[Redcarmoose]

Nice comparison! Although if the Z1R's were a little bright for you, I suspect that it may be from not getting the right fit in your demo. It took me a few weeks with plenty of tip rolling to get them to sound correct. I also normally use M size silicon tips but with Z1R I have to use LL.

Fit IS everything all the time; 7 days a week; all year long.......once more.

Still I think folks have a brightness threshold which like bass amount is subjective. When you get older you can stand even more brightness. IMO

Though I think DAPs like the 1A or 1Z are actually slightly laid back in comparison to some phones with the IER-Z1R.

 

[BMI18]

Anyone compare the M9 and/or the Z1R with A64's U12t and/or CF Solaris?

I understand there are some way too detailed comparisons (for me anyway) on here but I'd be interested to hear from or link to someone who's tried them while owning one or the other.

Essentially would either the CF or A64 complement the Sony line or are they entirely different species? I love what I have so I'm not even sure why I'm asking. Nevertheless, I'll ask anyway.
'
- Bobby

 

[Gilles De Rais]

Maybe! I admit I did not get to try with LL sized tips. If ever I get to demo them again, I'll update my impressions.

Just to note the triple comfort tips add a bit more mid-bass warmth than the silicons. This ameliorates the treble a bit.

 

[quasiphoton]

Anyone compare the M9 and/or the Z1R with A64's U12t and/or CF Solaris?

I understand there are some way too detailed comparisons (for me anyway) on here but I'd be interested to hear from or link to someone who's tried them while owning one or the other.

Essentially would either the CF or A64 complement the Sony line or are they entirely different species? I love what I have so I'm not even sure why I'm asking. Nevertheless, I'll ask anyway.
'
- Bobby

I have an OG (B-stock) Solaris and the IER-Z1R. I'd say the two IEMs are different enough that it's worth keeping both. The Z1R feels like it's a little more V-shaped than the Solaris: the bass has more impact and quality and the treble is a bit hotter. Works really well for modern pop and EDM, but at the moment I prefer the Solaris for busy tracks with a lot of double bass (i.e, black and death metal).

However, I've only owned both IEMs for a week, so consider this anecdote a first impression.

 

[BMI18]

I have an OG (B-stock) Solaris and the IER-Z1R. I'd say the two IEMs are different enough that it's worth keeping both. The Z1R feels like it's a little more V-shaped than the Solaris: the bass has more impact and quality and the treble is a bit hotter. Works really well for modern pop and EDM, but at the moment I prefer the Solaris for busy tracks with a lot of double bass (i.e, black and death metal).

However, I've only owned both IEMs for a week, so consider this anecdote a first impression.

Thanks for the info and my apologies for the delayed response. I appreciate the comparison and your effort in responding.

Still looking for a U12t vs Z1R and/or M9 comparison. Although, at these prices, it may be wishful thinking.

Bah, can't justify owning both anyway unless the u12t is THAT stellar.

I think perhaps I need a girlfriend.

 

[gerelmx1986]

Thanks for the info and my apologies for the delayed response. I appreciate the comparison and your effort in responding.

Still looking for a U12t vs Z1R and/or M9 comparison. Although, at these prices, it may be wishful thinking.

Bah, can't justify owning both anyway unless the u12t is THAT stellar.

I think perhaps I need a girlfriend.

A rich one or a Sugar mommy

 

[maricius]

Have any of you tried upgrade cables with the Z1R/M9/M7?

 

[fiascogarcia]

Have any of you tried upgrade cables with the Z1R/M9/M7?

Yes, I've tried a pure silver and AE Eros II 8 wire (generally my favorite all around cable), and still preferred the overall (very slightly) warmer tone of the stock cable. Also tried the PW no.5 8 wire, and found it a bit too warm, with a little bit too much smoothing of the treble. Stock cable still seems to provide the best balance, top to bottom, to my taste. IMO

 

[littleaboutiem]

Any opinions on the Z1R pairing with the A100 Walkman?

 

[ac67]

Any opinions on the Z1R pairing with the A100 Walkman?

If you invest in IER-Z1R, wont you also want to invest (or should have) balanced-out AMP or DAP?

 

[littleaboutiem]

If you invest in IER-Z1R, wont you also want to invest (or should have) balanced-out AMP or DAP?

Fair point. Any suggestions for Android Dap?

 

[Damz87]

Fair point. Any suggestions for Android Dap?

Z1R pairs well with the ZX-507 dap

 

[littleaboutiem]

Z1R pairs well with the ZX-507 dap

Ok thanks for the suggestions! Time to save up then.

 

[ac67]

Ok thanks for the suggestions! Time to save up then.

Which DAP/Amp you using now?

 

[littleaboutiem]

Which DAP/Amp you using now?

Only the Hiby R3. Don't really own any high-end IEMs at the moment. (My most expensive iem is the M7)

Demoed the Z1R a few months ago, and I can't forget the bass performance they had!