Headphone company Master&Dynamic is absolutely undeservedly little known in Russia, while in USA and Europe they are used by thousands of students, and not all of them are seasoned audiophiles. What did they do to deserve such glory? It’s simple: the perfect blend of good sound, stylish design and quality materials. Better known to us “monitors” MW60 and ME03 in-ear, but at the beginning of this year, the manufacturer has released an updated wireless model MW50, and by it we of course could not get through.
Looking ahead, we note that these headphones are not similar to anything is truly a unique product from Master&Dynamic. Almost no yielding by the sound MW60, 50-I model is much more compact and lighter by nearly a third, while the manufacturer traditionally uses only the best materials, not forgetting, of course, about the sound characteristics.
But enough of speeches — let’s take a look at these headphones, especially to see what is there.
Equipment
MW50 come in a stylish white box that hides behind a completely black box without any inscriptions is not even a reference to the premium, but premium in all its glory.
Recline for the “tongue” cover — and here they are, the object of desire of many audiophiles. In fact, packaging is built on the principle “nothing in excess”: the earphones themselves, a small leather box, where lies a proprietary cable — in case, if you also want sound without wires, and under them — necessary documentation and… Yes, a fabric cover for the transportation of these beauties.
To be honest, this is one of the few headphones when you do not want a long time to examine the box and packaging, and take and immediately put on the earphones themselves. Even when we took the box, eyes are always involuntarily stretched out to the side. Let us give them the will.
Appearance
At first glance, the design of the MW50 can be described in one word — retro. But headphones look modern, the company is an amazing combination of noble materials and the latest technology. Externally similar to MW50 MW40 the same or MW60, but here, for example, in contrast to the same 40 second model, there is a convenient attachment of the cups. Needless to say, that the brown color of this model is like no other.
Headband headphones covered with cow skin and ear pads… sheep. They are so soft and easy to remove from the head that do not want a miracle: comfortable fit (more on this later), ears don’t sweat, in General, the dream of any buyer of the headphones.
The ear pads, incidentally, is removable.
In General, the design MW50 uses leather, aluminum and very little plastic. On the side next to the company logo, even a decorative aluminum mesh. Yes, it is decorative — these headphones are closed.
On the left Cup is the switch responsible for turning on the headphones and a Bluetooth connection, and here was a place the microphone and the 3.5 mm Jack. by the Way, the left Cup is built-in and aluminum antenna provides a stable signal, if you are using headphones without a cable. To find it simply by a small plastic insert.
The right Cup is a little more modest — connector USB-C and playback controls. Perhaps it could be more — to get used to, it will take several days. At the same time, such decision is probably due to a decrease in the size of headphones.
Admire the design of the MW50 can be long, but not only that we’re here, so go directly to the specifications.
Features
- Type of alarm: Dynamic
- Headphone type: Closed
- Resistance: 32 Ohm
- Speaker diameter: 40 mm
- Frequency range: 5-30, 000 Hz
- Time battery life: 16 hours
- Interfaces: 3.5 mm, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 4.1 (aptX)
- Cable: 1.2 m
- Weight: 240 g
Sound in MW50 answer custom driver with a beryllium diaphragm, their diameter is 40 mm. to listen to these headphones for the 3.5 mm cable length 1.2 meters, and with the help of Bluetooth 4.1 — with support for the aptX codec the sound remains on top, even after the waiver wires. Thus MW50 have a record battery life — up to 16 hours.
As we have said, there’s two microphone, noise reduction system allows the use of headphones as a headset, for example, when connected to the same iPhone. Yes, they really do not have to listen only with the Astell&Kern AK380 or Cowon Plenue S: when a manufacturer produces wireless headphones, it serves several other purposes.
Sound and personal experience
No wonder we talked so much about the used materials in the beginning, because Master&Dynamic took a long time to find such materials, which would allow to achieve excellent sound. Well, they succeeded — mid and high frequencies headphones work on a solid top five; in addition, there is a clear emphasis on bass that will appeal to fans of hip-hop and dance music.
MW50 quality transfer its entire frequency range and boasts a broad sound stage. Vocals is well balanced — there is no such feeling that it completely covers the music.
Auditioned headphones with HiFiMan Begin iPhone 6 and it should be noted that in both cases, showed themselves worthy. The manufacturer claims the range of the wireless signal of 30 m, but in fact this result can be achieved only on the straight, especially if there are no concrete walls. Praise MW50 can be for quality overhead headphones sound.
While testing headphones honestly worked almost 15 hours without recharging — and that’s while listening to MP3, FLAC, and other formats.
To take?
Someone may discourage price MW50 almost 30 thousand rubles, but just say: they look and sound the money. These headphones submit any genre, they are beautifully made and very comfortable to wear. Maybe headphones are not for everyone, but fall in love with them in just one photo. Learn more about the headphones on the website of the manufacturer.
Affordable luxury: headphones Master&Dynamic MW50
Alexander Bogdanov