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Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones with CCAW Voice Coil
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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1000
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543
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Sound Quality
148hear, mdr, loud, cans, recording
+97%
-3%
" ... You’ll hear things you’ve never heard before because they’re that clean. ... "
" ... They help me know the true sound of my songs! ... "
" ... Other than then it has been quite durable and the sound quality was good enough for its intended purpose. ... "
" ... they are made to give you a clear reproduction of the source audio ... you're supposed to use the sound device, (a computer, a phone, a mixer) to do the sound enhancing and equalization. ... "
" ... I love the sound quality and the build quality. ... "
" ... Excellent for monitoring sound. ... "
" ... They deliver rich, clean sound, are comfortable, and are a lot less expensive than most of their competitors. ... If you enjoy the nuances of “pure” music, you’ll like these. ... "
" ... These headphones being intended for sound monitoring, they are more suited for listening to sound in it's natural environment. ... The frequency response is on the flatter side, improving the display of each and every sound, allowing every bit of sound to be balanced. ... My verdict: These headphones are killer for the price and I heavily recommend them for casual listening or sound monitoring. ... "
Price
71beat, dollars, studio, priced, cans
+99%
-1%
" ... These are incredible headphones for the price. ... "
" ... for the price point I'm happy so far. ... "
" ... Wonderful quality for the price and a HUGE improvement over cheaper headphones. ... "
" ... Instrument's are clear and the soundstage is decent for the price. ... "
" ... At the price these are just excellent all-rounders. ... "
" ... For this price point they are decent quality. ... "
" ... Couldn't find better headphones for this price. ... "
" ... Very honest sound at a very reasonable price. ... "
Comfort
70comfortable, wear, ear pads, fit, earpads
+84%
-16%
" ... The fit is really nice on my head. ... Fits right over my ears. ... "
" ... The earcups are on the cheaper side and I don't expect them to last a terribly long time, they can be replaced for a low price however, so it isn't a deal-breaker. ... The folding mechanism feels like the headphones may break, they don't, and feel very reliable otherwise, but it feels like I am stressing the headbands as I fold them according to the manual. ... "
" ... Very comfortable too. ... I'm 6'2" with decent sized ears and they comfortably sit around my ears (not on them) ... "
" ... They designed to be comfortable, and they are. ... "
" ... It still works though but I bought the new one so I would have one that still stays on my head comfortably. ... "
" ... Comfortable, can listen to music hours. ... "
" ... Feels like I can hear for the first time. ... "
" ... Soft ear cushions have not eroded. ... Headband is also cushion and does not hurt after hours of use. ... "
Bass
49treble, v6, highs, mids, punchy
+98%
-2%
" ... Don’t be looking for any bass boost are extra added boost. ... "
" ... When I read reviews "sony sound" I forgot I had them for years and what that meant, no bass . ... But the treble is clean and you really do get a great sound with not much bass. ... "
" ... Please note that they are designed preserve the characteristics of the source, and as such, while they can deliver notable bass, rich vocals and clean highs, are not bass heavy, or otherwise artificially enhanced. ... "
" ... These headphones aren't ear rockers with extremely boomy bass, nor are they extremely crisp sound with unmatched clarity. ... "
" ... There's lots of comments on here but I wanted to talk mostly about bass response. ... Bass heads wouldn't be happy with these but if you're looking for a balanced sound these are great with tight bass and just enough bite. ... "
" ... Base down to an incredible 5hz. ... "
" ... These are amazing headphones - just don’t expect to hear a lot of bass. ... I plugged mine into my desktop computer and added more bass. ... They can take a whole lot more bass than they naturally emit. ... "
" ... Bass isn't as strong but my amp has tone controls so I just add a little bass. ... "
Product Reliability
48pair, lasted, years ago, ago, sony
+85%
-15%
" ... Tech seems to go out of style in less than 6 months and things are always being upgraded and changed. ... I know I will IF my current one ever dies . ... "
" ... I bought another pair after my last one broke. ... I had my last one for 12 years. ... "
" ... I’ve had these for a few years now, and am perfectly happy with them. ... "
" ... Bought this to replace my last pair of the same which lasted 20 years. ... "
" ... Those lasted 20 years. ... "
" ... I got a wonderful dedicated sound card after about a week. ... It is possible you too might need to replace them in 28 years! ... "
" ... Owned a pair of these years ago. ... "
" ... I owned the 7506, a similar model, for 10 years, very durable. ... "
Build Quality
42padding, fold, foam, comfortable, build
+76%
-24%
" ... And they are still going strong! ... I super-glued it back together and it has held fine since then. ... "
" ... I love the sound quality and the build quality. ... "
" ... The folding mechanism feels like the headphones may break, they don't, and feel very reliable otherwise, but it feels like I am stressing the headbands as I fold them according to the manual. ... "
" ... They're quite resistant and excellent build. ... "
" ... Lightweight but heavy-duty. ... "
" ... I owned the 7506, a similar model, for 10 years, very durable. ... The stock earcups go in a year, beyerdynamic has very plushy durable replacement cups, the brainwavs memory foam cups are less durable. ... "
" ... I love it and the built quality is legit. ... "
" ... These closed-design headphones strike a good balance. ... They fold up easily into a robust package, fit well and adjust easily, and overall have a classic, time-tested, and durable design. ... "
Cables
35long, jack, coiled cable, coiled, wire
+71%
-29%
" ... The wiring has gotten a little tweaked with so much wear and tear, but the signal still comes in strong and the sound quality is still amazing. ... "
" ... Long coiled cable comes with 3/4" adaptor. ... "
" ... unless you’re one of those people who don’t respect cords. ... "
" ... Comes with a nice lengthy cable , and folds into itself for easy storage. ... "
" ... So, he shortened and soldered the cable and put it together again, but the sound signature had changed significantly, all crystal clarity was gone. ... and have seen that though the soldering was done masterfully, there was an open spot on one of the cables and it was touching another cable, leading to noise and changed sound signature ... "
" ... I can walk away from my desk, wearing the headphones, as the coiled cord stretches out surprisingly long ... "
" ... I would go for this model over the "for digital" ones because the cord on these is an appropriate length, whereas the cord on the other model is pretty absurd. ... "
" ... Only issue is the cord - be nice to be able to swap to shorter one as needed. ... "
Fit
24ears, comfortably, snug, head, tight
+92%
-8%
" ... The fit is really nice on my head. ... Fits right over my ears. ... "
" ... I super-glued it back together and it has held fine since then. ... "
" ... The folding mechanism feels like the headphones may break, they don't, and feel very reliable otherwise, but it feels like I am stressing the headbands as I fold them according to the manual. ... "
" ... Fits a womans head nicely, not too big. ... "
" ... Sound Proof and fits nicely over ears. ... "
" ... Very good snug fit. ... "
" ... I have a iBasso Dx90 DAP, and the fit was better than any earphone or headphıone I have ... "
" ... Terrific sound quality, are comfortably snug on my head without being too tight - I have a medium-large head, but I think the headband quality means these will fit a broad range of head sizes. ... "
Design
18build quality, design, comfortable, classic, solid
+83%
-17%
" ... I almost passed these up because they both look very similar. ... Very good snug fit. ... "
" ... These closed-design headphones strike a good balance. ... They fold up easily into a robust package, fit well and adjust easily, and overall have a classic, time-tested, and durable design. ... "
" ... But she thinks beats looks better, which I can not argue. ... "
" ... Especially classic rock and we'll really anything. ... "
" ... They're not the sleekest, or most modern. ... If your primary concern is looking cool, or showing status while listening to your music I guess you should look elsewhere. ... "
" ... love the feel. ... "
" ... The build quality is great. ... "
" ... They are comfortable, built strong, and have a cool low profile look. ... Look at CNET's review. ... "
Microphone
15listening, audio, monitoring, use, studio
+100%
" ... I use these for recording. ... "
" ... I have already used them for a number of studio recording sessions and the sound quality is excellent. ... "
" ... The sound is true to what is recorded. ... "
" ... While recording, you'll hear exactly what the engineer's monitors are sounding. ... "
" ... I use for on film sets for professional audio monitoring. ... "
" ... Perfect for monitoring my home recordings. ... "
" ... Use for listening to vinyl records, gaming and use for listening to music on my phone and all around clear sound. ... "
" ... It sounds just like I'm in the studio listening to the actual recording! ... "
Frequencies
14lows, mids, frequency, bass, treble
+93%
-7%
" ... lol mostly treble. ... "
" ... Mids are clear and are not boosted nor recessed, judging from various ambient and acoustic music. ... "
" ... Excellent headphones, the highs are boosted, but they are very well built, I wouldn't recommend for mixing or something like that, but really good for compare sound, and very confortable . ... "
" ... I love both, and use this for Classical and Classical-Vocals and the ATH for Rock and Pop, although you could almost easily switch the listening pattern and still love them both. ... "
" ... Highs and mids are pretty good. ... "
" ... Highs are bright but don't shatter. ... Bass frequencies are deep and restrained. ... I especially appreciate the uncolored midrange. ... "
" ... The soundstage is great and these are really well balanced. ... "
" ... they are very reliable, and have a quick, crisp response and a whole lot of detail across the frequency spectrum. ... Audio Technica ATH-M50: The V6's are more detailed and don't have the tubby, hyped mid-bass of the M50s. ... "
Marketplace
12received, however, counterfeits, counterfeit, amazon
+83%
-17%
" ... Please see pics for references to my review. ... "
" ... They are performing just as Sony described. ... "
" ... I was so glad to find them again. ... "
" ... after purchasing these l went to frys the next day and purchased the same headphones which they had a lot of and the exact same nylon bag came with those too. ... "
" ... But it looks genuine and sounds genuine. ... "
" ... Can't go wrong here. ... "
" ... Excellent, thank you 😊 ... "
" ... Exactly as expected ... "
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