Accessories

Sony unveils new headphone, microphone for pros

The MDR-MV1 and C-80

Published

May 13, 2023

GadgetMatch

Sony is introducing the MDR-MV1 Reference Monitor headphones and the C-80 microphone for professionals’ audio needs.

The MDR-MV1 is designed for professional sound engineers and music creators. Best used for mixing and mastering, the headphones have an open back design which enables accurate reproduction of a wide sound field.

The headphones offer extended spatial sound reproduction and accurate positioning within a 360-degree space.

Design-wise, the lightweight MDR-MV1 comes with breathable earpads and includes a detachable cable and a stereo mini-jack adapter for ease of use.

On the other hand, the C-80 microphone is ideal for home studios and for both voice and instrument recording, as well as vlogging or podcasting.

The microphone inherits the technology from Sony’s C-800G and C-100 microphones, promising users high-quality sound.

It has a noise elimination construction, preventing vibration for lower noise and clearer sound.

The C-80’s dual diaphragm configuration suppresses changes with distance and allows for a more stable vocal recording process.

Price, availability

The MDR-MV1 and C-80 will be available at select Sony authorized dealers beginning May 12.

The MDR-MV1 is priced at PhP 23,999 while the C-80 retails for PhP 34,999.

Accessories

Spotlight: Marshall Heston 60

More than just your any typical soundbar!

Published

October 9, 2026

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

Living in New York means making every square foot count, so why own multiple gadgets when one can do the job?

In this video, THE Michael Josh takes a look at the Marshall Heston 60. It’s a premium TV soundbar that brings more to the living room than just better sound.

With its sophisticated design, powerful audio, and versatile features, it sits in his living room while doing much more than you might expect from a soundbar.

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Accessories

Samsung joins the clip-on earbud trend with the Galaxy Buds On

But it’s exclusive to South Korea for now.

Published

October 2, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Audio wearables have been getting makeovers as of late. Besides the traditional form factors, the segment is experimenting with bone conduction and clip-on headphones. Today, Samsung is joining that trend with the Galaxy Buds On.

Debuting in South Korea, the Galaxy Buds On is Samsung’s first-ever clip-on earbuds. You’re likely familiar with how these earbuds look like, having seen them grace the ears of many a passerby today. Instead of plugging right into your ear canals, they actually do clip onto your earlobes. Samsung’s take, however, is a little bit heftier, which the brand claims gives it a wider surface area to balance the weight for your ears.

Additionally, the new earbuds has a TwinBoost speaker system. While the system adds better bass to the earbuds, it also adds automatic voice adjustments to better attune the sound according to your environment. It also has an Audio Leakage Reduction feature, so others won’t be able to hear what you’re listening to.

The Galaxy Buds On has a charging case almost identical to the Galaxy Buds4 case. Powered by the Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform, the earbuds can reportedly last up to 9.5 hours on a single charge.

Right now, the wearable is exclusive to South Korea, but Samsung says that a global rollout will happen in the future. In South Korea, the Galaxy Buds On costs KRW 299,000 (or approximately US$ 220).