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Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones
The Sony MDR-V6 are a pair of circumaural, closed back stereo headphones, featuring a wide, extended frequency reproduction, neutral playback, and a convenient coiled cable with a 10' extension. The earcups and headband are padded and adjustable for comfortable extended wear and a secure fit.
The MDR-V6 headphones are recommended for recording, monitoring and mixing, and are particularly effective when connected to electronic keyboards and synthesizers because of their high output and unusually extended 30 kHz high end reproduction. Bug 56023 - Corrected warranties via http://store.sony.com/wcsstore/SonyStyleStorefrontAssetStore/pdf/warranty/2a2a47a05a1b599d860841630f8fbdebe294a8eb.pdf
- Circumaural, closed back studio headphones with reversible earcups for single-sided monitoring
- Small, powerful Neodymium magnet and copper-clad aluminum voice coil for accurate, unusually extended 5 Hz - 30 kHz frequency reproduction, minimal weight
- Large 40mm aura-nomic designed drivers positioned in earcup for optimal and most natural playback listening
- Oxygen-free connecting cable for low-distortion, maximized signal conductivity
- Flexible coiled cable with 10' extension
- High 1 Watt power handling capacity for louder, distortion-free monitoring levels
| Type | Circumaural Closed Back Dynamic Stereo Headphones |
| Frequency Range | 5 Hz - 30 kHz |
| Impedance | 63 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 106 db SPL/mW |
| Maximum Input Power | 1 Watt |
| Connectors |
1 x Detachable Unimatch 1/4" Stereo Adapter 1 x 1/8" stereo Mini Plug |
| Cable Length | 10' (3 m) Coiled Cable |
| Weight | 8.1 oz (230 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 216 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (147)
- Great sound (133)
- Good value (117)
- Lightweight (109)
- Durable (107)
Cons
- Uncomfortable (8)
- Flimsy construction (4)
- Cord too short (3)
- Unattractive design (3)
Best Uses
- Home audio (125)
- Music (124)
- With my computer (92)
- Portable devices (67)
- Relaxing (58)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Audiophile (79), Gear head (55), Experienced (24), School (20), Traveler (20)
- Primary use:
- Personal (123), Business (43)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (74), Yes (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Solid field production phones
I've used the MDR-V6, MDR-V600 and MDR 7506 headphones. Of the three, the MDR-V6 is the best balance of value and performance. Yesterday I wore the V6 models for 8 hours and they ...Read complete review
I've used the MDR-V6, MDR-V600 and MDR 7506 headphones. Of the three, the MDR-V6 is the best balance of value and performance. Yesterday I wore the V6 models for 8 hours and they were comfortable. They fold neatly and stow easily in their carry bag. I used a pair of these for years in my previous video production job. Their sound is well-balanced and with the closed ear design they offer acoustic isolation from your surroundings so you can really hear what you're recording. The plug tip that unscrews to change from 1/4" to 1/8" is extremely handy. Overall, these are superb sounding, comfortable and durable headphones when treated with any reasonable degree of care. I did notice that yanking too hard on the ear cup material can pull it off the body of the phones, but it's easy to put it back in place. I own the V600 models at home, but they're a bit bulkier and the V6 models are more convenient for field use.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not for a ConeHead
To be fair, I have only limited experience with this type of headphone. The sound quality, noise blocker and headphone manipulation are excellent. I was also expecting unquestionable comfort but it is uncomfortable ...Read complete review
To be fair, I have only limited experience with this type of headphone. The sound quality, noise blocker and headphone manipulation are excellent. I was also expecting unquestionable comfort but it is uncomfortable to sit through an entire movie. I need to remove these headphones every 30 minutes or so because it begins to feel like my ears are lossing circulation and get in pain. I fear that if I was a ConeHead, I'd have to remove them every 5 minutes or so. I haven't owned them long enought to comment on durability.
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Reviewed by 216 customers
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
I recently got these headphones the sound quality is great the best headphones I ever bought and used. The bass and subtle voices and instruments come through clearly. Unlike anything I have heard before. A real good buy.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Good Cord Length
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Sound design
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
In using this product daily for sound design work, I'm greatly satisfied with it's craftsmanship and functionality. I've had multiple studio headphone monitors throughout the past decade (including this set once prior), and I'm happy to return to this model. Great value for the price, and as always, impressive order placement turnaround and shipping from B&H.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
I use these everyday. They are super comfortable and i forget that i have them on at times. The only thing i see that can be improved is the headband doesn't stay clicked on the number notches all the time, causing the need to readjust them when putting them on for the first time again
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
I bought this headphones for studio use. I was looking for an alternative solution for tracking choirs and orchestras in my studio. We generally use 7506 , Sennheiser hd 280 and Akg 271, but this MDRV6 heaphones has great sound compared to 7506 and they are cheaper.
I will buy more of course.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
i use this product 11 hours at day
nice sound ,solid construction , very comfortable
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
Solid headphones, just really long cord so not that good for walking around and stuff, but in the studio its great
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Listening to music
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
use for listening to music and for amateur home music recording. great tone and volume. my ears get a little hot, but I'm not sure how to not have that happen. I'm not sure how much better headphones can get by spending more... these seem to be pretty amazing.
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
Bang for the buck, certainly. I don't want to taint this review with too many works. They just produce a sweet, crystal clear and warm sound. Love em.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
I use this produce in Shooting and Directing Education videos for a university. Also, used in Edit room for post-production.
These work really well, and come in nice packaging and are made excellently well.
These sound great, fit my ears very well, and even block out enough noise from everywhere else to suit my needs.
I bought these because we already owned the MDR-7506's, and these are almost exactly the same, with the gold tip headphone jack as the exception.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Professional Recording
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
I've also owned a pair of MDR-7506s for almost 10 years and these v6s seem to have just as clean with a flatter frequency response, which I prefer.
The build quality is solid and it comfortable with a good seal from exterior noise.
The only improvement I'd like on all Sony headphones would be a shorter, or detachable cable like some other brands. The ability to change the cord length would be awesome.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
I give these headphone 5 stars because the sound quality is very nice for the price. I have never paid this much for headphone but I don't regret it.
My only negative about the headphones would be the size. I am unable to make it four stars because I know what I was buying. I wish it had a volume wheel. This wish is because my iPod classic isn't loud enough. I am yet to try another mp3 player. I tried on a pc and it sounds even better and it's much much louder.
Buy them. What sold me is that everyone says they last years and years... Which make the the value even better.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- none
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
The V6 headphones are far superior quality to the V600.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Monitor Audio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
Used to monitor audio for video editing and recording
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Comfortable
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
- Leaks Audio
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
Everyone should know these are the industry standard headphones and they hold true to that name. Extremely comfortable for my egg shaped head, nice thick cable, and the sound is great! The coil on the cable doesn't start until about 2 feet down from the headphone ear so there is not as much weight hanging off your head. Good engineering. Well worth money.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
Great response with high's and low's. 2nd only to studio monitors priced well over.
Pros
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
Okay these are awful soundwise.
They have a really nasty spike in the higher mids 2k region and extreme rolled off treble and very bleh sounding bass.
This gives music a very artificial rough harsh sound nothing is pleasing and nothing is accurate about it's sound some music will sound okay on it but 99% of music sounds bad.It's almost like someone EQed it to sound as bad as it can.
Other Sony headphones don't sound good either.Although they sound better than these.
If you want a good headphone look at into possibly
AKG,Beyerdynamic,Audio Technica,Sennheiser,Shure,Ultrasone brands.
5 of which make microphones that are used actually to record music. All these brands are sold here at BH Photo.
The only good thing I can say is they are comfortable.
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Listening to music
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
I first bought a Sony MDR-V6 about 20years ago because of a Consumers Report article .I had to replace the ear pads about 4 years ago,although they still sounded great.One night in the dark I stepped on them and broke the head set I didn't even give it a second thought about what to get as a replacement(another MDR-V6) . By the way they originally cost me twice as much. I think they are a great deal.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
Now I know why Sony has kept making this model for over +20 years now! Wow! Astonishing! I compared it to other brands costing 3x more and I like this model better! Apparently, I'm not alone here!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
I am a musician-songwriter traveling away from home, I needed reliable headphones to review mixes and my engineer suggested the Sony MDR-V6
I did not want to spend a pile of money as I do have high fidelity headphones at my studio. These headphones fill the bill. Great sound quality, neutral EQ, well built and reliable.
So far nothing "not great about them" I will keep these around for sure at the studio.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Excellent Range
- Extremely comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Bulky Cable
Best Uses
- Everyday Listening
- Home Studio
Comments about Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones:
I use them at my desk, on the go (iPhone) and for DJing.
Really impressive range of sound, good solid bass.
I was pleased with how much sound is blocked out by the full-ear covers.
Cable is slightly cumbersome when you're storing it in your pocket, the coils take up considerable space.
Great purchase!
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What's in the Box
- 1/4" Stereo UniMatch Adapter
- Limited 90-Day Warranty on Labor
- Limited 1-Year Warranty on Parts
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