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Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.
Specs comparison
Analysis
The Sony XBA-Z5 scores 8.2/10 with 16Ω impedance and 104dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.
The Sony MDR-EX1000 scores 8.2/10 with 16Ω impedance and 107dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.
Both headphones score equally. The best choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to find your actual bottleneck.
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