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Compatibility guide

Sony headphone replacement and upgrade cables

Replacement and upgrade cables for Sony headphones, handmade to order in Singapore from USD 89 and shipped worldwide with FedEx (free from USD 250).

Sony’s detachable-cable headphones take 3.5 mm plugs. The MDR-Z1R, MDR-Z7 and MDR-Z7M2 take one on each cup: choose Dual 3.5 mm. The MDR-1A, MDR-M1ST, MDR-MV1 and MDR-M1 take one plug on one cup: choose Single 3.5 mm. Then choose the plug for your amp or player: 4.4 mm or 4-pin XLR for balanced, 3.5 mm or 6.35 mm for a standard output. Every cable is handmade to order in Singapore and ships worldwide with FedEx.

Cables

Cables you can order with this connector

Every cable below offers Dual 3.5 mm or Single 3.5 mm under Headphone connection. Every cable is handmade to order in Singapore and ships worldwide with FedEx.

Lune Series MKIX Premium Upgrade Cable for Headphone | IEM

Headphone connection: Dual 3.5 mm or Single 3.5 mm

 From ¥1,014.00 Tiburon MKV UP-OCC Cryo Copper Headphone/IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Dual 3.5 mm or Single 3.5 mm

 From ¥1,355.00 Arete Series MKVI Premium Upgrade Cable for Headphone | IEM

Headphone connection: Dual 3.5 mm or Single 3.5 mm

 From ¥742.00 Thera MKV UP-OCC Cryo Silver Headphone/IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Dual 3.5 mm or Single 3.5 mm

 From ¥2,716.00 Ethos Ultra Coaxial Upgrade Cable for IEM | Headphone

Headphone connection: Dual 3.5 mm or Single 3.5 mm

 From ¥606.00 Hakone MKV UP-OCC Cryo Silver/Copper Headphone/IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Dual 3.5 mm or Single 3.5 mm

 From ¥2,035.00 Aoraki MKIV Gold Silver Tri-Hybrid Headphone/IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Dual 3.5 mm or Single 3.5 mm

 From ¥4,757.00 Epsilon 5 Pro 6N UP-OCC Copper Headphone & IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Dual 3.5 mm or Single 3.5 mm

 From ¥878.00 Istana MKII Graphene Coated Copper Hybrid Headphone/IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Dual 3.5 mm or Single 3.5 mm

 From ¥7,479.00 Vanda 7N UP-OCC Cryo Copper Headphone/IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Dual 3.5 mm or Single 3.5 mm

 From ¥1,695.00

Quick facts

Connection

MDR-Z1R

3.5 mm on each cup, screw-lock

Published reviewhear.audio: Sony MDR-Z1R
MDR-1A

Single 3.5 mm

Manufacturersony.jp: Sony MDR-1A
MDR-M1ST

Single 3.5 mm, screw-lock

Retailer listinge-earphone.jp: Sony MDR-M1ST

Sony models

Which option for each model

Choose is the option to pick under Headphone connection. The recommended cable follows the headphones’ price; any cable that offers the option will fit.

Sony

ModelConnectorChooseRecommended cable
MDR-M1 20243.5 mm, one cupSource: e-earphone.jpSingle 3.5 mmSingle-ended player plugs only (3.5 / 6.35 mm).
Null Audio		Nylith · Sony MDR-MV1, MDR-M1 & MDR-1AUSD 59 · plug fittedLune
MDR-MV1 20233.5 mm, one cupSource: e-earphone.jpSingle 3.5 mmSingle-ended player plugs only (3.5 / 6.35 mm).
Null Audio		Lune · Sony MDR-MV1, MDR-M1 & MDR-1AUSD 203 · plug fittedNylith
MDR-M1ST 20193.5 mm, one cupSource: e-earphone.jpSingle 3.5 mmSingle-ended player plugs only (3.5 / 6.35 mm).
Null Audio		Nylith · Sony MDR-MV1, MDR-M1 & MDR-1AUSD 59 · plug fittedLune
MDR-Z7M2 20183.5 mm, both cupsSource: porta-fi.comDual 3.5 mm
Null Audio		Vanda · Sony MDR-Z1R & MDR-Z7M2USD 323 · plug fittedNylith · Lune
MDR-Z1R 20163.5 mm, both cupsSource: hear.audioDual 3.5 mm
Null Audio		Aoraki · Sony MDR-Z1RUSD 863 · plug fittedNylith · Lune · Vanda
MDR-1A 20143.5 mm, one cupSource: sony.jpSingle 3.5 mmSingle-ended player plugs only (3.5 / 6.35 mm).
Null Audio		Nylith · Sony MDR-MV1, MDR-M1 & MDR-1AUSD 59 · plug fittedLune
MDR-Z7 20143.5 mm, both cupsSource: soundhouse.co.jpDual 3.5 mm
Null Audio		Vanda · Sony MDR-Z1R & MDR-Z7M2USD 323 · plug fittedNylith · Lune
MDR-1AM23.5 mm, one cupConfirmed by Null AudioSingle 3.5 mmSingle-ended player plugs only (3.5 / 6.35 mm).
Null Audio		Nylith · Sony MDR-MV1, MDR-M1 & MDR-1AUSD 59 · plug fittedLune

Ordering

How to order

  1. Pick a cable from the list below.
  2. Under Headphone connection, choose Dual 3.5 mm (MDR-Z1R, Z7, Z7M2) or Single 3.5 mm (MDR-1A, M1ST, MV1, M1).
  3. Choose the player plug: 4.4 mm or 4-pin XLR for a balanced amp, 3.5 mm or 6.35 mm for a standard one; see choosing the player plug.
  4. Not sure which connector your headphones have? Send us the model and a photo of the socket before you order.

Questions

Common questions

Can I run the MDR-Z1R or MDR-Z7 balanced?

Yes. Each cup has its own connector, so a balanced cable just needs a balanced plug: choose 4.4 mm or 4-pin XLR.

Do you make cables for Sony IEMs?

Yes. See the Sony IER guide for the IER-Z1R, IER-M9 and IER-M7, and the Sony Walkman guide for 4.4 mm cables for Walkman players.

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 IEM connectors explained

2-pin, MMCX, IPX, A2DC and FlexiPlug.

 Choosing the player plug

3.5 mm, 2.5 mm, 4.4 mm, XLR and USB-C.

 HIFIMAN Sundara

Choose Dual 3.5 mm.

 Focal Clear, Clear MG

Choose Dual 3.5 mm.

 Moondrop Chu 2

Choose Standard 2-pin.

 Shure SE215

Choose MMCX.

 Truthear Hexa

Choose Standard 2-pin.

 KZ ZS10 Pro, ZSN Pro X, EDX Pro, Castor

Choose KZ C-pin 0.75 2PIN, or the flat plug for flat sockets.

 Sennheiser HD 600 / HD 650

Choose Sennheiser HD600/650.

 Sennheiser HD 560S / HD 5x9

Choose Sennheiser HD 5x9.

 Sennheiser HD 800 / HD 800 S

Choose Sennheiser HD800.

 LETSHUOER S12, Ember, Astralis

Choose Standard 2-pin.

 7Hz Salnotes Zero, Zero:2

Choose Standard 2-pin.

 Truthear Gate, Hola

Choose Standard 2-pin.

 Moondrop Starfield, Starfield II

Choose Standard 2-pin.

 Sennheiser IE 200 / IE 300 / IE 600 / IE 900

Choose IE300/600/900. Recessed MMCX socket.

 Sennheiser IE 40 PRO / IE 400 PRO / IE 500 PRO / IE 80

Each has its own option, not standard MMCX.

 Sony IER-Z1R / IER-M9 / IER-M7 / XBA

IER-Z1R: choose Sony IER-Z1R. IER-M7: MMCX.

 Etymotic ER4SR / ER4XR / ER4P / ER2

ER4SR/XR: keyed MMCX. Older ER4P/B/S: own option.

 Shure SE846 / SE535 / SE215 / AONIC

Standard MMCX.

 64 Audio

Universals: Flat 2-pin. Aspire: IPX. Customs: IPX or Flat 2-pin, matching your socket.

 JH Audio

4-pin: JH w Bass Control. 7-pin: JH 7-pin.

 Westone MACH / Pro X

T2 socket: choose IPX. Older W and UM Pro: MMCX.

 Ultimate Ears (UE)

Current customs and UE 150–350: IPX. Older 2-pin and SL: UE/UM/QDC 2PIN Legacy.

 Campfire Audio

Most models: MMCX. Andromeda 10, Chimera: 2-pin.

 Audio-Technica

Choose A2DC. IM series: plug on request.

 AAW (Advanced AcousticWerkes)

Choose Standard 2-pin. Nebula One: fixed cable.

 Moondrop

Choose Standard 2-pin. Original CHU: fixed cable.

 qdc and CCA

KZ, CCA: KZ C-pin 0.75 2PIN or KZ / 64 Audio 0.75 Flat 2PIN. qdc: UE/UM/QDC 2PIN Legacy.

 Truthear, Kiwi Ears, Simgot and more

Most: Standard 2-pin. Some: MMCX.

 Empire Ears

Choose Standard 2-pin.

 Vision Ears

Choose Standard 2-pin.

 Noble, UM, FiR, Softears, Symphonium, Elysian

Most: Standard 2-pin. Elysian: FlexiPlug.

 JOMO Audio

Choose Standard 2-pin.

 Dunu

Most: MMCX. Some: 2-pin.

 FiiO

Choose MMCX.

 final

Choose MMCX.

 beyerdynamic

DT PRO: Mini XLR 3PIN. T1, T5: Beyer T1/T5P.

 HIFIMAN

Most: Dual 3.5 mm. HE1000, early HE400i: Dual 2.5 mm.

 Audeze

Choose Mini XLR 4PIN.

 Focal

Most: Dual 3.5 mm. Utopia: Focal Utopia.

 4.4 mm balanced cables

Every cable with a 4.4 mm plug, and which FiiO players take one.

 2-pin IEM cables

0.78 mm, recessed or flat: Standard 2-pin.

 MMCX IEM cables

Shure, Campfire, FiiO, final, Dunu: MMCX.

 IPX IEM cables

64 Audio Aspire, UE customs, Westone T2: IPX.

 KZ

Raised socket: KZ C-pin 0.75 2PIN. Flat: KZ / 64 Audio 0.75 Flat 2PIN.

 Extension cables

3.5 mm and 4.4 mm extensions, or a longer cable up to 3 m.

 USB-C IEM cables

A DAC in the plug, for phones and laptops. Lightning too.

 IEMs for gaming

A mic cable turns your IEMs into a headset.
Interconnect cables

XLR, RCA, 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm and USB, 10 cm to 2 m.

 Visit our Singapore studio

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 Sony Walkman

WM1, ZX, DMP-Z1: 4.4 mm. A series: 3.5 mm.

 AKG N40 / N5005 / K712

N40, N5005: IE300/600/900. K712, K702, K371: Mini XLR 3PIN.

 4.4 mm balanced vs 3.5 mm

Is balanced worth it? Power, output impedance and when it matters.

 Best cables for Sennheiser IE 600

Our picks for IE 600, IE 300 and IE 900.

 Best IEM cables under $100 / $200

Our picks, and every cable in each band compared.

 2-pin vs MMCX vs IPX

How they compare in use, what wears and how to tell them apart.

Sources

Sources

  1. hear.audio: Sony MDR-Z1R 3.5 mm, both cups, screw-lock.
  2. soundhouse.co.jp: Sony MDR-Z7 3.5 mm, both cups.
  3. sony.jp: Sony MDR-1A Single 3.5 mm.
  4. e-earphone.jp: Sony MDR-M1ST Screw-lock 3.5 mm.
  5. Null Audio configurator, Headphone connection Options offered on each cable. Snapshot 16 Oct 2026.

Prepared 17 Oct 2026. Not yet reviewed by Null Audio.