 "Ive had these since the best price was around $100..." | 2009-11-21 |
| - Reviewed By seashellz2 |
my last set MDR V5, broke at the screw;
scotch tape made them usable again, but finally i had to give in-when the cups shredded-im not cheap-just THRIFTY!
These seem to be stronger-as I really abuse them-almost thinking of adding the scotch tape NOW-to reinforce them;
The sound is as about as good as it gets-but how can i know?
Is there a law of diminishing returns for headphones sound pleasingness-subjective?
As I go over the latest offerings, i can see none that rate higher than these-all at 4.5 stars
I try to 'weight' the negative reviews # of 1 stars + # of 2 stars + HALF the # of 3 stars total, VS
HALF the # of 3 and ALL of #4, 5s;
A model can have a 4.5 rating-but if the bottom 3 total are significant-i stand back
I was thinking that since ive had these for 8? years-that technology MUST have increased to make a better sounding set of HPs
Ive noticed shocking price drops since i last visited a few months ago;
But since all I need are new earcups why not spend <$20 rather than $70-100?
Esp in this economy-yes i know when my choices are multiplied by the millions we see Black Friday turn into Black Xmas
My ONLY question is why these did not have the gold plate plug ins?
I saved the outer larger gold plug in from the broken set, but of course the benefit might be lost since the smaller silver plug still must go in first |
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 "Solid choice." | 2009-11-18 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2B2YITE6QRAV9 |
I've purchased three pairs of these. I've just ordered my third, only because I keep giving them away to people that I care about. I care enough that I want them to hear music closer as they were meant to be heard. I own Grados, high end Denons, and tried all the popular Senns, AKGs, etc. It's a very personal choice, headphones. I like the Grados for their sound: articulation, detail, staging... comfort wise, not so much. The cord twists at the Y, and above the Y. The foam is somewhat fragile if you're not careful. Other than that, the Grados are spectacular - I just prefer them to any others that I've heard before including the $300+ Sennns. But I'm not writing a review about the Grados.
The Sony V6 are comfortable, with a closed design. They're also more compact, better for travel. If you're going to own one pair of headphones, these would be it. I own several others, but I've ordered another pair of the V6. Why? Comfort. Ease of use. Great sound, more on that in a minute. The cord is much more manageable, the foam is comfortable, and the pressure is just right. These are ideal for the computer, and efficient enough to listen to a verity types of music powered by my portable MP3 player.
Sound: It's almost up there with the Grado 60, and better in some ways. While it lacks the detail and articulation for classical music and jazz in comparison, the staging is fuller when listening to pop or dance. I've stopped using my $179 DJ style Denons all together. I use my Shure in-ears for working out. Plan to use the V6 for travel, PC and just general purpose. I'll still use the Grados (I've given many of these away as gifts too) time to time for classical and jazz. And I was ready to plop down some money on some Senn 595s due to all the positive reviews... surprisingly, when I tried them out I preferred the sound of the V6 and Grado 60/80s at less than half the cost. I'm sure many will disagree, but it just sounded flat in comparison. The lesson learned? Go try them before you go on faith of other's reviews for something like $200+ headphones. On the V6, for $65 - I don't think there's a better buy, and chances are, you'll be happy with the way these sound. Then again, it's just another review, but a favorable one. In any case, I wish you good hunting. On a related and different note: Home speakers, before buying the typical name-brands from the big box stores, I'd suggest trying Totem "Rainmakers" and the Epos line before you buy anything. Both excellent buys, different price segments but both are worth auditioning. Take a CD, and listen to them before making an impulse buy on anything else. I share, because I ended up selling my brand-XXX after listening to them. |
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| "V6 vs the Porfessional 7506" | 2009-11-14 |
| - Reviewed By blange650 |
54 year old audio engineer, video shooter/editor, former radio host. I used 7506s for my video shoots for many years. They are wonderful. These V6s are every bit as great. Light comfy, straight excellent sound. If you're gonna get a cramp because it doesnt have a red Pro sticker on the side, get 7506s. If you want equally great headphones at steal of a price buy the V6s here, you'll be very happy.
Get these phones, and live happily ever after. |
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| "Wonderful!" | 2009-11-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: A10YZUINKZHDJW |
These headphones are amazing. The sound quality is great. Neutral to some extent. The bass is true, the mid-range is strong, and the treble is clear. The supplied 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch adapter lets you use your headphones on your home theater set-up. These headphones can really handle all the power from your amplifier and can actually benefit when you start adjusting the sound.
The stock earpads are okay. I bought the Beyerdynamic Pads which are way more comfortable than the supplied ones. Plus, they add a bit more bass, which is great.
These cans have the reputation of being extremely tough. I can't really say much about that, since I've owned them for a couple of months barely. But I'm hoping to get some years from these. |
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| "Great headphones!" | 2009-10-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3B9FWS53WZIT |
| I tried these out before burning them in and a 40-hour burn in was enough for me to notice a difference in the overall responsiveness. I use these to double-check my mixes and to help balance out my recordings in addition to regular studio monitors. They also work well in a slightly noisy environment when you need to monitor something. |
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 "Sony MDR-V6 Overrated" | 2009-10-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3EAUG5UO2TV4J |
After reading many positive reviews of this item on the Internet, my expectations were high. I have a pair of el cheapo Sony phones that came with a portable CD player and I was surprised by the quality of these very inexpensive phones. Not that they are audiophile quality by any means, but they are listenable and good for the price.
So, needless to say, based upon previous experience with these Sony products, I was expecting a very good sounding set of phones. But when I heard these phones I couldn't believe it. It was like trying to listen to fingernails scatching on a blackboard. They were a little down in the lower midrange but the high's were thin, tinny and harsh sounding. They also consistently introduced distortion in the higher spectrum above 7000 to 8000 hertz.
I listened to these phones with a variety of input sources. Even with the highest quality CD's played though my Denon and Keocera receivers they continued to be unlistenable. I would much rather listen to the el cheapo $20 set of Sonys.
I read reveiws of these phones from some calling themselves audiophiles and even one or two so-called "recording engineers". How anyone who knows what music is supposed to sound like could give these phones even a decent rating is beyond me. I have been a musician for over 45 years and have spent countless hours in recording studios (I also have a home studio). I feel like I know what music is supposed to sound like and I want some headphones that at least make a good representation of it. But trust me, these don't even come anywhere near accurately reproducing music.
Sony should be ashamed for even putting these on the market and representing them as high quality monitor phones. |
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