The Sony MDR-Z7 is a well-crafted, very comfortable audiophile-grade headphone that features well-balanced, articulate sound. For a closed-back headphone, the soundstage is wide (it sounds more like an open-back headphone). Two cables are included, one of
Expensive; no protective carrying case or pouch
While expensive, the well-built and supercomfortable Sony MDR-Z7 can go toe to toe with competing high-end audiophile headphones....
Beautifully rich sound; Very balanced; Not overly proprietary cable, based on 3.5mm with screw in sections that hold in place well; Insanely comfortable; Wearable in public thanks to a fairly simple design;
Expensive; Might be heavy for some people;
Some might find Sony's Z7 headphones a tad heavy, we found the cans to be comfy, cozy, and delightful in their recreation of the tracks we were keen to listen to.At a hair under $800, they're certainly not going to be for everyone either, but if we had th...
Amazing sound, Great bass response, Beautiful design
Not so great at low volume, Expensive, Minor discomfort over time
The $799.95 Sony MDR-Z7 is a specialised pair of headphones, inasmuch as they're designed for critical listening; if you hook them up to a high quality external headphone amplifier you'll significantly improve the quality of the sound and the extra detail...
Published: 2018-06-26, Author: Tim , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: Audiophiles and professionals seeking accurate headphones can often run into trouble in our era of boosted bass. Sony's MDR-Z7 headphones, however, are tuned to bring out detail, not exaggerate the lows. This isn't to say they don't provide ideal bass dep...
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Published: 2018-06-26, Author: Tim , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: Audiophiles and professionals seeking accurate headphones can often run into trouble in our era of boosted bass. Sony's MDR-Z7 headphones, however, are tuned to bring out detail, not exaggerate the lows. This isn't to say they don't provide ideal bass dep...
Incredible both in comfort and sound, the MDR Z7 stands proud among the very best audiophile headphones.Value: 7/10Features: 7/10Performance: 9/10Design: 8/10Usability: 9/10...
Abstract: Sony had a mega launch event last week in Singapore, bringing several units of their recently announced audio products at IFA 2014 to showcase to the media, of which perhaps the most exciting headphone products were the Sony MDR-Z7 , the MDR-1ADAC and the...
Abstract: Sony had a mega launch event yesterday, bringing several units of their recently announced audio products at IFA 2014 to showcase to the local media, of which perhaps the most exciting headphone products were the Sony MDR-Z7 , the MDR-1ADAC and the MDR-XB...
Qualité de fabrication et de finition, Excellent confort, Restitution sonore homogène, Puissant et précis
Un son un peu trop flatté dans les graves et aigus, Manque un peu d'air
Sony a bichonné son MDR-Z7 pour offrir aux puristes un casque au confort et à la restitution sonore de qualité supérieure. Il conviendra assurément aux grands audiophiles, si ceux-là ne sont pas trop regardants sur la stricte fidélité sonore. LES NUME...
