Has anyone ever done a tear down of the Z1R? I was wondering if it's possible to remove the cup grills for modding. Update: Nvm, I found the service manual online. Link is here, in case you need it: https://static-pt.com/modelManual/SONY-MDRZ1R_sm.pdf

I'd posted about the Geekria case a couple of pages ago.

How's the modded MV1 different from the Z1R?

I have the 1A and I got the batt replaced in Dec '23. I happened to still know the guy from Music Sanctuary (Singapore), which carried out the initial K-Mod all those years ago, and he obliged. Sony still carries the parts and he ordered a batt off them (handed me the receipt from Sony) then...

Been almost 2 years since I put them away on account of the disintegrating headband and pads. But now that they're "restored", some quick impressions against my regular Sony MDR-Z1R : The Nighthawks just don't reach as deep in the bass and the sound can be a little anemic by comparison...

VanNuys cases are cool in that they can connect to other accessories. Here it's connected to a back panel, with another padded pouch for IEMs. This whole thing hangs by my bed for convenient in-bed listening.

I finally disassembled the headstrap and it was a LOT easier than I thought. This part below is made from a slightly rubbery material, and flexes easily for the t-shaped retention pins to pop off with a twist. Then I puzzled over how to use the Hifiman headband... And it occurred to me to be...

Am using this VanNuys pouch.

Just found out my WM1AM2 has a microphone. And an accelerometer. Like, why? Is this because Sony used some components from their Android phones? Didn't they build these DAPs from the ground up? Has anyone else found a use for these as they pertain to the Walkman?

Mine has the Music Sanctuary K-mod, if you're keen.

Yes.

Quick and easy project. Trimmed up the foam a little more so there's less pressure on the earpads. Then picked up some red satin and replaced the black stock one. I think it looks gorgeous. OK, I'm done now. 😄

Sometimes it's kinda hard to tell on the forums. Had someone else elevate his BP over something I said a few posts back.

Yeahhh... that's not really how magnets work. The magnet in the stand is strong enough to hold your hardware but the strength of the field drops off within a few mm from the surface. I don't think there's enough mf radiation to generate any current in a static object, even if it's copper. The...