MDR-Z1R

Sometimes Zoom flips videos.

I think it’s a well balanced, spacious sound with a lovely bass shelf. Still detailed. “Elevated U shape,” if you like.

Congrats on the purchase. We have similar dreams :-)

Sane. Deal.

Music.

Cool, only 8.89 euro. A steal!

Wow, he really comes off as an egotistical twat.

I use a decibel meter purchased online. They can be had for 20-30 bucks. Put it inside the cup of the headphone and then seal it off as if it were on your head (either with cardboard or with your hands). I shot for 70 or less, personally.

There are many small USB DAC/AMP dongles that would probably get you more volume without taking up any appreciable amount of space. Lots of people here swear by the FiiO BTR5 or BTR7, and the Qdelix 5K.

Ditto. I haven’t really shopped for headphones since. I got a pair of DC Aeon Closed X for the office, but Z1R is still my go to when I want to hear something at its best.

Percentages are mostly meaningless. You should get a dB meter if you really want to know for certain that your listening levels are safe. You can buy on eon Amazon for $15-$20.

To measure: either cut a hole in some cardboard and insert the microphone end through the hole into the cup area while music is playing, or use your hand to cup the microphone inside the headphone by the driver.

Your measurements should not exceed 80dB if during loud portions of a track you want to be absolutely certain that cumulative listening will have no negative effects on your hearing. Personally, I listen closer to 65-70dB.