[nc8000]

Points taken, although:

1) The gentleman's locale was listed as England
2) Writers (native or not) of a language should strive for correctness for the benefit of their readers. My intent wasn't to criticize, but to inform.
3) What kind of auto-correct software "corrects" to could of?

I won't interject any more of these types of posts into the thread, but certain usages just grate like nails on a chalkboard. Hence my original post.

Typing on smartphone keybords can produce some very "interesting" words

 

[Toolman]

Grammar Nazi detected ...not sure if we are here to discuss our audio experience or to use this as a platform to show one's language superiority and start discussing and pointing out spelling errors and/or grammatical usage?

Lets encourage non-native English speakers (like me) to participate and share our individual audio experience should we without being made fun of?

 

[fullranger]

Raised with an attorney at the dinner table, I learned early. Then came higher education.
Earlier when I wrote mis-posts, my auto-correct changed it to mid-post. I had to them correct that.
Anywho... Listen away!!!

 

[fullranger]

And then I missed another auto-incorrect. Can't seem to stay on top of it...

 

[Sonic Defender]

And then I missed another auto-incorrect. Can't seem to stay on top of it...

Rest assured, we are taking notice of your lapses. Better step up your game mate.

 

[Sonic Defender]

Deleted, don't want to seem like I'm ripping on the guy.

 

[fullranger]

Right on! That's not what we do. -except, subtly, on occasion.

 

[canali]

Typing on smartphone keybords can produce some very "interesting" words

totally....also try posting in bed on a small smart phone screen upon just waking up..
.then later on, when you're more alert and do a re-read, you can have a 'What?' moment

 

[Sonic Defender]

Right on! That's not what we do. -except, subtly, on occasion.

Perish the thought.

 

[ross1974]

With regards to the Kimber cable - many who have heard it do not like it.

Please be aware however that the Sony branded Kimber cable made specifically for this headphone is a COMPLETELY different animal compared to the Kimber Axios cable.  
As such one needs to be careful and not brand "Kimber" cables as bad for this headphone.

The Sony Kimber was built to a price - just as an Elear is built to one price and the Utopia to another.  Correct me if I am wrong however the Sony branded Kimber is not even made by them in the US - it is made in China?
Sony Kimber - around $250-$300 - China?   *not saying that made in China is bad*
Kimber Axios - $800 - made in USA

Different animals

I remember TSAV Jason who sells both saying the Sony KK was an improvement and the Axios even more so

 

[Rchandra]

Can you guys give me some good test tracks you use to measure your headphones.

 

[asquare3376]

I remember TSAV Jason who sells both saying the Sony KK was an improvement and the Axios even more so

and there are 3 different variations of Axios viz. Copper, copper & silver {hybrid}, and pure silver. Website shows only the pricing of copper cable.

 

[rgs9200m]

Well, I like the Sony-Kimber cable a lot since it adds liquidity and a silky quality to the mids and vocals in particular (I own one). It also adds some welcome bloom and plumpness to images.
I'd be curious about the Axios cable, but it's a lot of money and I haven't read much at all here about how it sounds. 
One person I think said it was great, but that's the only report I can recall seeing. Any more impressions would be great. Thanks.
 
As to the earlier questions, I feel the Z1R is a league above the TH900, which I sold after a few years of ownership. The TH900 was nice but would sometimes go overboard with pounding upper bass or whistling highs.
There was just something unnerving and fatiguing about the sound of the Fostex, like it would hit too hard without warning and lose control.
And the mids and vocals did not have the fine texture of the Z1R.
 
If you like the Z1R and want another to add to your headphone menagerie, I suggest the Hifiman HE1000v2.
It has more definition and speed than the Sony, and is more airy, but is just about (almost) as non-fatiguing and is also tolerant of lesser recordings like the Sony. 
But the Hifiman does not have that profound speaker-like punch and spaciousness of the Sony. The Z1R seems to create its own big thrilling environment like no other headphone.
 
The HEKv2 and the Z1R are my current favorites and I own both.
 
('never heard a Utopia, Elear, Pioneer SEM1, or any ZMF headphone, just for the record.)

 

[up late]

Grammar Nazi detected ...not sure if we are here to discuss our audio experience or to use this as a platform to show one's language superiority and start discussing and pointing out spelling errors and/or grammatical usage?

Lets encourage non-native English speakers (like me) to participate and share our individual audio experience should we without being made fun of?

 
my lack of capitalisation must be almost unbearable for him

 

[vortrex]

I've left mine playing 24 hrs a day for 12 days straight and they finally sound less congested and muddled to me.