TSAVAlan
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Sony has some special things like the Signature Series accessories that they don't bring into the country unfortunately so they are little tricky to get.
SONY IER-Z1R
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joshnor713
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Where is my ier z1r
Still waiting as well. Have it on pre-order, in the US. Getting annoyed.
TSAVAlan
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Still waiting on Sony! Checked my Sony contact who said he would reach out again to Sony for a new estimate when some more IER-Z1R are coming in!Where is my ier z1r
ZenErik
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Any ways around this trickiness? Interested in the stock hybrid eartips and the stock 3.5mm cable. I don't mind a long wait as I don't expect the included ones to wear out/break any time soon.
TSAVAlan
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Taking a quick trip to Japan...
I have no official ways as a Sony dealer myself of getting tips from what i can see unfortunately.
The North American market seems to have been at bit of an afterthought for Sony and this product-- both in the way of marketing and distribution. Not a peep from any of the major reviewers yet either. This is something I plan on keeping on my radar...but down the road after the price drops considerably.
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And I assume no official way on the cable either?
If you happen to know the model number on the hybrid eartips that could go a long way. I haven't been able to find it. I know the old ones are EP-EX11, and I have plenty of those ones. The Z1R hybrids are a little different. And the foams are EP-TC50, but I have no interest in those.
Thanks for responding btw. Very helpful even if not the answers I'd like to hear.
Long story short I like it more than Flamenco, and most other IEMs I have heard.
The sony silicone tip maybe a bit uncomfortable, I changed to Final type E tips and I am now very happy with my IER-Z1R
I am also using the Final E tips, they are great.
jmills8
Previously known as bmiamihk, jmills2
Less in stock = greater desire.
By the way, how many people have even heard these at this point to know much about their sound? Points of concern from the relatively little I've encountered:
1) Recessed mids
2) Harsh treble
3) Fit and comfort for smaller ears
4) What does it take to drive them
5) Possibly bad with lower res music
Points of strength:
1) Exceptional bass
2) Exceptional clarity and soundstage
3) Exceptional treble
1) Recessed mids
2) Harsh treble
3) Fit and comfort for smaller ears
4) What does it take to drive them
5) Possibly bad with lower res music
Points of strength:
1) Exceptional bass
2) Exceptional clarity and soundstage
3) Exceptional treble
What you just described is a U or V shaped sounds sig. Also, I highly doubt there is harsh treble if you have the right fit.
So are U and V shaped sound signatures supposed to have unsatisfactory mids innately? I see so many headphones and iems described as either V or U shaped that I thought being U shaped is actually a good thing and what balanced is. An owner on reddit claims that the treble can be a problem, so treble sensitive people beware.
Why do people not make very expensive headphones and iems always balanced and tick off every checkmark box? These Sony engineers seem like the real deal and yet it's the same old same old. How would a poor fit create hot treble? I thought only the bass gets neutered.
Why do people not make very expensive headphones and iems always balanced and tick off every checkmark box? These Sony engineers seem like the real deal and yet it's the same old same old. How would a poor fit create hot treble? I thought only the bass gets neutered.
I have to agree! Just received mine and am thoroughly impressed.
The difference between the dongle and the topping nx4 is quite noticeable. I want to try the hiby r6 pro next with them.
Guys, I've removed some personal attacks and sniping. Can we please be civil with each other?
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