Sony MDR-V250V - Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphone for Portable, Hi-Fi Audio and Studio Monitoring with Cord Mounted Volume Control
The Sony MDR-V250V is a supra-aural headphone designed for excellent listening comfort and features 30mm diameter drivers for deep bass. Ferrite magnets are utilized for high energy and to produce ample sound output. A cord-mounted volume control is included for convenient adjustment.
Reversible ear cups are included for single-sided monitoring, and a wide molded headband provides long-lasting comfort. The MDR-V250V incorporates high-end materials and advanced engineering to deliver critically clean, exceptionally clear sound for professional and high fidelity applications.
- Supra-aural closed-back stereo headphone ideal for use with portable audio sources such as MP3 or CD players
- 30mm diameter drive units deliver deeper bass, lower distortion and wider dynamic range
- Reversible earcups enable single-sided monitoring flexibility
- Cord-mounted volume control for convenient adjustment
- Wide, molded headband distributes the headphone's weight over a wide area and the reduced pressure means comfortable listening for hours on end
- OFC cable and gold plated Unimatch plug provides both 1/8" mini-jack and 1/4"TRS phono connectivity
| Type | Supra-aural, closed-back |
| Frequency Range | 18 Hz - 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 24 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 98dB SPL/mW |
| Maximum Input Power | 500 mW |
| Connectors | 1/8" stereo mini-jack, with 1/8" to 1/4" TRS phono adapter |
| Cable Length | 6.6' (2 m) |
| Weight | 4.2 oz (119 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 14 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (8)
- Compact (8)
- Lightweight (6)
- Easy to use (5)
- Good audio (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Primary use:
- Personal (5), Business (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (4), Novice (3)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Compact with a big sound
I use these headphones on a daily basis primarily for music and spoken word.They have good clarity and work well with mono as well as stereo recordings.I find the headset to be comfortable and like ...Read complete review
I use these headphones on a daily basis primarily for music and spoken word.They have good clarity and work well with mono as well as stereo recordings.I find the headset to be comfortable and like the different ways they can be adjusted.The only thing that could be improved might be making the length of the cord a little longer.But overall i am very satisfied with the product.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Nicely built but very tight sound
Very nicely built and comfortable to wear. The sound is very tight, too full on the low end, overly "bass-y". Even if I adjust EQ to make up for their ba...Read complete review
Very nicely built and comfortable to wear. The sound is very tight, too full on the low end, overly "bass-y". Even if I adjust EQ to make up for their basic sound, they are too big on the low end of midrange and the high end of bass. Too light on midrange overall. Light on high end. I mostly listen to classical music, voice & video but these headphones appear to be built more for rock. They lack the clarity and spaciousness that I was looking for.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 14 customers
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Pros
- Added features
- Comfortable
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Great Sound Quality
- Quality Microphone
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
I wasn't a fan of the mounted volume control
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Home Computer
- Music and Movies
- Office Computer
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
It`s really comfortable
it isnt lowd enought
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Comfortable
Cons
- Overly tight sound
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
Very nicely built and comfortable to wear. The sound is very tight, too full on the low end, overly "bass-y". Even if I adjust EQ to make up for their basic sound, they are too big on the low end of midrange and the high end of bass. Too light on midrange overall. Light on high end. I mostly listen to classical music, voice & video but these headphones appear to be built more for rock. They lack the clarity and spaciousness that I was looking for.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Music and Movies
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
A really good price for this good product. it does the job!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
I'm no audio expert, but these sound good to me. They're compact, lightweight, and good to have in your camera bag. Great for monitoring the audio going into your video camera. I like them a lot!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- fair volume
- nice ear muffs
Cons
- can't detect stereo
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
too much bass and clarity is very poor. all music sounds as if were recorded in monaural. very poor quality sound.i watched part of a movie with them and the sound was so distorted , i turned it off.
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
There's the best headphones I've found for under $20.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Great Sound
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
Very good sound, nice appearance
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Unattractive Design
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- Working
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
I use these to supply monitor sound to Script Sups/Directors because of its volume control on board. It is pretty durable, but a little tight around those with larger heads. It is also a bit quieter then other headphones when sent down splitters but that is to be expected on lower cost headphones.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
Cons
- Headband too tight
Best Uses
- Events
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
The headband is a little tight making them hard to wear for a long time. As far as sound goes, they are very clean for the content I shoot which is mostly corporate video. But I can't speak to their sonic quality for music and such.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
These seem like fine headphones for occasional use. The sounds is pretty good and the volume switch on the cord is useful. They seem like a good headphone for the price. If you like a richer sound, go for a more spendy speaker.
Pros
- Clear Sound
Cons
- Needs padding inside band
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
Headphones are used to provide clean adjustable audio signal to the video viewer without disturbing others.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cord Too Short
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Relaxing
- With My Computer
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
I use these headphones on a daily basis primarily for music and spoken word.They have good clarity and work well with mono as well as stereo recordings.I find the headset to be comfortable and like the different ways they can be adjusted.The only thing that could be improved might be making the length of the cord a little longer.But overall i am very satisfied with the product.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
I use the headphones on my laptop at a video chat site so there's no echo. I'm hard of hearing so the sound quality is great.
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 14 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (8)
- Compact (8)
- Lightweight (6)
- Easy to use (5)
- Good audio (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Primary use:
- Personal (5), Business (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (4), Novice (3)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Compact with a big sound
I use these headphones on a daily basis primarily for music and spoken word.They have good clarity and work well with mono as well as stereo recordings.I find the headset to be comfortable and like ...Read complete review
I use these headphones on a daily basis primarily for music and spoken word.They have good clarity and work well with mono as well as stereo recordings.I find the headset to be comfortable and like the different ways they can be adjusted.The only thing that could be improved might be making the length of the cord a little longer.But overall i am very satisfied with the product.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Nicely built but very tight sound
Very nicely built and comfortable to wear. The sound is very tight, too full on the low end, overly "bass-y". Even if I adjust EQ to make up for their ba...Read complete review
Very nicely built and comfortable to wear. The sound is very tight, too full on the low end, overly "bass-y". Even if I adjust EQ to make up for their basic sound, they are too big on the low end of midrange and the high end of bass. Too light on midrange overall. Light on high end. I mostly listen to classical music, voice & video but these headphones appear to be built more for rock. They lack the clarity and spaciousness that I was looking for.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 14 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-14
Pros
- Added features
- Comfortable
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Great Sound Quality
- Quality Microphone
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
I wasn't a fan of the mounted volume control
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Home Computer
- Music and Movies
- Office Computer
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
It`s really comfortable
it isnt lowd enought
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Comfortable
Cons
- Overly tight sound
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
Very nicely built and comfortable to wear. The sound is very tight, too full on the low end, overly "bass-y". Even if I adjust EQ to make up for their basic sound, they are too big on the low end of midrange and the high end of bass. Too light on midrange overall. Light on high end. I mostly listen to classical music, voice & video but these headphones appear to be built more for rock. They lack the clarity and spaciousness that I was looking for.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Music and Movies
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
A really good price for this good product. it does the job!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
I'm no audio expert, but these sound good to me. They're compact, lightweight, and good to have in your camera bag. Great for monitoring the audio going into your video camera. I like them a lot!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- fair volume
- nice ear muffs
Cons
- can't detect stereo
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
too much bass and clarity is very poor. all music sounds as if were recorded in monaural. very poor quality sound.i watched part of a movie with them and the sound was so distorted , i turned it off.
REVIEWED AT
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
There's the best headphones I've found for under $20.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Great Sound
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
Very good sound, nice appearance
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Unattractive Design
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- Working
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
I use these to supply monitor sound to Script Sups/Directors because of its volume control on board. It is pretty durable, but a little tight around those with larger heads. It is also a bit quieter then other headphones when sent down splitters but that is to be expected on lower cost headphones.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
Cons
- Headband too tight
Best Uses
- Events
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
The headband is a little tight making them hard to wear for a long time. As far as sound goes, they are very clean for the content I shoot which is mostly corporate video. But I can't speak to their sonic quality for music and such.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
These seem like fine headphones for occasional use. The sounds is pretty good and the volume switch on the cord is useful. They seem like a good headphone for the price. If you like a richer sound, go for a more spendy speaker.
Pros
- Clear Sound
Cons
- Needs padding inside band
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
Headphones are used to provide clean adjustable audio signal to the video viewer without disturbing others.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cord Too Short
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Relaxing
- With My Computer
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
I use these headphones on a daily basis primarily for music and spoken word.They have good clarity and work well with mono as well as stereo recordings.I find the headset to be comfortable and like the different ways they can be adjusted.The only thing that could be improved might be making the length of the cord a little longer.But overall i am very satisfied with the product.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Sony MDR-V250V - Stereo Headphones:
I use the headphones on my laptop at a video chat site so there's no echo. I'm hard of hearing so the sound quality is great.
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