Sony MDR-1RBT

13 reviews

May, 2013

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Sound (5)
Reliability (2)
Build quality (2)
Design (1)
Bass quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the bass quality and design are generally positive. The reliability and build quality are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Sony MDR-1RBT is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review by: happyfunball (sonystyle.com)

Excellent headphones

These are excellent, they blew me away. They are the best BT headphones I've ever heard, and I've heard a lot. There is no difference between BT and the wired connection when it comes to quality.

BT, sound quality, clarity

no iphone cord

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: bosssmann (sonystyle.com)

Amazing

Great sound quality. No difference between wired and wireless. Would happily recommend. As mentioned in cons there is only a soft cover case and the charging wire is only about 2ft but nevertheless still very happy with this sony product. Wireless...

great sound quality, bluetooth connection works great

soft cover case, short charging wire

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: Zzzoom (sonystyle.com)

Superb Sound, Function, & Quality - Outstanding!

I honestly was skeptical as I fully expected this purchase to be a return. I just wanted to compare to my Beats Studio and Bose QC15. WOW was I surprised!

Sound Space is superb, well balanced. Excellent Controls

Soft Case only .. Why

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: Canuc (sonystyle.com)

Amazing

I purchase these wireless Blue Tooth head phones so I could be free from wires while playing drums. I have always been a loyal Sony customer with many other Sony ES audio components. Well, Sony hit it out of the park with the design, comfort, and audio...

Awesome sound & base

Non yet

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: meteor (sonystyle.com)

a few things to note before buying..

l've tried everything so far to get these to work on my macbook pro, which is boot camped with a clear install of windows 8, which Sony says will make these headphones compatible with.

works on most phones tried, it's sound quality is amazing

doesn't work on Apple iOS6, win 8 or a duel boot pc/laptop

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: Rob37 (sonystyle.com)

Everything I wanted

Full disclosure: I'm a Sony headphone fanboy. First impressions on the MDR-1RBT are great. Overall sound is good with big bass. Bluetooth pairing is fast, reliable, and has great range. They fit snugly on my head with a fair amount of inward pressure,...

Stylish, audio quality, build quality

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: (sonystyle.com)

Excellent headphones

These are excellent, they blew me away. They are the best BT headphones I've ever heard, and I've heard a lot. There is no difference between BT and the wired connection when it comes to quality.

BT, sound quality, clarity

no iphone cord

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Expert review by: Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony MDR-1RBT Bluetooth/NFC headphones

Cut the cord - Sony's NFC-enabled Bluetooth headphones are ultra-convenient

Excellent wireless and wired sound quality ; Convenient via Bluetooth and NFC ; Rechargeable, works in passive mode

Expensive ; No active noise cancelling

Sony’s MDR-1RBT headphones sound equally good whether you’re listening wired or wirelessly. Hooking up with Bluetooth does give a bit of a bump to bass and treble, too, as well as the convenience of no cords. The convenience of NFC - if you’ve got a...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by: (t3.com)

Sony MDR-1RBT review: Hands-on

The Sony MDR-1RBT forms one third of the brand's new MDR-1 range of headphones and marks Sony's first step into the premium cans arena

Our first impressions of the Sony MDR-1RBTs (as well as its MDR-1 and MDR-1R siblings) were certainly good. We were impressed by the overall sound quality and well as the overall look and the swift and reliable Bluetooth pairing. We'll bring you more...

Aug, 2012

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