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Sony MDR-MV1
Drop + Grell OAE1
The Sony MDR-MV1 and the Drop + Grell OAE1 share a somewhat similar sound profile: one that features a warm, controlled bass range with under-emphasized highs. Still, the Sony's top-end roll-off isn't quite as extreme as the Drop + Grell and they have a much more forgiving fit that doesn't clamp down on your ears as much. The Sony aren't as well-built as the Drop + Grell, though and they retail for quite a bit more.
Sony MDR-MV1
Drop + Grell OAE1
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