[dweaver]

I say yay and for me, I even like it straight from my LG G3. I think I will try my denon home stereo receiver tonight just to see how it does.

 

[Lorspeaker]

  From owners, yay.

 
from auditioner...yay too  LOL
 

 

[nlse]

Does anyone know if the treble/highs will get more present with a better cable

 

[ogodei]

No, they will not.
 
And in response to the next five posts: No, they will not.

 

[Mink]

Will they make your coffee taste better?
Will they improve your sex life?
Will they be the answer to the world food problem?
Will they grant Hilary Clinton's seat at the White house in 2016?
Will they be the answer of every thinkable problem?
 
 
 

   
And in response to the next five posts: No, they will not.

Thanks for the response!

 

[takato14]

  so what's the general consensus on the MDR Z7? yay, or nay?

nay if you're me or byrnie

 

[Amperial]

Didn't someone say there is more to come by Sony?
If so i'd expect similar cans with wood cups and/maybe changed/improved drivers.

 

[elnero]

Didn't someone say there is more to come by Sony?
If so i'd expect similar cans with wood cups and/maybe changed/improved drivers.

No, they were talking about an upcoming flagship from another manufacturer.

 

[zazex]

   
They grow on you, so yes.  But I would understand if someone wanted to hold off and see if the price drops...

 
I agree that they grow on you, but they do so very quickly.
 
The great SQ and great comfort has made it difficult to
listen to any other headphones.
 
I am really, really pleased with these.  Sony once again
tried something slightly different and came up with
something superb.

 

[Mickice]

  Didn't someone say there is more to come by Sony?
If so i'd expect similar cans with wood cups and/maybe changed/improved drivers.

Z7 seems to be the last 5years of SONY perfected into 1, everything they have learned from the XB series and on.
Really is a wonderful sound. 

 

[dweaver]

talk about lack of synergy! I tried my Denon home stereo receiver headphone jack and it made the Z7 sound like a mess! Guess that will not be one of my choices for an amp LOL.

 

[dweaver]

BTW I am in the same group as zazex as I have a hard time listening to my other headphones now. These have basically flipped my away from my usual brighter headphones and IEM's. These are warm but in a way that is just so enjoyable and non fatiguing. I have owned and reviewed a lot of headphones and IEM's that were non fatiguing but at the cost of excitement and immersion. The Z7 manages to stay exciting  and immersive for me. I know for others they will be just to relaxed but  in the end it's all about what I like anyway.

 

[grizzlybeast]

prob my next headphone for sure. Almost wish I didn't cancel but I don't regret the blackwood at all though. Was thinking of that Ultrasone 880 but I don't want any sibilance. That wouldn't last long around here.

 

[takato14]

Honestly, these have their place on the market right now, I'd take them over the TH600 in all aspects (build, sound, comfort), at $50-100 less. 
 
I was just massively disappointed that they couldn't even match their grandfather, let alone fix its problems. I was hoping these would help Sony would pull themselves out of the recent hole they've dug themselves into and spark another era of excellence from them. But alas, it is not to be. Maybe they'll do something amazing with the PS4 or a new handheld.

 

[grizzlybeast]

  Honestly, these have their place on the market right now, I'd take them over the TH600 in all aspects (build, sound, comfort), at $50-100 less. 
 
I was just massively disappointed that they couldn't even match their grandfather, let alone fix its problems. I was hoping these would help Sony would pull themselves out of the recent hole they've dug themselves into and spark another era of excellence from them. But alas, it is not to be. Maybe they'll do something amazing with the PS4 or a new handheld.

Awww come on my friend. That sounds like more of a praise than let down. I already know you don't like the th600, it is not my favorite either, but with all due respect the th600 is worth its current price for the simple fact that a lot of the current headphones in its price range can't beat it in technicalities and sound quality. There are the more likable ones but that is only according to personal preference. 
 
If the z7 beats the th600 technically then at 500 I better jump on it as soon as I can.