I Review Sony's $1,500 Earphones

A remake of the very first video I made as "crinacle": • Sony's $2,000 Earphone...
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0:00 Intro
1:25 Brief history
2:48 Unboxing
3:28 Accessories
4:07 Build quality
4:38 SOUND
8:10 Is it worth it?
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A CAM: Sony a7 III + FE 35mm f/1.8
B CAM: Sony a7S III + FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
MIC: Sony UWP-D27
DESK: EverDesk+
DESKMAT: mecha.store/collections/mouse...

[@crin]

The Original: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3Srk5Rti5hsmtU

[@justinv.9209]

when will you update your iem ranking?

[@arghadeepmisra7865]

@@justinv.9209 After Blessings 3 Dusk

[@STAYCBias]

Where is my world's best planar ? The video is remove! Where is my IEMs first impression review? Where are my videos????!!!! I want to re watch every single bit of all your videos! Go and find it back re upload it all thanks!!

[@pepe8196]

New sub here. Appreciate your content and attitude. I knew we had a connection when I saw the Boston sweatshirt hahaha. Anyways, I've been dipping my feet into upgraded audio experience. Waiting on a 7Hz Timeless pair . Can't wait to see where this journey takes me aside from comfortable to poverty financially

[@LordofDiamondsMetal]

Crinacle speaking into his 10,000 dollar headphone measurement microphone is absolutely the best thing about this video

[@mehmetgurdal]

I've noticed that too :D its even a bigger flex than a rich guy putting his bugatti's pics to instagram :D

[@omerakgoz34]

but it doesn't sound that good ?

[@LordofDiamondsMetal]

@@omerakgoz34 well, yeah, no kidding, that's not what it was designed for haha

[@Doofindork]

@@omerakgoz34 Yeah that's kind of the point, it wasn't meant to be used as a microphone. It's expensive memeing basically.

[@pauljones9150]

Woah

[@nerdschleife]

Few videos ago: *carefully removes the coupler from the box and handles it like a newborn kitten* Now: "aww yiss homemade mic"

[@j0my77]

It is also because in the original video he is recording the audio from the coupler as well. (but your point remains and it is still funny)

[@rowennjohnmartinez5108]

that aint homemade mic, that is a 10K mic for IEMs lol

[@kuzoiki]

@@rowennjohnmartinez5108 I mean they clearly know that, that’s why they made the joke

[@armignac]

Love that your just using your „ear“ instead of a mic

[@BurittoSandwich]

Now we need Crinkle to graph himself

[@rbunpat]

@@BurittoSandwich crinkle lmao

[@FEARmeify]

*you're

[@AlexandreBugado]

The fact he says mostly the same words as the original video is awesome. Watching both videos at the same time and trying to sync them as they speak is just perfect

[@patanjalilemonsquashimmortal]

I did it, it was fun.

[@kikmi1900]

So glad your video production is coming back to your OG stuff. Enjoyed the review thoroughly

[@doctahp123]

One of the best purchases I've ever made. They are literally unmatched in bass and detail. They are just pure pain in the ear

[@onapersonalnote7045]

Same as my XBA Z5 😂 I swear Sony engineers are masochistic because they sound amazing but painful to wear. Hurts so good, LMAO

[@eliadbu]

No pain, No gain.

[@TonyZEHS]

Reminds me of my pair of Dunu Zen Pros. Delightful to listen but I can't wear them for more than 30 minutes at a time.

[@guynamedstella]

Dreaming of a day where they read these comments and finally bring us a model that inproves fit. Aint no way I can fit those things

[@StellarAudyssey]

@@guynamedstella Improved fit, decreased SQ lol

[@lth_lch]

I was low key expecting something of a redux review, but bro really had the same script as the OG video almost verbatim, which is actually kind of impressive in its own way

[@lazyshinobi2861]

7:48 this whole spiel that starts @ that point is why your amazing crin. Never change I love hearing your humble opinions.

[@slushyslushslushbruh]

NGL, I don't think its been said enough that your comedic timing and just enhances your already great reviews.

[@L7CK7]

Crin you were on a riot this video. Absolutely hilarious!

[@nicolasperalta8202]

I like the new editing crin, good job

[@TheJohn8765]

Gotta say, since I found your channel a few months ago, you have led me into an exploration of hq iems that I genuinely didn't know existed. ChiFI is such a rewarding experience for someone who backed out of the iem hifi space *many* years ago to escape the increasingly absurd prices Western brands charged for often moribund and mediocre products. Thanks. Really.

[@moneypowertron]

mind sharing some of your purchases?

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

i did, might post it later, on more interesting video

[@MisterRhul]

Crinacle post anything, I hurry to hit the like button, because I want to motivate him to do more. The best reviewer with the most inconsistent videos frequency, unfortunately.

[@goatlious]

another banger, keep it up Crin

[@Draciel360]

Your videos were a huge help in getting into the hobby, thanks for all you do man

[@theonewhostonks]

same

[@fuccyahhat1229]

Bro your humour is awesome! Subbed 💪🏼

[@stevenmctowelie416]

❤ All KZbinrs should get one of these fancy B&K microphones for their videos, top sound quality.

[@SteveHolst]

I haver been loving the IER-Z1R for years now. It's built like a tank and looks like jewelry. It's imaging and soundstage are wonderful.

[@TechAudioTalks]

i just got mine last week i hope it lasts long

[@SpaceGringos3D]

Best intro ever 😂 subbed!

[@revakriid]

Bro I caught wind of this earphones some years ago and searched in YT that time and you are literally the only one who has a review about it.

[@lowtech42]

These will be my next pair of iems, no doubt about it. I already have the gold brick of a walkman with the unreadable name so it's a natural fit lol

[@caitlingarcia-io6gq]

nice review. keep up the good work.

[@user-dv6yo5bc4z]

The sequel we deserved. Now I am also a happy Z1R user, using a dongle but not so optimal for android. Am searching for a DAP instead cos why not, you can separate music from your phone.

[@viniciusultranx8367]

Damn, the memories of the OG first crinacle video... What a great sound that video had, crin's voice was crystal clear!

[@tensemushrooms4774]

I found your channel watching another reviewer, Flossy. I really enjoy your style of review bud.

[@GaryMiller-br7zg]

Thanks so much for your review!

[@toysars]

Enjoyed this. Glad to hear you are Sinatra fan as well. What are your favorite tracks?

[@ilpastor]

This remake is amazing!

[@shanmango]

If anyone was curious, the intro song is And July by Heize

[@xinmingliu7584]

Crin will you try the Subtonic Storm? It looks promising as a reference IEM with top-tier technicalities.

[@shekharpratap9294]

one of the funniest thumbnails I have seen in a while 😂

[@BrotherSisterHi]

The callback of using the measurement microphone as the primary mic

[@QCI99]

Could be an interesting video idea if you would do headphone recommendations for different genres of music. I'm curious what you would recommend for Hip-Hop.

[@h_enrix_92]

Old Crin is back 🙌🏻

[@fazzxides8429]

Thanks Crin, another infotaining video. Now FO and DD till next time to you too.

[@OhSoTiredMan]

Smooth transition is very pleasing.

[@arghadeepmisra7865]

Dude just used coupler as a microphone Whaat the fuuuuu...

[@NathanRedberry]

the freakish ears on a stand have gotten out of the stand!

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

On the top of my list

[@charrisgh07]

Thanks, now I'm going to have "And July" on repeat again

[@IanMustafa]

As much as I love seeing you use the "ear", I think I like the Neumann more. as a non-native English speaker, the 4620 is harder to listen at times. good video though as always edit: I get it now... it's a nod to the original video where you use the 711

[@tharun7290]

We can tell for sure that the engineers had a lot of passion for this project. The finishing on the Z1R chassis, the brushed spiral pattern is typically seen on the mechanism of luxury mechanical watches, requiring a lot of skill when done by hand in the old days of watchmaking. Such a nice detail of inspiration.

[@TheChzoronzon]

old days? literally hundreds of current watches show the perlage pattern

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

@@TheChzoronzon these days they re done by machine mostly

[@TheChzoronzon]

@@MuhammadKharismawan Same as with the Sony, surely I doubt Sony does things more artisanally than Jaeger or Breguet...

[@tharun7290]

@@TheChzoronzon Meant to say they are not fully done by hand nowadays. The pattern may done by machine, and only final polishing may be done by hand. Of course, Uber high end watchmakers like A.Lange&Sohne are exceptions.

[@TheChzoronzon]

@@tharun7290 Oh, I believe even Lange does them with a dremel or something, lol... just that handled by a human. Same as with guilloche... they use a rose engine which is of course a machine... but they operate it by hand, which has its merit Maybe Roger Smith (Daniels disciple) does it truly by hand, with a string bow :) It's the only one I can think of, lol

[@kirkhamilton775]

ahhhhh classic crin we know and love @8:05. Never gets old but yeah i have always agreed. I feel similarly about cables and to a lesser degree balanced DAC architectures.

[@WatamelonUberSheep]

So what do people consider the baby version of the z1r in the sub $100 range?

[@awesomeferret]

The thing that stands out to me about that packaging is how obvious it is that it's not designed to be thrown away. Very cool.

[@David_Watts]

Ya gotta laugh when Crin turns his face into a ear tip!! A "C-tip", if you will..!!!😆😂

[@shiruba2004]

I'm pretty sure the naming scheme is IER-XX because they have other IER-XX for in-ear- monitor professional line, like the IER-M9. (XBS is the consumer "Extra bass" line). Granted, the IER-Z1 is marketed as a consumer item, so...

[@yaneproduction]

crinacle now has so much IEM he's now even talking into one

[@toasterninja7292]

What are your thoughts on the hifiman sundara vs the sennheiser hd 660. I'm try to buy my first headphones and I keep on hearing mixed stuff on both of them; please help

[@TruthbtoldMD]

Hello i've been following you recently started from that Razer review, really hilarious and on the point. Can you review Thieaudio Ghost? thank you keep up the good work.

[@bananaman7659]

W intro song crinacle

[@sinj3311]

Crinacle, do IEMs have to initially warm up like some headphones might need, to get their intended frequency response? and furthermore, would this perhaps be the cause of the "burn-in" theory?

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

still my no 1 IEM, its just s heavy sometime i hesitate bringing it with me outside..... still didnt stop me from using it to watch 2 John Wick chapter in a 9 hour flight tho. this, and the XBA Z5 before it IMO is the best portable movie watching IEM.

[@colbybabb77]

I am listening to this on my Sony IER-Z1Rs that I bought after listening to your and others reviews (Sony should pay you commission). These are my favorite IEMs, period. For me, they were worth every penny.

[@TinchoX]

Weird flex, but OK... (Listening to this video from my recently bought Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro 😏)

[@colbybabb77]

@@TinchoX ???

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

@@TinchoX "im poorer than you 😏"

[@aikamsinghsandhu2834]

Heize INTROOOOOOOO

[@notmenowhere]

nice review. Would you mind sharing which 90% of Z1R would you recommend. I like it more bassy

[@briost123]

I would be super intrestead in you reviewing the Technics eah-a800, I couldn't find it on the channel but maybe you already have a review of them?

[@gitarisbat]

I'm more curious about how Crin's vocal cord frequency response graph is.

[@MorganReidguitar]

Bro you need to get some absorbers I that room to scoop up those early reflections, corners corners corners.

[@I_Fished_Up_A_Haddock]

nice remake tbh

[@HelpImDusty]

Are you straight up using the IEM testing mic as the mic for recording this video, you baller?

[@bobwillson-zi6ft]

great review.

[@drewmorg.]

Crinacle is hilarious. I don't even watch for the review at this point

[@kukukachu]

Anyone notice how it's IMPOSSIBLE to find the Siberia 800s? I found like 3 on sale on Offer Up and that's it. If you look on ebay or Amazon, you won't find them, however you'll find the faux leather replacements. It's REALLY weird. Why can't I find any of these headphones. Surely I'd think that somebody would be selling them somewhere, but no.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

Golden HiRes pin is so meta man... That's a literal redid, word for word...

[@rubeneuer7298]

Have you seen the newest video of Linus Tech Tips? He is talking about the headphones you tuned and I think it would be a fun video to watch you react to it.

[@TALPOKEYASHA]

How do they compare against the UM MEST MK II?

[@hssnnkim]

Still waiting on the tangzu wan'er review! It's so cheap, and I'm sure so many people are waiting for it - I sure am, just waiting your seal of approval before getting one.

[@user-ph6mo3zb2d]

IER-Z1R is one of the best IEMs you can get, and if you've got the cash definitely worth the asking price. You would have to spend 2x more to get a significant upgrade imho. I owned one for 2 years, and have to say that while it sounds ok with the Apple Dongle, you are doing yourself a disservice if that's all you use to listen to it. There is a balanced cable in the box for a reason, use it with the best balanced DAP or Amp you can get. In my case that was a Schiit Jotunheim2, which was absolutely amazing, and the HiBy RS6 was also really farking awesome.

[@LISTEDGames]

Sold these because to me The Timeless, sounds fairly the same with more vocal emphasis, and wider, but not as tall! Details are the same.

[@lostmyadapter]

hey supercharismaticyoutuber69 I would argue that they ARE worth the money, and I know that sounds insane. A lot of IEM fans have an "endgame" set way out of budget hopefully they can afford this one day. I feel that this is one of the few sets that actually feel endgame. Also have to be a slight masochist to daily these as they are slow torture to wear

[@kipjohannsen2932]

So, when you listen, what else are you doing? Surfing the Internet? Reading? Playing games on your phone? Or do you listen exclusively?

[@GR1FF3RK]

Hey crin been looking at Toneking brand IEM but there's not much info on them mainly interested in the Lucifer due the the organic diaphragm

[@RocketEclipz]

Song used in intro: And July - by Heize and Dean

[@priii_io]

My guy you made me laugh after a long day of working my arse off. I shalt bestow thou with the highest of appreciation know to a viewer - a subscribe.

[@JoeMFilms]

How the hell did you shove the Z1R in your ear like that??? Omg I have them and there is absolutely no way

[@andrygojaya5526]

@crinacle, really need your tips though, i'm kinda confused between choosing Sony WH-1000XM5 or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless in terms of sound? Which one do you think is better? It's kinda helpful if you can help me choose. Anyway, thank you so much, been looking up to your reference in buying my previous IEM.

[@microwave311]

Compare reviews like the rest of us you filthy scoundrel

[@david-gabrielpop5344]

Momentum 4 wireless from what I've heard is not as amazing. Xm5 for sound is just bass. Not amazing bass but bass nonetheless. From any other perspective Sony offer much more software support and convenient features (or that they are doing better than senine) that you can simply go for the xm5s. That's my personal recommendation. It's been 7 months but lmk what you did in the end lol

[@dingker5932]

Why did the cap fade away in the background

[@timmasters4893]

But why not tell us about the 1/4$ iem's that you would reccomend with similar signature or better

[@Nosttromo]

Does anyone have a list of music crin uses to test earphones?

[@AidanMacgregor-Personal]

4:25 50 Kilogrammes, that would tear the ear from your skull 🤣🤣

[@alpang6161]

How does this IEM compared to over ears headphones?

[@ritupansarmah9795]

Hello....can you suggest 3 best iem under 400 dollars🙏

[@manguy2011]

So what are the 80-90% alternatives he talks about? Does anyone know? I’m looking to buy some new IEMs

[@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah]

What's your budget?

[@dragonwave2652]

Which wireless headphones you recommend under 150

[@user-funnymadp]

i just got my new n8ii lol, so excited to paired with my ier z1r and the silver&gold diy cable

[@user-funnymadp]

wow this video got recommended again damn, btw, it sounds so good on n8ii and n30le, usually the sound stage iem is smaller than open back headphone, but i cant hardly tell the difference in sound stage between meze 109 pro and ier z1r, the new pentaconn copper ear tips make the mid range much better

[@lowlyroblock3097]

Can you do a video on Motorola headphones? Would be quite the step down from this

[@DeadstreaK_]

If it’s over 1k, I’d expect it to tell me sweet nothings while massaging my ears. If it can’t do that, it ain’t worth it 😂

[@man4437]

If you want you can pay three times the price for something far worse 👍

[@fazzxides8429]

Call it an ear shag then it won’t seem so costly

[@macaroni9501]

when are we getting a best budget/best headphones video that has a couple budget options? :'(

[@amirrez6002]

6:43 sony needs to make a XBA I 3 to complete the saga

[@chinnarciso]

where can I get the hi res placebo thingy on your hoodie

[@triplew_w_w]

I bought it last times after watched ur previous video and no regret 👍🏻

[@monochromaticrookie]

Did you remove the filters though :^)

[@asan1050]

Thanks Much !

[@harijskilmits1196]

Is OH10 close enought in terms of bass?

[@austincower778]

What is best headphones i can buy for a 100?

[@nv3056]

i think adding "so you dont have to " to the title would be appropriate

[@AeroSatan]

These are my end game 💕

[@Charlie1821]

How did I only discover this channel today?

[@AA-nb2gy]

While I appreciate ALL of your views I must tell you that the Sony MDR ex-81 at 50 bucks is always my go to. They remind me of the sound of my THIEL 3.5s in my listening room. What is better than the ex-81 in CHIfi? SERIOUS QUESTION??