Customer Reviews

Sony Studio Monitor MDR-V600 Stereo Headphone

5 star:		(155)
4 star:		(51)
3 star:		(14)
2 star:		(11)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

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.

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...

I reckon about half of these reviews were meant for the MDR-V6, based people's description. The MDR-V6 is the one that is comparable to the mdr-7506, NOT the v600. If it werent for the blue "professional" sticker on the mdr-7506, most people would never know the difference between it and the v6.

And for the record 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. Whreas v6 was half metal/half plastic, the v600 is all plastic.

If you want accurate sound, stick with the tried and true Sony models such as the v6 or 7502.

I have worked in radio for well over 30 years now and have used many well-known brands of headphones--Koss, Sennheiser, AKG--but none have pleased me more than Sony's MDR-V600. This product embodies everything I most desire in a headphone: a comfortable closed-ear style, essential for me to prevent microphone feedback; easily-adjustable headband; a coiled cord to keep it off the ground (and not stepped on!); a carrying case that keeps them neatly packed away and easily accessible; a 1/4" adapter that lets me use either a standard headphone jack or miniplug jack for an mp3 player. Then there's the sound: rich and full with excellent high-frequency response. The only reason I can't personally give these headphones 5 stars is that they eventually break--typically the hinges that fold the earcups into storage position. However, when you consider that they are worn up to 30 hours a week, and then constantly put on and taken off, it's probably a miracle that they last as long as they do. If you're a fan of open-air styles, this is NOT the headphone for you. But if you do like a closed-ear style, there is likely no better product for the money.

With an extensive collection of music CDs, why did I ever trust my favorite tunes to a cheap pair of mediocre headphones?

Well, no more. I recently upgraded to Sony MDR-V600 headphones. For what seems like the first time ever, I am able to distinguish the faintest melodies of individual instruments within my most beloved songs. Songs I have heard hundreds of times sound like new with these headphones.

For someone who depends almost exclusively on headphones for listening to music, the Sony MDR-V600 headphones are an absolute necessity. They are solid and well constructed, but not heavy. The headband and earcups are generously padded with a soft, smooth synthetic material (durable enough for frequent use, but not rugged). The fit is snug, not tight (and this from someone who has trouble finding baseball caps that fit). The earcups cover your ears and effectively filter out most background noise (leaving just you and your music). The cord extends from the left earcup only (much better than a Y cord) and is conveniently coiled, so it stretches when needed without dangling loosely about (unlike a straight cord which ends up stepped on or snagged most of the time).

As a bonus, the headphones collapse (with the headband wrapped around the earcups) and fit into a small synthetic pouch (included) for added portability.

Overall, the Sony MDR-V600 headphones are an outstanding value offering a balance of performance and price - a smart buy for any music enthusiast on a modest budget.

I have used these headphones for over 10 years with complete satisfaction in performance and durability. They have handled all types of music and movies at nearly all levels of volume. The only drawback would be if you bust'em they are not fixable for less than a replacement.

These are the best headphones I've ever owned. I recently purchased a replacement pair, as my original set died after 6 years of intensive use. They were repeatedly abused, shoved in and out of my bag and under seats on airplanes and generally not treated very well. They have stood the test of time and really performed well.

I am a designer and I wear headphones all day long at work so comfort is imperative. While these headphones are large, they are extremely comfortable and block out my obnoxious coworkers.

While the earpads will wear away in time as they did with my old set, the comfort and quality is not compromised. I have purchased these as gifts for fellow music lovers and twice now for myself. I couldn't recommend them enough.

These are some great headphones. I've had mine for a few days now, and have just about broken then in. The comfort is superb, every part of these cans that touch your head is padded in a comfy pleather wrapping. I really like this as opposed to the foam that other headphones have for padding. I find that to get hot and itchy, and if you're walking or jogging with them on, the sweat can cause very ugly stains akin to bleaching colored clothes.

The one-sided cord is wonderful. The cord is coiled like a telephone wire and doesn't lay all over your floor as others of similar legnth might. But if you need to walk a bit away, it expands to accomodate several feet easily. These headphones do wrap up, but as anyone will tell you, full-sized headphones don't exactly collapse into earbuds. If you're looking for something you can comfortably stash into your pocket, these aren't for you.

On that note, you can't expect the noise isolation or sound quailty that full-sized headphones provide from anything lesser. The sound quality is very good, but I find that the highs tend to shine a littler brighter than the lows. This is personal preference, but when I'm listening to very bass driven music I wish there was a little bit more punch down there. If you were to upgrade to these from cheaper headphones, you'll find yourself being able to pick up each instrument without trying and much more overall clarity, along with louder volumes at lower powers. Also, since these are 40 mm drivers and have a low impedance (45 ohms) they can easily be driven from a mobile device.

My only gripe is that they tend to slip off your head quite easily. If you're laying down listening to some tunes and suddenly get up, you'll find your headphones still on your pillow. These headphones also provide great noise isolation. Put them on and try eating some toast or crackers and you'll see what I mean. This can be good and bad. Good being that annoying person next to you on the plane won't be audible. Bad being if that annoying person next to you on the plane is a relative.

I've owned several headphones over the years, including several Sonys, Sennheisers, Koss and noise-cancelling Aiwa's, and these blow the cheaper ones out of the water, and stand toe to toe with others of the same cost and higher. Would strongly recommend to those who listen to all types of music, but if you're an R&B or rap enthusiast who thrives off deep bass, you may be looking for a bit more.

I have owned this exact pair for several years. MDR-V600's are constructed very well. They fit tightly on your head. They completely cover your ears. I have missed many phone calls with these on. The sound quality is very natural and uncolored. They have the ability to reproduce lower frequencies than my 15 inch woofers in my car. You lose your sense of reality with these headphones on. They are very close to perfect when listening to your favorite music. Try listening to them while watching a movie through your receiver. WOW! Amazing detail and you don't miss any dialogue. My only quibble would be that the foam surround will come loose after a couple years of continous use. Otherwise, an excellent product!

Now, i've been reading the reviews by a lot of the folks on here. It seems that some people will just never be fully satisfied with any type of audio device. You hear things like "I broke out my audio inducing wave enhancement reader and took a treble reading and learned that these are .009 freqency modulations below my model 123-XYZ headphones." And how is a review like this going to help me when i want to buy some great sounding headphones for my own personal use? Some people thrive on finding the teeniest most insignificant issue with something as simple as a great sounding pair of headphones... they'll never be satisifed with anything on the market no matter what. Ahhh... to be so self rightous and yet not be employed by anyone who actually creates quality products like these headphones.

Now, i'm an average guy who recognizes a great pair of headphones when i hold them in my hands and listen to them. These headphones are fantastic in all the ways you'd like headphones to be. For starters, they're quite lightweight and fit very comfortably. The earpieces are soft and flexible to your ear which will give you plenty of comfort on those long flights or roadtrips.

The sound is great! Deep bass and sharp clear treble with the mids right where you'd like them. Of course this is all based on how you like to set your EQ when you listen, but that's all up to the individual. No matter how you like to listen to your music, i don't think you could ever go wrong with these. I have had my pair for 3 years now and they still sound as great as the day i bought them! I had considered buying a pair of Bose TriPort headphones or these and after comparing price and sound, in my opinion these sounded just as good and were priced less so it was really a no brainer. I use these with my Creative Zen Vision M mp3 player and my portable dvd player on long flights and I'm just amazed with them!

If you're going to buy headphones just to take frequency measurements and sample bit rates... you'll never find a pair of headphones that truly meet your "standards". For those of us not living in la-la land, give these a shot, you'll really be glad you did!