I feel like the pure craftsmanship and Sony’s dedication to showcasing a single tech they developed, which in this case was their supertweeter dd, makes these worth the price.

Maestro SE beats my IER Z1R so I'm selling it too though I have no problem with fit the IER Z1R for me fits very well I guess I'm lucky to be blessed with big ears Now people will say none can beat IER Z1R bass nah the Maestro SE just destroys it and the fit is a plus

I am very late to the Z1R party since I just got mine June 2024. Of the fit is not an issue, I think it is best IEM, as simple as that, at any pricepoint. You are right that others surpass it in a certain single aspects, eg resolution, soundstage etc.. but then, they lack in others especially if you include build quality. I imagine that even by stepping on the Sony, it might survive. No acrylic shell will. I am mightily impressed by the balanced package which brings all together.

I’ve always wanted to try these, especially now considering your high praise for the imaging/soundstage. However, I’ve sort of settled on the Dunu Zen Pro with EQ for now, as it sounds incredibly resolving in the bass and mids, and I’ve equalized it have a similar tonal balance to my reference open back headphone, the Clear MG with Utopia pads. I agree with you it’s not impossible to compare IEMs to open backs, in fact IEMs can do some things better than open backs.

did you have a chance to use the Z1R with the DMP-Z1 before you sold them ?

Got these because of Crinacle lol... They've had amazing staying power to be fair, still the most discussed IEM on head-fi if im not mistaken.

Do they sound okay with bad recordings?

Two pairs are enough..For me one studio style tunne and another bass warm..for genres you want to feel bsss

Ok, so now where do I look for analog-warm IEM's? (with goog bass) BTW the campfire Trifecta is $3,000+

Should sell for fairly low price, for how old it is. Is PRESTIGE or Monarch MkII/III better sounding? Or Penon Impact? Sony M7?

So obviously you compare the tonality to the 12 66 but does it have as good resolution?

Between this and the Tia Trio for rock/metal, which one do you find it better ?

Why're you selling the Xenon 6 too? 😊

Bro please do the trifecta!!!!! So I went to can jam heard a shit load and there was something about it I couldn’t get over that sounded like bigger or something.everyone was telling I was bugging Lolol .but there’s not much in depth reviews on it on youtube.I am stoked .I own u 12 t ,maestro mini and variation’s perhaps u can compare them with it live your review la bro❤❤❤❤

You should just get yourself a Sennhesier MKH 50 mic to go above your shot, and you'll be set. No plosives and great tone with your specific voice.

Trade u a hifiman arya v2 for them

You're going to regret selling it sooner or later. Trust me😢

Is that sold?

for elite audiophiles z1r level is indeed insufficient

Best I can do is 🌳fiddy. In all seriousness, I am always rooting for Sony, I have a pair of MH755 and all I want is that sound with a better cable and better resolution. But Sony refuses to make an iem that we all know they are capable of. Very frustrating company. I want to love their TVs, smartphones, and headphones but they always seem to be outdone by competitors.