MDR-Z1R Signature Series Headphones

Experience uncompromised sound quality and premium craftsmanship with Sony’s flagship Signature Series headphones, featuring massive 70mm HD drivers, full-range sound up to 120kHz and Hi-Res Audio support. From the resonance-free housing and Fibonacci-patterned grills, to the silver-coated OFC cables, each Signature Series component elevates the high-resolution sound experience from one you listen to, to one you can feel.

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Every note, every nuance
The newly developed diaphragm with magnesium dome and liquid crystal polymer edge enables up to 120-kHz playback in High-Resolution Audio. The result is unparalleled sound purity and precision.
Pure sound, no added noise
A special acoustic filter controls the air resistance and eliminates any reverberations produced by driver movement, so that only clean, crisp frequencies get through.
Long-lasting comfort
The ergonomically crafted headphones are designed to comfortably encase your head in sound, preventing leakage and effectively delivering powerful lows. The genuine sheepskin ear pads cushion your ears in luxurious softness for long-lasting comfort.
Raising the bar on audio standards
The MDR-Z1R headphones have been engineered to deliver a wider frequency range, reproducing super low and super high frequencies of up to 120 kHz. The wider dynamic range richly reproduces every minuscule sound. The result is an immersive, captivating listening experience.
0.17" balanced connection cable
The newly developed Φ0.17" balanced connection cable separates left and right sound signals, while minimizing signal transmission loss and resulting sound deterioration. The result is smoother high frequencies and superior sound quality.
Crafted in Japan
Sony products made in Japan are synonymous with absolute quality and performance, and the MDR-Z1R headphones are no exception. They are lovingly crafted with only the finest components and manufacturing techniques, resulting in exceptional sound quality.

Additional Features

Specifications

Listen in cushioned comfort

The ergonomically crafted headphones are designed to comfortably encase your head in sound; preventing any from leaking and effectively delivering powerful lows. The genuine sheepskin ear pads cushion your ears in luxurious softness.

Enjoy lightweight luxury

The titanium and leather headband is flexible and light, yet durable, for a more natural over ear fit. Beta titanium has high elasticity which will return to its original shape even when bent. Genuine leather adds sturdiness and comfort.

Ensure superior sound quality with a separated ground cable

The newly developed 4.4Φ balanced connection cable separates left and right sound signals, while minimizing signal transmission loss and resulting sound deterioration. The result is smoother high frequencies and superior sound quality.

Minimize resistance and signal loss with silver-coated OFC cables

The MDR-Z1R uses silver-coated oxygen-free copper cables, designed to minimize resistance and signal-transmission loss. The result is less sound degradation, finer detail and smoother treble sounds.

Engineered and crafted in Japan

Sony products made in Japan are synonymous with absolute quality and performance, and the MDR-Z1R headphones are no exception. They are lovingly crafted with only the finest components and manufacturing techniques; resulting in exceptional sound quality.

Enfolding design structure

The enfolding design is tailored to wrap around the ear, sealing music in and keeping distractions out. Acoustics are reflected back towards your ears for the subtlest of sounds.

Hard case for storage

The headphones and accompanying cables come presented in a stylish storage case, with separated compartments and a luxury satin lining.

TA-ZH1ES compatible for ultimate sound

Do your headphones and your music justice with the TA-ZH1ES Signature Series stationary amp, featuring an innovative analog feed-forward full digital amplifier for purer, more responsive sound. It supports PCM 32 bit/384kHz and DSD11.2MHz sound formats, as well as balanced and unbalanced connections.

Exclusive Kimber Kable® options

Elevate an exceptional listening experience to new heights using cables engineered with Kimber Kable®. Aesthetically pleasing braided wire paired with precision hardware facilitates the noise-free delivery of your favorite good vibrations to your ears. Two models are available to suit on-the-go (MUC-S12SB1) or balanced audio listening styles (MUC-B20SB1) Consult your dealer for further information.

Cable Length	Headphone cable (Approx. 3 m (118 1/8 in), silver-coated OFC strands, Gold-plated stereo mini plug), Balanced-connection headphone cable (Approx. 1.2 m (47 1/4 in), silvercoated OFC strands, L-shaped gold plated balanced standard plug)
Cable Type	Detachable Y type
Diaphragm	Aluminum coated LCP edge diaphragms with Magnesium dome
Driver Unit	70 mm, dome type (CCAW Voice Coil)
Frequency Response	4 Hz - 120,000 Hz
Headphone Type	Closed, dynamic (circum-aural)
Speaker	64 Ω at 1 kHz
Magnet	Neodymium
Plug	Headphone cable (Gold-plated stereo mini plug), Balanced-connection Headphone cable (L-shaped gold plated balanced standard plug)
Power Handling Capacity	2,500 mW (IEC)
Sensitivity	100 dB/mW
Wearing Style	Circum-aural
Weights (Approx.) *excl.cable erights	14 oz (385 g) without cable
Supplied Accessories	Gold-plated unimatch plug adaptor (stereo phone plug - stereo mini jack) Headphone cable (approx. 3 m (118 1/8 in)) Balanced-connection headphone cable (approx. 1.2 m (47 1/4 in)) Hard Case

Footnotes

¹ 4K upscaling requires a 4K projector or 4K TV. ² Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network. ³ Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. ⁴ iPod® and iPhone® support is limited to the following players: iPod touch®, iPod classic®, iPod nano® 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation, iPod® 4th & 5th generation & iPod mini and iPhone 3G, 3Gs and 4G models. ⁵ Requires HDMI® cable sold separately. ⁶ Requires HDTV with equivalent display and HDMI® cable sold separately. ⁷ Requires HDMI® cable and LPCM capable receiver. ⁸ Requires HDTV and HDMI® cable sold separately. ⁹ Syncs with BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ products. ¹⁰ May require additional accessories. Check with your authorized Control4® dealer for details. ¹¹ Requires capable HDTV / video source and HDMI® cable sold separately. ¹² Requires 3D content, 3D glasses, and HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps). ¹³ Simulated 3D image will vary based on source content. ¹⁴ Requires an optional license purchase from an authorized Control4® dealer. ¹⁵ Requires home network and one device on network to be set up as a DLNA server. Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported. ¹⁶ Requires active internet connection and devices connected to the same WiFi® network. ¹⁷ Compared to normal viewing. Based on a 55-inch LED TV with Picture Setting Standard. ¹⁸ As of January 1, 2012. ¹⁹ Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported. ²⁰ Largest, highest resolution consumer television, as of August 2012. ²¹ 65 Watts total power (20+20+12.5+12.5). ²² '4K' is a resolution standard commonly used in the digital cinema industry that refers to images with a horizontal resolution of approximately 4,000 pixels. The actual panel resolution of 84" XBR-X900 is 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (in 16:9 aspect ratio). This corresponds to the so‐called "QFHD" (Quad Full High Definition) display standard. In practice, this is equivalent to the widely-accepted definition of "4K" resolution. ²³ 1.5m is recommended viewing distance for 4K (3840 x 2160) content with XBR-84X9000 to enjoy the most immersive experience. ²⁴ Ethernet connection required. Fees may apply for 4K networked video service. ²⁵ PS3 system and SimulView™ glasses sold separately. ²⁶ Actual panel resolution of XBR‐X900A 4K Ultra HD TV is 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (in 16:9 aspect ratio). HDTVs have a panel resolution of 1,920 x 1080 pixels. ²⁷ Simulated 4K image will vary based on source content. ²⁸ Ethernet connection required. Fees may apply for 4K networked video service. ²⁹ Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Wireless connectivity requires 802.11 home network (802.11n recommended). Skype requires CMU-BR100 or CMU-BR200 camera sold sep. Subject to Skype’s terms and conditions. ³⁰ Requires PS3 system, PlayMemories Studio™ software and HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) sold separately. ³¹ Requires compatible Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled Xperia™ smartphone. Certain formats are not supported. The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference. ³² Requires smartphone with Wi-Fi® certified Miracast™ technology. Certain formats are not supported. The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference ³³ Actual panel resolution of XBR‐X850A 4K Ultra HD TV is 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (in 16:9 aspect ratio). HDTVs have a panel resolution of 1,920 x 1080 pixels. ³⁴ Requires compatible Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled Xperia™ smartphone. Certain formats are not supported. The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference. ³⁵ 40 Watts total power (10+10+10+10)

Superior sound,tangible quality

MDR-Z1R Signature Series Headphones

Every note, every nuance

Pure sound, no added noise

Long-lasting comfort

Raising the bar on audio standards

0.17" balanced connection cable

Crafted in Japan