Sony PFR-V1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the soundstage and bass quality are on the whole positive. The design and comfort are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the portability and value for money.

sound, comfort, design, bass quality, soundstage

value for money, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony PFR-V1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

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Sony PFR-V1 Personal Field Speaker

 

The most common reaction I've received to the $400 PFR-V1 Personal Field Speaker is, "What the hell is that? Orthodontic headgear?" Hardly! It's pair of earphones and a set of very small speakers, rolled together and perched on a headband that places...

Comfortable. Unconventional design adds space and depth to the listening field.

Overpriced. Distortion at low frequencies. People around you can hear your music.

Sony's PFR-V1 Personal Field Speaker looks rather odd, but it provides a fun and interesting audio experience. Unfortunately, it's also overpriced, impractical, and plagued by distortion at higher volumes.

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Amazon review summary for the Sony PFR-V1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of the Sony PFR-V1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

67% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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outstanding headphones

 

outstanding headphones

I first heard these at Fry's on a display setup and was blown away by the quality of this head set, but was told they no longer had them and would no longer carry them. When I checked with Sony I was informed that they discontinued selling them. So I...

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Many cons, but current price and excellent pros give it a 5.

 

Many cons, but current price and excellent pros give it a 5.

I only had this for a week, but have listened for ~50 hours, and burned in 100+ hours, and feel at the going price of about $180-250 shipped, it certainly deserves 5 stars despite its shortcomings. This review may seem premature but I have already...

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Great for TV listening and chating to family members at the same time

 

Great for TV listening and chating to family members at the same time

I gave it three stars because I cannot say I love it or hate it, probably both. I want to have a pair of headphones that I can use in front of the PC while I can still talk to the people around me naturally. For this purpose, this may be the best set...

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Great headphones for specialized needs

 

Great headphones for specialized needs

I got to try out these headphones at a store in Akihabara, and like other reviewers have said, they are incredibly comfortable and have accurate mid to highs. It's true, the bass is a little lacking, but I would describe these headphones as "accurate"....

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Pleasant surprise~ :)

 

Pleasant surprise~ :)

I have recent bought this earphone since I work late and do not want to wake up others around the house with regular speakers. I have other earphones, but was bothered by the comfort level after longer usage (too hot or too annoying inside the ear). ...

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Wrong angle, these speakers should be angularly adjustable.

 

Wrong angle, these speakers should be angularly adjustable.

I bought this Sony PFRV1 from curiosity. The low frequency range certainly is lacking with at least 2 octaves of the music are missing. The near field sound stage from the unit is poor, with the sound focus at the back of the skull and neck, not in...

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amazing!

 

these headphones are amazing. great quality and amazing design. i would recommend these set of phones for any music lover. the only complaint is the price tag. $400 is pretty steep but as said before if your a music lover these are the only headphones...

great sound, and amzing design

400

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amazing!

 

"these headphones are amazing. great quality and amazing design. i would recommend these set of phones for any music lover. the only complaint is the price tag. $400 is pretty steep but as said before if your a music lover these are the only headphones...

great sound, and amzing design

400

Product Specifications

Feel like you're in the front row or right in the middle of the action with these audiophile grade headphones. Head mounted open air speakers deliver unmatched audio quality and incredible separate bass frequencies.

Audio Output

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Headphones Form Factor:Convertible
Headphones Type:Binaural
Product Type:Headphones
Response Bandwidth:35 - 20000Hz
Sound Output Mode:Stereo

Audio System

Type:Headphones

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:2.4in
Height:8.7in
Weight:3.4oz
Width:6.5in

Header

Manufacturer:Sony
Model:PFR-V1
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony

Remote Control

Type: None
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