It seems that Sony may be preparing to release an open-back version of the MDR-Z1R, from an alleged leak on a Chinese forum (Baidu). This might fake, so take it with a grain of salt. Here's how it supposedly looks like: It seems that, unfortunately, it's only a design project, by Mark Huang.

I have been enjoying some mid-tier high end gear for a decade plus, always eager to audition whatever comes my way. This year has been difficult for my kind, as we have been confined and when Apple announced something they claimed to be the "best sound" in the AirPods Max, I had to try it for...

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So over Black Friday, I found this really sweet deal on a sony mdr-z1r selling for 999 new on this Nordic electronic site, komplett. Ordered the amp from a different outlet that goes along with it. Received both only to find out on opening the phones leather box that it was empty. So now I am...

So I was browsing Zeos (YouTube reviewer) vids and sound demos when I noticed a bunch of his sound demo's feature the same tracks being tested across a range different headphones. Whilst far from scientific, accurate, or indicative of the real thing, it was super interesting comparing the...

I just compared the HD800S with the MDR-Z1R and thought I'd put my impressions here. Soundstage: Nearly a tie. The HD800S has slightly more separation and width. The Z1R has slightly more height. The Z1R's soundstage is exceptional for being a closed-backed headphone. Transparency: The HD800S...

Hey, tl;dr Been looking at Elear, Aeon and Z1R for metal (from death metal to radio rock), rap/hip-hop and 70s prog rock (Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd, Yes) through a Modi 2 & Magni 3? For Spotify at home; isolation irrelevant. I like to listen a little on the loud side. -------- So I've sold my...

Are the Sony MDR-Z1R suitable for classical music .. I hear mostly classic from Sony DGG DECCA. RCA And I have the HD800 I like details and stage space ON HD800 Sony MDR-Z1R The bass might possibly cover other parts of the orchestra ??? THANK YOU SONYES

Hi, First time posting here, but i have been a frequent visitor from time to time. I recently upgraded my headphone to MDR-Z1R (from DT880 pro), but it left me wondering whether i should upgrade my DAC/AMP or not. I am currently using Asus Xonar Essence STX (with op-amps upgraded to Burson...