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Product Specifications
Brand NameSony
Item Display Height3.59 inches
Technical Details
- Samarium-cobalt magnets and 40mm drivers for powerful, detailed sound
- Over-ear design provides comfort and outstanding reduction of external noises
- 10-foot oxygen free copper cord ends in 3.5mm plug; 1/4-inch adapter included
- Copper-clad aluminum voice coil wire for improved power handling
- Wide frequency response of 5 Hz - 30 kHz
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Product Description
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Immerse yourself in high fidelity when you slip on these powerful, professionally-styled studio monitor headphones. Enjoy impressive full-range sound, superior power handling, and plenty of comfort--not to mention portability.
Immerse yourself in high fidelity.
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Detachable 1/4-inch adapter included.
40mm drivers for full-range sound.
Professional Quality Headphones
These headphones are great for monitoring your recordings or high-fidelity enjoyment of your favorite programming.
With 40mm driver units, the MDR-V6s produce deep, accurate bass, along with crisp highs and midrange tones. The neodymium magnets pack more magnetic energy per ounce than other common magnet materials, helping to produce ample sound output wtih 106 dB/mW sensitivity.
A Copper-clad aluminum voice coil wire provides low mass, high heat conduction, which means superb power handling for the most intense sessions. Speaking of copper, the oxygen-free copper litz cord offer maximum conductivity with minimal noise.
Comfortable, Circum-Aural Design
The MDR-V6s feature soft oval earpads, with a circum-aural (over-ear) design to add extra isolation from ambient noise. A wide, padded headband distributes the headphone's weight over a wide area, which means reduced pressure for comfortable listening hours on end. A ten-foot cable means you can move around freely while listening at home, working on media, etc.
Easy Portability
The MDR-V6s' folding design makes for quick and compact storage. Slip the phones into the included soft case and hit the road.
Sony UniMatch Plug
Use the fixed mini plug for portable use and this detachable 1/4-inch phone plug for home hi-fi use or other 1/4-inch applications. The MDR-V6 suits either.
MDR-V6 Specs
| Frequency Response: | 5 Hz - 30 kHz |
| Magnet Type: | Neodymium |
| Sensitivity: | 106 dB/mW |
| Impedance: | 63 ohms |
| Cable Length: | 10 Feet |
| Power Handling Capacity: | 1000 mW |
| Warranty: | One Year |
What's in the Box
Sony MDR-V6 Headphones, 1/4-Inch Adapter, Soft Carrying Pouch
Product Description
Immerse yourself in high fidelity when you slip on these powerful, professionally-styled studio monitor headphones. Enjoy impressive full-range sound, superior power handling, and plenty of comfort-not to mention portability.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
285 of 300 people found the following review helpful
I bought these headphones in 1992, and unlike most of the rest of the stuff I squandered my money on back then, these were and continue to be the real deal.
My earpads have flaked off their coating like everyone else. But no need to buy new phones, you can order the earpads from sony.com or some specialty audio stores:
MDR-V6/MDR-7506 Ear Pad
PART: X-2113-124-1
PRICE: $6.00 (US)
My earpads have flaked off their coating like everyone else. But no need to buy new phones, you can order the earpads from sony.com or some specialty audio stores:
MDR-V6/MDR-7506 Ear Pad
PART: X-2113-124-1
PRICE: $6.00 (US)
146 of 156 people found the following review helpful
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I can't recall how long I've owned my MDR-V6 phones, but it's easily been ten years. The sound is excellent, virtually uncolored, and unlike other top of the line headphones like Sennheiser's (which are VERY nice and well over $150.00) these sound as good used with a portable CD player as with a well powered home system.
It was time to replace them since the cord is finally shorting too much to ignore any longer and my ears are always covered with black stuff and foam from the disintergrating earcups. I asked around and a colleague who is the audio technician on a popular TV show told me without hesitation, these are the ones to buy. It's what he uses on the set and at home. I'm glad Sony still makes 'em. Maybe I should buy another pair for ten years down the road...
124 of 133 people found the following review helpful
The Sony MDR-V6s were the first really good headphones I owned. After about 15 years of use, the foam padding was a bit run down. After doing the exhaustive search for the best headphones, I bought a pair of Sennheiser HD580s (I also own Etymotic ER-4Ps). Comparing the HD580 to my MDR-V6s, I would say that the MDR-V6s are better for two reasons. 1. The MDR-V6s are more comfortable to wear for long periods of time, and 2. The MDR-V6s have a telephone-like cord, which is easier to deal with than the straight HD580 cord. The sound quality was very good on both headphones, and about equal. I ended up buying new foam pads for my 15-year-old MDR-V6s, which made them feel like brand new headphones. I also bought a second pair of MDR-V6s, and shelved the HD580s for now.
Do not buy the MDR-600s by mistake. I have never used them, but I have read numerous reviews that state that the MDR-600s are inferior to the MDR-V6s. You can still buy the MDR-V6s, but they are harder to find. I bought mine at millionbuy because Amazon did not have them in stock. For some reason, the MDR-V6 product name at Amazon magically changed to MDR-600, even though it is an entirely different product. I am not sure why this happened.
The audioreview Web site has a great collection of headphone reviews.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Phones fine; pads awful
The headphones work fine. I've had two or three, and especially appreciated the folding feature in my work.
But this time around, the pads are awful. Read more
But this time around, the pads are awful. Read more
Published 13 hours ago by Chris Richard
Vintage
I bought my Sony MDR-V6 in 1990 after doing a bit of
research and reading about what others had experienced with this product. Read more
research and reading about what others had experienced with this product. Read more
Published 16 hours ago by ivnprt
fantastic for the price
I've had these headphones since nov.2011. Before it's arrival, I've always settled to using cheap earplugs. Read more
Published 2 days ago by shinwolf
Awesome headphones at an awesome price!!
I've had many of pairs of headphones in the past, some more expensive and certainly some that were cheaper. Read more
Published 3 days ago by 449greg
Holy Mother of God.................
I'm building a Home studio (For HD video, and to also do Music in).... i knew i needed a good pair of Headphones for listening and editing with, and i have seriously researched... Read more
Published 5 days ago by NveedEverywhere
Redefined my music listening experience
Let me begin by saying that this was my first foray into quality headphones. Previously, I would use crappy earphones that have been passed down or that I'd find here and there,... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Konstantin
Arrives wrapped in velvet colored cloth 'nuff said
headphone jack is thick and sturdy; the telephone-style cord is unique and handy, I suppose; these headphones give off a more professional appearance than Bose over-ears or... Read more
Published 8 days ago by snowstorm
Very Comfortable
Didn't buy these on amazon, but had to come and pay my respects. I noticed after buying these that a lot of radio programs would use these headphones.
Published 9 days ago by Jonathan
Hot damn
Young audiophile-in-training here. First for a bit of background.
As I've been getting more into music (Library is at 18000 songs and counting), I've really gotten picky... Read more
As I've been getting more into music (Library is at 18000 songs and counting), I've really gotten picky... Read more
Published 10 days ago by JC
I didn't love them at first, then I tried to replace them.
These are so much better than headset in their price range, they are a no-brainer. If you're a Beatz from Dre fan, obviously you don't really care about sound quality, so keep on... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Socrates N. Turner, IV
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