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You won't feel the soul-touching sound that salespeople and marketers tell you about.

When at IFA 2015 I asked representatives of various companies producing top-end acoustics what Hi-Res headphones are, 99% of the time the answer was the same:

They reproduce an expanded frequency range for deeper immersion in music...

STOP!

If you want my money, then come up with another move. Why should I talk about a frequency range that I won't hear?

Here's a typical marketing pitch:

What other 40 KHz?

From the school physics course it is known that a person can (key word - Maybe, but not necessarily) to perceive frequencies from 20 Hz to 20 KHz. Sounds above 20 KHz have no effect on hearing. So why do I need headphones up to 40 KHz?

But here is the specification of “evil” headphones for vampires: they will definitely hear 100 KHz...

True, to be honest, some manufacturers write in small print:

To fully enjoy Hi-Res audio quality, all equipment in your system must be Hi-Res compatible. If any component in your system is not Hi-Res compatible, Hi-Res audio will not be reproduced.

Fine. Suppose I bought a Hi-Res player, Hi-Res headphones, downloaded music in FLAC format, purchased an oxygen-free copper cable with silver coating and got ready to enjoy the sound. And yes, I will get it, because hi-res equipment will play obviously better any Hi-Fi. But I will never hear the promised frequency range.

On the Discovery TV channel, they conducted an experiment on adults and children to see how they picked up high frequencies. Here's what happened: By age 20 people no longer hear frequencies above 15 KHz.
By age 35 abilities drop to 10 KHz.
At 60 years old the limit is 5 KHz.

My two-year-old son wakes up at night from the dying autumn squeak of a frozen mosquito, which my wife and I cannot hear. But we know that it is a mosquito, because here it is, sitting on the bed and awaiting its fate...

Pamela Travers wrote covertly about the ability of children to hear sounds “invisible” to adults in the book “ Merry Poppins" Only there the writer expressed this ability in understanding the language of animals: “And they understood before,” Mary Poppins intervened, folding Jane’s nightgowns into a pile.
- What? - the twins exclaimed. — Did you understand the language of the starling and the wind?
– Yes, and the language of trees, sun rays, stars.
– But how could they forget how? - John wrinkled his forehead, trying to comprehend the reason for such misfortune.
- You want to know? - Starling checked in such a tone, as if he wanted to say: but I know how.
– Grew up and forgot, explained Mary Poppins. — Barbara, please put on your booties.

They grew up and forgot. We grew up and forgot how to hear. But no personal audio store will tell you this.

Despite the explosive popularity of music streaming services that offer listeners compressed audio, more and more manufacturers are releasing equipment that supports playback of high-quality audio files. Panasonic also did not remain aloof from this trend, and presented headphones with the High Res Sound icon proudly displayed on the box: Panasonic HD10.

Contents of delivery

The headphones are supplied in packaging that shows at first glance that these are not ordinary headphones, but something more interesting. Inside the box are: the headphones themselves, a 1.2 meter cable, a 3 meter cable, a soft case and an adapter for a 6.3 mm jack.

Design

In terms of design, we have a symbiosis of solutions from Audio-Technica and Sony. When you pick up the Panasonic HD10 for the first time, you realize that these are the spitting image of the Sony 1A or a slightly modified Audio-Technica MSR7. The bowls are made of metal, the headband and ear pads are covered with a pleasant leather substitute. The model looks neat and stylish on the head, in general, the appearance is 5 points.

Ergonomics

The most important distinguishing feature of the HD series models is the ability to adjust the bowls horizontally - no one has done this before Panasonic. The design of the HD10 itself is comfortable, you can listen to music for hours without any discomfort.

The ear pads are soft and fit snugly to the head, the range of adjustments is very wide, everyone can find a position for themselves. The bowls rotate almost 180 degrees, thereby allowing you to find the most convenient angle. The ear pads completely cover the ears.

Sound

Testing was carried out both using a classic DAC with an ASUS EONE MKII MUSES amplifier, and in a pair of a portable amplifier FiiO E12 Mont Blanc + player FiiO X5 II. Also used iPhone 6s as a daily music source.

When the next creation of Beyerdynamic, JBL, Sony, Audio-Technica and Ko comes out, you purely subconsciously understand that such companies do not make bad headphones. But when a new Hi-Fi model comes out from Panasonic, which is mostly known for its affordable plugs for 200 UAH, you are initially wary of it. Of course, there is a Panasonic sub-brand called Technics, which produces excellent DJ headphones, but that’s all, the company does not make any audiophile delights. But such a move is even more interesting and beneficial for the average buyer, because now there is another cool player on the market and in its price category - Panasonic HD10.

From the first time, the sound of the HD10 is very surprising and pleasing, everything plays so cleanly and expressively. You can hear all the overtones, details, every guitar chord and drum roll. After the first listen, you understand that it’s not for nothing that the High Res Sound label is on the packaging - truly HD in the world of audio. The sound is V-shaped, with clearly defined low and high frequencies, but if the low ones are delivered beautifully and accurately, then there are questions about the high ones. This is not to say that they spoil everything, but if you directly compare them with top competitors in this price range, like the Audio-Technica M50 and Sony 1A, you can feel the difference - the opponents have a smoother sound, while Panasonic’s creation is more cinematic and soft. This sound is achieved using the correct form factor and speakers with a diameter of 50 mm.

Despite the low sensitivity of 92 dB/mW with a resistance of 18 Ohms, the headphones feel great even when paired with a smartphone - the iPhone 6s reveals them quite well. With FiiO X5 II, the sound becomes more truthful and makes it easy to monitor that very V-shape, volume with a huge margin even at low gain. When connecting the FiiO E12 Mont Blanc amplifier, a signature warm, bassy sound appears, which, unfortunately, does not benefit these headphones, and there is no need for excess power either, although the HD10 can withstand up to 1500 mW.

Sound insulation is at a good level due to the closed design - others will not hear what you are playing, and you will not hear the surrounding noise. The subway is muffled, but, naturally, remains clearly audible.

Basic testing is carried out using an ASUS EONE MKII MUSES digital-to-analog converter, using a PC as the main sound source. To evaluate the sound, a set of special test tracks are played that can reveal the potential of acoustics or headphones. The latter is Prime Test CD #1 and such individual compositions as Given Up - Linkin Park, Oh Pretty Woman - John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Funky Monks - Red Hot Chili Peppers, Scream Aim Fire - Bullet For My Valentine in Audio CD format. The following sound indicators are assessed: stage width (how three-dimensional the sound panorama is recreated), high frequencies (violin, drum cymbals), low frequencies (bass), mid frequencies (vocals), sound detail (how well the details of the composition can be heard). The author's opinion is subjective, The rating is given taking into account the price of the headphones.

Site evaluation

Pros: design; design; materials; contents of delivery; sound quality

Minuses: No

Conclusion: I would like to congratulate Panasonic on its successful entry into the Hi-Res headphone market with the HD10. The model turned out to be very interesting, with a bright and fresh sound, an unusual and new design with horizontal adjustment of the bowls, a convenient form factor and a beautiful design. Now in the price range of $200-250 there is a serious competitor to the Audio-Technica M50, Sony 1A and, if you like, the Beyerdynamic DT 770.

Specifications

This year, Sony is intensively promoting devices with Hi-Res quality support to the masses. Today I'm going to talk about full-size top-of-the-line headphones that update the highly popular MDR-1R, but with a new driver design that supports extended dynamic range - up to 100,000 kHz, while maintaining thoughtful ergonomics and stylish appearance.

Design, ergonomics

The first thing that catches your eye is that the MDR-1A looks both expensive and discreet.

The headphones give the impression of a quality product, which is confirmed when you pick them up and put them on your head. The assembly here is at the highest level, all the parts fit perfectly, the headphones do not wobble and will definitely last for many years.

The design uses metal for the beautiful, perfectly curved rims, as well as the outer surface of the cups.

In addition, the headband is also metal, it is complemented by a soft pad covered with black leatherette. The ear pads are made of the same material, and the cups themselves are covered inside with mesh fabric, through which the speakers themselves are clearly visible.

The headphones are very comfortable and ergonomic. Firstly, the headband, which can be adjusted over a wide range of lengths, will allow you to adjust the MDR-1A to literally any adult head size. At the same time, the soft pad does not put pressure on the crown of the head at all, even after many hours in the headphones, because they do not weigh that much - 225 g.

Secondly, the soft ear pads completely envelop the ears, providing comfort, but not the best sound insulation. In addition, these are “seated” headphones - with sudden movements of the head they tend to fly off, but this does not mean that you cannot listen to music on the road, for these purposes they fit quite well. There is one huge plus in all this - you don’t get tired of the headphones at all, I can easily sit in them full time at work without discomfort.

And third, but no less important, the cups have a swivel design for more ergonomic placement on the head, about 15˚ outward, as well as 180˚ inward for convenient placement on the neck and transportation.

Another important design advantage is the removable cable, which connects to a connector built into the rim.

This solution will allow you to use a cord of any required length, and will also make it easier to replace the cable if a loved one dies. By the way, the MDR-1A comes with two detachable 1.2-meter-long, textured cables with two 3.5 mm gold-plated plugs - a straight one for connecting to headphones, and an L-shaped one for connecting to a device for audio playback.

The second cable is also complemented by a remote control with a microphone for using headphones with mobile devices.

In addition, along with the MDR-1A, the chic box also contains a soft carrying case with an additional pocket in which it is convenient to put cables and a player.

Sound

Let's start with the hardware. The MDR-1A, unlike its predecessor, uses 40 mm drivers made of LCD polymer with aluminum coating, which are capable of providing the widest frequency range of 3 - 100,000 Hz. The resistance is 24 Ohms and the sensitivity is 105 dB/mW. Therefore, headphones can be used in conjunction not only with audiophile players that support Hi-Res sound. Even ordinary smartphones, tablets and laptops can easily “pull” them. There are no problems with this.

Interestingly, the MDR-1A allows you to hear new notes in your favorite tracks even when playing music from a regular phone, but the headphones perform best with a high-quality sound source. In my case, this is a Sony NWZ-A15 () with recordings in FLAC format 16 bit / 48 kHz and 24 bit / 96 kHz.

MDR-1A provide spacious, deep and extremely detailed sound - you can hear every nuance of the composition, every string, every note. At the same time, the sound is universal - the headphones reproduce soft vocal compositions, heavy rock recordings and electronic compositions rich in diverse sounds equally well. I would say that the sound is very slightly dominated by bass, behind which the highs and mids can get lost. Probably, the low frequencies here are more sonorous and deeper, compared to the soft mids and crystal clear high frequencies. But this does not spoil the overall impression at all, and certainly does not spoil the sound quality. It's more the MDR-1A's unique charm that I really enjoyed. Moreover, the sound is pure, without sibilance or artifacts, while the frequency balance is maintained regardless of the playback volume level.

Impression

Perhaps the main thing about the Sony MDR-1A is their versatility. They are suitable for any mobile, computer and audiophile devices, and will delight both ordinary users and fans of Hi-Res sound with sophisticated preamplifiers and hefty players with high-quality, balanced, clear and extremely lively sound.

PECULIARITIES:

Chic design.

High build quality.

Convenient design.

Versatility.

Highest sound quality.

Wide frequency range.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Model Sony MDR-1A
• Weight 225 g without cord
• Type dynamic, full-size, closed
• Neodymium magnet type
• Emitter 40 mm, dome-shaped
• Frequency range 3 - 100,000 Hz
• Nominal impedance 24 ohms at 1 kHz
• Sensitivity 105 dB/mW
• L-shaped plug, gold-plated Jack 3.5
• Cord length 1.2 m, removable
• Additionally, a cord with a remote control and a microphone, a carrying case

You've probably heard of Hi-Res Audio. And you most likely know about Hi-Res players. But did you know that you can buy Hi-Res headphones?

No one denies that over the past few years there has been a boom in hi-res audio, and consumer interest in obtaining high-quality music sound has increased, so many manufacturers have supported this need with relevant products.

To make it easier for consumers to make purchasing decisions, at the end of 2014, the Japan Audio Society (JAS) and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) developed a standard for hi-res audio, and in the process they developed a logo for it, which you can see on all kinds of audio products . It can be used on any product that meets the accepted standard, now including headphones. Are headphones labeled Hi-Rez Audio just a clever gimmick to attract public attention or are they still a worthwhile thing? not everything is as simple as you might think...

What are Hi-Res headphones?

There are certain conditions for headphones with high sound quality that they must meet. To receive the Hi-Res Audio label on the packaging, the headphones must reproduce frequencies at 40 kHz. Interestingly, this is well beyond the range of human hearing, which is around 20 kHz (or lower, depending on your age). But this does not mean that sound information outside this spectrum is useless to us. If the headphones are capable of reproducing such a wide range, it will help ensure that THAT PART OF THE RANGE that we can actually hear is formed and transmitted completely and with as little distortion as possible. And not cut off somewhere else within our hearing range

Ask the manufacturers and they will tell you that headphones without the Hi-Res Audio logo may experience distortion when reproducing certain frequencies at those moments when the sound frequency in the music begins to approach the borderline capabilities of the headphones. Headphones either don't reproduce frequencies as well as they should, or they can't handle them at all.

In theory, headphones bearing the Hi-Res Audio logo should handle the full spectrum of audio frequencies without loss of quality.

If you mainly listen to CDs or listen to music online, then you won't be able to fully experience the capabilities of headphones with the Hi-Res Audio label.

Will Hi-Res headphones sound better?

Here's the trick: if the Hi-Res Audio logo is on the headphones, this does not mean that these headphones are better than those that do not have a similar logo on the box.

This is just a technical specification (and a smart marketing ploy, since headphones that were capable of this kind of bandwidth were around long before the Hi-Res Audio label was invented) and no one cares about balance, timing, dynamics, detail or anything else -which may affect the quality of a pair of headphones.

And yet the question remains:“Will a pair of headphones labeled Hi-Rez Audio sound better than “regular” headphones or not?” We will find the answer to this question only by listening.

What Hi-Res headphones are available?

If you want to buy a branded item, then most famous manufacturers now have headphones labeled Hi-Res Audio. These include Audio-Technica, Onkyo, Philips, RHA, Sennheiser and Sony. Even HTC is packing Hi-Res Audio headphones with the excellent HTC 10 smartphone.

It's worth remembering, however, that just because a product doesn't carry the Hi-Res label doesn't mean it doesn't meet the standards. Manufacturers have to pay to use this logo, so it's best to take a look at the specifications for the headphones if you want to be sure.

Better yet, keep an eye on our headphone reviews, where we'll tell you about all the ones that are truly worth your money - with or without Hi-Res labeling.