Well, reading all the reviews here I feel compelled to write. I think thesephones are horrible. I auditioned them last year when I was on a search for
affordable headphones. Not only did I find these to be uncomfortable, but the
sound was muddy and dull. Also, there were more spikes in the spectrum that I could count. I think some of the other Sony models (mainly the MDR-CD###)are much better sounding and much more comfortable. The V6's really gave me a
headache. Ugh!

I am using this product for 10 yrs. It was working fine !
It is working fine !
It will work fine !
Thats all.

I think I have these headphones for over 7 years now. They Are still working perfectly ! I think they are a bargain at their price compared to other Headphone Labels with the same quality.

Comfortable to wear for hours on end; compact

Earpads wear out quickly; headband adjustment not retained when headphones are taken off

I have had these headphones since 1986/1987 and haven't regretted the purchase even once over all of these years. I have had to purchase new ear pads twice since then, but that's not too bad considering how much I use them. They are perhaps the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn and do a very nice job at reproducing audio. I've tried some of the newer headphones and can't believe the garbage out there. The headphones I actually like are way too expensive and sound only marginally better than my V6's. I bought these back when the portable CD players were first making their appearance. The V6's sounded great with the earlier players (like the D-15, for those that remember) and sound even more beautiful today. I *strongly* encourage the purchase of these headphones, especially over the newer MDR-V600's... which, in my opinion, was a step backwards for Sony.

Ya like Bass? You got bass. Closed headphones.

Not truely "Studio" monitors with the exagerated sound

I had a pair of MDV-200s that served there time after years of abuse and use and I sought to replace them after a year ago they started to buzz slightly. I decided to purchase a set of Panasonics but had no way to test them out... Was that a mistake... a $55 one.

I got around to driving to Fry's to test out the headphones expect the Sony display wasn't working. All I could do was see how I liked the fit. I was in moral debate between the MDV-380s (more comfortable, $70 pair, non-studio) or the MDV-600s (slightly less comfortable, better stats on box and $80 pricetag). I ended up snagging the MDV-6s and couldn't wait to try them.

My intial reaction was I couldn't believe the amount and power of bass they were throwing out. I listned to everything from punk such as a New Found Glory, to my extensive collection of hip hop, Warren G, Dr. Dre, to lesser knowns such Del and Bay Roots. They were sounded great compared to the MDV-200s and Panasonics, but for true music mastering the overly done bass and highs painted an unaccurate picture. They're enjoyable for listening, but for mastering? I'd look else where. Then again, if I were doing beyond my multimedia projects to something that required studio and above quality, I wouldn't have picked up the MDV-6s in the first place. They were a fairly good deal, but Sony should have labeled these as consumer, not professional.

Similar Products Used:

Sony MDV-200s, Panasonic RP-HT850s

Sound doesn't leak, good mids

heavy coiled cable not very convenient when moving or walking around

I always want a closed headphone so that I can take it to my office or even library without disturbing others. I found out that Sony V6 serves the purpose VERY well. Even at high volume(NOT full volume), it just leak a little bit of sound. But, if someone is sitting a meter away, he/she wouldn't hear it. Bass is a bit boomy (as expected from a sealed heaphone) and it's not bad at all. I'm not sure if the headphone has break-in or what, the boomy bass eventually smooth out (to my ears, at least). At $80, you can't go wrong with this headphone. Of course, with this value you can get a Grado SR80 which has NICER sound but it leak too much sound. In my opinion, if you can live with leaking sound, go for open headphone. They produce nicer sound than closed headphone.

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Al-Grado MSII, Senn MX500, Koss Porta Pro

Not very airy or detailed. Very uncomfortable to wear for long periods. Stupid flaking earpads.

I've used my V6's for over 8 years now. They sound very forward and are fairly detailed, but as others have already pointed out, your ears start getting sore from wearing them. I think the sennheiser 580/600s are much better and more comfortable, if you can afford them.

However, I'm still keeping my pair of V6's for sentimental value, and have found two options for the stupid earpad flaking problem.

First, if you want to replace them, the item number is X-211-310-31. They cost $5.95 each, and you can go to a local Sony service center or order it directly from Sony (800.488.7669). Remember that Sony sells the pads individually and not in pairs.

What I did instead is to get rid of the flaky plastic pieces. One person suggested cutting it off, but I found a better way. Use some scotch tape and tape it onto the flaky areas. Peel slowly, and the plasticky stuff will peel right off with the tape, leaving the underlying black foam.

This means no more black particles stuck to your ear or carpet, but the headphones are no more (or less) uncomfortable.

Hope this tip helps!

Similar Products Used:

Sennheiser HD580/600

Comfortable, sturdy, clean highs/very low bass, easily powered by portable, coiled cord, screw-on adapter

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If you're considering buying a pair of these, go with them. Disregard all the posts by people who think the v600's are better than the "dinosaur" v6's. The thing is, these headphones were made before sony's headphones turned to pure crap. The V600's are just that- crap. Bloated bass, muddy and undetailed treble, just bad. The V6's are detailed with clean highs and a very deep but unexaggerated bass, unlike many closed headphones of similar price. They are far superior and worth every penny. They're also built to last, also unlike sony's new headphones which are built to last for a few months and then fall apart so that you'll buy some new ones.

Similar Products Used:

Grado SR80's, sony mdr-v600

great sound,excelent bass,and great value

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I have used $400 headphones before and to me these have almost as good sound quality.

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Don't buy these. They aren't very good or very accurate.
They are not comfortable, since they sit on your ears not around them.
The MDRV-600 is SO MUCH BETTER IN ALL RESPECTS!

Similar Products Used:

V-600 (SONY)