Sony Signature Series MDRZ1R Signature
Massive 70mm dynamic drivers and a 4Hz-120kHz frequency response reveal full-range detail inside a resonance-free all-metal closed-back chassis. Hand-assembled in Japan, the beta titanium headband, genuine leather padding, and Fibonacci-patterned grill enhance comfort and acoustic precision. These are best for mastering engineers and high-resolution audio purists who prioritize material fidelity and build over lightweight portability at 1347g.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong sound (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | genuine sheepskin |
| Headband | genuine leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 70 |
| Freq Min | 4 |
| Freq Max | 120000 |
| Impedance | 64 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Sony MDRZ1R Signature, Hi-Res Headphone, Black |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Signature Series MDRZ1R Signature | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | TOZO HT3 | JBL Live 770NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 70 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 64 | 470 | - | 32 | 16 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 90 | 65 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Signature Series MDRZ1R Signature | 30.1 | 14.9 | 75.9 | 94.1 | 42.7 | 2.4 | 96 | 35 | 74.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 92 | 97.6 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 37.2 | 97.7 | 59.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 97.3 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 86.7 | 97.3 | 97.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 91.9 | 77.5 | 97.1 | 46.3 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 86.7 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 87 | 84.2 | 95.7 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.1 | 96 | 96.3 | 91.4 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 69.6 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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