Soranik Bastille VS Sony IER Z1R

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Soranik Bastille and Sony IER Z1R are in-ear monitors. Soranik Bastille costs $1,299 while Sony IER Z1R costs $1,700. Sony IER Z1R is $401 more expensive. Sony IER Z1R holds a decisive 3.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.1 vs 8.2). Sony IER Z1R has significantly better bass with a 4-point edge, Sony IER Z1R has significantly better mids with a 3.3-point edge, Sony IER Z1R has significantly better treble with a 3.3-point edge, Sony IER Z1R has significantly better soundstage with a 2.5-point edge, Sony IER Z1R has significantly better details with a 1.9-point edge and Sony IER Z1R has significantly better imaging with a 2.6-point edge.

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Metric Soranik Bastille Sony IER Z1R
Bass 5.5 9.5
Mids 3.5 6.8
Treble 4.5 7.8
Details 5.5 7.4
Soundstage 5.5 8
Imaging 6 8.6
Dynamics 5.1 7.3
Gaming capabilities 4.3 6.6

Soranik Bastille Aggregated Review Score

Soranik Bastille Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

Mixed to Negative


Sony IER Z1R Aggregated Review Score

Sony IER Z1R Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Tim Tuned Precogvision Shuwa-T
Crin Nymz
Super* Review Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.2

Very Positive


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Soranik Bastille Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

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

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Soranik Bastille Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids D+
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Sony 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

Soranik Bastille Reviews

Soranik Bastille reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.1 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
Strange midrange, with subpar technicalities at this price

Shuwa-T original ranking

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- Shuwa-T
Bass: B- Mids: D+ Treble: C Soundstage: B- Details: B- Imaging: B

Sony IER Z1R Reviews

Sony IER Z1R 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.

Smirk Audio original ranking

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- Smirk Audio
Bass: S Mids: A Treble: A+ Dynamics: A Details: A- Imaging: S-

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Sony IER Z1R 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.

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Sony IER Z1R reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Incredible extensions on both ends Lower midrange

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: S+ Mids: A- Treble: A+

Sony IER Z1R 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 original ranking

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- Precogvision
Bass: S+ Mids: B Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Details: A- Imaging: S

Sony IER Z1R reviewed by:

Crin 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Extended yet natural treble, realistic sub-bass focus and spacious imaging capabilities.

Crin original ranking

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Sony IER Z1R 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

Shuwa-T original ranking

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- Shuwa-T
Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: A- Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: A+

Sony IER Z1R 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.

Nymz original ranking

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- Nymz
Bass: S+ Mids: B Treble: A+ Details: A- Imaging: S

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