HiFiGuy528
Super Member
I ordered the MDR-CD900ST from Japan. Stay tuned for my unboxing video and impressions. It's based on the V6 design, but much more neutral.
Sony monitor series headphones any good?
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Alex Hayes
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I just got a pair of MDR-V6's and I would definitely recommend them. They sound great in my opinion. The highs and lows are clear and defined and the sound stage is great. They are also very comfortable. For the price I would think they would be a great deal. But, I don't have a whole lot of headphone experience so that's just my opinion so far.
HiFiGuy528
Super Member
V6 is a solid buy for anyone who wants to get into headphones.
Macaroon
Active Member
The Sony V6 and 7506 headphones have been a consumer and professional standard for more than 20 years because they're durable, comfortable, efficient, very reasonably priced, and sound great.
I've tried many headphones over the years, looking to upgrade, but always returned to the V6/7506. I've heard Grados that sounded great (not better), but I don't care for open-back headphones. I've owned Sennheiser HD580s but found the highs strident, and, again, I didn't care for the open back. AKG K240s sounded smooth and lively but lacked bass punch. The Sonys offered, to my ears, a better top-to-bottom balance than any of those.
Everyone's ears are different, and there's a pair of cans to suit them all. Many people love these Sonys, and have for a long time.
I've tried many headphones over the years, looking to upgrade, but always returned to the V6/7506. I've heard Grados that sounded great (not better), but I don't care for open-back headphones. I've owned Sennheiser HD580s but found the highs strident, and, again, I didn't care for the open back. AKG K240s sounded smooth and lively but lacked bass punch. The Sonys offered, to my ears, a better top-to-bottom balance than any of those.
Everyone's ears are different, and there's a pair of cans to suit them all. Many people love these Sonys, and have for a long time.
HiFiGuy528
Super Member
It seems like Sony is killing the V6. There are a shortage of inventory EVERYWHERE online. Sony Style still has some at full retail, but even Amazon doesn't have any except for third party sellers.