Sony IER Z1R VS Nightjar Singularity
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Sony IER Z1R and Nightjar Singularity use 2DD+1BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Sony IER Z1R costs $1,700 while Nightjar Singularity costs $1,300. Sony IER Z1R is $400 more expensive. Sony IER Z1R holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (8.2 vs 7.8). Sony IER Z1R has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Sony IER Z1R has better treble with a 0.6-point edge, Nightjar Singularity has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge, Sony IER Z1R has better details with a 0.9-point edge and Sony IER Z1R has significantly better imaging with a 1.4-point edge.
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| Metric | Sony IER Z1R | Nightjar Singularity |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Mids | 6.8 | 7 |
| Treble | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Details | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 7.8 |
| Imaging | 8.6 | 7.3 |
| Dynamics | 7.3 | 8 |
| Tonality | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Technicalities | 8.2 | 7.1 |
Sony IER Z1R Aggregated Review Score
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Nightjar Singularity Aggregated Review Score
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Sony IER Z1R Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+1BA
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: Sony Top Sony IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,700
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Nightjar Singularity Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: L Shaped
Price (Msrp): $1,300
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Sony IER Z1R Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.6Gaming Grade
B+Nightjar Singularity Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.3Gaming Grade
BSony IER Z1R Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A+- Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass
S
World-class bass performance. Perfectly balanced between visceral impact, texture, and depth with zero bleed into mids.
Mids
B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble
A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics
A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage
A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details
A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging
S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming
B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended
Nightjar Singularity Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass
S
World-class bass performance. Perfectly balanced between visceral impact, texture, and depth with zero bleed into mids.
Mids
A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble
A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics
A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Details
B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging
A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming
B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended
Sony IER Z1R Reviews
Reviewed by: Super* Review
9*
* score normalized
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
9
Reviewer Score
S
Tuning
S
Tech
Best of the best in most areas, but vocals and mids can be thin due to fit issues. Insane bass texture/detail and HUGE soundstage. One of the best trebles I've heard.
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Crin
8
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
S-
Tech
Extended yet natural treble, realistic sub-bass focus and spacious imaging capabilities.
Crin Youtube Channel
Crin Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Nymz
8
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A+
Tech
Recessed mids I can't approved but best bass tactility I've heard. One of the best stage I've heard. Top of the class treble. Fit is a massive problem for most - one of those that needs to be demoed before pressing checkout.
Bass: S+
Mids: B
Treble: A+
Details: A-
Imaging: S
Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7.9
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A
Tech
Visceral, hard-hitting bass, sparkly treble, and a large, spherical soundstage with impressive height. Fit may pose a challenge for many. Cons: Poor fit.
Bass: S
Mids: A
Treble: A+
Dynamics: A
Details: A-
Imaging: S-
Reviewed by: Precogvision
7.9
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A
Tech
Top-tier bass, treble, and soundstage height and width. I don't approve of the midrange these days.
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: S+
Mids: B
Treble: A+
Dynamics: A-
Details: A-
Imaging: S
Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.9
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Fun sounding without going overboard with the subbass, organic timbre
The fit is atrocious, treble can get spicy on hi-hats
Bass: S-
Mids: A
Treble: A-
Soundstage: A+
Details: S-
Imaging: A+
Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Incredible extensions on both ends
Lower midrange
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: S+
Mids: A-
Treble: A+
Nightjar Singularity Reviews
Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
9
* score normalized
Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7.7
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A
Tech
Rich bass with great overall tuning. Pleasant timbre. Resolution could be better. Treble could use more liveliness.
Bass: S-
Mids: A+
Treble: A
Dynamics: A+
Details: A-
Imaging: A
Reviewed by: Audionotions
7.5
Reviewer Score
I fully expected these to be an overwhelmingly bass heavy set but instead got something quite different. Singularity bass is boomy and somewhat pillowy, extending deep and with almost atmospheric levels of elevation - seriously, just look at that frequency response... Now, pillowy is something that I don't normally associate with quality bass and it goes without saying that this adjective used to describe bass also suggests a lack of impact but it does rumble and there is meat to the bass, just lacking that harder, crisper, leading edge to the attack. And this is bad right? Well, as I am finding out, not exactly. Rather than having bass be the star of the show, instead, the bass serves as a backdrop to mids and treble which take center stage. This quite possibly the most technically proficient single DD set I've heard and trades blows with the IE900, perhaps having an edge in attack and dynamics. Transients are razor sharp and notes are very well defined. Vocals and instruments stand out and apart in the mix in a way that you usually would expect only from sets with multiple BA drivers, let alone one single DD. Timbre is pretty good as well - there is a bit of brightness here but it never is sharp or jarring - it's not the most timbrally accurate I've heard but it also doesn't have anything that sticks out to me as offensive or off putting. Instead, it seems that brightness adds to the sense of technicalities. And this is all with a very significant bass backdrop that surprisingly doesn't bleed or introduce mud into the mix. My theory (and I'm definitely not an expert here) is that if the bass were to be too punchy or impactful here, it would overwhelm the entire sound signature. But that's just my theory. This is a basshead IEM for mids and treble lovers. That said, as great as this set is, I think IE900 still holds the crown of best single DD set because I'm just a sucker for tactile bass and nothing quite matches the physicality to be found on that Senny. Loaner
Reviewed by: Nymz
7.1
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
B+
Tech
One of the best basses ever inside a very small and comfortable shell. The rest of the tuning is still pristine but the technicalities are bottlenecked by the single DD.
Bass: S+
Mids: B
Treble: A-
Details: B
Imaging: A-
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