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Sony MDR-V6 Monitor Series Headphones with CCAW Voice Coil

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The Sony Monitor Series Headphones are ideal for professional audio artists ranging from DJs to recording engineers. The 40 mm driver delivers deep, accurate bass and broadcasts a broad frequency range. The circum-aural design cuts down outside noise while giving your ears comfort, and reversible swivel earcups also help keep your ears comfortable. A copper-clad aluminum wire voice coil enhances movement of the PET diaphragm, and an oxygen-free copper cord keeps noise down. The cord is 10 feet long, making it easy for you to concentrate on your work rather than being hampered by a tight, restrictive cord.

Technical Details

* A headset system designed for audio professionals
* 40 mm drivers deliver accurate sound throughout the frequency range
* Circum-aural design keeps ears comfortable
* Reduces noise from the outside world
* Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) Voice Coil enhances movement of PET diaphragm

Customer Reviews:

The uberphones, January 28, 2009
By Kyle Doran (seattle,WA)
I chose to make studio monitors my next headphone purchase because a friend of mine got a pair of great AKG’s that just surrounded your head in a sea of high definition sound. I wanted a pair but I didn’t want to pay upward of more than $200. After reviewing the features on many different pairs, these looked to be the best for the price range. I was not disappointed in any way once I got them. They are sleek and lightweight; fine for using in ordinary situations. Best of all, the sound is incredible. It could have a slightly more defined bass response, but they isolate perfectly and enhance any song’s multiple layers significantly. They can be worn for hours without discomfort. Buy’em

Could not ask for more, January 22, 2009
By S. Lee “spamination”
The 3 things that all great headphones have in common are: Durability; Sound Quality; Comfort.

1) DURABILITY: This may very well be the most important factor of headphones. By definition, headphones are meant to be portable. Everyone at one time or another has thrown their headphones into a backpack or laptop case. Headphones generally need to be replaced only when they break or get misplaced. The MDR-V6 are just about the most durable things I’ve ever seen. It’s classic Sony construction. Mostly made of metal and thick in the vulnerable parts, these are built to last. In addition, they collapse to a nice compact shape further enhancing portability and durability. The coiled cord is also designed to last. Think telephone cord. So unless you have a pet who insists on chewing things, the cord will never be the reason you replace these. Finally, they come with a bag for even more durability. If you are even considering the Bose Triports, slap yourself sober now. I can snap the Triports with 2 fingers.

2) SOUND QUALITY: The Sony Digital Line of headphones have been the standard for audio clarity for decades. So if you’re jaded by past experiences with non-Digital Line of Sony headphones, don’t be. These are on par with the newer High-Definition line of Sony Headphones. Digital sound by nature is tinny. But these headphones give equal clarity and attention to the low and mid frequencies. I often listen to classical music, and woodwinds, bass and percussions glisten through these headphones. I also use these for Hip-Hop, Rock, Pop, Jazz and everything under the sun except country. These headphones excel across all genres. Now with the obligatory comparison to the Bose Triports. With Bose Triports, I have to REALLY exert myself to isolate instruments and sounds. The MDR-V6 isolate sounds for you. You can just sit back and enjoy the show. In addition, Bose Triports sound like your listening underwater when compared to the MDR-V6s. Once again, 1/2 the price, more than 2x the performance. MDR-V6s dominate this category.

3) COMFORT: These are on-the-ear heaphones. NOT around-the-ear. These require careful placement on your ears. For maximum comfort, place as much of the pad directly on the fattest parts of your earlobe. I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but place them a bit forward on your ears. If placed properly, these are as comfortable as any set of headphones I’ve ever owned. I have a REALLY big head, and these headphones with a tight headband give me no problems on even 7 hour flights. Like any on-the-ear headphones, you will need to move them around to discover what is most comfortable for you, but once you find your sweet spot, these are as comfortable as you will ever need.

Forget bang-for-the-buck. These are great headphones no matter what price range your consider. Sennheuser, Audio-Technica, Bose, or whatever brand you are considering…stop right here and click “Add to Cart”. You won’t be disappointed.

20+ Years of Use, January 3, 2009
By Jim
I’ve been using my pair since 1987…only needed to replace the original pleather covering for $20. But otherwise, they’ve provided outstanding sound and comfort over the years. Do yourself a favor and remove the iPod headphones once in a while and plug these in…it’s nice to welcome back bass into headphones–something those little white earbuds tried to make us forget. I know there are plenty of other headphones out there, but you won’t go wrong with this set.

Believe The Hype, December 25, 2008
By Justin Wortmann “barack loving architect” (Gainesville, FL USA)
One can become overwhelmed with the choices in the headphone market. Well, my humble recommendation is to believe all of the positive reviews of these headphones - they are durable (much of them is metal), not to mention they sound fantastic. The bass is clear and stronger than one would anticipate, the highs and mids are believable, and they are very comfortable. One note to consider about these - they reproduce sound EXACTLY as it was recorded. This means that they sound fantastically true to all of your favorite tracks. Unfortunately, if there are mistakes in your music or the bass is poorly recorded (because you were cheap and downloaded your songs illegally) you WILL hear the imperfections that may not otherwise be heard from other speakers. This can be solved by loading your songs with higher quality bitrates. The short of it - I have never heard better headphones, and plan on keeping these for quite a while. One side note - nobody really talks about the construction of these phones. They are metal and plastic (metal in the right places) and you will be very surprised with the solid build of these. The cord is very sturdy where it meets the plug at the end, and it looks as if this is not a problem area (it is with many phones). I challenge anyone to find phones of this quality and build for even triple the money (with the exception of the higher end phones in the same line :). Buy it and you WILL NOT be disappointed.

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