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They might be Kings - High-end Headphone Shootout
Apr 3, 2017 at 11:21 PM Post #151 of 367
canali said:
you see that tone of yours? polite and civil...that is what makes headfi such a cool place to hang.:beerchug:

   but if i do find out from my post on the cable from sony, hopefully you won't mind if i do add it it.
not trying to sidetrack from this wonderful thread (even the debate is civil but equally constructive)
hope you don't mind if i do sneak it in...but will try to keep that my comments on it going forward to the sony z1r specific thread at hand.
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I appreciate the response. Let's keep this great thread going. :beerchug:
 
Apr 5, 2017 at 7:04 PM Post #153 of 367
Just like any other headphone - put a playlist on continual loop at a nice volume  - and - PLAY
 
Most likely a good 100 hours will be needed.
 
I had a pair in the house at the same time as the Utopia.  I kept the Utopia and sent the Z1R's back.  I now need a pair of closed back to use while the wife watches TV so I have another pair coming back again.  They did make a very nice impression on me the first time they were here so I am hoping the magic I felt the last time was for real.  We will see
 
Apr 5, 2017 at 10:49 PM Post #154 of 367
buzzlulu said:
  Just like any other headphone - put a playlist on continual loop at a nice volume  - and - PLAY
 
Most likely a good 100 hours will be needed.
 
I had a pair in the house at the same time as the Utopia.  I kept the Utopia and sent the Z1R's back.  I now need a pair of closed back to use while the wife watches TV so I have another pair coming back again.  They did make a very nice impression on me the first time they were here so I am hoping the magic I felt the last time was for real.  We will see
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If you don't mind me asking, obviously you liked the Utopias better than the Z1Rs when you sent them back...  Other than your need for a closed back, what was magical about the Z1Rs that made you order another pair?  I am trying to decide between the Z1Rs and the Ether c flows for my need for same. I have the Ether flows, which I really liked until getting the Utopias.  I just don't use them anymore. I want to sell them and get a closed pair.  I know I will not like either of those closed cans more than the Utopias.  C'mon~  So, between trying to pick one of them and expecting something inferior than what I already have, not pulling the trigger has been pretty easy so far.  
 
Apr 6, 2017 at 6:28 AM Post #155 of 367
jscmd2000 said:
If you don't mind me asking, obviously you liked the Utopias better than the Z1Rs when you sent them back...  Other than your need for a closed back, what was magical about the Z1Rs that made you order another pair?  I am trying to decide between the Z1Rs and the Ether c flows for my need for same. I have the Ether flows, which I really liked until getting the Utopias.  I just don't use them anymore. I want to sell them and get a closed pair.  I know I will not like either of those closed cans more than the Utopias.  C'mon~  So, between trying to pick one of them and expecting something inferior than what I already have, not pulling the trigger has been pretty easy so far.  
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Yes the reason for returning the Z1R's was as you mentioned above - the Utopias are simply that much better - actually in a completely different league. The problem is I cannot use them in the same room with my wife as there is too much sound leakage.

I am in the process of reacquainting myself with the Z1R. I do remember from the first time I had them they are a very addicting, fun and musical sound. They keep my toes tapping just like my Naim 2 channel system.

I guess my memory of them was good enough to give them another try. Many seem to say they are amongst the best closed back currently available today - so if I need something to compliment the Utopia's - the best open backs - then these seem like the right candidate.

Another big test which I did not do during the first time I had them here was how well they block outside sound. My wife watches TV so I need to see if they can block some of the sound out - the Utopias were useless in that regard.
 
Apr 6, 2017 at 8:50 AM Post #156 of 367
buzzlulu said:
Yes the reason for returning the Z1R's was as you mentioned above - the Utopias are simply that much better - actually in a completely different league. The problem is I cannot use them in the same room with my wife as there is too much sound leakage.

I am in the process of reacquainting myself with the Z1R. I do remember from the first time I had them they are a very addicting, fun and musical sound. They keep my toes tapping just like my Naim 2 channel system.

I guess my memory of them was good enough to give them another try. Many seem to say they are amongst the best closed back currently available today - so if I need something to compliment the Utopia's - the best open backs - then these seem like the right candidate.

Another big test which I did not do during the first time I had them here was how well they block outside sound. My wife watches TV so I need to see if they can block some of the sound out - the Utopias were useless in that regard.
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You will still hear the sounds from the TV, or fan noise. Dampened, yes, it won't isolate fully.
 
Apr 6, 2017 at 9:11 AM Post #158 of 367
imperfectionist said:
You will still hear the sounds from the TV, or fan noise. Dampened, yes, it won't isolate fully.
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Yes - that I realize
 
Any other alternatives I should consider then which meet my requirements?
 
Apr 6, 2017 at 1:49 PM Post #162 of 367
No no - I already have a pair of B&O H9 wireless with ANC for airline travel . I want something which rivals my Utopia for around quality.
 
Apr 7, 2017 at 12:57 AM Post #163 of 367
Sony Review:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/sony-mdr-z1r/reviews/18368
 

 
Apr 7, 2017 at 1:02 AM Post #164 of 367
Apr 7, 2017 at 3:12 AM Post #165 of 367
canali said:
 
question: in your video what is 1/the tube amp you're using (my bud loves tubes: once had Shindo stuff)
and 2/ what are your desktop monitors? i have the focal alpha 50s.
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It's all in my profile. 
 
ALO Audio Studio Six.
ADAM ARTist 3.
 
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