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Linkage: SONY MDR-1ABT was bought a year ago.
In reality, noise cancellation is really necessary for me. I spend about 2 hours commuting by subway every day. With my shift work schedule, early morning classes, and taking the subway at 6 o'clock every day, the empty train is filled with station announcements, subway TV ads, and the rumble of the train—this constant noise really disturbed me while I was still half-asleep.
So last year, I bought the Sony MDR-1ABT hoping to block out the outside sounds with a good pair of headphones. Unfortunately, after purchasing them, I didn't find a great streaming service, so I ended up listening to Netease Music at 320k bitrate. I felt a bit disappointed spending over 1,000 yuan on the headphones, especially since they were bulky and not very comfortable to wear all day. Eventually, one day, my wife shared a link to a different headphone model, and she asked if I could buy it or help her get it. I finally decided to let go of the headphones and put them in storage, like a salted fish.
Then came a few days of forum discussions.
At first, I considered the SONY MDR-100ABN, but it was almost the same as the MDR-1ABT.
Then I looked into Wang Feng headphones, which were a few hundred yuan.
I realized that I had sold the MDR-1ABT because of the earphones, so this time I should try earplugs instead. However, I found out that they had been discontinued.
Finally, I accidentally saw Xiaomi's earphones, and since I was using Xiaomi 6, I thought about buying the Xiaomi 3.
**Appearance Gallery**Simple and popular packaging.
All accessories include one earphone, three pairs of ear tips in different sizes, and a storage bag.
The earplugs are not changed; the default size fits well. They are soft and comfortable to wear.
The noise collector on the back looks nice.
Noise reduction box with the brand logo.
Front volume and pause button.
Side switch for noise reduction.
Blue light indicates noise reduction mode, and when it turns off, it’s in normal mode.
Microphone. 
Cable.
The part from the box to the earphone is made of rubber, which I don’t like much. I used to have an iPhone headset, and the glue melted for some reason. I also had a JBL headset that lasted about a year before the glue came loose and exposed wires. I feel this material might age easily. However, the part from the box to the Type-C connector is made of nylon, which feels durable and suitable for active use.
There is still some noise reduction effect. Since this is my first time using noise-canceling headphones, I haven’t tried Sony or Bose, so I can’t say how much better they are. Many people say Bose’s noise cancellation is like being isolated from the world. This one feels like diving into water—there's a noticeable difference between when the noise cancellation is on or off. On the subway, during the early morning when it's quiet, I still hear the station announcements and a little rumble, but without the headphones, the noise is much more disturbing. With the headphones on, it's like having a background sound that’s acceptable. Without them, it feels like a loud environment.
Sound quality? Not bad. Honestly, I don’t really care much about music. In the morning, I listen to some relaxing tracks to help me rest for an hour. After work, I often listen to English lessons or friends' conversations to improve my language skills, so sound quality isn’t a big concern for me.
Current issues? Yes. I didn’t notice it much at first, but during lunch breaks, when the volume was low and I locked the screen, I heard a faint “zz†sound for a second. It was audible even from a few feet away.
**To Sum Up**Advantages:
- Good noise cancellation
- Nice appearance
- Comfortable to wear
- Versatile for different situations
Disadvantages:
1. Wired — I’m used to wireless headphones, so this feels inconvenient. The cable tends to pull down when moving around.
2. Still wired, and since it uses Type-C, it’s not compatible with my iPad.
3. Current issue — a small but noticeable hum.
4. Very tight plug — it takes a lot of effort to remove it from the phone. If used for a long time, I’m worried it might damage the charging port.
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