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Sony MDR-SA1000 DJ Stereo Headphones | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $120.20
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 8.5 x 4.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: MDRSA1000
Model: MDRSA1000
UPC: 027242654693
EAN: 0027242654693
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Specially designed frame structure for super light weight headphones | | • | Utilizes modern nanocomposite diaphragms to increase frequency range | | • | 50 millimeter diameter, dome-type driver unit | | • | Open-air design with leather ear pads and pressure dispersion pad for comfort | | • | Neodymium magnets (360 kJ/m3) for powerful bass and clear treble sounds |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Audiophiles and disc jockeys who demand powerful, high quality sound will appreciate the Sony MDR-SA1000 DJ Stereo Headphones. With the 50 millimeter diameter, dome-type driver unit and Sony's newly-developed nanocomposite diaphragm, your music will sound loud, clear, and rich. The MDR-SA1000's high-definition driver units reproduce crystal-clear recorded sounds at a wide frequency range (8-80,000 Hz). These top-of-the-line headphones feature neodymium magnets for greater power handling and higher frequencies. Five times more powerful than a standard headphone ferrite magnet of the same size, these neodymium magnets means that the Sony MDR-SA1000 DJ Stereo Headphones maximize energy, while keeping size to a minimum. With these advanced technological features, the MDR-SA1000 provides clean, remarkable sound. Sony MDR-SA1000 DJ Stereo Headphones' open-air design was built with the disc jockey in mind. The headphones' lightweight frame structure can help you really get into your groove without feeling bogged down by heavy equipment. Sony has not scrimped on comfort, designing the MDR-SA1000s with natural leather ear pads and a pressure dispersion pad for wearing comfort. Also, Sony has wrapped the (6N-OFC) headphone cord with a soft cloth to help protect your records and fine equipment from scratches and dings. These features allow you to listen to clear, robust sound in comfort and with care. What's in the Box
Sony MDR-SA1000 DJ Stereo Headphones, plug adapter, and carrying pouch.
Product Description
Sony's worldwide reputation for creating unique, attractive, high-quality, advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse product lineup serving a variety of lifestyles and industries, Sony continuously strives to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing market needs.PRODUCT FEATURES: Super wide frequency range (up to 80kHz) reproduction; HD (High Density) 50 mm driver unit; Frame Structure for super lightweight; Pressure dispersion pad for wearing comfort; Use of Urethane Texture ear pad for excellent wearing comfort; Equipped with 360kJ/m3 neodymium magnet.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 Shame on Amazon: these are not "DJ" Headphones January 3, 2007
15 out of 24 found this review helpful
As a club and mobile DJ for 20 years I have used several brands of pro-DJ headphones. After trying some other names I decided to go back to Sony. Typically Sony headphones made for pro DJs have the letters "DJ" in the name, so when I found these on Amazon I assumed the name of the headphones were "Sony MDR-SA1000 DJ." WRONG! Nowhere on the packaging, headphones, or the literature does Sony call these "DJ" headphones.... and that is because they are NOT DJ headphones! Contrary to the Amazon review, these were NOT made with DJs in mind. Sony engineers know that thin plastic connections and delicate exposed wires like the ones on these would not last a month in the typical jock's gear bag. Sony knows that DJ headphone cups should rotate to allow for resting on the shoulder during a live mix. Sony knows DJs don't need a "lightweight frame structure" and they also know that a straight cord means a DJ in a tight booth is probably more likely to trip on it then worry about it damaging records or "fine equipment!" (What DJ gets his/her headphone cords near their vinyl in the first place??)
I strongly feel that Amazon should remove the misleading and misinformed DJ references from this review. At the very least they should remove the "DJ" from the product name because it is NOT part of the product name.
I am sending these back without listening to them. Non-DJs should read other reviews for information on performance and sound quality. DJs should move on and look at other headphones... and make sure you double check that those headphones truly are for DJs!
Quality sound with the SA1000...but a few concerns June 16, 2005
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
A good set of headphones from Sony.
The Pros
This product has a full sound spectrum with realistic reproduction of classical music.
The headphones cushions rest on the head instead of the ears, making the unit reasonably comfortable to wear for extended periods of time.
The Cons
The price; In Canada $299.00 from the Sony store
The unit, although not heavy, is big and clunky and because of its size tends to be moved around a bit by pillows or cushions when used while lying down on a sofa.
All in all a quality sound product but pricey and somewhat cumbersome. 3 1/2 stars.
 Good Sound (from the speakers) October 12, 2005
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I've only used these headphones for a few hours and so far I'm happy with the sound quality and they are very comfortable. The cloth-covered cord is also a nice touch.
The main drawback so far is the hinged portions of the frame are made of plastic and every time I move my head, a clicking sound is generated where plastic rubs against plastic. This occurs with even slight head movements. Even swallowing causes the clicking sounds. Hopefully this will eventually go away after some use.
These headphones are replacing some older Sony headphones that had vinyl ear pads, which deteriorated over time. One reason I chose the MDR-SA1000s was because the description stated the ear pads were leather. Unfortunately, this is incorrect. The ear pads are actually made of fabric. The fabric ear pads may turn out to be durable, but vinyl is still used to attach the fabric headband to the frame and I fear that will be the first thing to go.
If you can afford it, the MDR-SA5000s might be a better choice due the higher quality materials used and of course, better specs.
 Decent, but... February 1, 2006
10 out of 15 found this review helpful
I agree with everyone else with the comfort of the headphones and the sound quality...but only one problem. If you plan to use these for gaming or casual music listening, I recommend you get something else, perhaps some a bit more sturdy like the VJ700s. The only thing that connects the headphones to the earpieces is a plastic piece which covers just a bit under half a centimeter of surface area. In other words, the only thing that that connects the ear pieces together is a piece of plastic that is about the cross-sectional area of a pencil. Unfortunately, I had these since July and they broke in the beginning of December of the same year.
I contacted Sony and because I did not shell out a lot of $$, I was not able to get it repaired unless I paid 60 some dollars...
Overall, stay away. These babies won't last you very long.
 GREAT HEADPHONES June 5, 2005
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Edited my Review with Extra Details
Pros- Cheap, light, comfortable, great bright sound, great soundstage, great for gaming, great for music, 100% recommendation
Cons- feels like it could break, cloth ear pads not leather...
Details- Basically, I have the Grado Sr-60, they beat them in every part including comfort, sound, and soundstage for gaming. I use these for music as well as gaming, and enables me to easily identify direction. Not only that, but they are the most comfortable headphones I have tried. I have used them for 6 hours straight, without problems due to their large ear space, NON clamp design (unlike the Senns, which I had, 555, which hurt, had terrible soundstage for gaming, and were very dark), and relatively light weight materials. I have tried several headphones for gaming including the Senn 555, 595, 201, Eggo 66, xd-200, and none compare to the comfort, bright sound, and soundstage. I have not found a headphone other than the SA1000 that dont hurt.
I cannot recommend them enough, I have had them for awhile now, have fallen from my table several times. I have also stepped on the cable, and pulled the headphone off my head without damage to the headphone several times as well. Might feel cheap, but has been very durable for me.
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