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Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones
Model number:
MDR-V600
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
The MDR-V600 Studio Monitor Series stereo headphones are designed and engineered for high end audio applications. Features include a circum-aural earcup design and a large aura-nomic design.
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Feel the music with the MDR-V600 Studio Monitor Series stereo headphones. Features include a circum-aural earcup design and a large aura-nomic design, a 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.
Cushioned Headband
adds to wearing comfort and a better overall fit
Gold-Plated Stereo Unimatch® Plug Adaptor
with built-in self-cleaning feature permits use with standard 1/4" jacks on hi-fi components or stereo mini jacks on personal audio products; screw-type design for a more secure connection; gold plating maximizes contact efficiency to help prevent sound deterioration after many years of use
Circum-Aural Earcup Design
in the natural shape of the human ear positions the driver unit at a correct distance from the ear canal and creates a sealed resonance chamber over the earlobe itself, reducing pressure on the ear for a more comfortable fit, especially during extended listening sessions
Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) Voice Coil
combines the strength and conductivity of a copper core with a lightweight outer coating of aluminum to expand and contract as electrical impulses pass through it, creating the physical movement of the diaphragm
Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Connecting Cord
is highly conductive for maximum signal transmission with very low distortion
Studio Monitor Series Headphones
incorporates state-of-the art engineering design to produce excellent sound quality and wearing comfort to accommodate high end consumer or professional applications.
Neodymium Magnet
is small, yet five times more powerful than a ferrite magnet of comparable size, to provide a better headphone without increasing the overall size and weight of the driver unit; The stronger the magnet used to provide the return energy of the voice coil and diaphragm, the more accurate the driver unit will be in reproducing the entire sound spectrum
Concealed, Single-Sided Cord
contributes to wearing convenience
Reversible Earcups
for Single-Side Monitoring to let vocalists and musicians hear external surrounding sounds naturally while simultaneously listening through one side of the headphones
40mm Aura-Nomic Designed Driver Unit
is positioned within the earcup at an angle which directly corresponds to the angle of the opening of the ear canal for the most natural listening experience possible
Folding Design
with supplied carrying case offers the convenience of easier portability
Product Profile
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Product Specifications
Hardware
- Cord : Oxygen-Free Copper; Single-sided
- Headphone Type : Closed, Circumaural, Dynamic,
Audio
- Frequency Response : 5Hz - 30,000Hz
- Sensitivity : 106dB/mW
- Impedance : 45 ohms
- Driver Unit : 40mm
Weights and Measurements
- Cord Length (Approx.) : 10 ft (3.0m)
Power
- Power Handling Capacity : 1,000mW
Audio Features
- Ear Cups : Swivel, reversible for single-sided monitoring
General
- Magnet : Neodymium
- Plug : Gold-plated, stereo UniMatch® plug
- Headband : Wide, Adjustable, Single, folding ear cups
- Design : Over-the-head, studio monitor
- Type of Use : Portable, Home
- Case Type : Pouch
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 7 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
6 of 7 (85%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: rockgod (Charlemont, MA)
Date: Aug 18, 2009
I've had this product for over 5 years
2of 2 people found this helpful
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One of the best headphones for the price
Pros: Great sound quality, easy to drive, durable for the most part
Cons: Cushion material degrades over time, cord moght not be ideal for some
This is hands down the best pair of headphones I have owned so far. They sound great and I've had them for over 5 years and they havent died yet. These arent the nearly disposable headphones you get nowadays. This is a great design that will last for years as long as you take decent care of them. The one downside is that the cord is so long that it might not be ideal for people on the go. But these are studio monitor headphones so I'm not sure why you would use them as such.
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Reviewer: xenoneternal (Albuquerque, NM)
Date: Apr 24, 2009
I've had this product for 1-2 years
3of 3 people found this helpful
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Decent Monitors
Pros: Comfortable, Adjustable, Long-lasting, Clear mids and good overall sound quality.
Cons: Poor high and low range sound, Not for professional studio recording.
These are comfortable monitors that portray the bass, mids, and highs well enough for standard CD-quality music, but they seem to get dodgy in the extremes. I used these cans primarily for recording purposes, and in my opinion, the highs are screechy and confused while the lows are muddled and limited. I recently upgraded to a higher model (much clearer extremes) and gave these to my girlfriend, who seems to be enjoying them for casual listening... So, I guess if you just want some comfy headgear for long listening sessions, these will work great and last a while. But if you have a home studio and plan to use these for recording and mixing, consider spending more money on a better model instead.
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: thinktank (Iowa)
Date: Apr 23, 2009
I've had this product for over 5 years
8of 8 people found this helpful
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Use natural leather instead and you have a winner
Pros: Circum-aural earcup instead of supra-aural earcup
Cons: Urethane Leather instead of Natural Leather
I'm on my 3rd set of Sony Studio/DJ headphones. My first two headsets were MDR-V600's. The audio performance is outstanding. The frequency response of 5Hz-30KHz is key to an excellent listening experience. The Circumaural earcup design is extremely comfortable for hours of listening. The only drawback to these super headphones is the Urethane Leather which has a tendency to crack-peel and disintegrate leaving a disgusting mess. Suggestion to Sony: Do one of the following 1) Drop the Urethane Leather in trade for Natural Leather (as is used in your MDR-700DJ set) or 2) reissue the MDR-700DJ as is with a cirumaural earcup instead of the current supra-aural earcup - for ensured comfort.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: LyrixMajor (West Palm Beach, FL)
Date: Mar 14, 2009
I've had this product for over 5 years
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Last Headphone Purchase...Awesome Product!
Pros: Everyhting Else
Cons: Tiny film covering headband cushion
I have had this for over 10 years and is one of the reasons why I continue to buy everything Sony...from HDTVs, Theatre System, Bluray player, SLR Camera, HD Camcorder and so on. My only drawback was the covering on the headband that stripped away. It shouldnt have been added to begin with. I helped the final strip away process and It looks and still works great. Awesome Product!!!!!
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Joel (Washington, DC area)
Date: Feb 10, 2009
I've had this product for over 5 years
2of 3 people found this helpful
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Unbeatable choice
Pros: Power handling, fidelity
Cons: None to speak of
I've had a pair of these for 13 years, and they're still going like new. You just can't beat the quality and value of Sony. This was one of the first models to really bring audiophile performance to a big market, and the fact that they're still producing it is a testament to that. Treat yourself to sound like they hear when they work in the recording studio!
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: qwill (seattle)
Date: Jan 30, 2009
I've had this product for 6-12 months
2of 3 people found this helpful
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MDR V600
Pros: very reliable
Cons: the membrane covering the cups is thin and deteriorates easily
Great product
Rated 1.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: chris (Denver)
Date: Nov 28, 2008
I've had this product for 6-12 months
4of 5 people found this helpful
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decentegration
Pros: great sound
Cons: poor material used through out
The sound is excellent but these headphone fell appart in a very short time under light use. the band and phone pads begand to crack and then peel until almost no material was left. They look nasty. On channel doesn't work unless I jiggl the cord. This is such a dissapointment for a $100 set of head phone.