[Brent Pittman]

Are these better than the mdr 100 aap

 

[LaCuffia]

Are these better than the mdr 100 aap

No they are not. The 100 aap is superior in every way.

 

[Hi 5]

No they are not. The 100 aap is superior in every way.

This ^^^ That or

Beats Solo3​

 

[AppleheadMay]

 
This ^^^ That or

Beats Solo3​

 
 
Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma - beats the s**t of the Z1R!
I've got a pair for sale for 1999 only. 

 

[fccn75]

I understand completely...you have every right to look into those things given it's a big investment. I would only add that the pads and cups are huge and totally envelop the ears. Seems to cover half my face too....lol. Funny because I looked in the mirror with them on yesterday for the first time and they are ridiculously huge. I would never wear them outside the home. So I am not sure seal will be an issue at all.

  lol, well at least that is reassuring having those huge cups.
 
With current pre-order, that puts it pretty close around $1400 again - VAT...

 

[Hi 5]

   
 
Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma - beats the s**t of the Z1R!
I've got a pair for sale for 1999 only. 

Actually there is one set of headphones that sound even better...
 

 

[AppleheadMay]

 
Actually there is one set of headphones that sound even better...
 

 
 
I admire your taste!
Is the Analog to Analog Converter included? 

 

 

[Hi 5]

   
 
I admire your taste!
Is the Analog to Analog Converter included? 

 

Yes, Indeed! 
 
Also includes.. Cheese 
 

 

[LaCuffia]

:atsmile:   lol, well at least that is reassuring having those huge cups.

With current pre-order, that puts it pretty close around $1400 again - VAT...

That's $900 in savings...only catch is when they will be available again. I would think before Christmas at latest. Amazing deal if you can wait for them.

 

[Sonic Defender]

 
Actually there is one set of headphones that sound even better...
 

I have to have these!

 

[Hi 5]

  I have to have these!

Lol, Me too

 

[beowulf]

Also interesting this technical interview: http://www.sony.jp/headphone/special/park/products_m1/tech6.html

Quite interesting, especially about the progress from the R10 and Qualia. And how tricky it was to make the cups.

English auto translated is tricky tho
https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?act=url&depth=1&hl=en&ie=UTF8&nv=1&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=auto&sp=nmt1&tl=en&u=http://www.sony.jp/headphone/special/park/products_m1/tech6.html&usg=ALkJrhhuAvcevlUpDyYe97HhI0kCp1l-ig

 

[LaCuffia]

Great article ...so easy to take for granted the work and technology that goes into creating the Z1R. Very impressive stuff and makes me appreciate it even more.

 

[beowulf]

Great article ...so easy to take for granted the work and technology that goes into creating the Z1R. Very impressive stuff and makes me appreciate it even more.

Indeed. A lot of attention to detail.

Their last high end was 12 years ago and it seems they took their time with many aspects of development. Frankly, you can tell from the moment you open the cardbox.

 

[Kamil21]

For anyone looking for a travel case to use with the Z1R, the Audeze LCD series cases work very well

Can you do a full side or corner photo of the case please? I could not find an angled photo of the case anywhere to give me a proper perspective of its cosmetics . Thanks