One of the best headphones I heard and it's a forever piece in collection.

I am almost on the verge of purchasing one. Any insight on how these compare to Denon AH-D9200?

Thank you for sharing your impressions! I agree with your thoughts. Also the pairing with the TA-ZH1ES is Magical, specially when using Sony's Hi-Res Audio Player. Pairing with the Mojo 2 or ADI-2/4 Pro SE is easy to EQ for a little less bass if needed.

I mostly use them for enjoyment, when I want to feel the music, and when tracking on Logic Pro. I am a professional musician and I have never had issues picking up on details when monitoring. Compression, sibilant issues, location of instruments and low end check are easy to identify. This is a great headphone for practicing piano and sound design with synthesizers because of the low end and isolation. After all this years, it is still a well all rounded headphone.

I feel you, i have had similar experience with chi-fi headphones...overly bright and can't listen for long. When i listened to Aryas i felt like im missing something here after raving reviews, the sound was such a disappoinment. But those made me realize that i Lean to warm and musical hp, so i have no regret buying those.

Spot on! This is exactly how I describe them when I get the question. Best Live headphones of all time.

Thanks for posting this. I haven't listened to the Z1R in a while, but I've always loved it, and will give them some much-needed attention again.