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Sony MDR-V600 Studio Monitor Series Headphones with Circum-Aural Earcup Design
Sony MDR-V600 Studio Monitor Series Headphones with Circum-Aural Earcup Design

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Brand: Sony
Category: CE

List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $63.90
You Save: $36.09 (36%)



New (5) Used (4)  from $49.99

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 159 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7.3 x 4
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: MDRV600
Model: MDRV600
UPC: 027242450073
EAN: 0027242450073
ASIN: B00001W0DI

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Designed and engineered for high-end audio applications
  • Aura-Nomic design conforms to ear's anatomy
  • 40mm drivers for deep bass response
  • Concealed single-sided oxygen-free copper coiled cord
  • Gold-plated stereo UniMatch plug

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
An ultra-wide dynamic range to handle the finest digitally recorded music Gold-plated UniMatch plug fits into standard and mini plug jacks Coiled cord

Amazon.com Product Description
Studio-monitor series headphones incorporate high-end materials and advanced engineering with critically clean, exceptionally clear sound for professional and high-fidelity applications.


Customer Reviews:   Read 154 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Owner since 2000 - Very happy with sound - Poor foam covering material   December 4, 2008
Happy owner since 2000 (the model has been around since the mid 90s). These headphones far exceed my expectations. I still have a wonderful listening experience every time I put them on.

Pros:
--Wonderful sound. All I need, plus terrific bass (I'm no audiophile, so for the casual listener you will be satisfied)
--Long, extendable cord
--Comfortable!

Cons:
--The covering material degrades (it took 8 years for this to happen to my headphones). The ear pads and headband pad are made of a soft pleather-like material that has cracked and come off of the foam underneath.:
--Ear pads: These can be replaced with pads that cost $9.95 each (at the time of this posting) from Sony (search their website for the parts department) You can also find other modifications by searching the internet. Some people have just peeled away the material, but I found that to be uncomfortable for the ear pads.
--Headband pad: I could not find a replacement, but one night I gently peeled away all the material exposing the fabric covered foam underneath. They now work great! The fabric is very soft, comfortable and durable. Sony should have just kept this fabric exposed.

Overall, I had to spend little money over 9 years to maintain the headphones by replacing the ear pads. I think that's a bargain considering how well they sound and their upfront price. I recommend these to any casual listener that wants an amazing sound experience.



5 out of 5 stars Excellent Headphones   November 17, 2008
I purchased the MDR-V600 years ago and I love them. They were not labled "studio headphones" at the time. They are light, comfortable, and give a full rich sound. I've had my pair for more than a decade and they've held up perfectly with standard use. I missed 4 phone calls already today listening to music with them so I would have to agree that there is very little outside sound intrusion. These headphones are worth the money for both comfort and excellent sound but they were not originally sold as full studio headphones.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent Product for the Price   October 20, 2008
Great price, comfortable product, fast service...heaven on the ears, oh so soft...love them, use them every day. :-)


1 out of 5 stars plug went bad   October 20, 2008

From the start had to fiddle with plug to get good sound.
At first, I thought it was the computer jack, but as time
went on it got worse and worse. Did some experimenting
and determined it was definitely loose wiring in the plug.

You spend this kind of money you at least expect it to be
manufactured well. I'm done with Sony. I've had other bad
experiences recently, they just aren't what they used to be.



5 out of 5 stars Wonderful headphones.   October 19, 2008
I produce electronic music as a hobby and these headphones have served me very well over the past few weeks. It remains to be seen how well they will hold up over time, but thus far my experience has been wonderful. The sound quality with these is very good and has had the added bonus of making things a bit easier on my ears: the sound is clear and other sounds are sealed out effectively enough that I can do what I do with the volume turned down. This has cut down on the fatigue I feel after spending a few hours on a track.

Highly recommended.


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