Superior Sound, Tangible Quality

Sit back, relax and prepare to experience a new level of audio excellence. These headphones combine cutting-edge technology with the finest craftsmanship, for the ultimate listening experience.

Signature Series

One Signature Sound

Elevating the high-resolution sound experience from one you listen to, to one you can feel.

Every Note, Every Nuance.

Capture pure sound with the 70mm HD Driver

The newly developed diaphragm with Magnesium dome and Liquid Crystal Polymer edge enables up to 120kHz playback in High Resolution Audio. The result is unparalleled sound purity and precision.

Pure Sound, No Added Noise

Filtering out the unecessary with resonance-free housing

A special acoustic filter controls the air resistance and eliminates any reverberations produced by driver movement, so that only clean, crisp frequencies get through.

Sonic Precision, Design Mastery

Ergonomic Sheepskin Ear Pads

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.

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.

Titanium And Leather Headband

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.

Long Wear Comfort-optimised

The hanger and slider are manufactured with thin and high rigid aluminum alloy, which provides optimal comfort for a long time period of time without secular change.

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 120kHz. The wider dynamic range richly reproduces every minuscule sound. The result is an immersive, captivating listening experience.

Get The Full Package

Get the most out of your MDR-Z1R headphones with the included accessories

Expertly 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.

Discover The Signature Series

Settle for nothing less than immersive excellence with the full range of Signature Series products. Designed for ultimate sound quality, they transcend audio conventions to elevate every note.

So Immersive. So Real.

Immerse yourself in sound all around you. As real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real.

This headphones let you enjoy 360 Reality Audio1.

Try sample music on the demo player by downloading the Artist Connection App

Aluminium-coated LCP edge diaphragm with Magnesium dome for more precision

The Magnesium dome diaphragm propagates vibrations generated from the voice coil to the dome part, and achieves the reproduction of sound in the super-high frequency range. The combination of multiple high internal loss materials leads to less sound coloration and clear sound.

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, the world's first to feature 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.

Specifications:

Size & Weight:

• Weight: Approx. 385 g (14 oz) without cable

General Features:

• Driver Unit: 70 mm, dome type (CCAW Voice Coil)
• Dynamic Type: Closed, dynamic (circum-aural)
• Magnet: Neodymium
• Impedance (OHM): 64 Ω at 1 kHz
• Frequency Response: 4 Hz - 120,000 Hz
• Sensitivities (DB/MW): 100 dB/mW
• Volume Control: N/A
• Cord Type: Detachable Y type
• Cord 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)
• Plug: Headphone cable (Gold-plated stereo mini plug), Balanced-connection headphone cable (L-shaped gold plated balanced standard plug)
• Wearing Style: Circum-aura

What's In The Box:

• Unimatch Plug Adaptor(Gold-plated)Headphone cable (approx. 3.0m, silver-coated OFC strands, Gold-plated stereo mini plug)
• Balanced-connection headphone cable (approx. 1.2 m, silvercoated OFC strands, L-shaped gold plated balanced standard plug) Hard Case