Sony MDR-Z7M2 Hi-Res Stereo Overhead Headphones Headphone (MDRZ7M2) Black

Best headphones ive ever owned…
Best headphones ive ever owned. And i have bought and reviewed quite a few.My previous favorite headphones were the sony mdr-1am2 which were lighter and more portable than these mdr-z7m2 but the sound signsture is better on the z7m2. The z7m2 are WAY more comfortable but heavier, however they have good solid clamp over your ears so they stay in place and the cushions so soft, you forget you are wearing them. The 1am2s can work well with cell phones and are loud (16ohm) but these z7m2 are quiet on cell phones due to needing more power to drive them (56ohms).Both headphones are considered closed back. The z7m2 leaks more aound than the 1am2s, but significantly less than an open back headphone like the hifiman sundara whoch is an open back headphone.Sony shoots for a neutral response. Meaning bass is flat, mids are flat, and treble is flat. A speaker will perform a certain way based on the housing its in. So far, these z7m2 are my absolute favorite and with a 70mm speaker/driver, its one of the biggest on the market. The highs are crystal clear, the bass can thump, and the mids are nice and warm. On the comparison side, the hifiman sundara are extremely bright (8khz is blown up by like 8db) and lack bass. However both headphones you can add bass with an EQ if you are in the mood to shake/vibrate your head. In fact, all 3 headphones I have mentioned can handle extra bass if you were so inclined. Some brands of headphones lack bass and you cannot eq more as the speaker itself will make mechanical noise, headphones like sennheisers in the same price group, audio-technica, and other cheap off brands. They just have no bass to begin with and you cant eq more. The Sonys are just, eargasm to me.There are multiple kinds of headphone users. “Audiophiles” who are snobs and honestly HATE neutral reaponse. These people prefer smooth mids and ultra bright ear shattering highs while completely lacking bass. Reminds me of old people shaking a cane saying “turn the darn bass down.” If you were to look at a graph, the bass has serious roll off (negative, below center) while mids are flat and highs slightly above neutral flat. Like most sennheisers, audio-technica, hifiman, etc.Then you have those who want purity. Also a bit snobby (i can admit im a neutral snob) I want headphones to give me accurate representations of the music, how the person who created it wanted us to hear…. Which means flat bass (not lacking but not too much) flat mids and most importantly flat highs. If you were to look at a graph of frequency and reaponse the line will be as flat as possible. Sennheiser hd800s break the mold and end up in this catagory, but also are extremely expensive. Also Sony’s lineup so far (1am2, z7m2). I want to get my hands on the z1r, but thats a long time from now if ever.V shaped people. They want heavy bass, flat mids, and harsh highs. The heavy bass requires harsh highs in order to overcome single speaker issues. A speaker playing heavy bass cannot produce accurate highs. It just can’t. Thus the V shape. Not many headphones are V shape. Sony have xtrabass headphones and while the bass on a graph would be above the neutral flat line, the highs roll off and are lacking. Some of the more expensive xtrabass could fit the V shape ideal. Bass heads love these headphones. Similar to beats headphones by dr.dre….Then the mid lovers. No bass, no highs, but amazing mids. Aka the vocalist. Very rare, generally these people dont like music as a whole, and prefer heavy vocal music where the voice is the key feature. Also those who like podcasts. I dont have any examples of this because I dont have any that fit the bill in my headphone arsenal.So which are you?

Beautiful rich detail
I bought these as a lark for a special night of music thinking I would return them but they sounded so incredible I couldn’t bring myself to let go of them. They’re very comfortable, not too heavy, reasonably sturdy, but more than anything is the sound. Oh and they are also good on airplane to block sound and help you sleep better.

Broken
Fit and finish on this was nice, after that everything else was bad. Sound seemed muffled and not clear at all. Tried with different sources and dedicated amps, stilll sub par compared to its competition that cost half the price. Maybe I just got a bad one, but for this price it is enough for me to stay away from these and others in the Sony brand.

Well built, great comfort, good sound.
They look and feel very well built, and are quite light for size.The soundstage is very good for closed headphones.The bass packs a punch, it’s fast and dynamic. The mids feel a bit lagged compared to the other frequencies and perhaps because of the excess of bass is that I feel that they lack a bit of clarity.I would like to hear a little more information on the treble, don’t get me wrong, the sound in general is very good, especially for long time listening, they have a relaxed sound that will allow you to listen to them for hours and in a very dynamic way that you will undoubtedly enjoy.But if you are looking for excessive detail in your music with a lot of information, these are not the right headphones for you.That said, they are my favorite headphones for listening to Trance and House music.

Wow, what an amazing headphone. I am just a casual listener, so don’t expect me to review like a professional audiophile. Due to its relatively high impedance (56 ohms) compared to regular consumer headphones (under 35 ohms), I decided to buy Fiio Q3 DAC for this headphone. Without a DAC, volume is about half of what I would normall get on IEM, VModa, and Beats 3 Pro. I have owned many different headphones that cost around $100-400 price range, but I always wonder what would it be like to listen to a high-end equipment. Oh boy, does it worth $800? Yes, absolutely. Sound clarity is insane. I can hear details that I couldn’t hear before, its not even funny. Beats Pro and VModa sound like radio quality after listening to this. It has absolutely wide soundstage… almost as if you have an entire orchestra in the same room as you. Sound is quite flat, it is not a V shape headphone. It has very strong mid, bass is nice but not overblown. If you are a bass head.. it is probably not going to impress you, but it does not mean it has no bass. It gives you strong thumps, just not muffled and powerful thumps you would hear from V Moda. The headphone fits very well. Cushion is extremely comfortable and it has an amazing build quality. Very sturdy and sleek. I cannot justify myself to pay additionak $1800 to get a Z1. This is already an amazing headphone.

These are the sweetest sounding closed back headphones I have ever had. The sound stage is deep and wide, the entire frequency range is handled well. If you have a headphone amp with a balanced connection the sound is even better. I have other headphones in my collection that are double the price, these ones are on par. They pair wonderfully with my I-Fi Zen can in 3D mode. They are quite easy to drive though and will sound great with any half decent amp. Warning: listening to music with these on is highly addictive!

Great sound quality .As advertised.