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Oct 14, 2020 at 3:57 AM Post #9,001 of 15,276
bythewaybay said:
I really want to get these because the descriptions make them sound like my preferred sound signature. I also really like MDR-Z1R and it might make a good addition to my collection. My only hesitation is that a lot of people are unhappy with the fit/comfort to the point of not owning a pair simply due to those reasons. What's the general consensus in this thread about that? Is it really as bad as people say?
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Blind bought and they really do fit like a glove. Can easily wear them for hours on end, especially with xelastics. If you haven’t had issues with larger IEMs in the past (Solaris OG etc) I wouldn’t worry too much.
 
Oct 14, 2020 at 5:07 AM Post #9,005 of 15,276
bythewaybay said:
I really want to get these because the descriptions make them sound like my preferred sound signature. I also really like MDR-Z1R and it might make a good addition to my collection. My only hesitation is that a lot of people are unhappy with the fit/comfort to the point of not owning a pair simply due to those reasons. What's the general consensus in this thread about that? Is it really as bad as people say?
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Never had any problems whatsoever, but apparently some do, so depends who you ask I guess. Agree with others that technically and soundwise, they are superb. Compared to the MDR-Z1R, they were a major step up for me.
 
Oct 14, 2020 at 5:49 AM Post #9,007 of 15,276
my 2nd pair of xelastecs, this time M size from the trio-pack also got deformed permanently and became useless after two hot water "resets" so I may get smaller sizes (SS/S/MS)
 
Oct 14, 2020 at 9:12 AM Post #9,009 of 15,276
gerelmx1986 said:
my 2nd pair of xelastecs, this time M size from the trio-pack also got deformed permanently and became useless after two hot water "resets" so I may get smaller sizes (SS/S/MS)
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can't live without them huh?
Maybe try shooting them an email regarding the deformity. They make it sound like we can reset it multiple times.
 
Oct 14, 2020 at 9:36 AM Post #9,010 of 15,276
Mine also takes form after the inside of my ear canal and retains that shape. Why is that a problem ?
 
Oct 14, 2020 at 9:41 AM Post #9,011 of 15,276
nc8000 said:
Mine also takes form after the inside of my ear canal and retains that shape. Why is that a problem ?
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I think he meant that there's deformity at the nozzle and that causes it slipping out. Either that or too large size and it sticks too much to his ears.
Getting a smaller size might help with that.
 
Oct 14, 2020 at 9:50 AM Post #9,012 of 15,276
Damz87 said:
Same here :) unless they bring out a mk2 or something. Otherwise, these are keepers
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New versions aren't always better.

For example, HE1000s
 
Oct 14, 2020 at 11:05 AM Post #9,014 of 15,276
nc8000 said:
Mine also takes form after the inside of my ear canal and retains that shape. Why is that a problem ?
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Oct 14, 2020 at 11:28 AM Post #9,015 of 15,276
6PANDEMONIUM6 said:
New versions aren't always better.

For example, HE1000s
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That is true. Although in Sony’s case, their revisions have generally been improvements (Z7mk2, and their wireless range as an example). But yeah you’re right, a mk2 may not necessarily be better.

It’d be cool if they somehow made a more ergonomic version so more people could enjoy the Z1R’s without the fit issues.
 
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