MDR-Z1R vs Meze Audio Poet
The Poet's sensitivity is 101 dB against the MDR-Z1R's 100 dB, its impedance 55Ω against 64Ω, and its high-frequency extension 96 kHz against 120 kHz. Both share low-frequency extension (4 Hz).
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The MDR-Z1R is part of Sony's Signature Series, emphasizing pure sound without added noise. It supports High-Resolution Audio with a frequency response of 4 Hz to 120 kHz. The headphones include silver-coated OFC cables for reduced signal loss and come with a hard storage case. They are designed for wired use only and support both standard and balanced connections.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Poet's sensitivity is 101 dB against the MDR-Z1R's 100 dB, its impedance 55Ω against 64Ω, and its high-frequency extension 96 kHz against 120 kHz. Both share low-frequency extension (4 Hz).
The Liric's impedance is 30Ω against the MDR-Z1R's 64Ω and its driver size 92mm against 70mm. Both share sensitivity (100 dB) and low-frequency extension (4 Hz).
The Radiance's sensitivity is 101 dB against the MDR-Z1R's 100 dB, its impedance 35Ω against 64Ω, its low-frequency extension 5 Hz against 4 Hz, and its driver size 50mm against 70mm.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The HD 800 S's sensitivity is 102 dB against the MDR-Z1R's 100 dB, its impedance 300Ω against 64Ω, and its high-frequency extension 51 kHz against 120 kHz. Both share low-frequency extension (4 Hz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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