Sony MDR-Z1R Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones

The Sony MDR-1R is a powerful, clean-performing pair of headphones that's comfortable to wear and lends itself well to multiple genres of music.

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  Solid audio performance with strong bass, crisp highs, and no distortion at top volumes. Extremely comfortable. Comes with two detachable cables, one with inline microphone and remote control.

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  No included headphone jack adapters.

Sony's top model MDR-1R is flirting with the enthusiasts and may very well get Yes for an answer.

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  Well balanced and open soundstage.

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  Can sound thin on occassion.

It's true that Sony's MDR-1R headphones come with a lofty price tag, but if you're searching for highly accurate-sounding headphones with style and substance, they deserve your attention.

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  The Sony MDR-1R Premium Headphones ' full-size, over-the-ear design and supple leather earpads lend a luxurious feel to an extraordinarily comfortable pair of headphones you can wear for hours at a time.

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  They don't fold flat for compact storage.

$2,300

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  Remarkably transparent, Fine, handmade build quality, Very, very comfortable

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  New-gen balanced cable may not fit current headphone amps/sources

The Good - Excellent design - High-quality sound, S-Master Amp - Versatile connectivity that includes NFC - Good passive sound isolation - Very comfortable The Bad - Extensive use of plastic in construction - Over-ear design is bulky - Supplied carry pouch offers limited protection Sony has a long...

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  - Excellent design - High-quality sound, S-Master Amp - Versatile connectivity that includes NFC - Good passive sound isolation - Very comfortable

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  - Extensive use of plastic in construction - Over-ear design is bulky - Supplied carry pouch offers limited protection

Comfortable, durable over-ears that should please most listeners

These full-size headphones are comfortable, sweet sounding, and suitable for portable signal sources.

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  Sweet mids, solid bass, Super comfortable, Sporty look

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  Reticent highs, Plastic construction

The best bit about the top-quality £300 Sony MDR-1R Prestige headphones is how easily they skip between roles as a portable and at-home pair. They look great, feel great and sound great too.

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  Superb design, Excellent comfort, Good bass management, overall sound quality

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  Some mid-range thickness, tame treble, Expensive

Are the Sony MDR-1R "prestige headphones" worth the £300 asking price on the UK Sony Store? That's arguable. But the £200 price floating around on other major online retailers is far more, er, on the money. Taken in that context and we have heaps of praise for these over-ears.

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  Eventually very comfy, great sound, lots of mid-high frequency range 'snap' yet enough bass to deliver a rounded sound, attractive design

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  Exposed drivers can touch against ears, bass doesn't rumble as much as the higher-spec versions, not necessarily perfect for on-the-go listening, Sony Store price is too steep, really low frequencies not as impactful as might be expected

Disclaimer Hi everyone, Before I start the review, I would like to thank Sony for making this awesome headphone.

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  - Excellent bass performance, Lush but detailed Mids, great controled non-fatigueing Treble, wide soundstage, accurate imaging, looks premium

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  - sound signature not for everyone, inconsistent pricing across regions, lack 4 pin XLR cable.

all in all one of the best headphones I've owned. recommend them for home use and not places with a lot of ambient noise like in the subway, on an airplane, or even on a noisy street.

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  -great design, -very good sound quality bass not overpowering, -great for watching movies you forget that you have them on, -very comfy, -excellent build quality, -good price when compared to the competition

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  -not the best ambient sound isolation, -trebles aren't great

Just like the Sennheiser Momentum Headphones, the Sony MDR-1R are Sony ’s entry into the “lifestyle” headphone category. These headphones are designed to be portable, comfortable, and stylish, as well has delivering decent sound quality.

I've owned a lot of top end headphones, and none have compared to these. They're different and that's why I like them. What these do that other top end headphones do not do is deliver emotion. Warm, buttery emotion whilst not compromising on the high fidelity experience.

I have it for few months now, and I am still smiling each time I use it. Love the sound signature, very comfortable, very limited sound leakage (I use it at home and at the office).

have owned these headphones for a few weeks now and the sound quality is fantastic. I like the idea of being able to swap the cables and the fact they can be replaced if they get damaged. Overall good value and they look really good too.

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  Looks good/design, Sound quality, Value for money, Easy to set up, Stylish, Versatile, teriffic styling, very good, Very clear sound, Easy to operate, Solidly Built, Simple to use, easy instrucions, smart design, Easy to fit

sound is good, looks good very comfortable, al round class product

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  Looks good/design, Sound quality, Stylish, teriffic styling, Versatile, Very clear sound, Solidly Built