[montanari]

https://www.ilgazeboaudiofilo.com/t37141-sony-z1r-vs-fostex-th900

 

[up late]

can comment on th-900 vs sony z1r?

there are comparisons here and in the z1r listening impressions only thread. the search function is your friend.

 

[Bobdonut123]

https://www.ilgazeboaudiofilo.com/t37141-sony-z1r-vs-fostex-th900

Thank you!

 

[BenF]

can comment on th-900 vs sony z1r?

Sony Z1R is similar to TH900MK2 in the sense that their bass is their best feature - neither is great if you are looking for a balanced sound.

 

[AnakChan]

I'm going by memory as I sold my TH-900 (v1), and Z1R quite a few years back but I seem to remember the TH-900 to have a somewhat shallow U-shaped signature where the midrange is milder than the Z1R. I felt the TH-900 had a decent treble presence the Z1R to be a have a darker signature with a few odd treble peaks that didn't agree to my ears. So the Z1R didn't last very long in my possession.

 

[jpierre]

has someone changed the cups for ebony, mahogany or others. does it change the sound

 

[Whazzzup]

Hawaiian koa Lawton and yes some. Course I went level three so hard to say what did what but wider for sure

 

[MacedonianHero]

I'm going by memory as I sold my TH-900 (v1), and Z1R quite a few years back but I seem to remember the TH-900 to have a somewhat shallow U-shaped signature where the midrange is milder than the Z1R. I felt the TH-900 had a decent treble presence the Z1R to be a have a darker signature with a few odd treble peaks that didn't agree to my ears. So the Z1R didn't last very long in my possession.

Yep...I've owned both a few years ago and completely agree with your assessment.

 

[Malevolent]

Sony Z1R is similar to TH900MK2 in the sense that their bass is their best feature - neither is great if you are looking for a balanced sound.

The bass is the TH900's best feature, no doubt. For the Z1R, however, its tonality is its greatest attribute, IMO. I love that smooth, lush, liquid sound.

 

[Slim1970]

The bass is the TH900's best feature, no doubt. For the Z1R, however, its tonality is its greatest attribute, IMO. I love that smooth, lush, liquid sound.

I still haven’t come across a headphone that sounds like the Z1R’s. They are truly unique and a joy to listen too!

 

[chechu21]

This is the best headphone that money can buy for pop, edm, r&b and hip hop?

 

[jmills8]

This is the best headphone that money can buy for pop, edm, r&b and hip hop?

Yes

 

[koven]

This is the best headphone that money can buy for pop, edm, r&b and hip hop?

Nah that would be the Abyss TC.

 

[chechu21]

Nah that would be the Abyss TC.

So this is the second one? xD

 

[Whazzzup]

well 1/5 the cost so .....