SONY MDR-Z1R WW2 Signature, Hi-Res Headphone, Black (International Version)
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Brand | Sony |
Model Name | MDR-Z1R WW2 |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Hear the difference with massive 70 mm HD drivers, enjoy full range sound up to 120Khz frequency response, hear music at its best with Hi-Res Audio compatibility
- Keep sound Stable with a resonance-free, all-metal Housing, smooth sound at all frequencies with a Fibonacci-patterned grill, ergonomic Ear pad design
- Beta titanium headband, genuine leather headband, separated ground cable, silver-coated OFC
- International Version
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Sound quality | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Comfort | 4.5 | 4.9 | — | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Noise cancellation | 4.3 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | — | 4.3 |
Value for money | 3.6 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.1 | — |
Battery life | — | — | 4.6 | 4.7 | — | 4.5 |
Sold By | Blizzdeal | Audio Advisor, Inc. | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Secondipity |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Wired | Wireless |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | USB Type C | Stereo Mini Jack, USB | 3.5mm Jack | Stereo Mini Jack |
noise control | — | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 1.2mm | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Retractable | Retractable | Detachable, Without Cable | Without Cable | Detachable | Without Cable |
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Product Description
Overy ear headphone Compromise nothing with Our signature Series Hi-Res audio headphones that deliver up to 120Khz frequency response, industry-leading sound design and the highest quality materials for an unmatched listening experience.
Product information
Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
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ASIN | B01LD5GO7I |
Item model number | MDRZ1R.WW2 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #289,852 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #5,992 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 11, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Item Weight | 0.39 Kilograms |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
Cable Length | 3 Meters |
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Customers like the sound quality, comfort, appearance and build quality of the headphones. For example, they mention that it has a wide soundstage, good bass and that the vocals simply sound sublime. That said, opinions are mixed on value, fit, and warmth.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say it has an amazing soundstage, good bass, and outstanding sound isolation. The ear cups are comfortable and the head band can adjust to fit. The vocals sound sublime and the overall build quality is excellent. They also say the headphones have mid-bass and sub bass that are both just right where they need to be, and they have plenty of treble. Overall, customers are happy with the sound performance and recommend the headphones to others.
"...Quality build- Very comfortable ear cups- Wide soundstage- Head band can adjust to fit very large heads...." Read more
"I can hear clearly now, like never before in my headphone life. Just had to get over that price hump to get here." Read more
"...-Bass - they have mid-bass and sub bass that are both just right where they belong without being boomy. Powerful, deep, mesmerizing...." Read more
"...The sound isolation is outstanding, even at low volume. And when you pair these with Sony's ZH1ES headphone amp ....just wow!..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that they are light, soft, and have a very relaxing feel to them. Some love the headphones, saying that they fit amazing.
"...Despite how large these are, they are extremely comfortable. These are the first pair of headphones I've owned that have 'new car smell.'..." Read more
"...I have to say they are big, nevertheless wear more comfortably than the P9 set for longer duration sessions...." Read more
"The good:- Quality build- Very comfortable ear cups- Wide soundstage- Head band can adjust to fit very large heads...." Read more
"...Build quality is perfect. The most comfortable closed back headphone I've ever worn by leagues and bounds.Isolation is very good...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the headphones. They mention that it is very nice, classy, and remarkably well designed. Customers also say that it's a unique headphone and sounds mesmerizing.
"...That's about all I can say. The Z1R is a unique headphone compared to the others I have and fits well by being so different...." Read more
"...Powerful, deep, mesmerizing.-Balance is slightly warm but these headphones honestly work for just about every genre of music...." Read more
"...the best performance and you will be well rewarded with a remarkably well designed product." Read more
"These headphones have a beautiful and full surround sound. Amazing thumping bass and very detailed and open soundstage...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the headphones. They mention that the ear cups are very comfortable, and the soundstage is wide. The wire quality is excellent, and they have a high-quality driver. However, some customers have reported issues with the user friendliness of the product.
"...The negatives to these are the wires. The wire quality is excellent, but the user friendliness is nonexistent...." Read more
"The good:- Quality build- Very comfortable ear cups- Wide soundstage- Head band can adjust to fit very large heads...." Read more
"...Build quality is perfect. The most comfortable closed back headphone I've ever worn by leagues and bounds.Isolation is very good...." Read more
"Extremely comfortable, lightweight, well-built. But the sound is a big problem...." Read more
Customers like the closure of the headphones. For example, they mention it's the best closed headphone they've heard so far, and that it doesn't sound closed in at all.
"If the HD800S are the Alpha, these are the Omega.Best closed back headphone I have ever heard - and I've heard just about all of them...." Read more
"...Not closed in sounding at all. Responds well to better electronics. Running balanced seems cleaner and quieter...." Read more
"...Hear it yourself. This is the best closed headphone I hear so far. Hear every single details and very musical. Extremely comfortable...." Read more
"Best Closed Back Headphones .. Period..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that it fits well by being different, while others say that the earcups are too big and bulky.
"...is a unique headphone compared to the others I have and fits well by being so different. Is it the headphone to replace all the others? Nope...." Read more
"...I have to say they are big, nevertheless wear more comfortably than the P9 set for longer duration sessions...." Read more
"...Wide soundstage- Head band can adjust to fit very large heads. I'm 6'2" and I had a lot of adjustment notches to spare..." Read more
"Extremely comfortable, lightweight, well-built. But the sound is a big problem...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that they are the best value for the money, while others say that they're very expensive.
"...Yes, these are very expensive in comparison to other choices...." Read more
"...The price is steep but absolutely worth it." Read more
"...in sound quality you get with these is notable, but is a significant price tag relative to what you can already get with e.g. the Audio-Technica ATH-..." Read more
"Got it a good price and no scratch will run it 200 hours to mini jack a balanced to burn in and see the result of the quality...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the warmth of the headphones. Some mention the sound is nice and rich, while others say the leather pads are always warm. The ear pads are comfortable, but they will heat up after a while. Some customers also mention the headphones require a burn in, which takes about 200 hours.
"...Powerful, deep, mesmerizing.-Balance is slightly warm but these headphones honestly work for just about every genre of music...." Read more
"...My ears don't get HOT in the leather pads but they are always warm." Read more
"...Updated: balance 225 hoursStereo mini-240I notice more clarity more warmer. The high note and sub bass are very good...." Read more
"...Not enough for a full burn in but they sound much better now...." Read more
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I'm giving this headphone a trial between my two amps: Audio-gd NFB28.38 and Little Dot MKIII. I don't like it as much on the tube amp. The bass seemed more muddy on the MKIII but it's also why I love the HD800's on it because it adds some punch and bass to them. The tube amp likes the higher impedance anyway which the Z1R doesn't have. In fact, the 64 ohm impedance rating seems high based on testing because these are very loud on the NFB28 at modest volume settings. All of my other headphones need a higher setting to make the same volume.
In terms of sound quality, going from the brighter headphones to these is what creates some disappointment. These have plenty of treble, especially with EQ, but they don't have that immediate brightness that makes you feel like the response is wide and open. It's more of a sound through a hollow piece of wood which sounds awful, but it's not as bad as that sounds. It's just that all the lows and mids are super pronounced, but the highs don't resonate with the same forward energy. You can still feel the ear strain from the highs with the right music so highs are not lacking, they just aren't as forward or complete.
These cans are really tuned for certain music. Dance music really pops on these but I don't really like that stuff. Live music is absolutely amazing. It's like these were tuned for it and I couldn't believe how well it brought that stuff to life. Metal and rock guitar really crunches and sounds amazing with that emphasized low end. I've never heard bass guitars sound so forward and present on some of my music until these headphones. That totally blew me away. Overall, I'm falling in love with the sound signature and you quickly adapt to what I don't want to call a dark sound (because it isn't dark like the HD650) but a bit more of a bass/mid-centric sound with highs present to no extreme level unless a track is screamingly high. I'm going to listen to these when I want an easier, full sound and I will use my HD800's when I want a wider, more treble present, more explosive sounding playback but with less bass. That's about all I can say. The Z1R is a unique headphone compared to the others I have and fits well by being so different. Is it the headphone to replace all the others? Nope. It's just another tool in my arsenal to try and find the right sound that matches my mood that day. I think my next headphone to try will be the Fostex TH-900mk2 but I have to let the wallet cool down for a while!
The negatives to these are the wires. The wire quality is excellent, but the user friendliness is nonexistent. You have two wires - a 10 foot wire with a traditional headphone jack and a ~4 foot wire with a 4.4mm Sony headphone jack. This means for portable use, you have to either buy a custom made wire elsewhere for at least $150 (generally twice that) or have this massive 10 foot wire. Awful. The other wire won't connect to anything except Sony products and buying a converter cable is difficult and costly. Etsy currently has a converter jack that's $169. Just for the jack. The Ebay wires I bought for $50 from China don't work with an iPhone as you'll only get sound through one ear. Out of spite, I will never purchase any Sony product made for this wire. If you are purchasing these for home use, the wire length doesn't matter, but if you want to use them elsewhere keep that in mind. I currently have a Moon Audio Dragon wire, and I think the entire 'wire will bring better sound' is complete crap, but I don't want to have some 10 foot wire when working out and other options are closer to $1000 - *for a wire*
The combo sounds fantastic, well defined in all areas with an impressive soundstage. Even though the original release dates back to 2016 the headset is very competive and replaces or is used as an alternative to my B&W over ear P9 set. I went for a closed back set as not to bother other people in the room, noting they may compete quite well with open back units when it comes to “airiness”.
I have to say they are big, nevertheless wear more comfortably than the P9 set for longer duration sessions. They sound a little less bass heavy though still fit the signature sound of Sony’s signature series. Which is warmer compared to more analytical sounding kit like iBasso DX200 which i also enjoyed a lot and still do. It is a matter of taste, noting that you can listen to this set for hours and hours without noticing any fatigue or tiredness which i feel is not so for many other sets/combo’s.
Did do extensive internet research prior to actually buying it, which to be honest showed a lot of similar opinions and which prove to me to be quite truthful and accurate.
The price is steep but absolutely worth it.
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Concludendo:
È davvero 1 ottima cuffia, gli unici difetti che mi sento di segnalare sono
- il cavo bilanciato troppo corto
- anche se la cuffia è chiusa, del suono esce comunque all'esterno.
PS: si può usare tranquillamente anche con gli occhiali.