The ZX-700 is really underrated I like it quite a bit. But the R1 looks better, is way more comfortable, more portable, and a little better bass/treble extension,and the soundstage is a huge improvement IMO. So I think the review is a little misleading but I think it does highlight just how good of a value the ZX700 really was, especially at it's current street prices.
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Comfort and looks wise, very much so. However, as much as I would like to agree with you on the bass and soundstage, I really can't. They virtually sound alike, and despite very small differences, measurements taken for both are quite similar.
I have spend the last two weeks listening to both 1R and ZX700, and without accounting for physical feel, I would not be able to distinguish them if I were to blind ABX them. There's the ding in scoring, if that. But yes, it shows how awesome the MDR-ZX700 was/is, and by extension, these guys.
I have spend the last two weeks listening to both 1R and ZX700, and without accounting for physical feel, I would not be able to distinguish them if I were to blind ABX them. There's the ding in scoring, if that. But yes, it shows how awesome the MDR-ZX700 was/is, and by extension, these guys.
