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Neue, unbenutzte Sony MDR-M1 Kopfhörer
At €195, this listed price for the Sony MDR-M1 over-ear headphones is ambitiously high compared to the typical used market, which shows a median of €61 and a 75th percentile of €95 based on 11 recent EUR listings. The asking price sits well above the upper quartile, making it a risky buy unless the condition is pristine original-owner quality with all accessories included; for a standard used unit, this is clearly overpriced.
The Sony MDR-M1 remains a well-regarded professional closed monitor headphone known for clear, balanced sound ideal for recording and editing, delivering reliable studio performance without the hyped bass of consumer models. Its worth as a buy hinges entirely on timing and rarity: if this is a rare, clean, original-owner pair with the full cable and case, it could justify the premium, but any missing parts or wear would make it a poor value at €195.
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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