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Sony MDR-Z7

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User ratings:
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Pros

  • the clean and delicate treble
  • Incredible both in comfort and sound
  • extremely competent audio capabilities

Cons

  • The unit will not charge while it s playing
  • the lithium-ion rechargeable battery
  • the sonic balance is warmer than neutral

Key specs

  • 70 Ω
  • 4, 100000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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Sony MDR-Z7 - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-Z7

Pros

  • the clean and delicate treble
  • Incredible both in comfort and sound
  • extremely competent audio capabilities
  • the engineering behind these products as well
  • vocals were balanced
  • clear and highly legible
  • comfortable fit and the extended soundstage
  • three products are very solidly constructed and exude a luxurious personality
  • Sony PHA-3 DAC/amp is equally impressive
  • clearly more inner detail and better treble extension It
  • The sound was more dynamically alive as well

Cons

  • The unit will not charge while it s playing
  • the lithium-ion rechargeable battery
  • the sonic balance is warmer than neutral
  • these cans actually utilise a closed back design
  • Domain Facts No detailed data available
  • there is no coaxial digital input
  • sounds seemingly emanating from well outside the cans
  • It s only really music that is negatively affected
  • bass heavy music feels a bit more full given the bass frequencies are heavier here
  • awful lot of headphone reviews
  • There are no controls and there are cable inputs on both cups

Sony MDR-Z7 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
70 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
70 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
335 g
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Sony MDR-Z7 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Liquid Crystal Polymer
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Dimensions
Weight11.82 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Silver
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialAluminum
CategoryAudiophile
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance70.0 Ω
Frequency range4 - 100000
Diaphragm diameter2.8 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size2.76 in
Maximum input power2000.0 mW
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity2000.0 mW

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Sony MDR-Z7 Sony - Editorial Reviews (14)

4.2
Based on 14 reviews
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Sony MDR-Z7 Review: Sony MDR-Z7 headphones
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 05.03.2015
Review: Sony MDR-Z7 headphones
4.6

Sony has been doing audio longer than most of the big brands, and as such, it has a pretty solid reputation for things that sound great. Generally, though, if you need things that sound great, you need to be prepared to spend up big, so can Sony’s $799 headphones scare up the bigger and more expensive models from competing companies?

Sony MDR-Z7 Sony MDR-Z7 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 25.06.2018
Sony MDR-Z7 Review
4.5

The Sony MDR-Z7 headphones deliver gorgeous, detailed audio, with lifelike bass depth and crystal-clear highs.

Sony MDR-Z7 Sony MDR Z7 review: A high-end Sony headphone that's truly high-end
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CNET
Published: 06.05.2015
Sony MDR Z7 review: A high-end Sony headphone that's truly high-end
4.0

Finally, Sony's made a headphone that can go toe to toe with the top audiophile models.

Sony MDR-Z7 Sony MDR-Z7 Headphone and PHA-3 Headphone Amp
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Sound & Vision
Published: 20.03.2015
Sony MDR-Z7 Headphone and PHA-3 Headphone Amp

Sony MDR-Z7 Performance Build Quality Comfort

Sony MDR-Z7 Review: Sony MDR Z7 Headphone | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia
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LiveatPC.com
Published: 21.03.2016
Review: Sony MDR Z7 Headphone | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia

While Sony is a pretty ubiquitous name when it comes to headphones, most of their higher-end offerings are usually priced on the lower spectrum of true audiophile gear. The MDR Z7, however, is designed from the ground up to be a legitimate competitor against headsets like the Beyerdynamic T90. With a similarly stratospheric price tag, […]

Sony MDR-Z7 Sony MDR-Z7
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PCMag India
Published: 25.06.2018
Sony MDR-Z7
4.5

The Sony MDR-Z7 headphones deliver gorgeous, detailed audio, with lifelike bass depth and crystal-clear highs.

Sony MDR-Z7 Hands-on with Sony's new headphones: MDR-Z7, MDR-1ADAC, and MDR-XB950BT
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 03.10.2014
Hands-on with Sony's new headphones: MDR-Z7, MDR-1ADAC, and MDR-XB950BT

Sony has just introduced their line-up of new headphones for the final quarter of the year, and we took a closer look at three of the more interesting headphones announced.

Sony MDR-Z7 Sony MDR-Z7 Headphones: Australian Review
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 05.12.2014
Sony MDR-Z7 Headphones: Australian Review

A couple of months ago, I came across some giant headphones that looked beautiful — it was love at first sight. The MDR-Z7 is the absolute best pair of over-the-ear headphones that Sony has released this year, and from the pictures alone you can tell that they’re going to be...

Sony MDR-Z7 Sony MDR-Z7 review: Currently the best wired over-ear headphones I've reviewed
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Techaeris
Published: 13.10.2018
Sony MDR-Z7 review: Currently the best wired over-ear headphones I've reviewed
4.8

I've reviewed a lot of headphones and a lot of them are great. But the Sony MDR-Z7's are just a head above the rest.

Sony MDR-Z7 Sony MDR-Z7 Headphones and PHA-3 Portable DAC and Headphone Amp Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com
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HomeTheaterHifi.com
Published: 04.03.2015
Sony MDR-Z7 Headphones and PHA-3 Portable DAC and Headphone Amp Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

the Sony PHA-3 battery powered DAC/headphone amp and the Kimber Kable MUC-B20BL1 balanced headphone cable.

Sony MDR-Z7 Sony MDR-Z7
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AVForums
Published: 25.02.2015
Sony MDR-Z7
3.5

Sony's new MDR-Z7 headphones are designed to work with high resolution music but are they high fidelity?

Sony MDR-Z7 Review: Sony MDR-Z7 headphones
Gadget Guy Australia logo
Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 05.03.2015
Review: Sony MDR-Z7 headphones

Sony has been doing audio longer than most of the big brands, and as such, it has a pretty solid reputation for things that sound great. Generally, though, if you need things that sound great, you need to be prepared to spend up big, so can Sony’s $799 headphones scare up the bigger and more expensive models from competing companies?

Sony MDR-Z7 Sony MDR-Z7
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 11.06.2015
Sony MDR-Z7
4.0

Sony MDR-Z7 review: Super-comfortable at-home headphones that are begging for some movie and gaming action.

Sony MDR-Z7 Sony MDR-Z7
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AVForums
Published: 25.02.2015
Sony MDR-Z7
3.5

Sony's new MDR-Z7 headphones are designed to work with high resolution music but are they high fidelity?

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