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Sony MDR-Z1F (update: not real, hopefully it will be)
Oct 11, 2021 at 8:20 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 30
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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:
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It seems that, unfortunately, it's only a design project, by Mark Huang.
 
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Oct 11, 2021 at 8:38 AM Post #2 of 30
If it is fake it is certainly well made. Even the images are in the same theme as the mdr-z1r advertisement photos.
Considering how long it has been since the last signature series products came to market combined with the walkman leaks a couple of months ago makes me think that this is legit.
I'm hoping they will release an updated headphone amplifier as well.
 
Oct 11, 2021 at 9:06 AM Post #4 of 30
Hope there are updated walkmans (no abdroid would be cool)

as for the Z1R windering why there is no driver dome? Also if l got would be perfect haps similar in frequencyrange and OHm as Z1R hop fully

also in the pix i eont see cable connectors unlesw thwyre on thw back or they would be wireless
 
Oct 11, 2021 at 9:08 AM Post #5 of 30
Hmm. The Z1F name is kinda fishy since they did release a phone back in 2013 called Xperia Z1F, but then again it is Sony.. not exactly known for creativity when it comes to naming things. It seems the f-designation is for high-end open backs though as with the MDR-F1?

Googling around i also found this on twitter which also is claimed to be from Sony this year.

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Oct 11, 2021 at 9:28 AM Post #6 of 30
The question is qhen they will be released. CES 2022 ? Soon? And of course how much cost?

sony has not much open-back experience i remember ywo of them. The MA series and the qualia
 
Oct 11, 2021 at 10:07 AM Post #8 of 30
askeladden said:
Hmm. The Z1F name is kinda fishy since they did release a phone back in 2013 called Xperia Z1F, but then again it is Sony.. not exactly known for creativity when it comes to naming things. It seems the f-designation is for high-end open backs though as with the MDR-F1?

Googling around i also found this on twitter which also is claimed to be from Sony this year.

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I would like a headphone named Rasamanaz.
 
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:11 AM Post #9 of 30
gerelmx1986 said:
Hope there are updated walkmans (no abdroid would be cool)

as for the Z1R windering why there is no driver dome? Also if l got would be perfect haps similar in frequencyrange and OHm as Z1R hop fully

also in the pix i eont see cable connectors unlesw thwyre on thw back or they would be wireless
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There are cable connectirs shown at the bottom of the cup in several of the photos
 
Oct 11, 2021 at 12:01 PM Post #10 of 30
Alignment of the text in the first image is not correct so I immediately have my doubts if it is real. Also spelling mistakes (last image, liestening instead of listening).
 
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Oct 11, 2021 at 12:16 PM Post #12 of 30
Almost got a heart attack, I bought the Z1R yesterday lol.
 
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Oct 11, 2021 at 12:26 PM Post #13 of 30
Oct 11, 2021 at 12:40 PM Post #15 of 30
gerelmx1986 said:
I love my Z1Rs
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I love them too, I bought the Z1R's in 2017 and had to sell them in order to get some kitchen appliances; I needed a good sounding close back, and the Z1Rs are a Hybrid, you can literally breathe air between the driver and the close back.
 
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