Sony IER Z1R and Elysian Diva use 2DD+1BA and 6BA driver setups respectively. Sony IER Z1R costs $1,700 while Elysian Diva costs $1,600. Sony IER Z1R is $100 more expensive. Sony IER Z1R holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (8.2 vs 8). Sony IER Z1R has significantly better bass with a 1.8-point edge, Elysian Diva has significantly better mids with a 1.7-point edge, Elysian Diva has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Elysian Diva has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Elysian Diva has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and Sony IER Z1R has better imaging with a 0.8-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Sony IER Z1R | Elysian Diva |
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Bass | 9.5 | 7.7 |
Mids | 6.8 | 8.5 |
Treble | 7.8 | 7.8 |
Details | 7.4 | 7.6 |
Soundstage | 8 | 8.5 |
Imaging | 8.6 | 7.9 |
Dynamics | 7.3 | 8.3 |
Gaming capabilities | 6.6 | 6.4 |
Sony IER Z1R Aggregated Review Score
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Elysian Diva Aggregated Review Score
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Sony IER Z1R Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+1BA
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $1,700
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Elysian Diva Details
Driver Configuration: 6BA
Tuning Type: neutral, bass-boosted neutral
Price (Msrp): $1,600
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Sony IER Z1R Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.6Gaming Grade
B+Elysian Diva Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
6.4Gaming 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.
Elysian Diva 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+- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Sony IER Z1R Reviews
Sony IER Z1R reviewed by: Smirk Audio
Visceral, hard-hitting bass, sparkly treble, and a large, spherical soundstage with impressive height. Fit may pose a challenge for many. Cons: Poor fit.
Sony IER Z1R reviewed by: Super* Review
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Sony IER Z1R reviewed by: Jays Audio
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
Sony IER Z1R reviewed by: Tim Tuned
Incredible extensions on both ends Lower midrange Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Sony IER Z1R reviewed by: Precogvision
Top-tier bass, treble, and soundstage height and width. I don't approve of the midrange these days. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Sony IER Z1R reviewed by: Crin
Extended yet natural treble, realistic sub-bass focus and spacious imaging capabilities. Crin Youtube Channel
Sony IER Z1R reviewed by: Shuwa-T
Fun sounding without going overboard with the subbass, organic timbre The fit is atrocious, treble can get spicy on hi-hats
Sony IER Z1R reviewed by: Nymz
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.
Elysian Diva Reviews
Elysian Diva reviewed by: Smirk Audio
Forward, hyperpigmented vocals. Great tuning and solid techs. 3-way bass switch adds tuning versatility. An exciting listen. Cons: Build quality concerns.
Elysian Diva reviewed by: Tim Tuned
Addictive smooth, natural treble....top tier tuning overall mid bass shy Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Elysian Diva reviewed by: Precogvision
Excellent BA bass and aggressive listen that maintains Elysian's house sound. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Elysian Diva reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
One of the best IEMs for vocals. Dynamic driver-like bass, natural vocal reproduction, and an incredibly smooth tonality. Could use a bit more mid-bass for my taste.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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Elysian Diva reviewed by: Crin
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Elysian Diva reviewed by: Shuwa-T
Comment: Balanced sounding with bass volume switches, only gripe is MMCX connector. Near perfect tuning, amazing bass response for BA and superb treble extension It got outsourced for production and now the QC is looking shoddier
Elysian Diva reviewed by: Nymz
Did nothing to my soul, but did nothing wrong as well.
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