Sony MDR-V6 Monitor Series Headphones with CCAW Voice Coil

by Sony

• 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

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.6 x 3.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00001WRSJ
• Item model number: MDRV6
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,157 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #9 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Headphones
  • #13 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Components
  • #24 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > MP3 Players & Accessories > MP3 Player Accessories
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Product Packaging: Headphones

A headset system designed for audio professionals. 40 mm drivers deliver accurate sound throughout the frequency range. Circum-aural design keeps ears comfortable. Reduces noise from the outside world. Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) Voice Coil enhances movement of PET diaphragm.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

465 of 488 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Owner since 1992 December 14, 2005

By J. Vinopal

Product Packaging:Headphones

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)

201 of 213 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic March 14, 2000

By Bruce Caines

Product Packaging:Headphones|Amazon Verified Purchase

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...

535 of 589 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars BE CAREFUL ABOUT IGNORING THE COMFORT REVIEWS January 3, 2008

By tbear

Product Packaging:Headphones|Amazon Verified Purchase

I read and read and read the reviews on these and paid close attention to the comments on the tightness of the headphones. Nearly everyone says that the sound quality is so fantastic that it makes up for the uncomfortableness. I decided to go ahead and purchase them. Got them about 10 hours ago. While the sound is truly fantastic and getting better with every hour played (That break-in time suggested is definitely true.) the tightness on my ears is not making me happy. I'm a woman and do not have a big head or ears, in my opinion, and these phones are almost as uncomfortable as my previous pair of [...] Sony V150s. I'm trying to ignore it and hoping it gets more tolerable, but so far no. Even within a few minutes my ears start itching from the tightness.

I am boycotting Bose for their ridiculously inflated prices, but my mom has a pair of the Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones, and I LOVE them! [...] though. Yikes! I'm contemplating the Bose Triports I've been testing every time I go to Target. They are light as a feather and the sound seemed good from the demos. However, all reviews complain of the quality of the build on the headband. I don't want to pay [...] just to have the phones fall apart in a few months.

So, in my continuing quest I found some reviews on the V6 that mention replacing the pads with a velour pad from Beyerdynamic. The reviews on the difference in comfort are quite convincing. I'm buying these immediately and will report back my findings. [...]

All in all, I just wanted to write my review for anyone else that may be waffling on the comfort issue. Many say the sound is so good that it's worth the discomfort. Not for me. Comfort is a huge part of enjoying my time listening to music. I'm not an audiophile either though, so maybe it is worth it for those that can tell the difference in every type of sound. The sound in these is pretty awesome though. A couple of raw recorded songs that I was listening to with talking at the end actually caused me to jump because I thought someone was right behind me. I hope the replacement pads work because the sound quality is excellent, especially at this price.

2/8/08 - The pads help some but they still pinch my ears a bit. I found that taking out the middle foam section actually helps give my ear more room to hang out in there, but...... I actually went out and bought the Bose Triports, and while the comfort level was much better, the sound quality compared to the Sony's doesn't even compare, especially if you enjoy bass. I tried to like the Bose enough to justify the [...] I paid for them, but after several days of comparing they have been packaged up and will be returned to Target. The Sony's blow them out of the water. I am going to keep trying to get used to the pinch. That's how much I love these things, just like everyone else writes about. I've been hooked. I'm listening with them right now, and I'm in my own world. The kids could be screaming and I couldn't hear a thing. Probably not the best thing to do to my husband. LOL
UPDATE 5/14/08 - still loving these things, but I'm still getting the itchy ear when listening for any length of time. The velour pad replacement has made it 50% better though. The coil cord is also heavy. I can't leave it hang down. I have to pick it up and lay it on my lap so the pull isn't there. (I plug into my hard drive which is on the floor.) All in all though, I'm still very happy with my purchase. One more thing I would suggest, however, is to be careful when you pull the cord out of the jack. Be sure to pull from the metal and not anywhere on the plastic. I can see how these might get broken after a while if you always pull from the plastic. Happy listening!
8/25/08 - When you come back to edit your review this many times, you must be passionate about the product. And I am. Still love these phones. I'm used to the tightness now. One of my best purchases for the money.
12/30/09 - Well, it's been over a year since my last review. Since then my husband died of cancer in September, and my house burned down 20 days ago. Rough year, to say the least. Anyway, I came back to my review only because since my Sony's burned with my house, I'm buying another pair. I still love them. Someone asked a year ago about the Beyerdynmaic ear pads I bought. I forgot where I got them, but you can just Google beyerdynamic ear pads and places come up. [...] looks like a good buy. About $20.00. Happy New Year. I'm done with 2009, truly.