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I have been in the recording industry for over 25 years. I still have and use a set of these headphones bought around 23 years ago! I now have 8 pairs. I use them, exclusively for the artists who come into my recording studio and use them as my "C" speakers for final mastering "tweaks." In my opinion, these headphones are matched by no other headphone for comfort, clarity and responsiveness. Yes, there are more expensive sets out there...don't think that spending more will necessarily get you more! Key aspects that I feel make them excellent: 1) Clarity of highs. Not piercing and provide smooth imaging. 2) Solid but not artificially-enhanced bass response. These headphones replicate the bass response I, as an engineer/producer, intended. 3) Comfort. These fit like a glove to the ear. Yes, they are a bit bulky on the head (not heavy-just bulky) but the ears are most important. I can comfortably use these for hours. 4) Repair parts are out there. The only item that wears is the ear foam. Replacements are easily found on eBay. That's why I've had the first pair for 23 years! You cannot tell they're older than the new ones (on looks). 5) Fast yet stable break-in time. These break-in within about 150 hours of use. Once that time is reached, they remain stable in clarity and response. 6) HUGE: 1/8" to 1/4" adapter SCREWS on! That means, it STAYS on when moving around. Other adapters will easily pull out, screwing up a good take in the studio!Read full review
These headphones are great. The sound quality is phenomenal. The large foam completely covers your ear blocking outside noise. One or both ears can be turned out so you can hear outside noise if you want. the long cord is beneficial and the gold plated connectors ensure a good quality sound. My only complaint is the curly cue cable. I can never keep the coils tight and the cables end up looking ratty. A small complaint.
This is the 2nd pair of these head phones I have owned. The fist pair is about 15 years old. It says somthing today about a electronic product that has beeen around that long and not changed. It was built right the first time. These phones are comfortable to wear and have excellent sound, better than ear bud type speakers. Only one warning, do not leave then in a hot car the covering on the ear muffs will stick together. But you can order replacement ear pads.
I bought my first MDR-V600 in (?)1995 when Consumer Reports rated the unit at the top. The price was then $100. Now it appears to have tripled to $300, but the 600 is still available. I agree with other reviews: top sound. In fact I've been spoiled. Another feature is the length and thickness of the cord. I am seeking another, a third unit, on ebay. Number two has a cracked, broken off head piece, frazzled ear pieces, and a worn cord. Though most of the wire covering is gone, the head phones continue to work gloriously, but one can expect only so much endurance from bare wire! The left ear phone now cuts into my temple, but the sound remains glorious.
I bought my first set of MDR-V600 back in 2002. Well. they are still pumping great sound. I bought these fixer uppers for my kids. Sound is still great. Spent another 15 buck for cushions,and other comforting parts, but well worth it. These headphones will last a lifetime,and if something goes wrong, there is always parts available. Nonetheless, I have ever had to replace the sound components, only the cushions. They do not make these like they used to.
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