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Sony IER-Z1R

IER-Z1R

Insufficient user data for approval % 15 mentions
• Positive 13% (2) • Neutral 87% (13) • Negative 0% (0)

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What people loved

  • u/Heavy-Commercial-323 · iems · ▲ 2

    “… [truncated] … if they will hold store prices, if there are clearances it could be less. I love mine ier-z1r, there are more detailed options, but goddamn these are beautiful and engaging”

  • u/Audioooooo · iems · ▲ 1

    “Personal favorite: Sony IER-Z1R”

Common complaints

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Reddit discussions

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  • u/highunted · ▲ 145 · Post
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    iems “I just fell hopelessly in love with the Campfire Audio Trifecta”
    Guys… I’ve been in this hobby since 2010. My first “serious” IEMs were the Sleek Audio SA6, then the Klipsch X5. Since then I’ve wandered into all sorts of rabbit holes and ended up with a pretty weird little collection: Sony Z1R, M9, N3, JVC FW10000, RHA CL2, Sennheiser IE800, and a handful of other oddballs. **Today I walked into Dr. Head Dubai, plugged in the Campfire Trifecta… and my entire worldview rebooted.** Yeah, yeah, I know they’re one of the most *polarizing* IEMs out there. I’ve seen the arguments. But the moment I hit play… **MY. GOD. THE. BASS.** It’s not just good bass. It’s “where has this been all my life” bass. It’s “I need a cigarette after the demo” bass. Easily the best low-end I’ve ever heard in an IEM. And the crazy thing? They’re light, comfy, and just *stupidly musical.* Forget soundstage, forget technicalities, forget all that audiophile harman curve nonsense. These things are straight-up **vibing machines.** If you’re into hip-hop, rap, R&B from the 80s/90s/00s - it’s a spiritual experience. They legit give *headphone-level* bass. You don’t just hear it, you **feel** it. I get why people clown on the price and why some think they shouldn’t even exist. But for a basshead like me? It’s a blessing from the audio gods. **Next steps (note to future self):** Sell some gear. Hunt down a good used pair. Because for the first time ever, something actually felt like *endgame* \- not because it’s expensive or flashy, but because it made me literally disappear into the music.
  • u/Guiczar · ▲ 17 · Comment
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    iems “Which modern iem possesses a long term value in the future?”
    I have the IER Z1R, Anole VX and IE900. I also have some newer high end iems like the Valhalla and Mest MK3. Despite being old, those first are still just as good and arguably better than the new stuff. I don't think people will lose interest in them, but the used prices will continue to drop, that's the nature of the used market.
  • u/venktesh · ▲ 3 · Comment
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    iems “IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE: 64 Audio and FiR Audio”
    OP would you be kind enough to give your impressions on FiR Audio E12 bass? Looking for an upgrade to a kilobuck IEM from Crin Dusk and options are Ier-Z1R, 64 Audio Nio, Symphonium Titan, E12 and Maestro SE
  • u/ChessSuffering · ▲ 2 · Comment
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    iems “The Earlympics - Best IEMs per Country”
    Personal ranking based off pure enjoyment, so my personal fit and comfort are as important as sound. As a result, many iems, such as the Europa and Z1R, are excluded from this list because they were uncomfortable for me to wear. 1. USA 64 Audio U12t 🥇 64 Audio U4s 🥈 2) Japan Sony Ier-m9 🥇 3) Malaysia Elysian Apostle 🥇 Elysian Annihilator 🥈 4) Indonesia 7th Acoustic Supernova 🥇
  • u/TheMelancholia · ▲ 2 · Comment
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    iems “What do you think is the best looking IEM?”
    Annihilator, Storm, Odin, Fugaku, Fulgrim, IE 900, Verdandi, Aedonis New, Valhalla, Terra, Crimson, Duality, Apostle, Pilgrim: Noir, MEST MKIII CF Red, IER-Z1R.

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