10 with 63Ω impedance and 106dB sensitivity. At 63Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Sony MDR-MV1 scores 9.2/10 with 16Ω impedance and 98dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Sony MDR-MV1 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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