[Gamerlingual]

I’m still looking for a set of headphones that are designed to give a speaker like presentation. So far MDR Z1R from what I’ve read is designed this way, and I have that experience when I listen to the IER-Z1R but those are IEMs.

Does the Z7m2 have a similar presentation as above?

Yup, especially with the TA-ZH1ES on DSD mode.

 

[Rurouni]

Yup, especially with the TA-ZH1ES on DSD mode.

Interesting. Currently the TA + IER-Z1R are a fantastic sound signature for me. So looking for closed cans that have similar presentation.

So probably it’s narrowed down to either the MDR Z1R or Z7M hmm...

 

[Gamerlingual]

Interesting. Currently the TA + IER-Z1R are a fantastic sound signature for me. So looking for closed cans that have similar presentation.

So probably it’s narrowed down to either the MDR Z1R or Z7M hmm...

Both the Z7M2 and TA are coming my way. Found a deal now for the TA, despite one Yahoo auction not working out.

 

[zazex]

Are these cans still readily available outside Japan? What’s the demand been so far as I’m not sure if it’s in high demand or not. Don’t think there’s anything that states headphone sales?

A few suggestions with respect to headphone sales information:
Hope you find these useful.


https://www.statista.com/statistics/642638/us-headphone-sales/
https://www.ibisworld.com/united-st...ts/the-retail-market-for-headphones-industry/
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-...20-Bn-by-2026-Global-Market-Insights-Inc.html

 

[Gamerlingual]

A few suggestions with respect to headphone sales information:
Hope you find these useful.


https://www.statista.com/statistics/642638/us-headphone-sales/
https://www.ibisworld.com/united-st...ts/the-retail-market-for-headphones-industry/
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-...20-Bn-by-2026-Global-Market-Insights-Inc.html

The first two require me to purchase so I can see the raw data. That's not very ideal on their part. Hard to see the data, if any, on those websites

 

[jaibautista]

Plugging the Z7M2 + Kimber Kable combo straight to my iPad 6G to watch anime is a godsend in audio fidelity; the iPad 6G has (barely) enough power to drive the cans

 

[zazex]

The first two require me to purchase so I can see the raw data. That's not very ideal on their part. Hard to see the data, if any, on those websites

Well...thanks?
What's the famous saying?
Ah, that's it:
No good deed goes unpunished


Just kidding you on this - more kidding myself.
I genuinely thought you might find the info you
were seeking at one of those sites, at least.
Of course I did look them over and check much]
of the info they had on the topic which, you said.
interested you.

Anyhow, enjoy the day. Or evening.
Whatever time of day it happens to
be where you are. Here in NYC it's
late evening becoming nighttime.

Cheers,

 

[XM3orZ7m2]

Plugging the Z7M2 + Kimber Kable combo straight to my iPad 6G to watch anime is a godsend in audio fidelity; the iPad 6G has (barely) enough power to drive the cans

How much do the Kimber cables add to the sound when powering off an iPad? Gotta love apple for giving us high powered headphone jacks. I wish other windows laptops like Dell XPS would follow suit

 

[jaibautista]

How much do the Kimber cables add to the sound when powering off an iPad? Gotta love apple for giving us high powered headphone jacks. I wish other windows laptops like Dell XPS would follow suit

I really don’t subscribe that much to the powers of cable rolling. I bought my Kimber Kable primarily for looks and build quality (not to mention I wanted a much shorter pair of 3.5mm cables compared to the stock pair that came with the Z7M2); luckily, they were on sale (50% off the SRP) when I chanced upon them. Unfortunately, i don’t have the stock 3.5mm cables with me to do a proper comparison but top of my head there‘s not too much of a difference.

 

[XM3orZ7m2]

Do you use any EQ for them on the iPad?

 

[jaibautista]

Do you use any EQ for them on the iPad?

Nope i just plug and play them; when using VLC i turn the EQ off. I’ve never been a big fan of EQ from the very start, regardless of device/software.

 

[XM3orZ7m2]

Man Sony really has the market for premium the easy to drive closed backs. I anticipate an open back release so badly

 

[Vitaly2017]

Man Sony really has the market for premium the easy to drive closed backs. I anticipate an open back release so badly

did you get yours yet? have you decided to get the kimber kable as well

 

[XM3orZ7m2]

did you get yours yet? have you decided to get the kimber kable as well

Not going to get Kimber, but I'm expecting them on July 1st or somewhere around then, that's what it says on BH at least

 

[Gamerlingual]

Looks like I'll be getting my Z7M2 and TA by Monday. But should be an exciting combo in DSD mode when it all ships together