Product Reviews

Excellent Soundstage for Instrumentals and men vocals. However, for women vocals tend to be soft and not as focused, my XBA-Z5 somehow sounds better. This is with ZX300/PHA-3 and original balanced cables. Somehow, everything sounds better when you turn up the volume, when its that loud things change abit, highs are more controlled. The 70mm drivers maybe need more power to drive them properly. But very happy with the comfort of the headphones and between my Z5 and this, I will still reach out for Z7 for long hours of listening. Still learning and discovering how to make it sound better. Can certainly appreciate the design direction of this product by the engineers who designed them. Just my two cents on my listening experience.

I was testing it in store and being an experienced headphones tester this one got me by surprised, its so much better than i expected from sony. Bass hits you like wall, mids are forward but not too much which is great. Highs are crystal clear and sparkles with the right amp/dac combination. The soundstage are expansive as well ! Great job Sony !

I bought this for a few months now, and have burning in with PHA-3 for more than 300 hours. The Z7 is very articulate and finely detailed. The dynamic range is wide (doesn't bottom out at listenable volumes), and easy to drive. But it needs power to perform at its best. It sounds good when I use the Z7 with my mobile phone, but the sound became fuller and richer when I use the PHA-3 together.

Didn't test long enough before buying. The mid and high is overwhelmed by bass

For the price range, it was about right. The low and high frequency of this can is nicely done, even though the mid is slightly recessed it does not bother much. However there are two things that bugs me a lot. Which is the non removable ear pad though it is comfortable, I'm still worried it might torn one day. And also the upgrade kimber cable, which is very nice but quite costly.