Designed to facilitate the supreme enjoyment of high-resolution audio, the Sony MDR-Z1R is a pair of closed-back, over-ear headphones with high-grade accents and components that ensure crystal-clear audio playback. For instance, a 70mm magnesium dome-shaped driver coupled with a liquid-crystal polymer-edge diaphragm provides the ability to secure a 4 Hz to 120 kHz frequency response. Likewise, resonance-free housing offers an acoustic filter which purports to eliminate reverberations caused by movement within the driver.

On the craft side, ergonomic sheepskin earpads are fashioned to prevent leakage, cushion ears, and deliver a solid low-end. The over-ear construction mitigates distractions, while an elastic titanium headband with leather accents helps in providing the comfort factor to ensure a sturdy and comfortable listening experience.

To further minimize the signal-transmission loss that plagues many headphones, the MDR-Z1R utilizes silver-coated oxygen-free copper cabling, resulting in more in the way of detail and clarity and less in the manner of sound degradation. These headphones come with your standard cable terminating in a 3.5mm stereo plug, but for an even more hi-fi experience, a balanced 4.4mm connection cable—which separates the left and right channels to mitigate signal loss—is provided, as is a protective hard case with satin-lined compartments.

70mm Magnesium Dynamic Dome Driver    Aluminum-Coated LCP-Edge Diaphragm    Suitable for High-Resolution Audio    Resonance-Free Acoustic Filtering    4 Hz to 120 kHz Frequency Response    Ergonomic Sheepskin Earpads    Reflective-Acoustic Design Structure    Silver-Coated Oxygen-Free Copper Cabling    Stereo 3.5mm & Balanced 4.4mm Plugs    Included Protective Hard Case

With its magnesium dome and liquid-crystal polymer edge, the driver is capable of up to 120 kHz playback in high-resolution audio with power and precision. The magnesium-dome diaphragm propagates vibrations generated from the voice coil to the dome, thus achieving reproduction of sound in the highest parts of the frequency spectrum. The combination of these materials engenders a sound that is less colored and more clear.

Resonance-free housing provides an acoustic filter to control the air resistance, thus eliminating any reverberations produced by driver movement. The result is a clean and crisp frequency palette.

Designed to comfortably encase your head in sound, these ergonomically crafted earpads prevent leaking while delivering powerful lows. The genuine sheepskin earpads are also comfortable in their soft cushioning.

The enfolding design is tailored to wrap around the ear, sealing music in and safeguarding against distraction. Acoustics are reflected back toward your ears for a more natural sound profile.

The beta-titanium headband provides elasticity, returning to its original shape even when bent. Genuine leather lends a feeling of sturdiness as well as comfort.

The titanium alloy headband is both flexible and light, designed for all-day wearing.

The 0.17" / 4.4mm balanced connection cable separates left and right sound signals, while minimizing signal-transmission loss and mitigating sound deterioration. The result is smoother high frequencies.

The headphones and accompanying cables come with a hard, protective storage case, with separated compartments and satin lining.

The MDR-Z1R uses silver-coated oxygen-free copper cables, designed to minimize resistance and signal-transmission loss while maximizing detail and smoother treble sounds.

The MDR-Z1R headphones are crafted in Japan to ensure quality of components and manufacturing techniques.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there anyway to get spare pads?

A: You can contact the manufacturer directly to purchase an ear pad replacement kit for the Mackie MC-250 Closed-Back Over-Ear Reference Headphones. I believe the part number is 2052278-00.

Q: 2. Is that new or used

A: New.

Q: 3. Will it pair with iPhone?

A: This AKG K361-BT Professional Bluetooth Closed-Back Studio Headphones, would be able to pair with Bluetooth devices, including the iPhone.

Q: 4. Does it have microphone for attending calls?

A: Yes

Q: 5. Are the ear pads replaceable? If so, which ones?

A: Unfortunately they are not.

Q: 6. Do the Sony MDR-Z1R wireless have capabilities?

A: Sony MDR-Z1R Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones (BH # SOMDRZ1R) have no wireless features.

Q: 7. Can the coiled cable be replaced with a straight extension-type cable, or will the bayonet clip prevent such a thing?

A: The coiled Shure HPACA1 cable included with the Shure SRH840 Closed-Back Over-Ear Professional Monitoring Headphones can be replaced by the Shure HPASCA1 Replacement Straight Cable (BH #SHHPASCA1): https://bhpho.to/3Q4gipV

Q: 8. Noise cancelling

A: These are not active noise-cancelling headphones. Since they are closed back, it will passively reduce ambient noise.

Q: 9. will it pair with windows 10 PC (on Dell Inspiron 5770)?

A: Yes, if your Dell Inspiron has bluetooth, these are compatible.

Q: 10. Is the padding real or synthetic leather?

A: The Mackie MC-250 Closed-Back Over-Ear Reference Headphones are not made with real leather.