As part of the MDR-Z series, the Japanese giant Sony is releasing classic closed-type overhead headphones designed for connoisseurs of good sound. Most models have low resistance and are perfect for use in conjunction with a smartphone. However, the lack of a wireless connection, noise metres and other useful functions hint that it is more convenient to just listen to music at home with them. Most MDR-Z headphones will cost the buyer in the range of $40 to $80.


The most popular option on this list is the Sony MDR-ZX110AP model. These headphones are equipped with high-quality 30 mm dynamic emitters with impedance resistance (24 ohms), which is perfect for inexpensive smartphones. They sit comfortably on the head thanks to the elastic and massive headband. Soft ear pads with high–quality finishes guarantee that they do not tyre the ears even after 2-3 hours of listening to music and, moreover, provide confident passive noise insulation. The same can be said for Sony MDR-ZX110 and Sony MDR-ZX310, which are among the TOP 3 bestsellers of this line.

But at the same time, under the MDR-Z flags, ultimatum headphones for a couple of thousand dollars occasionally come out, which have practically nothing in common with the above samples. An excellent example is the Sony MDR-Z1R model, which uses an innovative 70 mm diffuser with a magnesium dome and a liquid crystal polymer membrane. Thanks to them, MDR-Z1R learned to reproduce frequencies up to 120 kHz and went far beyond human capabilities. Such headphones wake up the inner audiophile, who is alien to jumping through Spotify playlists, pulling out favorite tracks while in a hurry somewhere. No matter how pathetic it sounds, they encourage the listener to sink into a comfortable chair, pour a glass of wine and plunge into the world of music. Perhaps, to rediscover some kind of iconic album from the past or to plunge into the new release of your favorite artist without haste.