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SONY's Subsidiary Unveils New MDR-M1 Closed Monitor Headphones

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Sony Corporation’s (SONY - Free Report) subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., has introduced the MDR-M1 Reference Closed Monitor Headphones, tailored for music creators and sound engineers to ensure their music is heard as intended in any environmental setting. Priced at $249.99/C$ 349.99, the headphones are available for pre-order at Sony.com and from authorized dealers such as Amazon, B&H, Sweetwater and Guitar Center.

The MDR-M1 delivers studio-quality sound with a finely tuned acoustic design for high-resolution audio. Its advanced driver unit provides ultra-wideband playback (5Hz – 80kHz) with a soft edge for deep, distortion-free lows and a hard dome for precise high frequencies. The closed acoustic design minimizes noise and leakage, ideal for accurate monitoring, while the Beat Response Control optimizes low-frequency response for tight, precise bass.

Engineered with input from leading sound experts like Mike Piacentini of Battery Studios and Akihiro Nishimura of Power Station at Berklee NYC, the MDR-M1 ear pads are designed for optimal fit and comfort. The thick, low-resilience padding ensures airtight listening, while the lighter design enhances comfort during extended mixing and mastering sessions, highlighted the company. The MDR-M1 comes with two cables: a high-quality replaceable cable with a stereo mini-plug and adapter, and a shorter cable for convenience in professional settings.

The MDR-M1 also integrates seamlessly with Sony's 360 Virtual Mixing Environment (360VME) service. This compatibility allows creators to overcome spatial limitations and enhances audio reproduction capabilities from virtually any location.

Headquartered in San Diego, CA, Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation. It is a leading electronics company with an expansive presence in both the consumer and professional electronics markets. Some of its acclaimed products are Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and cutting-edge high-resolution audio products.

SONY’s Zacks Rank & Stock Price Performance

SONY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Shares of the company have gained 10.7% in the past year compared with the subindustry's growth of 7.2%.

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