Which is better, Sennheiser HD 560 S or Sony MDR-MV1?

Based on Reddit community data, Sennheiser HD 560 S has higher positive sentiment (100% positive) compared to Sony MDR-MV1 (72% positive). Sennheiser HD 560 S has 1 mentions while Sony MDR-MV1 has 152 mentions.

What is the price difference between Sennheiser HD 560 S and Sony MDR-MV1?

Sennheiser HD 560 S is priced at $149.99 and Sony MDR-MV1 is priced at $418, a difference of $268.01.

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Sennheiser HD 560 S vs Sony MDR-MV1

Reddit prefers Sennheiser HD 560 S — higher sentiment (100% vs 72% positive).

#5 in Gaming HeadsetsReddit favorite

Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 560 S

$149.99

100

Pros

+Takes well to eq for bass (low shelf around 70hz)

Cons

−Lacks bass without eq (implied)

“the 560s takes well to a low shelf say around 70hz to give it some bass.”

Full review Amazon · $149.99

#6 in Gaming Headsets

Sony

Sony MDR-MV1

$418.00

Pros

+good for gaming
+more bass
+underrated
+amazing

Cons

−Not a substantial upgrade (over r70x for mixing)
−quite a bit more treble energy
−can’t hear footsteps clearly in gaming
−vertical positioning unclear in gaming

“The MV1 is a slept on headphone, the bass is fun and the midrange is genuinely great.”

r/headphones

Full review Amazon · $418.00

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