The Sony MDR-Z7 line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the Sony MDR-Z7 to the Sony MDR-Z7M2. Ratings run from 2.8/5 to 3.2/5.
Each column below is a release year, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow spans the years between them. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
MDR-Z7 to MDR-Z7M2
The Sony MDR-Z7M2 replaced the Sony MDR-Z7. It rates lower, 2.8/5 against 3.2/5.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Sony MDR-Z7 are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Sony MDR-Z7, from the Sony MDR-Z7 to the Sony MDR-Z7M2.
What replaced the Sony MDR-Z7?
The Sony MDR-Z7M2 replaced the Sony MDR-Z7. It is rated 2.8/5, against 3.2/5 for the Sony MDR-Z7.