Sony's MDR-Z7 is a technological marvel featuring 70mm drivers, aluminum-coated liquid crystal polymer diaphragms, and soft leather earpads for an easy fit while listening for an extended time.  An aluminum based headband provides rigidity and molds to the listener.  This is a fully balanced headphone, as it should be, at the top of the Sony line. 

Upgraded Sony MDR-Z7 Headphone Cables.

Upgrade your Sony MDR-Z7 headphone cable with one of our aftermarket silver-Teflon cables (we have no affiliation with Sony).  Our MDR-Z7 cables upgrade the stock cables to thicker, more conductive, and better insulated silver-plated copper wires with Teflon insulation.  These cables will improve signal transmission, bass and clarity.  Note that our MDR-Z7 cables do not include screw down 3.5mm connectors for the headphone earpieces, as these parts are not yet commercially available.  We supply standard Neutrik Rean gold plated 3.5mm connectors for the earpieces which function perfectly in all but extreme/ active circumstances.  If you listen to your headphones while seated or standing, you will never know that your connections are not screwed into the headset.  But if you skateboard, jog, bike, ski, fly fighter jets, use a jackhammer, or do other active sports, the connections may become intermittent from time to time as your head and body can be jarred by these activities.  If you plan on active listening in this manner please be aware of the limitations of the headset connectors. 

Our cables feature two pairs of twisted MIL spec/ Aerospace wire.  The wire is stranded copper, each strand silver plated, and each conductor insulated with Teflon.  Cardas silver, lead free solder is used to terminate these cables into the connector of your selection.  Heavy duty cables of superior conductivity with quality parts lead to better sound. 

Pono Player Cables

The SY-P will connect the MDR-Z7 headphones to the Pono Player in balanced mode.  Note that this cable will also connect the MDR-Z7 to the Sony PHA-3 headphone amplifier in balanced mode. 

Wire Selection.

You may choose Heavy or Standard silver-plated-copper wire with Teflon insulation.  The 20 AWG (Heavy) wire is massive compared to most headphone wire.  This wire provides superior conductivity but is more rigid (less flexible) than most headphone wires.  The wire can be bent easily but tends to hold its shape when bent.  It is suitable for home listening but not for travel or active lifestyle purposes (such as working out).  For a more flexible option, our Standard wire is 24 AWG (Standard) silver-plated-copper wire with Teflon insulation.  This wire is still thicker in gauge than most hair-thin headphone wires, and uses optimal Teflon insulation for reduced capacitance.  However the Standard wire is very flexible, lighter and with a looser weave.   It will not hold its shape and is suitable for working out or other active uses.  It sacrifices a small amount of performance to be practical. In fact, the sound quality of the Standard wire is very close to the Heavy in balanced applications, in our view.  This is why we recommend the Standard wire for Pono Player balanced mode cables.

For a comparison of our Standard and Heavy wires, click this link. 

At the source end of the cable, the SY-01A uses the default straight 3.5mm Neutrik Rean connector, the SY-01B uses a gold plated right angle connector, and the SY-01C uses a 3.5mm combination connector (with 1/4" screw on adapter).  The SY-01D uses a 1/4" connector.

Sleeving.

Like our other headphone cables, the Sony cables are available with our "plush" braiding which is a soft nylon sleeving that is cloth or fabric-like. The soft braiding lead to reduced microphonics and improves durability.  The soft sleeving is black in color. 

Note that connectors, wire and length can be selected from the drop-down menus above.  The price will appear for the selections that are shown.   

Balanced Cables For the MDR-Z7.

We offer three types of balanced cables for the fully balanced MDR-Z7.

The SY-P is a balanced cable which connects the MDR-Z7 to the Sony PHA-3 headphone amplfier/ DAC or to a Pono Player in dual balanced mode.  The same cable will work for either device. 

The SY-05 is a balanced cable with a pair of 3 Pin female XLR connectors to connect the MDR-Z7 to your headphone amplifier.

The SY-06 is a balanced cable with a single 4 pin male XLR connector to connect to the MDR-Z7 to a headphone amplifier.

The SY-ON will connect the MDR-Z7 headphones to the Onkyo DP-X1 or various Astell and Kern balanced players using the 2.5mm TRRS jack in balanced mode. 

Email us to order custom lengths or with other variations.