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Sony MDR-Z1000

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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
15 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
26 %
3 stars
40 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.1 / 5
Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
The Sony MDR-1R has been aggressively compared to the MDR-Z1000. Since I have the Z1000,…Read more
Sony Z1000 : Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiasts' WebsiteRead more
BEING THE ONLY CLOSED-BACK headphone pair in this bunch gave the Sony MDR-Z1000 a potential advantage and disadvantage. The advantage, we assumed, would be that the MDR-Z1000 would have more robust bass than the open-back models. The disadvantage, we assumed, would be that it wouldn’t sound as, well, open — i.e., spacious — as the open-back models.Read more
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Pros

  • beautifully built
  • detail level is very good
  • Exceptional Design and Audio

Cons

  • tonal balance was too trebly
  • Z1000 is not a proper metal headphone
  • Sony sounds too dark

Key specs

  • 24 Ω
  • 5, 80000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Sony MDR-Z1000 - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-Z1000

Pros

  • beautifully built
  • detail level is very good
  • Exceptional Design and Audio
  • delivers better low-mid and comfortable highs
  • PRaT is also better than the Sony Z1000
  • very smooth
  • detailed
  • nice sounding cans
  • The bass texture is very good
  • a unique forward aggressive character that works well for Rock
  • Z1000 is more refined overall

Cons

  • tonal balance was too trebly
  • Z1000 is not a proper metal headphone
  • Sony sounds too dark
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  • lack of lower end had an impact on that impression

Sony MDR-Z1000 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
50 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
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24 Ω
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Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
270 g
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Sony MDR-Z1000 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight9.52 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length3
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity4000.0 mW
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
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Sound
Impedance24.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 80000
Diaphragm diameter1.96 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.97 in
Maximum input power4000.0 mW
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Features
NFCyes

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