And to this effect, it barely edges out the U12t’s soundstage which is above average in its own right. These three drivers work harmoniously as one, realising high definition sound that reproduces even the smallest fading note. These offer the ultimate convenience, but we believe that if you care about an immersive listening experience and audio quality, these are not for you! It’s a TOTL product through and through and Sony spent considerable time into the packaging and accessories. Bear in mind that 1) I have ears on the bigger side, 2) I drove all of these on a BTR7, 3) test tracks were by the Beatles, Strokes, Libertines, Bob Dylan, the Velvet Underground, Radiohead, Everly Brothers, Taeyeon, Blackpink, NewJeans, Le Sserafim.

The combination of Chord Mojo2 and Sony Z1R is a winner in my honest opinion, when it comes to clarity and detail balanced with soundstage and feeling of spaciousness. While the A8000 has north-of-neutral sub-bass rise, it pales in comparison to the level of mid-bass thump that the Sony IER-Z1R provides. If you have been blessed enough to be worthy of having these placed in your feeble ears, then go for it.As I always say, everyone is biased one way or another so take everything you read with a grain of salt. To be blunt: It is hefty and large to the point of which many ears will struggle to achieve an optimal insertion depth, much less comfortable listening experience. The IER performs less effectively in its midrange, minimizing the exciting factor for a duller tonality in comparison to the lively low-end. cable, as it not only provided a much more powerful image but also expanded the separation forming a more spherical expanse of potential immersion. Elysian Diva - fit was problematic, great for vocals but I couldn’t get them inserted into my ear canals very well.

Yeah right, i was saying everything about good and bad things objectively since both are my set and aren't review units but apparently some fans feel their beloved IEM is the best. To say that this unboxing experience doesn't heightens the experience of getting this pair would be an understatement. His introduction to portable audio was through a Walkman cassette-player in his pre-teens, and music has been his getaway ever since. I wonder if you fall into the same sort of listening preferences as I do because I also felt like that annihilator was truly impressive though I still preferred the tuning of the Z1R for electronic music which is most of my library but I think if I tested the same songs you did then I 100% would agree with you on the annihilator.This rounded nature of upper-frequency notes help in avoiding listening fatigue but can take away the rawness of crash cymbals. Whereas Campfire Audio went for a relatively balanced tuning for the Andromeda 2020, Sony is proud of their bass driver and tuned the Z1R with sub-bass focus in mind. To this effect, purely on the basis of sound, I find myself going back and forth between the two with the IER-Z1R having the edge overall because of my music genre preferences.

For me personally, I tried really hard to demo U12t and U18t and I can't find they are attractive to me. Signal flow is also supported by an acoustical chamber with a tube structure that aims to give the sound more density. Its as strong in terms of volume as the IER-M9, but the feeling of air, the impact, the physical sensation is much higher. But nowadays, there are much more expensive IEMs coming out of China and other countries which makes me believe that IER-Z1R not only held its ground but also added to its value.

balanced connection cable ensures complete separation of the left and right sound signals, effectively minimising cross-talk and preventing any degradation in sound quality. For those who need more excitement and fun-factor, the Sony IER-Z1R shall be on the top of your list. Once upon a time, I would have said that my preferences skew toward the IER-Z1R, but now I’m not so sure. The one aspect where it falls short of the likes of, say, Hifiman Ananda in terms of staging is the stage height. Due to the weight of the Z1R, personally, my ear canal does start to hurt a little after listening to it for more than 1 hour due to the constant pressure, so keep that in mind.