Sony Japan has updated their headphone line for 2010, and one of the most exciting introductions set for release on November 10th is the flagship model MDR-Z1000 (Y61,950). Sony is aiming these stereo headphones towards professionals, and has engineered them to excel in audio post-production. There are several new features in this headphone that have never been integrated in a Sony headphone before. In the official press release, Sony states that the development of the technology within the Z1000 has taken years of expertise in headphone design to accomplish.
The design of the Z1000 is quite unique, but still attractive in its own way. The Z1000 most certainly does not look like headphones Sony have released in the past. The housing component is actually made of magnesium alloy, and is 10% thinner in comparison to conventional models. Portability and ease of use was also kept in mind as the Z1000 has the ability to use 1.2m/3m cords that can be detached from the base of the headphone (as seen above).
One of the biggest features of the Z1000 is the 50mm driver unit and the ability to handle frequencies of 5-80,000 Hz. This is very similiar to the previously released MDR-Z900HD, but a major difference is that the Z1000 can handle a maximum input of 4,000mW.
The Z1000 is also one of the first headphones by Sony to use a liquid crystalline polymer diaphragm, which is nearly five times as strong as conventional designs and reduces inner plate vibration significantly. If you eliminate or greatly suppress vibration in a headphone, it enables a much more accurate listening experience and greater fidelity. Signal purity is almost no question with the integration of oxygen free copper (OFC) wires, which boast a 7N signal grade, and will ensure low distortion and minimal signal loss. There is also a new gasket that covers the gap between the housing and the driver unit to enhance sound isolation from the outside world while preventing sound leakage.
The design of the headphone pads in the Z1000 have been greatly improved in comparison to past models, and after dozen of trials Sony Japan feels they may have the perfect fit. With a wider fit and an improved foam cushion, the Z1000 reduces hair pinching and has less of a squeezing feeling on the ears.
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Sony Japan has updated their headphone line for 2010, and one of the most exciting introductions set for release on November 10th is the flagship model MDR-Z1000 (Y61,950). Sony is aiming these stereo headphones towards professionals, and has engineered them to excel in audio post-production. There are several new features in this headphone that have never been integrated in a Sony headphone before. In the official press release, Sony states that the development of the technology within the Z1000 has taken years of expertise in headphone design to accomplish.
The design of the Z1000 is quite unique, but still attractive in its own way. The Z1000 most certainly does not look like headphones Sony have released in the past. The housing component is actually made of magnesium alloy, and is 10% thinner in comparison to conventional models. Portability and ease of use was also kept in mind as the Z1000 has the ability to use 1.2m/3m cords that can be detached from the base of the headphone (as seen above).
One of the biggest features of the Z1000 is the 50mm driver unit and the ability to handle frequencies of 5-80,000 Hz. This is very similiar to the previously released MDR-Z900HD, but a major difference is that the Z1000 can handle a maximum input of 4,000mW.
The Z1000 is also one of the first headphones by Sony to use a liquid crystalline polymer diaphragm, which is nearly five times as strong as conventional designs and reduces inner plate vibration significantly. If you eliminate or greatly suppress vibration in a headphone, it enables a much more accurate listening experience and greater fidelity. Signal purity is almost no question with the integration of oxygen free copper (OFC) wires, which boast a 7N signal grade, and will ensure low distortion and minimal signal loss. There is also a new gasket that covers the gap between the housing and the driver unit to enhance sound isolation from the outside world while preventing sound leakage.
The design of the headphone pads in the Z1000 have been greatly improved in comparison to past models, and after dozen of trials Sony Japan feels they may have the perfect fit. With a wider fit and an improved foam cushion, the Z1000 reduces hair pinching and has less of a squeezing feeling on the ears.
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