Sony IER Z1R IEM Review, Price & Ranking
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Sony IER Z1R Average Reviewer Scores
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8.2Very Positive
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Gaming Score
6.6Gaming Grade
B+Sony IER Z1R Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+1BA
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $1,700
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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.
Bass: S
Mids: A
Treble: A+
Dynamics: A
Details: A-
Imaging: S-
Sony IER Z1R reviewed by: Super* Review
9*
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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. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Sony IER Z1R reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Incredible extensions on both ends Lower midrange Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
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 Youtube Channel
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 Youtube Channel
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
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.
Bass: S+
Mids: B
Treble: A+
Details: A-
Imaging: S
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Sony IER Z1R Infos
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
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