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Compatibility guide

Sony IER-Z1R, IER-M9 and IER-M7 replacement and upgrade cables

Replacement and upgrade cables for Sony IER-Z1R, IER-M9, IER-M7 and XBA, handmade to order in Singapore from USD 49 and shipped worldwide with FedEx (free from USD 250).

For the IER-Z1R, choose Sony IER-Z1R: its MMCX socket sits in a recess and we make a dedicated plug for it. The IER-M7 uses a flush MMCX socket, so standard MMCX fits. XBA-Z5 and MDR-EX1000 have their own options.

Cables

Cables you can order with this connector

Each cable below offers Sony IER-Z1R under Headphone connection. Prices start from the base configuration; the connector and plug you choose can change the price.

Lune Series MKIX Premium Upgrade Cable for Headphone | IEM

Headphone connection: Sony IER-Z1R

 From ¥1,015.00 Tiburon MKV UP-OCC Cryo Copper Headphone/IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Sony IER-Z1R

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

Headphone connection: Sony IER-Z1R

 From ¥743.00 Thera MKV UP-OCC Cryo Silver Headphone/IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Sony IER-Z1R

 From ¥2,717.00 Brevity Pro 5N CGOCC-A Copper Earphone Cable

Headphone connection: Sony IER-Z1R

 From ¥334.00 Ethos Ultra Coaxial Upgrade Cable for IEM | Headphone

Headphone connection: Sony IER-Z1R

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

Headphone connection: Sony IER-Z1R

 From ¥2,036.00 Aoraki MKIV Gold Silver Tri-Hybrid Headphone/IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Sony IER-Z1R

 From ¥4,759.00 Nyx3 Wireless IEM Cable · Qualcomm QCC5181

Headphone connection: Sony IER-Z1R

 From ¥606.00 Epsilon 5 Pro 6N UP-OCC Copper Headphone & IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Sony IER-Z1R

 From ¥879.00 Istana MKII Graphene Coated Copper Hybrid Headphone/IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Sony IER-Z1R

 From ¥7,482.00 Vanda 7N UP-OCC Cryo Copper Headphone/IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Sony IER-Z1R

 From ¥1,696.00 Ethos MKVII Silver-Plated Copper IEM Cable

Headphone connection: Sony IER-Z1R

 From ¥606.00

Quick facts

Connection

IER-Z1R socket

Recessed MMCX. A review reports that some third-party plugs with thin stems do not seat well. Sony’s specification table does not name the connector.

Published reviewaudioreviews.org IER-Z1R review
IER-Z1R stock cables

Detachable Y-type, about 1.2 m, silver-coated OFC; 3.5 mm L-plug and 4.4 mm balanced L-plug

ManufacturerSony IER-Z1R specifications
IER-M7 socket

MMCX, sitting flush on the body

Published reviewGeekbitz IER-M7 review
MDR-EX1000

Its own threaded connector, not MMCX

Published reviewThe Headphone List, MDR-EX1000
Options to choose

Sony IER-Z1R, MMCX, Sony XBA A/Z, Sony MDR EX1000

Null Audio configuratorNull Audio configurator, Headphone connection

Models

Which option for each model

Sony in-ear models with a detachable cable.

IER-M7 (2018)

Choose MMCX. MMCX, flat socket.

Published reviewgeekbitz.com
IER-M9 (2018)

Choose MMCX. MMCX. Fit reported as tight or unusual. Confirm with us.

To be confirmedhifi.fan
IER-Z1R (2018)

Choose Sony IER-Z1R. MMCX, recessed socket.

Published reviewaudioreviews.org
XBA-N3 (2015)

Choose MMCX. MMCX.

Published reviewkunkoku.jp
XBA-Z5 (2014)

Choose Sony XBA A/Z. MMCX.

Retailer listinglinsoul.com
MDR-EX1000 (2010)

Choose Sony MDR EX1000. Own connector.

Published reviewtheheadphonelist.com
MDR-EX800ST (2005)

Choose Sony MDR EX1000. Own connector. Same connector as EX1000 not confirmed.

To be confirmedsony.jp

Ordering

How to order

  1. Pick a cable from the list below.
  2. Under Headphone connection, choose the option for your model.
  3. Choose the player plug that matches the output you use most; see choosing the player plug.
  4. Not sure which socket your earphone has? Send us the model and a close photo of the socket before you order.

Before you order

Check your earphone

  • Check the model name on the box. An owner reports the IER-M9 socket looks like the IER-Z1R’s; the IER-M7 socket sits flush.
  • The IER-Z1R ships with 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm cables. Choose the same plug to keep using your current player.

Questions

Common questions

Will a standard MMCX cable fit my IER-Z1R?

Choose the Sony IER-Z1R option. A review reports that some third-party plugs with thin stems do not seat well in the recessed socket.

Which option for the IER-M7?

Standard MMCX. Its socket sits flush on the body.

Keep reading

More guides

Find a cable for my IEM

Search 400+ earphones by brand or model.

 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.

 Sony headphones

Z1R, Z7: Dual 3.5 mm. 1A, M1ST, MV1, M1: Single 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.

 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

76 Playfair Road. Auditions, ear impressions, pickup.

 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. Sony — IER-Z1R specifications Detachable Y-type cable, 1.2 m, 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm L-plugs. Accessed 17 Oct 2026.
  2. audioreviews.org — Sony IER-Z1R review Recessed MMCX port; fit issues with thin-stem plugs.
  3. Geekbitz — Sony IER-M7 review Flush MMCX.
  4. The Headphone List — Sony MDR-EX1000 Threaded non-standard connector.
  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.