Which is better, FiiO K13 R2R or Sony MDR-MV1?

Based on Reddit community data, Sony MDR-MV1 has higher positive sentiment (72% positive) compared to FiiO K13 R2R (69% positive). FiiO K13 R2R has 191 mentions while Sony MDR-MV1 has 165 mentions.

What is the price difference between FiiO K13 R2R and Sony MDR-MV1?

FiiO K13 R2R is priced at $319.99 and Sony MDR-MV1 is priced at $418, a difference of $98.01.

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FiiO K13 R2R vs Sony MDR-MV1

Reddit prefers Sony MDR-MV1 — higher sentiment (72% vs 69% positive).

#8 in Headphones

Fiio

FiiO K13 R2R

$319.99

Pros

+has PEQ
+more detail in OS mode
+wider soundstage
+PEQ

Cons

−DC adapter needs to be bought separately
−volume knob skipping
−does not play through RCA with active speakers
−potential R2R detail loss in games

“Been lurking here for long enough to see the arya organics and k13 be suggested as an unreal duo.”

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Full review Amazon · $319.99

#7 in HeadphonesReddit favorite

Sony

Sony MDR-MV1

$418.00

Pros

+more bass
+good imaging
+good for gaming
+easy to drive

Cons

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

“I have it as well since late 2023 and I love it. Glad to see someone that enjoys it too 😊”

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Full review Amazon · $418.00

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