A total of 98 reviews of this product on Reddit.
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The ones I listed are grade A.
Edit. Sennheiser may make some subjectively cheap quality shit, but it is going to be better than anything produced as a fashion piece, no debate or argument will change that.
That said, yes sound quality is subjective to the listener. Sennheiser has very many sound signatures depending on what you are looking for. Getting a pair of headphones that are designed for mastering audio will always be your best choice for the most versatile headphones for all types of audio.
How they feel when you wear them will always be the biggest issue with these types of headphones. Do you like leather, velour, leather substitutes or fabrics. Do you like a metal head band or plastic. Are the headphones secure or too tight? Those are the questions you need to go in to a store to find out.
Audio quality though…. If you are moving from a fashion brand or a regular mainstream brand like samsung, phillips, koss, or entry level “street wear” sony headphones then audio quality isn’t a concern for you and anything I listed will blow the shit out of what ever it is you had been using previously. If you happen to be an audiophile then you are going to need to sit down and make sure that the sound signature is what you are expecting.
To be clear… Sony studio headphones are all fucking amazing and until the new models that recently came out, their studio headphones had remained largely untouched for something around 25 years. Those can be found on amazon for $99 Check em out if you are new to the audio community. These are honestly top notch and best in class at that price point.
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I’ve ordered headphones last month. On November 7th, seeing as the product was still Not yet shipped, I’ve contacted the seller. They told me, that they didn’t even get the order, and I should contact amazon. On the other hand, amazon didn’t tell me anything meaningful and suggested deleting the order and making a new one. Here we are on November 11th, the new order is once again Not yet shipped, without a delivery estimate. Is there anything I can do about it?
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Note I corrected my post a bit. Just study more 60s vocal jazz tunes and harmony. There’s no getting around spending an awful lot of time listening super carefully in headphones (I love these) picking out notes. Good luck.
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You need to buy the Sony MDR-V6 headphones. They’re great. In use in professional studios around the world. And because they’re mass produced they’re one of the best bang-for-your-buck headphones you can buy. They’re currently on Amazon for just under $79.
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I don’t know for sure about the MDRV6… The latest image pulled up on Amazon shows them with a solid pink tag at the bottom instead of a silver to blue tag. Maybe a new version I’m seeing?
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ/
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My Fiio player and my Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor cans: Bliss to my ears. Are there setups which are more expensive? Sure, but to me, this setup sounds perfect.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00001WRSJ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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put on some closed back headphones and no one will approach you or initiate conversation. this is what I do. Get some big ugly ones like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ
I am a guy but I really don’t like when girls try to start conversations with me in public for no reason. headphones work extremely well for me. and if anyone does talk to you, ignore them (you can say you couldn’t hear them over the music).
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I’m thinking of getting these, could anyone provide any feedback on whether this is a good value or provide possible alternates around the same price factor of around $80.00 US? Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones with CCAW Voice Coil
72.84 on Amazon
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There should be a website where a bit of audio plays and you can adjust the bass, treble, mids, whatever and then gives you advice on what type of headphone you should get…
I’m not really sure what I like. I think I like mids over bass tbh and I was considering these Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones as it’s in my price range and a good name like Sony. Also has a cord. If anyone can recommend something similar in that price range feel free.
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budget – £60 flex
source – computer
isolation – some, to be used at home so total not needed
use in public – no
type – over-ear, not sure the difference between open and closed
tonal balance – balanced, no preference really
past headphones – SteelSeries Siberia V2 FullSize Headset with Mic, nothing special, did the job. Liked the retractable mic and suspension headband
location – UK
Really, I just need a good comfortable pair of headphones with a mic and good ear pads that I can wear for hours on end. I’ll probably go with this unless anyone has any other good suggestions.
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A pair of Sony’s (MDR-V6) is the way to go. This model is the reference headphone you will find in virtually every recording studio. Amazon has them for $73. These are definitely the best sounding headphones I have ever heard, and the range is 5Hz-30kHz, ensuring that the response is flat within the audible human range.
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Sony MDR V6‘s. Easily some of the best sounding, versatile headphones you can get, and usually under $100. They’re not going to make your music sound good like some of the Pioneers or (god forbid) Beats, but they will sound accurate above all. They’re great for listening, DJing, production, and have been the industry standard in recording for actual decades; they’re like the SM58 of headphones. They’re also incredibly durable; I’ve had mine for almost six years now, and only just this last month had to replace the wire running across the headband. Highly recommend these.
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I have the same problem with most headphones when wearing them for long hours to focus at work. Eventually, after trying many expensive pairs, I settled on a non noise-cancelling pair that is super comfortable & sounds amazing, the Sony MDRV6: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=sr_1_9
I’ve had them for about 2.5 years now and have no regrets. Sony also has some other very similar models (such as the 7506) which are also supposed to be great.
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I have the OBNE headphone amp. I got it on a whim and I like it a lot. I think it does a fine job. I do use studio monitors with them. Specifically these Sony MDRV6 studio headphones
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_A4TLybB7PHCBB
I don’t know if you can plug it into speakers.
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Audio stuff is really subjective, so you may need to do a bit of experimentation to find what you’re looking for unfortunately.
That said, I absolutely adored these that I got: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1475347941&sr=1-1&keywords=sony%2BMDRV6&th=1 They lasted a few years for me, so I think I got my money’s worth from them. They don’t totally isolate you from noise, there are certain pitches that get through more easily than others. But they’re good enough that you’d barely be able to hear the traffic if you were standing beside a reasonably busy road. They also sound pretty good, which is a plus. And they’re not on the horribly expensive side of things.
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> isn’t much more latency than what you get over a cable
If my ears can’t notice a latency, its good enough right ?
> **Do you answer phone calls on the toilet too?
Yeah I speak to my friend while I’m in the bathroom, I make sure to mute the mic when I flush :)**
> I doubt your headset works when you’re microwaving your hot pockets.
I don’t eat hot pockets but just went downstairs to check, and yes pc is on the 3rd floor, and microwave is on, headphones still playing music no issues. Went down to basement and they still worked, very impressed.
> you must look very professional in your gamer headset while receiving pizza
These headphones look great, whenever anyone comes over they always ask “what are those , they look cool “
> at this point you’re not gaming, you’re doing something else and talking
Your right, sometimes I get a work related email and have to head downstairs to send a email reply or finish a report, it’s nice that I can still talk to my party of friends while I do this .
> so realistically only inside your room
Just tested the range and was amazed, got all the way to the basement and it still worked. Went outside and it lost connection.
These headphones meet my needs and sounds great. I own a pair of Sony MDR-V6/7506 from my college days for when I want to listen to some music but use my g930 more because of the freedom.
For some of us out there we prefer wireless over wired 🙂
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i must echo the other poster’s sentiment on getting better audio equipment. my headphones, while not exceptional by audiophile standards, would be very near the top of a list of All My Stuff ordered by contribution to overall happiness (after like, my bed, my kitchen stuff, and the pc itself.)
a better mouse is less important, but i’d say it’s worth having something your hand is comfortable on that works.
sucks about the controller. my solution to my hard drive woes was to get a smaller hard drive and keep up with deleting shit.
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Interested in buying these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00001WRSJ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Basically the OG MDR7506, similar sound profile with a punchier bass from what I read in reviews.
Are these good headphones, and what are some other alternatives in the 80-100$ range? Additionally, what’s a microphone that I could use in conjunction with this, preferably something small and cheap with decent sound quality that I can clip to my shirt.
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As for headphones in spoiled I have a really nice set of Ultrasone cans, but they retail for around $250 and up.
An industry standard are the Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitors. You can snag a pair on Amazon for about $90.
Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones with CCAW Voice Coil https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_iLHYwbHQVK025
They’re solid and you’ll get a great representation of what you’re recording.
Good luck!!
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Budget – Around $200.
Source – Either my phone (Android Samsung Galaxy S6) or a CRT TV port.
Requirements for Isolation – A lot. This is the most important aspect of my purchase. As much noise canceling as possible. I will be wearing this at SSBM tournaments; it will need to block things ranging from casual conversations nearby to crowds or people chanting (I understand full noise blockage is probably not feasible, but as much as possible).
Will you be using these Headphones in Public? Yes
Preferred Type of Headphone – Full-sized closed over-ear. This is pretty much a requirement, in-ear is very uncomfortable to me.
Preferred tonal balance – This doesn’t really matter, I guess I would rather have it be balanced overall but it’s unimportant.
Past headphones – I currently have the Sony MDRV6 but it doesn’t block enough sound around me. The fit is nice if that is relevant at all
Preferred Music – If I’ll be listening to anything, it will be nature sounds or white noise.
What would you like to improve on from your set-up – I’m looking for more noise cancellation.
I basically want headphones with as strong of noise cancellation as possible. I’m thinking like industrial strength stuff if that exists for consumers within my price range. I would like to focus solely on the game I’m playing, and not on anything/anyone in the background 🙂
I am free to answer questions about this, as it might be an odd request.
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They are the exact opposite. Most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn. Very smooth, relaxed sound, unlike the m50, which have harsher treble and bumped bass. The hd598 are also open and benefit from an amp, so they are definitely cans for relaxing in your room with. The m50 are closed and more compact so those would work better for commuting. It just depends on what you need. I found the m50s very uncomfortable sounding and feeling.
The Sony mdr v6 are 50 bucks right now which is also an incredible deal. They are my daily drivers. Used in studios for decades. Closed
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ
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These sony’s were industry standard when I was a recording studio technician.
Inexpensive and they don’t add extra sounds like bass and trouble 🙂
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Save some money and buy these headphones that are without a doubt one of the best headphones you can buy for the money.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ
These are industry standard with a great sound profile. Perfect for almost any type of listening.
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I recommend the sony mdr line:
for monitors you can’t beat the v6 comfort and quality, they’re fairly flat but not forensic flat: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ
the md r1r are the upper end hyped bass (which is basically all prosumer headphones do) that absolutely destroy anything beats puts out. they still sound bizarre to me.
the v700 dj have swiveling cups and i think make a more well rounded sound. but they will make you think you have insane bass problems if you are using them to monitor or mix…
and i think all of these are mediocre, middle of the road headphones. but they compete directly with beats, are cheaper, and all sound better.
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Sony MDR V-6’s are pretty good. They’re studio monitor headphones so they have a flat response, not too much emphasis on bass, but it still has that punch you want, and the full clarity for the mids, highs and lows. They’re on sale in Amazon for $95 right now.
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I picked up a pair or two when they went on sale for $119 CAD (which is close to $99 accounting for the CAN:US dollar). Could’ve paid more.
I’d been steadily rocking Sony MDR-V6’s for two years prior but wanted a comfortable headphone I could wear for editing; I’d take the MDR-V6’s out for travel, field recording etc. due to their beatupability and closed design. The sound signatures of these two headphones are markedly different.
I still think I kinda prefer the MDR-V6 overall, but now I feel it’s because they may have been lying for me. The 598s feel a little more neutral, muted. Highs are smoother, mids don’t hit you in the face like the MDR-V6’s do. Soundstage is absolutely wider, which lessens a bit of the ‘punch’ hot-mastered music has. But, the 598s still sound amazing cranked up, and I haven’t found bass response to be a problem at all.
They’re really pleasant to listen to and holy fuck are they comfortable. I think I could wear these 24hrs a day.
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That’s why you just spend $88 and get http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Monitor-Series-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ
Last pair of headphones you’ll ever need, last decades and all you have to replace every 5 years or so is the cushions.
Seriously, these have a better response rate than Beats and all that other shit on the market – These are what Dre really uses in his studio. Been an industry standard for decades as well, I’d say in 75% of videos and interviews that have to do with studios you’ll see several people wearing this exact pair or the 7506’s which is the same thing but with a gold plated jack and flatter response rate.(no real audible difference)
I’d say they’re also better than Sennheiser’s which can also run you $150-$300 easily for the same shit.
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Ok, headphone newbie here. I want to buy a decent pair of headphones and I was planning on buying the classic Sony MDR-V6. They are 10 times cheaper than the ones you own, so I was wondering, are they 10 times worse? Should I wait and buy something more expensive? Congrats on the headphones by the way!
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Bought mine in 1990, still going strong except for a few ear pad replacements. Really nice, neutral sound and excellent at blocking office idiocy (or commute idiocy).
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Also, if you don’t need the microphone, get some MDR-V6s, metal hinge, excellent sound quality, great set of headphones.
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http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Monitor-Series-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ
I have had this pair for a few years now and they are amazing. Sony has been selling this exact model for over 20 years and its still great sound quality for around ear for less than 100 dollars
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I use a Blue Snowball as well, only recently got it, but it really was an amazing purchase, I absolutely love it.
I went from a Zalman clipon mic (Zalman ZM-mic 1) with Sennheiser 280 Pros to a Snowball with the 280s, and it was well worth the cost. Vote for the Snowball and some pair of headphones from me as well, can always just upgrade the headphones later — go cheap on them for now and upgrade later:
are amazing I gather, if you’re looking for some higher end stuff, but any cheap Senns or headphones of your choice will do with the Snowball.
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They’re pretty darn expensive considering they barely sound better than my cheapo portapro headphones.
If you want some really amazing headphone’s for a decent price look into this set
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I just got a pair of 448s today. They’re pretty good, unfortunately they don’t really sit around the ear the way the 555s do. They are a closed design and do a great job of dealing with sound leakage, but for about $10 more you can get the Sony
MDR-V6s which I would highly recommend.
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Personally, I’m a fan of the Sony V6. Listed on Amazon the Sony V6 have a nice bass region and solid isolation. For rock/jazz/non-club music I still stick to my Grados but they definitely get used a lot less now. I’ve only had the Sony set for a couple months but the construction seems solid and I am very happy with them.
Did I mention they are only $70. A solid bang for your buck.
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Got these 9 months ago, love em.
They don’t fit people with gargantuan heads (people used to make fun of me for having a big head and they still fit me with room to spare so I can’t imagine what kind of elephant man would complain about these).
certain genres sound better than others. Metal, hip hop, techno and anything bass heavy will sound amazing on these. but not so much for rock / punk. I love Tool and Queens of the Stone Age but I wouldn’t listen to them on these. They sound diminished even after proper EQ adjustments.
These are made for high impedance receivers. I don’t know if a computer qualifies but that’s how I’m using them, though you wouldn’t want to use these with an ipod, portable CD player or whatever. I have some ~$40 sony earbuds for those situations.
If you dig deep enough in the amazon reviews there are repeated mentions of Sony MDR-V6 of headphones that are a bit less expensive and possibly better in your situation. I almost bought these.
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honestly i got a pair of the hd428’s, tried them for a few days but wasn’t happy with the bass (it was a little fuzzy/distorted). i was also looking at some sony MDR-V6’s at the time, so i decided to check them out and decide which pair i liked better. without a doubt the sony’s were superior in every aspect.
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Sony MDR-V6 studio monitor headphones. I got mine for $100 about a year ago, and they’re worth every penny. They’re studio monitors, so there’s little to no sound leakage, and they block out/heavily dampen most outside noises. The stock earpads suck, but there are higher-quality custom replacement pads available.
Amazon has them on sale right now for $68.46, which is a fucking <em>steal</em>.
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My MDR-6s have lasted me five years. This is five years of being crushed in my bag, occasionally used at full volume /w earplugs for drumming, being driven hard enough to give me bomb-just-went-off temporary hearing loss (this was a mistake that I care to never repeat), and generally being abused.
I still love them, though I have to admit that they are showing their age.
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The MDR-V6 are on sale now! For a lesser than not-a-lot-of-money price on these, you can grab it at Amazon for about half off today.
**credit to r/buildapcsales
Also, you meant headphones.
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Posted yesterday with minimal response.
Budget: US$200 is a hard limit for everything, including any recommended DACs or amps.
Sources: Laptop computers, mobile device, and headphone-out jack to my (not-so-high-quality) home audio system.
Requirements for Isolation: Though I’ll primarily use headphones indoors, I may be listening to my iPod in public. I’d therefore want good isolation.
Preferred Type of Headphones: Closed over-ear > closed on-ear > alternatives. I am not interested in IEMs.
Preferred tonal balance: Unsure; probably neutral? See “Preferred Music” below if that helps.
Past headphones: Mostly cheap, sub-US$40 on-ear eadphones or earbuds/IEMs. Over 10-15 years ago, I think I had the predecessor to the Sony MDR-V6, which I liked, though I had no decent frame-of-reference to which to compare them at the time.
Preferred Music: I actually listen more to podcasts than music; ideally, I’d like something that is a good complement to something like <em>Radiolab</em>, which has detailed, interesting sound engineering. In terms of music, I listen to rock (especially alternative), electronic, and mashups. I’d prefer healthy bass, but nothing so bass-heavy it creates a lopsided profile. I also expect to use these to listen to TV and movies as well as on my computer, but I don’t do any gaming.
Miscellaneous: I’d prefer something that does not require an amp or DAC, especially since I may be using this in public with mobile devices. I’d also prefer something sturdy enough to last many years, including travel. Being able to replace the earpads would be a definite bonus. What the headphones look like is secondary to me, provided they’re neither comically large, nor scream, “Expensive! Steal me!”
What I’m Currently Considering:
Sony MDR-V6: US$80 at Amazon.
Sony MDR-7506: US$85 at Amazon.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50: US$127 at Amazon. (Left to my own devices, I’d likely get either these or the ATH-M50x below on the strength of reviews and recommendations for headphones in my price range.)
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x: US$170 at Amazon.
Shure SRH840: US$200 at Amazon; very close to my budget’s hard limit. (Considered primarily since it was suggested as an alternative to the ATH-M50/ATH-M50x.)
Whatever additions to this list you fine people may suggest.
Addendum: Suggestions currently include:
Beyerdynamic DT770, 80 ohms, via /u/TheJosablo; US$170 on eBay.
Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro, via /u/DependantBlackWoman; US$172 at Amazon.
Thanks for any counsel you can provide!
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I’m rocking some Sony’s MDR V6, they sound amazing with the V20.
amazon
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Sony MDR V6 They’re great headphones. Can be driven by your run of the mill devices without a huge need for an AMP.
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http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ
Are you sure they were this model? If they don’t feel comfortable to you, you might want to try a different pair of headphones. Make sure you adjust them when you try them on. The aftermarket earpads are softer and more comfortable, but they don’t change the shape of the earcup much. Everyone’s ears are shaped a little differently, which is why trying before you buy is a good idea. Avoid Grado headphones if you have larger ears or don’t like the type of headphones that rest on the ear as opposed to those that cover it completely.
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The headphones I mentioned are only $79 USD on Amazon… I’ve had to replace the ear pads once in the last 3 years but that was only $10.
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Assuming you’re in the US, I would recommend a Sony V6 or Sony MDR7506. They look dated but have amazing sound quality for the price (70-90 dollars on Amazon right now) and are very durable, with the exception of the ear pads. However, the ear pads can be easily replaced and replacements can be found for cheap.
For a microphone, I have heard great things about the Antlion ModMic. You can currently get one for about 70 dollars on Amazon.
Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones with CCAW Voice Coil Sony V6
Antlion Audio ModMic 5 – Modular Attachable Boom Microphone with Noise Canceling and Omni-Directional Audio
ModMic 5
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If you’re dead set on a <$90 pair from Sony the MDR-V6 is probably the most accurate sounding one available.
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Hi everyone, I’m on the market for closed-back over-the-ear headphones under $150.
I’m looking for durability, comfort, good noise-isolation, and a relatively flat response, maybe with a slight boost at the low end. Mainly to be used while working at coffee shops, but I also mess around with making electronic music.
I’m looking at the Sony MDRV6 or the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 right now. Any ideas of which I should choose? I’d love some other recommendations as well.
I currently own Sennheiser HD 598 but I need something with more noise isolation for things like working in public places, listening loudly at night, etc.
Edit: Guess I’m also considering the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the ATH M40x at this point.
Edit 2: Also, what are the headphones in the picture in the sidebar credited to u/Makirole?
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Oh damn, it’s one of the most popular headphones of maybe the last 20 years. I’m sure you’ve seen it
Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones with CCAW Voice Coil https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i-Mwzb5CC4G1B
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One of the most durable headphones in this price range is the Sony MDR-V6.
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Most “audiophile” headphones won’t have a flat frequency response. Also, what are you asking for when you say “flat” response? Actually measuring flat, or the Harman response (which is related to what a flat-response speaker sounds like in a well-treated room)?
Something like the MDR-V6 is going to be one of the flatter options for not a ton of money. There’s a reason it says “studio monitor” in the name.
Around $100 for an amp, I would say a Fulla 2. You can even use it as a preamp, if need be. There are not great options for your needs below that price (Monoprice DAC/Amp has high output impedance which will affect frequency response of most headphones you would look at, Fiio e10k is getting old and is not that much cheaper).
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The past 5 years a pair of Sony MDR-V6 have been my my go to for work and personal use.
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I recommend these and beating your baby brother for throwing your shit into the toilet
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Alright, so after looking through the wikis and purchase assistants on the subreddit, I’ve concluded that I want a Sony MDR-V6 with the Zalman Clip On microphone. However, I just have two questions.
- How comfortable is MDR-V6? I ususally wear my headphones for long periods of time, so I don’t want them to hurt after a while.
- My computer only has one headphone port, so I need a splitter. Does it matter what splitter I get?
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I have a pair of sony mdr-v6 and the left ear stopped outputting sound. I opened them up and saw the solders all looking solid so I’m not sure if I should attempt to fix the headphones or just get new ones.
Is there a way to mod them to have a replaceable cord so this won’t happen again? Should I just get some sennheisers?
I paid $75 for them 8 years ago. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00001WRSJ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Basically this: http://www.head-fi.org/t/791315/sony-mdr-7506-repair-never-done-this
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Sony MDRV6 or the Sony MDR7506, they are exactly the same headphones/use the same parts. The only difference is how they are marketed.
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I heard these work good I’m going to end up picking these up as well some time Sony MDRV6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_b2ggybTY2CXTY
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Use what the pros use duh. Use Sony headphones like: [https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ] .
Sony headphones and JBL Professional Studio monitor speakers. All you need to know about sound.
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I found this : ” for digital ” ?? what ?
https://www.amazon.fr/Sony-MDR-V6-Casque-Royaume-Uni/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473701131&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+mdrv6
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I totally recommend the Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones. I have a pair and they’re AMAZING for the price. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_K9opxbX15PJV9
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It was mentioned in your other thread but THESE are the best and are the standard among audiophiles
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Wait until Sony MDR V6’s go on sale.
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http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ
$90 here but $63 + shipping at an amazon.co.jp seller.
pretty great headphones, btw : )
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These are pretty standard: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ
Upscale the version if you’ve got the penny for it, but these are reliable.
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I’ve had these for 2 years and I love them!
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I have a pair of Sony MDR-V6 BNIB that I’d be willing to let go for $65 + shipping.
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> Creative Aurvana Live 2
These look nice. They’re $99 exactly. Do you think these would be better or worse compared to the Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones? Because I’m buying off of Amazon and the reviews for the CAL2 look good but they look a lot better with the Sony ones. I’m not an audiophile by any means but I do like good sound, a decent amount of bass and good durability so I’m kinda torn on these two. Plus the Sony one is cheaper.
I think there’s two versions
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1446768678&sr=1-4&keywords=sony+headphones&refinements=p_36%3A7000-13000
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Currently on sale.
e: may not be portable due to coiled cable.
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For your price range, I’d recommend the Sony MDR-V6. They use them in many studios. You can get a like new pair for ~$60.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ
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Would you do $80 shipped?
Amazon has them for $109.99 right now
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Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones with CCAW Voice Coil https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_MZDgwbTHAG640
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other than an industry classic pair of mdr v6s?
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Also do you have any headphones recommendations? I’m thinking these
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I really love these headphones and they are on sale today for an amazing price. They come highly recommended on /r/headphones.
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All in one gaming headsets are pretty shit, I’d recommend a decent set of headphones paired with the ModMic. The Sony MDR V6 is a balanced headphone that if you buy used will be well in budget: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434236890&sr=8-1&keywords=mdr+v6 ModMic: http://www.modmic.com/collections/frontpage/products/modmic-muteless
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Sony MDRV6 (These are the Headphones I personally use, and so far I’m very satisfied with them.)
Sennheiser HD 280 (These are supposed to be good, I wouldn’t know however.)
These headphones are known as closed headphones, meaning that what plays through the headphones is pretty much the only thing you’re going to hear. If that’s a problem however, then you can get open headphones which let you hear more external noise, I don’t have any recommendations for open headphones.
If you want to spend more on headphones, then I don’t know what is better than the ones I’ve shown.
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Also I’d bring a pair of quality headphone for personal use and editing use. I use Sony MDR-V6’s but the MDR-7506 is basically the same. They are both reputed to be pretty reasonable monitors, pretty cheap, and they fold up nicely for travel.
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On a related note to ice mat didn’t they also have an all glass mousepad?? A friend talks fondly about it haha also these are also pretty good insane price point http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ
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PCPartPicker didn’t have the headphones I wanted to reccommend, so here they are. If you want a microphone, here it is.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
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[](/nerdtrixie) Depends on your price range. Sennheiser is well-respected, as are Audio-Technica and Sony. I’m wearing Sony MDR-V600 cans right now, and I really like them. Looks like those are discontinued, the MDRV6 seems to be the closest current model.
Edit: Actually, these 7506 models seem closer to my V600s with the folding earpieces.
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I’ve owned three pairs of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Monitor-Series-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ
Best headphones for the money, hands down.
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I love my old-school studio monitor headphones: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Monitor-Headphones-Voice/dp/B00001WRSJ
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^ This. Absolutely, hands-down. This is the de-facto standard for DJ headphones everywhere, and has been for a decade. Some DJs have begun to use the newer MDR-V600, but it’s a cheap piece of plastic crap with too much base that overpowers the mids and highs. The MDR-V6 isn’t even that expensive; you can find them for about $65 on Amazon. It’s extremely similar to the Sony MDR-7506, but the latter has a gold-plated plug and slightly better frequency response.
Does it make a difference? Not $30 worth, which is how much more you’ll pay for the MDR-7506. Both fold up into a relatively compact package and come with a carrying bag and a 1/8″ to 1/4″ adapter.
One problem that affects both: the black coating of the (extremely comfortable) earcups eventually begin to flake off. This happens about once every two years. Fortunately, you can just buy new cups , though a little expensive (about $13 each).
Now, both of these headphones these sound great. If you’re doing professional editing, you’ll probably want to mix a little extra bass in, as they’re just a tad bass-heavy, but they’re not so far from a flat EQ that I’d worry too much about it.
They are a little large and heavy if you’re just looking for something to jog with, though. For that, I’d recommend the Sony MDR-EX85LP. No, I’m not some kind of Sony schill; I’ve tried a LOT of in-ear headphones and these have by far the best bass response for something this small, due to the fact that the internal driver is so much larger and thus, is capable of more air displacement. They aren’t super-cheap ($60-70), but that’s still considerably less than many of the “premium” headphones out there, and they just sound better. They also come with a tiny little wrap-up case, but I usually just wind them up around my hand; it’s faster and easier and won’t damage ’em if you’re careful.
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All of the good headphones in this price range are supra-aural IMO.
Check out the Sony MDR-V6, they are very highly regarded. The Beyerdynamic DT-235 are technically supra-aural headphones, but I find the earpads ended up fitting around my ears when I tried them out and they sound excellent.
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At home I use Sony MDR-V6, best bang for your buck imo.
When I’m out and about for my iPod I use Klipsch IMAGE S4 earbuds, amazing that’s all I got to say
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Get a pair of studio monitor headphones. They’re big, comfy, high quality, don’t overpower the bass and everything is crystal clear. I’m using a pair of Sony MDR-V6.
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They’re actually almost $90 on Amazon. Ouch.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ
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Sony mdr-v6 and replace the earpads when you want with these
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I can find headphones that are usually around 2 lbs or less, having said that when these threads come around I always say Sony MDR V6
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What are you trying to be the coolest nigga on the street? im a sound mixer, and i have these ugly ass headphones
These things have been in production for more then 20 years, and they are still being used…you know what that means? IT MEANS THEY FUCKING WORK AND THEY ARE FUCKING GREAT. they are the best on the market and a fraction of the price
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The Sony MDR-V6. It’s a modern classic.
I know you said you prefer ear buds but I think these are worth the $70.
