SONY MDR-Z1R Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony MDR-Z1R review

With the right source, these are the best closed-back headphones we've heard

Excellent detail resolution ; Even tonal balance ; Powerful bass ; Plenty of scale ; Superb build and finish ; Comfortable

Demand quality electronics

These Sonys are the finest closed-back headphones we’ve heard. Feed them with quality electronics and they’ll shine

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (soundandvision.com)

Sony MDR-Z1R Headphones Review

Performance Build Quality Comfort Value

Sony has a long history of making reference-quality headphones, starting with the limited-edition MDR-R10. That was in 1989—and at $2,500, it was the most expensive headphone in the world. A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of spending a few...

Mar, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Still impressing me

I have owned these headphones for 3 months now and they are still managing to impress me. The quality of the materials used for the headphones and storage box are first class. Adjustment and comfort during use is excellent. I power them with a Chord...

Jan, 2019

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

3 months now and I'm still being impressed

The quality of the materials used for the headphones and storage box are first class. Adjustment and comfort during use is excellent. I power them with a Chord Mojo DAC amp. Having studied some reviews before I purchased them, I was aware of the “laid...

Jan, 2019

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