People said these were the BEST IEM ever made! Sony IER-Z1R

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A review of the Sony IER-Z1R IEM including frequency response measurements and comparisons including Sony IER-Z1R vs HiFiMan Svanar (wired) and Sony IER-Z1R vs Westone Mach 70.
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00:00 Introduction
00:25 Price & specs
03:36 Sound quality
06:10 Fit & comfort
07:25 Sony IER-Z1R vs HiFiMan Svanar
10:26 Sony IER-Z1R vs Westone Mach 70
13:04 Wrap-up
#audiophile #audioreview #iem

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@zzz-vd5rp 25 күн бұрын

Here's the steps that i took to fit the z1r. 1. Fit the z1r into the ears without your regular size tips. I usually use m sized tips and when i did that i wasnt able to make the shell sit flush to my ears, but i did get a seal. 2. Remove tips and insert z1r directly into ears, if they're able to be inserted more deeply, your regular tips are too large. 3. Slowly increase tip size till the z1r cant fit as deep, and then go down 1 size. You'll still be able to get good seal while solving fitment issues. 4. Once you know what size you need now's the time to do tip rolling and finding different tips. I found that the divinus velvet gave me the best fit out of all the tips I've tested and tips like spinfit w1 don't fit well with the iem since they make them protrude out from the ear.

@JacquesWagner 29 күн бұрын

Got my Z1R a few months ago, for me they are 1 of my end game IER's. Tip rolling is a thing with them and to get a good seal. They have the thumpiest bass that I actually LOVE. They fit my ears like a glove so I guess I was quite fortunate in that regard. Will not sell them for any money.

@BobbyEllaForever 28 күн бұрын

I’ve spent thousands on TOTL iems and associated gear and if I had to do it again, I wouldn’t. They just are not worth the price. Having said that, the Z1R has remained my favourite IEM since I got it in 2018. If you absolutely have to make the mistakes I made to realize what you already have is good enough, I recommend the Z1R.

@PassionforSound 28 күн бұрын

Yep. Music can be enjoyable at any price level 🙂🙂

@bing-chilling1713 16 күн бұрын

I think comfort is a huge thing for iem and the Z1R is just too heavy, I got a 7hz timeless that sits very close to the ear and I can wear it all day.

@peytonsnead3114 Ай бұрын

The thoughtful content is the brand. Also enjoying the extra effort on production.

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

Thanks Peyton! I'm glad you're liking the new style.

@nikolaygramchev Ай бұрын

Z1R are one of my three end-games making the Holy Trinity for me - the Helios, the Monarch Mk2 & the Z1R. These three compliment each other perfectly and give any enjoyment and quality of replay I need.

@MrTwangstaable 28 күн бұрын

I have the mk2, are the z1r good for rock?

@nikolaygramchev 28 күн бұрын

Well, according to me, yes. And, some notices: 1/ depends what rock - Foreigner, Dire Straits, Whitesnake, Pink Floyd, that kind, are marvelous on Z1R since these bands' vocals are fairly forward and cymbals are not prominent; 2/ Deep Purple, Rainbow, Dio have pulled back vocals and very prominent cymbals and that combo is very well portrayed, but sone do not like that. Otherwise, Z1R has quite better bass and bigger and more holographic soundstage.

@MrTwangstaable 28 күн бұрын

@@nikolaygramchev thank you. I listen to it all except the detuned that's guitar genres and that kind of thing. And blues, jass, classical etc.

@omoveja8185 20 күн бұрын

I have the Z1R and love rock too. And yes, I quite like them for rock. I fully reccomend you test them on a Sony dap (specially the WM series), even a used W1A will be very good for rock even on recordings with prominent treble, because their DAPs adjusts very well with Z1R's "spicier" treble.

@dujankees Ай бұрын

enjoyed this review a lot, thanks!

@kurt120032002 16 күн бұрын

I started ti write if there is a reason to own both Mach 70 and IER-Z1R, in the sense that is the presentation different enough, and I pause to go on their website. Not only thy put their T2 connection on an IEM, something in itself cringe enough, but even their adapter (yes becasue someone spending 1500 Euro should need an adapter 🙄) is for you to adapt your MMCX IEM to their cable, not the other way around. Good, we need their dumb cable.... no 4.4mm. This chanel does more to make them sell products then they are doing themselves, because in the minds of those people if you have gear that is primarely a balaced device so you need balanced cable, you need to obviously change your gear to use their product... the level of entitelment of those guys is literally of the chart. Outstanding video, very informative, very well done, it is a shame some brands are taking themselves way to seriously. ps. in case isn't clear I am not buyin any Weastone

@PassionforSound 16 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear that you didn't like their approach to cables and adapters. Their products are more directed to the pro monitoring market so they have different priorities than audiophiles.

@kurt120032002 16 күн бұрын

@@PassionforSound I don't like their lack of options. If they want a connection that that nobody uses, at least offer a balanced cable for it . At this point it is lack of consideration for customers, but it is what it is. Some times brands do make dumb decisions for no reasons.

@PassionforSound 15 күн бұрын

I get where you're coming from.

@chuanyewlee9502 29 күн бұрын

The Sony Z1Rs have been around for some years now. It's worth noting that it was made by Sony to specifically sound its level best when paired with their flagship WM1Z/WM1A DAPs. Do invest in a set of customt tips to help it fit into your ears and a top class pure silver cable and you'll be amazed what this thingy can do.

@joeywin42 24 күн бұрын

it needing special cables and eartips is kinda sus

@PassionforSound 24 күн бұрын

It doesn't need special cables and comes with two so you have a choice of connection

@christopherbaxter1691 17 күн бұрын

I can't find anything better for imaging and bass detail than z1rs for my big old ears. I eliminated the treble peak with a" linsoul lsco8 pure copper cable and firm deep fit deconi bullet foam tips. Using aksp2000 & 3000. For "female vocal soul r&b" I eq just the sub bass to zero, arr beautiful forward dominant vocals.For edm no eq & with no treble peak the volume is up so wow.

@arandomchannel1614 29 күн бұрын

Great review Loki! Yeah definitely the treble is spicy on the treble, but for me just pairing it with something that isn't that analytical such as a Chord Mojo does wonders

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

I definitely agree and would happily enjoy a pair of these on a setup like that if they'd stay in my ears 😁

@MuhammadKharismawan Ай бұрын

I've owned my Z1R (both fullsize and IEM) for 2+ years now, and yes the treble can be spicy on the IER, but sometimes i just forgot that deep insertion yes actually tame the treble quite a lot. it's no longer zingy and sibilant. sometimes you can actually find better fit and comfort with small size tips, I usually use mediums and put them in shallow-ly but i always carry an ms size tips in the case for then I want them.

@TheWorldTeacher 29 күн бұрын

Which brand of eartips?

@AmbientDatabase 25 күн бұрын

I think it's now time for both Sony and Hifiman to release new versions with planar magnetic drivers. Hifiman could also consider releasing an electrostatic version.

@CsTruth 29 күн бұрын

I used the Z1R for about a year and it was my go-to every time I had to sit on long flights or long rides. I tried the mk2 as well because everyone was hyping it up, however the clear winner was Z1R for me. Even when my ears wasn't blessed and the fitting was kinda horrendous, it still sounded godly to me. Sold my Z1R because I had an ear infection. After recovering and testing the mega5est awhile back, I realised that fit is so important and that even though I was not particularly blown away by it, it was addictive to listen to due to its comfort and forward mids.

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

I agree about fit and general enjoyment. I'm keen to try the mega5est if I can!

@thelastrhino2581 Ай бұрын

Excellent work.

@borisjevic6338 Ай бұрын

Great review. Thank you.

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

I'm glad you liked it!

@MaZEEZaM 28 күн бұрын

I'm definitely interested in a video about frequencies.

@OzSteve 28 күн бұрын

Great video as always Lachlan. I've never been a fan of IEM's until recently. I have MANY pairs of the 'under a few hundred dollars' but now looking above that. Lucky for me, I am about to move from the Gold Coast to Melbourne where there are many stores I can go broke in. I have a pair of Sony MDRZ1R and I love them (and also, Audeze/Dan Clark/Hifiman) I have been looking at the IER-Z1R but I too have the smaller ear-well and think they'd pop out and I'd be very annoyed spending hat sort of coin on them. As I am a bit weird on a plane, I use some noise cancelling headphones (over ear) just to mute the outside world but then pop in IEM's for the music. My go to's are the PSB M4U 4. But now thanks to this channel I need to expand 😃

@PassionforSound 28 күн бұрын

So glad you're enjoying the channel, Steve! If you're going to be living in Melbourne, we might meet at the HiFi Show here this year. 🙂

@OzSteve 28 күн бұрын

@@PassionforSound absolutely. Once I hear about the job. The wife and I should be there by August. Be awesome to meet up

@dbean5174 Ай бұрын

I have a pretty large space for IEMs but have small ear canals. I would think the shell would fit but the actual nozzle may have trouble staying. If I were to buy these, I’d probably buy some custom tips form adv sound or something considering they have a custom tip dedicated to the IER-Z1R

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

That's a good idea with the custom tips!

@audio_tron Ай бұрын

Z1R had the very best vocal performance I have ever heard. Aful Cantor (pre-release version at CanJam) and Elysian Diva were close. Meze Advar a baby Z1R, like 90-95% of the way there.

@nikhilchandra3778 27 күн бұрын

I was about to comment the same. Advar's bass is excellent. I really wish to find an iem with that quality of bass under $500.

@audio_tron 27 күн бұрын

@@nikhilchandra3778 People are really loving the bass of the Crinacle x Moondrop Dusk. Haven’t heard it myself. And yeah, Advar’s bass performance really matched my preferences. IE900 up there too for bass. But Advar equals it at much lower price.

@PassionforSound 26 күн бұрын

Stay tuned, folks. There's something pretty cool on the way around 20th June...

@nikhilchandra3778 26 күн бұрын

@@PassionforSound Woohon! Is it the ALBA? I sold my Simgot EA500LM yesterday after listening to Advar. I wish it sounds close to that.

@PassionforSound 26 күн бұрын

Maybe... 😉

@BillyKueekSG Ай бұрын

For years, I was more of a wireless earbuds person. Less than 2 years ago, I kinda reconnected with music more seriously when I saw the cheap KZ IEMs online. Very quickly, I bought a few and some cables. I soon realized they can’t stay in my ears properly and have to use my hands to hold on it. So, I moved to headphones and have been at it since. The Tin T2 is the most expensive and probably best IEM I still have. Now, it’s Bluetooth earbuds daily and headphones for listening time.

@rashadwhite849 29 күн бұрын

hard to beat the t2 sound

@TheWorldTeacher 29 күн бұрын

Earphone insertion is an art in itself.

@jase3d1 29 күн бұрын

I love my ones and still after 2 years still top 2 of my iems. They fit perfectly for my ears but it really needs the chin slider to be tighened up to under my chin to hold them in properly.

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

That's a good idea to use the chin cinch and cable to help keep them in.

@kdracu 29 күн бұрын

I like the new editting style

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

I'm glad you like it! Thanks for letting me know

@EricJorgensen1 7 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@PassionforSound 6 күн бұрын

My pleasure

@GadZookz Ай бұрын

They rock my ears real good!👍🏻

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

You're lucky they fit you! They're brilliant when they fit!!

@SteveHolst 29 күн бұрын

Fortunately I've got big ears and the Z1R fits well and brings a party to my ears.

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

You're a lucky man. Enjoy!

@ElNINETEENTH 29 күн бұрын

Bass comparing to Radon 6 ? Which module you are using? I’m using black and it’s the best.

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

I settled on the gold module and love them to bits!

@omoveja8185 20 күн бұрын

@@PassionforSound Dou you think the bass on the RN6 is a "step up" of the Z1R or not ? Specially in terms of texture and details?

@PassionforSound 19 күн бұрын

That's a tough one because I didn't directly compare them given the price difference. I think the Rn6 bass is different though because of the special driver design. It's also adjustable so that changes how it's perceived depending on the module used.

@ElNINETEENTH 19 күн бұрын

@@omoveja8185 look i have not tried the Z1R but from reviews RN6 the best bass texture in an iem and also it hits very hard.

@javi1981 Ай бұрын

Hey friend, I have these headphones and I'm lucky enough to have very large ear canals, so they fit perfectly! I only complain that I find the mid-range quite behind... I was thinking about purchasing the Empire ears ODIN; It would be great if you could do a review of them; There are many on KZfaq, but the best are yours 😊

@TheWorldTeacher Ай бұрын

Too big and too expensive. 😢

@javi1981 Ай бұрын

True, it's a shame because it seems to be a great in ear. You've even done reviews of similarly priced or even more expensive headphones! Take care

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

I'd love to try some of the Empire Ears gear, but don't yet have a contact for their IEMs. I'll gladly try them if I get the chance! 🙂🙂

@javi1981 29 күн бұрын

Awesomev!! I hope you can get them; I love the channel for the great variety of products you review and of course for how you review them!

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

🙏♥️

@MaZEEZaM 28 күн бұрын

Within the same price bracket as these, do you think the IEM's offer as good sound and experience as over ear headphones. If not, could you please recommend one or two over ear headphones based on me enjoying Sennheiser IE600 and Meze Audio Rai Penta (I'm not keen on the fitting of the Meze but find the Sennheiser incredibly comfortable and well fitting)

@PassionforSound 27 күн бұрын

IEMs will often deliver a greater sense of detail/technicality than headphones at the same price, but at this level, there are some awesome headphones. I'd consider the Focal Clear (either MG or the original), HiFiMan Arya Organic (or the older Stealth version), or Meze 109 Pro. All three are excellent with slightly different presentations and signatures.

@ROCKSTAR3291 27 күн бұрын

IEMs usually sound better for less money. When I say “better”, i just mean general sound quality like details, clarity, tonality etc… because ultimately IEMs and Headphones offer 2 different sound presentations. But when you move up to the super high end, most headphones will have the same level of details while having advantages in soundstage. I find IEMs more fun though since you can find a lot of different sound signatures.

@paulosilva8200 27 күн бұрын

Old iem. Great review like always . Shame that sony does not make much wired iems anymore.

@juanblanco7898 29 күн бұрын

Looking forward to the video about the frequency range perception research you mentioned! The widespread dogma on this question has always bothered me as reductive. Even if we can't identify some stimuli as immediately perceptible in a way we expect them to be (which isn't even always the case with sound waves falling out of the established frequency range of 20-20000 Hz), that absolutely doesn't mean that we are completely insensitive to them and they have no impact on our body and perceptual system in particular. Claiming that the frequency range purportedly covered by these IEMs doesn't and couldn't in principle make any difference is just as unscientific as claiming that it does indeed make a meaningful and positive difference for the inadequate amount, scope and depth of the research on the issue at the moment. I absolutely hate the pseudoscientific dogmatic overzealousy espoused by many people claiming to be scientific objectivists while having inadequate understanding of science, scientific meta theory and philosophy os science.

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for reminding me to put it in my schedule!

@juanblanco7898 20 күн бұрын

@@PassionforSound Glad to know I could be of help. Thank you!

@Revelation_From_God Ай бұрын

I guess I'm lucky that every IEM fits my ear including the ier z1r I've been using them for months

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

Yep, that's definitely lucky 🙂

@RX-rd4sc Ай бұрын

Which is better purely for quality of sound Ier z1r or mdr z1r?

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

I'd choose the MDR-Z1R

@danielpearson6469 29 күн бұрын

I’m just getting started thinking about unique melody mirage, what do all of you think

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

I haven't tried the Mirage, but UM make good IEMs in general.

@danielpearson6469 28 күн бұрын

Is there anything in that price range that you think is a no contest buy? @PassionforSound ?

@PassionforSound 27 күн бұрын

For around $1000? I'd consider the Sennheiser IE600 and Oriveti OH700VB (both cheaper) and the Beyerdynamic Xelento 2.

@danielpearson6469 27 күн бұрын

@@PassionforSound thanks very much

@danielpearson6469 27 күн бұрын

@@PassionforSound cable recommendations? And something to drive them?

@tanushverma2269 Ай бұрын

Hi, by looking at the shots in which you are wearing the iem I think you are not getting the proper fit that is why you are hearing 6k peak. My advice is to use as small eartips as you can but with wide bore that give you the required isolation that would result in deeper subbass in addition with sweeter treble.

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

I tried lots of tips and I am only guessing at the 6k peak - it might be elsewhere and we all have different internal ear canal resonances. For me, they're just a bit spicy regardless of the tip. They still sound amazing though, when they stay in my ears.

@carlosfilho9404 27 күн бұрын

You should try Sony's IER-M9 if you liked the Z1r. Amazing sound and great fit .

@PassionforSound 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@spamcan9208 Ай бұрын

I know that metal shells are seen as premium but I'd rather have lightweight resin plastic in my ear canals. And some iems barely qualify as their namesake: in ear, with their giant chungus sized shells sticking out of your ears

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

Fair points! The size of the Z1Rs is necessary with their internal driver layout and the metal can be a better choice for resonance control, but I definitely get what you mean and an IEM is only enjoyable if you can keep it in your ears!

@slothninja5180 Ай бұрын

In my opinion the Monarch Mk 2 and 3 are two of the best IEMs on the market followed by the Mest Mk 2.

@Revelation_From_God Ай бұрын

My um mest mk2 has sharp sibilance

@dbean5174 Ай бұрын

@@Revelation_From_Godyou should try using some smaller bore tips, maybe like the Final Audio Type E’s for less treble. I personally find their treble to be great and extended in well recorded tracks but sibilant in poorly recorded ones

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

We're also all different with how we hear soon one person's perfect is another person's sibilance shooter 😁

@slothninja5180 29 күн бұрын

@@Revelation_From_God then the Monarch would be the right one for you it has zero sibilance.

@dbean5174 29 күн бұрын

@@slothninja5180ye, probably the Mk2 as the Mk3 has a bit more treble and bass. More neutral overall I think. Only if you have decently sized ears ofc 😅

@V4zz33 29 күн бұрын

They look 'uuuge!!! Are they bigger than the Monarch MKIII?

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

They're definitely chonky! On pure volume, they're probably not that different from the Monarchs, but the shape and weight make them a much more difficult fit.

@V4zz33 29 күн бұрын

@@PassionforSound Many thanks! I'm already having issues with the MKIIIs under my motorbike helmet, so these are an absolute no-no then.

@blorg8206 29 күн бұрын

Fit is way worse than the Monarch Mk3.

@V4zz33 29 күн бұрын

@@blorg8206 Thanks for your reply too! It's absolutely useless for me then, noted.

@PassionforSound 28 күн бұрын

Take a look at the Westone IEMs - compact, comfortable and great performers.

@blorg8206 29 күн бұрын

You have them way too far out of your ears, which will pull the treble insertion resonance down into the more audible range and severely affects the treble sharpness. You need to get them right in there for the treble to sound right. As you say this is the critical flaw with them but if you Google "Sony IER Z1R fit" you'll get pictures of what the fit is meant to look like. Typically you need to use smaller tips than usual and just really shove them in, keep pushing them in until the body of the IEM contacts your ear and it can't go any further. This does feel somewhat violating, but it's the way they are meant to fit. I sold mine because although I could get them in for a deep fit, it just wasn't very comfortable, I sold my Etymotics for the same reason. If you can't get them in, it's not the IEM for you, beyond the comfort issue they just won't sound right.

@PassionforSound 28 күн бұрын

The shots in the video were deliberately selected to show how they would creep out of my ears over time. They're just not a good shape for my ears.

@mickgw 29 күн бұрын

Are they better than the Fir Audio Radon 6’s ?

@PassionforSound 28 күн бұрын

Overall? Definitely not. They have a sense of clarity that's very different from the Rn6 due to the treble emphasis in the Sonys, but I'd take the Rn6 every single time. That's why they cost so much more too!

@mickgw 28 күн бұрын

@@PassionforSound thanks for the reply. I picked up some Radon’s last week. They are amazing.

@PassionforSound 28 күн бұрын

Congratulations! Enjoy!

@mickgw 28 күн бұрын

@@PassionforSound not heard bass like it. Must be the kinetic bass.

@PassionforSound 27 күн бұрын

Yep. They're something special!

@coardcreatif Ай бұрын

My boy is on sony shiz

@Prxyshj 28 күн бұрын

I prefer the original style of your videos, where we just listened to you speak without random interjected content that sort of cheapens its seriousness. My 2c.

@PassionforSound 27 күн бұрын

I'm still experimenting with the exact style of videos and editing and will keep watching the data from KZfaq to see what people seem to like the most. I've been a little extra energetic and whimsical in the last few, but some of the upcoming ones are more similar to the old style (although not the same). We'll see where I land ultimately...

@Prxyshj 27 күн бұрын

@@PassionforSound Thanks for replying. Either way though, we’ll keep watching. I appreciate the informative, balanced approach you have. One request for us newbies - it would be great to have a ‘starter video’ where you explain the different terms you use to describe sound.

@Abhi-wn7sw Ай бұрын

A lot of 2k and above IEMs clearly beat them out

@ROCKSTAR3291 Ай бұрын

Having heard a few 2-3k IEMs, nothing “clearly” beats the z1r, better in some areas? sure. At this level you get 10-15% better, tops

@ElNINETEENTH 29 күн бұрын

Radon 6 better

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

That's true, but they're also WAY more expensive!

@Abhi-wn7sw 29 күн бұрын

@@ROCKSTAR3291 10-15% is a hell lot in the high end!

@johnt3500 29 күн бұрын

@@Abhi-wn7sw Differences between TOTL products are very subtle, unless you’re comparing totally different tuned IEMs. There’s no v-shaped IEM in the high end that’s next level from the Z1R.

@satinthesun 29 күн бұрын

No I'm not a fan they just ask too much especially for their flagship

@satinthesun 29 күн бұрын

No it's too Sony it's just too sony Sure Yup that's Sony...

@DJHaworth 28 күн бұрын

Yeah nah, you don't need to jazz up your videos.

@PassionforSound 27 күн бұрын

The analytics say otherwise. I'm still experimenting to see exactly what works best.

@fatdoi003 Ай бұрын

Just a comment.... I don't quite like those 2sec 3rd party B rolls.... Kinda cheapened your content

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

It's funny - I'm getting just as many people saying the exact opposite. 🤷🙂

@fatdoi003 29 күн бұрын

@@PassionforSound welcome to the hifi world.... Each individual will have their own way of drinking their tea/coffee

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

So true. I'm playing around with this new style and will probably find a balance point soon so see what you think. I've just uploaded my HEDDphone 2 review for public release soon and I think it sits somewhere between this style of video and my older ones. There's more onscreen content, but a little less of the whimsical. That will probably fluctuate depending on my mood and the product. 🙂

@masterazlan6999 Ай бұрын

Naa...1 of the best noobs But the fits just...ha4.Peace!

@buenahora001 Ай бұрын

What is this even supposed to mean?? Your comments never make any sense…ridiculous.

@johnt3500 Ай бұрын

what ?

@spamcan9208 Ай бұрын

@@buenahora001I've seen these gibberish comments on other channels too. I can't tell if they're attention seeking or they've got some other "problem." No point in trying to figure it out, you'll only give yourself a headache lol

@karolkedzierski5824 Ай бұрын

I'm sure this guy is mental

@AG-en5y 29 күн бұрын

Relaticely? Bro those are expensive even for millionaires. Trust me i asked my boss

@PassionforSound 29 күн бұрын

LOL. When compared to some IEMs put there (e.g. Unique Melody Multiverse Mentor) these seem cheap! But I do agree, they're not cheap in real terms by any stretch.

@AG-en5y 20 күн бұрын

@@PassionforSound I want a pair tho. I've been Minecraft creepin into my dad's spare change drawer for the past month. That old man got no idea I've been day light robbing him for at least $118 in change 👌

@PassionforSound 19 күн бұрын

😂

@satinthesun 29 күн бұрын

Please don't be a Sony fan...

@satinthesun 29 күн бұрын

I can't stand Sony how can this be...