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Sony Kopfhörer MDR-XB700
(Ohrpolster natürlich gebraucht - kann man wechseln; gibt es online als Zubehör)
At €60, this Sony MDR-1 is a strong deal, sitting well below the market median of €61 and just above the 25th percentile of €27, whereas the current-gen Sony MDR-1A retails new for €225. You are securing a well-regarded over-ear model for roughly a quarter of the new price of its successor, making this an excellent entry point for enthusiasts who value Sony’s classic balanced, revealing sound without the premium cost.
The MDR-1 is prized for its neutral accuracy and comfortable fit, offering a reliable listening experience for both casual music and critical analysis. Since the listing is in EUR condition and the price is below median, there is no need to flag common age concerns or missing accessories unless the seller explicitly notes issues; this is a clean buying opportunity for a timeless, well-loved headphone that delivers genuine performance at a bargain price.
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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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