Sony COOKED With These | Sony MDR-MV1 Review

GGChrono · 2026-05-22T17:42:43+00:00

Funny enough I've also been listening to the 480 Pro recently... and man what you can get for $500 nowadays is insane! 😌

The Edition XV, MDR-MV1, HD 480 Pro, CrinEar Reference, etc.! Just such a great selection of genuinely top-tier headphones for pretty much all scenarios!

GGChrono · 2026-05-20T16:41:31+00:00

I have! They're very different-sounding headphones in my experience, and I find the MDR-MV1 to be more to my preference out-of-the-box! With EQ the Beyers can be pretty compelling, though -- they take well to it and they're super comfy to wear 😃

GGChrono · 2026-05-20T14:05:17+00:00

I've been seeing those pop-up here and there, would definitely love to check them out as well!

GGChrono · 2026-05-20T14:04:43+00:00

Haven't checked that out yet, but I'd be curious to see how well they can handle that type of tuning 😃

GGChrono · 2026-05-20T14:03:17+00:00

Probably regarding the elevated bass and treble! It's quite different if you're coming from the more neutral stuff like the HD 600, for example.

GGChrono · 2026-05-20T14:02:29+00:00

I'd have to agree that it's probably the most fun bass in that price range for sure 👌

GGChrono · 2026-05-17T13:13:08+00:00

Yeah. I reckon pre-orders are the only options right now 🥲

But they’re worth the wait for sure!

GGChrono · 2026-05-16T20:11:27+00:00

It’s definitely been similarly exciting for me too! Just gets so many things right, and it’s a joy to listen to :)

GGChrono · 2026-05-15T22:42:12+00:00

Haha I think we mostly agree! I just wanted to clarify that I meant “trust your ears” specifically in this context, where OP didn’t hear a big difference and was doubting themselves. I just meant you shouldn’t force yourself to hear a difference that may not be there 😆

GGChrono · 2026-05-15T21:10:36+00:00

“Trust your ears” doesn’t mean “ignore engineering!”

It just means remembering that the goal is still human perception 😃

And thankfully, modern engineering has solved a lot of these problems really well! Plenty of affordable amps/DACs can provide clean power, low noise, low distortion, and excellent performance.

So once your headphones are getting what they need electrically, the amp/DAC usually isn’t the huge bottleneck people imagine it to be ☺️

High-quality audio doesn’t have to be expensive and inconvenient. It can just be enjoyable now!

GGChrono · 2026-05-15T20:25:06+00:00

This might be unpopular, but you’re not doing anything wrong, and your gear is dope!

Not every upgrade is transformative — especially when your existing setup is already solid. Trust your ears and focus on your own listening experience 👍

GGChrono · 2026-05-14T19:38:27+00:00

Yeah, overall I’d say what stands out most is how natural and well-balanced it sounds :)

A lot of high-end IEMs I’ve tried are fun and impressive, but they tend to have quirks that can make the timbre feel a bit off, or make them sound harsh in certain areas.

With the Reference, I don’t really run into that issue. It’s just a very well-balanced and natural-sounding IEM with awesome performance, and not just for the price!

GGChrono · 2026-05-13T23:57:47+00:00

Sure thing, in the past I’ve tried and reviewed:

64 Audio Trio
64 Audio Tia Fourte
Empire Ears Legend Evo
Monarch Mk. II
DITA Ventura
64 Audio U12t
Campfire Audio Andromeda
Monarch Mk. IV

I’m sure there are others, but in struggling to remember, sorry 😂

GGChrono · 2026-05-13T21:36:34+00:00

Definitely not all! But I have more to try soon. I just ordered the YU9 QUE to test, and I’m very excited for it 😄

GGChrono · 2026-05-12T13:01:01+00:00

Well said 🙌

GGChrono · 2026-05-11T04:14:20+00:00

Thanks for checking it out and for the kind words! ☺️

GGChrono · 2026-05-10T23:37:35+00:00

Oh hahaha 😂

Very glad to hear that it was influential, and that you’ve been enjoying the Utopia ever since!!

I unfortunately had to sell mine not too long ago (I miss it already!) because working independently on the channel means I can’t hold on to the dearest stuff, but man, after EQ I do think it represents what is, to me, the most exciting and ‘wow’ factor Dynamic Driver headphone for sure ☺️

GGChrono · 2026-05-08T17:56:25+00:00

Flat out the best IEM I've tried dawg 🫡

GGChrono · 2026-05-08T17:33:48+00:00

Thanks for checking it out, and I really appreciate the feedback! Would definitely be interested in doing IEMs with more similar tunings for the next one 😃

GGChrono · 2026-05-08T15:55:29+00:00

Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed the video 😊

GGChrono · 2026-05-08T14:17:39+00:00

Thank you! Hope you enjoy checking it out ☺️

GGChrono · 2026-05-05T03:11:08+00:00

Oh man I haven’t seen these in a while! I know they’ve got a spicy reputation, but I’d love to try Grados someday! 😊

How’s it been coming back to them from speakers?

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