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Sony MDR-V55

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User ratings:
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
44 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
6
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3.8 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
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Pros

  • as-good-or-better performance on the cheap
  • Smart
  • inexpensive design

Cons

  • Noise Reduction Noise attenuation is pretty bad
  • The audio has a violent swing in the high harmonic notes
  • sub-bass falls a little short

Key specs

  • 40 Ω
  • 5, 25000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Sony MDR-V55 - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-V55

Pros

  • as-good-or-better performance on the cheap
  • Smart
  • inexpensive design
  • quality
  • comfort
  • and sound quality
  • build quality
  • comfort and sound quality
  • high quality soft comfortable leather
  • durable & flexible
  • rubber coating ensures the headphones stay in place against your head comfortably

Cons

  • Noise Reduction Noise attenuation is pretty bad
  • The audio has a violent swing in the high harmonic notes
  • sub-bass falls a little short
  • style set with way too much bass and poor sonic balance
  • the low-end obsession leads to a muggy character
  • Sony MDR-V55 are fairly bass-heavy
  • no soft luxury here
  • no bag included with the cans
  • honked and braked hard
  • The noise attenuation is quite poor
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Sony MDR-V55 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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40 Ω
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IconWeight
220 g
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Sony MDR-V55 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Polyethylene terephthalate
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Dimensions
Weight7.76 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Black,Red
  • Black,White
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Metal
  • Plastic
CategoryDJ
Foldableyes
Noise isolatingyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance40.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 25000
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Maximum input power1000.0 mW
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity1000.0 mW

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