[BlueThunder]

I just got my Z1R's a month or so ago and I'm in love. 95% of my use is on the go. Today was 35 degrees Fahrenheit but tomorrow is supposed to be in the high 60's. Made me start thinking about the summer. Are these going to be unbearable to wear on those hot August days?

You wear these outside? My god! I bought them hoping I could wear them on my commute but their size quickly put paid to that. They are so large that they’d no doubt get dented quickly. However, if it works for you then good on you.

 

[Hoegaardener70]

You wear these outside? My god! I bought them hoping I could wear them on my commute but their size quickly put paid to that. They are so large that they’d no doubt get dented quickly. However, if it works for you then good on you.

Yes, the Z1R wouldn't survive my NYC subway commute for a week (or being pulled off)....

 

[raelamb]

Yes, the Z1R wouldn't survive my NYC subway commute for a week (or being pulled off)....

Ha! 30% of my listening time is on Metro North trains to NYC and then the subway. Have to be VERY careful on the subway. I hold my Black Dragon cables when walking on and off. Have had a couple of accidents. 65% of my listening time is spent while driving in my hometown. Strangely not illegal but it's made me into a very careful driver lol.

 

[fullranger]

Never suspected they were driving headphones!

 

[PointyFox]

Ha! 30% of my listening time is on Metro North trains to NYC and then the subway. Have to be VERY careful on the subway. I hold my Black Dragon cables when walking on and off. Have had a couple of accidents. 65% of my listening time is spent while driving in my hometown. Strangely not illegal but it's made me into a very careful driver lol.

Not sure where your hometown is, but wearing headphones while driving is illegal in most places like NY: http://www.trafficlawyerny.com/articles/illegal-to-drive-in-new-york-using-more-than-one-headphone/

 

[raelamb]

Not sure where your hometown is, but wearing headphones while driving is illegal in most places like NY: http://www.trafficlawyerny.com/articles/illegal-to-drive-in-new-york-using-more-than-one-headphone/

Indeed in 8 states headphones are totally illegal while driving. 9 states have laws against them with "exceptions". New York is one of those. You're actually able to listen to one side but not both lol hence the "more than ONE headphone" line. I live in Connecticut and there is no such law of any kind. Hell, I think you don't even have to wear a motorcycle helmet here.

 

[TSAVAlan]

Got to be traveling in style when you use your MDR-Z1R on the go!

Photo credit: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2276643715752830&set=a.307567295993825&type=3&theater&ifg=1

 

[Lookout57]

Will Sony pay for your doctor's bills?

 

[TSAVAlan]

Will Sony pay for your doctor's bills?

Not too heavy, I can't imagine anything going wrong carrying over $10k for a portable rig.

 

[PointyFox]

Seems reasonable.

 

[Gmag21]

What do you guys think - Sony Z1R vs Focal Stellia? Trying to decide my first pair of closed backs for the office

 

[PointyFox]

What do you guys think - Sony Z1R vs Focal Stellia? Trying to decide my first pair of closed backs for the office

Z1R by a mile.

 

[Gmag21]

Z1R by a mile.

I'm also leaning this way because the price on a used pair of Z1R's is significantly more affordable.

 

[TSAVJason]

I'm also leaning this way because the price on a used pair of Z1R's is significantly more affordable.

Just curious but what is the price of a used Z1R?

 

[raelamb]

Glad to hear you guys sa

Z1R by a mile.

I'm happy to hear you say this too. I've only had the Z1R's for a month or 2 and I'm loving them balanced into my AK SE100. The Stellia's look like a piece of Louis Vitton luggage to me. Anybody who's heard both able to compare and contrast?