Sony Studio Monitor MDR-V600 Stereo Headphone

by Sony

• Technical Information--Connectivity Technology--Wired::Technical Information--Cable Length--118"::Technical Information--Sound Mode--Stereo::Technical Information--Impedance--45 Ohm::Technical Information--Minimum Frequency Response--5 Hz
• Technical Information--Maximum Frequency Response--30 kHz::Technical Information--Plating--Gold Plated::Earpiece--Earpiece Design--Over-the-head::Earpiece--Earpiece Type--Binaural::Earpiece--Driver Type--Neodymium::Earpiece--Driver Size--1.57"
• Earpiece--Earpiece Sensitivity--106 dB::Interfaces/Ports--Host Interface--Mini-phone::Physical Characteristics--Form Factor--Ear-cup::Physical Characteristics--Weight (Approximate)--9.10 oz::
• Designed and engineered for high-end audio applications
• Aura-Nomic design conforms to ear's anatomy

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 7.1 x 9.6 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00001W0DI
• Item model number: MDRV600
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (257 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Sony's MDR-V600 Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones are designed and engineered for High End Audio Applications. Features include a Circum-Aural Earcup Design, a Large Aura-Nomic Design 40mm Driver Unit, a Convenient Folding Design, Reversible Earcups for Single-Side Monitoring, a Cushioned Headband, and a Concealed Single-Sided Oxygen-Free Copper Coiled Cord. Put your MDR-V600 in its carrying case and keep on moving.General Information--Manufacturer--Sony Corporation::General Information--Manufacturer Part Number--MDR-V600::General Information--Manufacturer Website Address--sony::General Information--Brand Name--Sony::General Information--Product Model--MDR-V600::General Information--Product Name--Studio Monitor MDR-V600 Stereo Headphone::General Information--Product Type--Headphone::Miscellaneous--Package Contents--Studio Monitor MDR-V600 Stereo Headphone Convenient Folding Design Carrying Case::Miscellaneous--Additional Information--Designed and Engineered for High End Audio Applications Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) Voice Coil Maximum Power Handling Capacity: 1,000mW Cushioned Headband Rated Power: 500mW Compatible Models: CFD-G50BLACK/B D-EJ825/B HT-4800DP HT-5800DP HT-6800DP KLV-S15G10 KP-48V90 LF-X1 LF-X5 MDS-PC3 MZ-E300/B MZ-NH1 MZ-NH900 MZ-NHF800 NW-HD1 NW-MS70D NW-MS90D TCD-D100::Technical Information--Connectivity Technology--Wired::Technical Information--Cable Length--118"::Technical Information--Sound Mode--Stereo::Technical Information--Impedance--45 Ohm::Technical Information--Minimum Frequency Response--5 Hz::Technical Information--Maximum Frequency Response--30 kHz::Technical Information--Plating--Gold Plated::Earpiece--Earpiece Design--Over-the-head::Earpiece--Earpiece Type--Binaural::Earpiece--Driver Type--Neodymium::Earpiece--Driver Size--1.57"::Earpiece--Earpiece Sensitivity--106 dB::Interfaces/Ports--Host Interface--Mini-phone::Physical Characteristics--Form Factor--Ear-cup::Physical Characteristics--Weight (Approximate)--9.10 oz::

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

115 of 119 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable for hours November 23, 2003

By cyclista

I use these at work when I'm busy and need to concentrate. I work in a cubicle with people who like to laugh and joke LOUDLY. That's great, except when I have a deadline. I put these on and listen to a CD or the radio, and it shuts out the noise to the point where I can actually get some work done. I think the sound quality is great. The coiled cord is about 5 feet long or so and stretches out nicely. Sony's page says the cord is 9.8 feet long, extended. It allows me to move about a small area in my cubicle without it getting tangled. They are the only headphones I've been able to wear all day long without hurting my head. I'd buy them again, especially at this price.

271 of 292 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Directly comparable to Sony 7506 March 12, 2003

By Lorenzo F. Gonzalez

These headphones are almost indistinguishable from the Sony 7506 model, which may well be the most popular headphones in American recording studios. I have both. I think the V600s are lighter weight, so a little more comfy for long sessions, or wearing all day in an office or something.

The cord attached to only one side is great. The phones "seal up" really well, with a true closed-back design. If you squeeze the cups shut together, you can just barely hear them, even if it's cranked up to bust your eardrums. This, in spite of the fact that they are plastic. You CANNOT hear the outside world when these phones are at normal levels. When they're cranked up, somebody could be shouting in your face, and you'd think they were lip-syncing.

Besides being well-sealed, and loud, these phones give a big, smooth sound that won't give you a headache or have you wondering what you're missing. As another reviewer mentioned, they're very efficient, producing a ton of volume with very little power - and it's volume you can stand, unlike lesser models that will hurt your ears at similar decibel levels.

If you're looking for the pro version - it's the 7506, and only available at musical/recording outlets. Here, all you have to do is click that button, and soon you'll be listening to headphones that I'd buy again and again if I lost or destroyed them...

244 of 265 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Sony MDR-V600 does not equal MDR-V6 May 6, 2005

By Binh Lam

Based on people's descriptions, I would guess that about half of these reviews were meant for the MDR-V6. The MDR-V6 is the one that is comparable to the mdr-7506, NOT the v600. If you are not familiar with the MDR line, I can understand how easy it is to confuse the model numbers. I own the V6 and my brother owns the MDR-7506 and i have directly compared these and found that are identical physically from what I can tell aesthetically and both have near identical sound. The MDR-V600 can be described as the black sheep in the family, since it looks, feels, and sounds very different than its more accomplished siblings.

The MDR-v600 is much bigger and bulkier than both the V6 and the mdr-7502. While it uses similar drivers, It has a huge earcup and large foam paddings that color the sound. Most noticeable is overbearing amount of bass this thing gives out, which drowns out the mids. This would account for some of muddiness that other reviewers have described. So how this headphone got to be called studio monitors is beyond me. This headphone is more like a pair of v6 that was modified to meet the mainstream demands of bassheads. Whereas v6 was half metal/half plastic, the v600 is all plastic. On the plus side, the huge earcups do help isolate sound a little better than the V6/7502.

If you want accurate sound that you can actually use as monitors, stick with the tried and true Sony models such as the v6 or 7502. Since the late 80's, these were among the most widely used monitor headphones in the TV and radio industry.