[iFi audio]

Thanks! I didn't realize a company rep was on here. I figured as much but wanted to clarify as I saw you're an English company, correct?

That's correct, our HQ is located in England and that's where our roots are

 

[gerelmx1986]

That's correct, our HQ is located in England and that's where our roots are

I hope the times with china , too much dependent on "cheap labor" gets rethought after this virus fiasco

 

[iFi audio]

this virus fiasco

Well it seems that the pandemic situation isn't going anywhere and I keep my fingers crossed that it will. Now, onto the Z1R...

 

[gerelmx1986]

I wanna try an ifi DAC, hmm there are many of them... micro Idsd BL, Zen dac, hip sac, and whoa diablo/neo iDsd

 

[Hinomotocho]

I wanna try an ifi DAC, hmm there are many of them... micro Idsd BL, Zen dac, hip sac, and whoa diablo/neo iDsd

My gear, and no doubt ears have changed since owning an xDSD but that was the best sounding amp/dac I have heard. iFi are definitely worth at least trying, the new idsd BL is coming out with 4.4mm.

* just saw the new NEO iDSD

 

[BubbaJay]

I'm really considering getting the Neo when it's released. I was looking at the iDSD Signature but the Neo seems like it's more what I'm looking for over something with a battery that will go out over time and since I leave my stuff on for days at a time that isn't going to work.

 

[gerelmx1986]

I got a cool stand as a gift from my husband for my birthday .

 

[michael4321]

I got a cool stand as a gift from my husband for my birthday .

I personally would not put extra pressure on the pads or the headband unless its on my head. This how i normally store the Sony.

 

[nc8000]

I personally would not put extra pressure on the pads or the headband unless its on my head. This how i normally store the Sony.

I’ve had mine hanging on a hook for 4 years with no noticable negative effect

 

[michael4321]

I’ve had mine hanging on a hook for 4 years with no noticable negative effect

That is great news. However this sounds a little different from having the headband stretched and the pads compressed all the time.

 

[nc8000]

That is great news. However this sounds a little different from having the headband stretched and the pads compressed all the time.

yes this only puts pressure on the inside center of the headband

 

[musicday]

If I like the sound of Pioneer SE-Master 1 will this Sony headphone be for me? Is nearly impossible to hear it at the moment in London, so I would like to know more about it.
Also it seems lighter and more comfortable 385 gr vs SEM1 460 Gr.

 

[adrianm]

If I like the sound of Pioneer SE-Master 1 will this Sony headphone be for me? Is nearly impossible to hear it at the moment in London, so I would like to know more about it.
Also it seems lighter and more comfortable 385 gr vs SEM1 460 Gr.

I'm not sure about the Pioneer, but it seems like they're also polarizing and received less than stellar reviews, with people complaining about the highs just like some do about the Z1R. I'm pretty sure you'll love the Sonys, but just get them somewhere with a return policy and give them a couple of weeks of listening. Like amazon, unless you can get a better deal elsewhere :
https://www.amazon.fr/Sony-MDR-Z1R-...hild=1&keywords=mdr+z1r&qid=1604921875&sr=8-2

 

[iFi audio]

I'm really considering getting the Neo when it's released. I was looking at the iDSD Signature but the Neo seems like it's more what I'm looking for over something with a battery that will go out over time and since I leave my stuff on for days at a time that isn't going to work.

For pure desktop use NEO makes more sense, yes.

I’ve had mine hanging on a hook for 4 years with no noticable negative effect

Looks great considering its four years old. Z1Rs aesthetically are one of the best cans my subjective eyes have seen.

 

[BubbaJay]

The combo of my A50s amp and my Mimby have really opened up the sound of the Z1R in a very good way. I feel like the mids come through better now which is a huge plus as that's the one area that was starting to disappoint me about the headphone. I do wish they had a little more clarity overall but I knew going in that wasn't what this headphone was about and I do love the bass and soundstage which would be impressive even if it were an open back headphone.