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Sennheiser HD 800S vs Sony IER-Z1R
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The Sennheiser HD 800S and Sony IER-Z1R are premium wired audio products designed for listeners who prioritize sound quality over wireless convenience. However, they offer distinctly different listening experiences. The HD 800S features an open-back, over-ear design with 42 mm dynamic drivers, a 300-ohm impedance rating, and a spacious, natural sound presentation suited to critical listening. The Sony IER-Z1R is an in-ear monitor featuring a hybrid driver system with two dynamic drivers and one balanced armature driver. It offers powerful bass potential, a compact design, and an impressive 3 Hz–100 kHz frequency response. Your choice depends on comfort, portability, and listening preferences.
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 800S is the stronger choice for home listening, soundstage appreciation, and detailed audio analysis, thanks to its open-back design and spacious presentation. The Sony IER-Z1R is better suited to listeners who prefer premium in-ear monitors, strong bass performance, and a portable setup. Both support balanced connections, but neither offers Bluetooth or active noise cancellation. Choose the HD 800S for an immersive desktop listening experience, or the IER-Z1R for high-end portable audio with a secure in-ear fit.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.154,990.00 |
Rs.147,478.06 |
| Brand | Sennheiser |
Sony |
| Model No | HD 800S |
IER-Z1R |
| Wired / Wireless | Wired Headphone Specification |
Wired Headphone Specification |
| Headphone Type | On Ear |
In Ear |
| Magnet Type | Dynamic |
Dynamic |
| Driver Diameter | 42 mm |
12 mm |
| Impedance | 300 ohm |
40 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB SPL |
103 dB / mW |
| Frequency Response | 4 Hz - 51000 Hz |
3Hz - 100KHz |
| Maximum Power Input | NA |
NA |
| Noise Cancelling | AMBIENT |
NA |
| Available Colors | Black |
Black, Silver |
| Connector Plating | 6.35 mm |
3.5 mm |
| Cable | Tangle- Free Flat Cable |
4.4 mm Standard Balanced Connection Cable |
| Weight | 330 Gm |
26 GM |
| Other Features | High-class matte black metal parts. Additional cable with balanced XLR4 connector. Metal headband with an inner damping element. Open, circum-aural dynamic stereo headphones. Handcrafted ear pads, made of microfiber fabric. Further optimized reference class in wired headphones. Enhanced sound reproduction achieved through absorber technology. Delivered by the high-performance transducer with incredible extension. Specially tuned balanced, impedance matching cable with low capacitance. Natural hearing experience - realistic and natural sound field with minimal resonance. Biggest transducers ever used in headphones including new innovative dynamic transducer design. |
Expertly crafted in Japan. In pursuit of perfect sound. For deep bass and fine details. Naturally controlled acoustics. Balanced connection available. A perfectly straight sound path. Faithfully reproduce every note. Originally designed to make you feel. Silk insulator and non-magnetic plating. Silver-coated oxygen-free copper cable. Quality cable for preserving signal purity. Audio grade capacitor without distortion. Sound Space Control for wide sound space. Refined-phase structure for extensive sound. Hear everything with a frequency response to 100 kHz. Refined-phase structure for accurate acoustic blending. HD hybrid driver system ( 2 dynamic 1 Balanced Armature ). 4.4mm balanced, and conventional 3.5mm, connection cables supplied. Optimized for High-Resolution Audio reproduction.Specific uses for product : Music. Product Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. |
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Top Differences
- Noise Cancelling: AMBIENT vs NA
- Driver Size: 42 mm vs 12 mm
- Weight: 330 Gm vs 26 GM
- Impedance: 300 ohm Vs 40 Ohms