Sony Signature Series MDRZ1R
Massive 70mm dynamic drivers and a 4Hz-120kHz frequency response reveal full-range detail inside a resonance-free all-metal closed-back chassis. Hand-assembled in Japan, the beta titanium headband, genuine leather padding, and Fibonacci-patterned grill enhance comfort and acoustic precision. These are best for mastering engineers and high-resolution audio purists who prioritize material fidelity and build over lightweight portability at 1347g.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 70
impedance ohms 64
open closed back closed
41 Overall Score
Price $0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong sound (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong build (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
92/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | genuine sheepskin |
| Headband | genuine leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 70 |
| Freq Min | 4 |
| Freq Max | 120000 |
| Impedance | 64 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Sony MDRZ1R Signature, Hi-Res Headphone, Black |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Signature Series MDRZ1R | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 70 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 64 | - | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Signature Series MDRZ1R | 33.1 | 19.5 | 80.3 | 95.7 | 49.9 | 2.5 | 95.9 | 48.3 | 82.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96 | 99.4 | 80.2 | 58.9 | 87 | 98.1 | 98.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 87.9 | 93.3 | 98.2 | 92.3 | 89.8 | 37.4 | 98.4 | 70.2 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.2 | 93.3 | 94.5 | 74.9 | 33.6 | 87 | 95.4 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.6 | 98.6 | 80.3 | 97.7 | 88.3 | 58.9 | 53.1 | 97.9 | 63.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.6 | 82.9 | 96 | 60.1 | 77.3 | 84.1 | 70.8 | 99.4 | 75.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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