Crosszone CZ-1 Enhanced

Crosszone's flagship closed-back headphone uses a patented multi-driver acoustic design to achieve something no conventional headphone can, genuine External Sound Localization, a presentation where instruments appear to come from outside the head, recreating the spatial experience of loudspeaker listening. Made in Japan.

Type and Technology

Over-ear, closed-back, dynamic. Crosszone's proprietary Acoustic Resonance Technology uses a primary driver plus two resonance drivers per earcup to create the crossfeed and phase relationships that produce External Sound Localization, sound that is perceived as originating in space around the listener rather than inside the head.

Sound Character

Uniquely immersive and spatially convincing. Listeners who find conventional headphone imaging fatiguing or unnatural often find the CZ-1 transformative, the spatial presentation genuinely resembles a well-set-up loudspeaker system in a good room. Tonally rich and detailed, with full bass, a natural midrange, and a smooth treble.

Build and Comfort

Premium Japanese construction with quality materials throughout. The CZ-1 is designed for extended home listening sessions, with comfortable earpads and a well-balanced headband. The closed-back design provides useful passive isolation.

Best For

Audiophiles who have always found in-head headphone imaging unsatisfying, and those who want a listening experience that recreates loudspeaker spatiality in a headphone format.

What's in the Box

• Crosszone CZ-1 Enhanced headphone
• Cable with 6.35mm jack
• Hard shell carry case

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