Sony MDR DS1000

Sony MDR DS1000
alaScore 74

51 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the mids quality and portability. The value for money and bass quality are also appreciated.

sound, bass quality, value for money, portability, mids quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR DS1000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Sony MDR DS1000

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of the Sony MDR DS1000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

50% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Decent product.

 

Decent product.

I bought this specifically for the decoder. I agree that the headphone that comes with the decoder is no good. It has very low sound quality. Much lower than the other Sony studio headphones. The decoder is pretty decent and I like it. If I spent more...

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Digital Optical (TOSLINK) to Analogue Stereo Converter

 

Digital Optical (TOSLINK) to Analogue Stereo Converter

I searched far and wide for a compact unit that would convert the TOSLINK audio (5.1) output of my new 26 inch LG HDTV to stereo so I could hook up my powered Bose speakers and enjoy a richer sound experience. The TV's downward firing speakers are crap...

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Underappreciated Value

 

Underappreciated Value

I purchased this product to play video games. Acoustic spatial localization is important to me, and I needed a solution that did not involve waking my newborn. I concur with the other reviewers that the included headset is garbage, but the Surround...

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Sony MDR-DS1000 Headphones

 

Sony MDR-DS1000 Headphones

First, I am a professional Musician and Videographer and have been my entire life. I am 47. I own tons of great gear, recording studio and many different headphones. I am SO DISAPPOINTED in these DS1000 headphones I'm on hear to inform and warn you. I...

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Normal headphone - No surround sound effect

 

Normal headphone - No surround sound effect

This product works just like a normal headphone. With the dolby digital encoder,DTS etc... you cant get real home theater or 5.1 effect. Quality and sound is lesser than other 5.1 headphone available in market. Its better you can try to buy some 5.1...

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Very poor quality!

 

Very poor quality!

I have never seen so poor headphones. Honestly, it has a very cheap plastic; I mean the material it was made of. When I first time took it in my hands the first thought that came out of my mind was " What did you spend a $100 bucks for, IDIOT!!!!!)....

Product Specifications

The MDRDS1000 is Sony's all-new, special-edition, digital surround headphone system. Featuring Sony's Virtual Phones Technology, this headphone system creates exciting home entertainment with crisp, clear dialog and dramatic sound effects. Enjoy spacious, theater sound with your favorite DVDs or video games without the need for bulky speakers. Cinema and Music effect modes ensure your movie and music experience is optimized for maximum enjoyment. Sony's MDRDS1000 delivers high quality in a stylish design. The included decoder module has power and volume controls, two headphone jacks and supports Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS audio sources.

Audio Output

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Headphones Form Factor:Ear-cup
Headphones Type:Binaural
Product Type:Headphones
Response Bandwidth:12 - 22000Hz
Sound Output Mode:Stereo

Audio System

Type:Headphones

Header

Manufacturer:Sony
Model:DS1000
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony MDR

Remote Control

Type: None
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