Name: MDR-V6
Brand: Sony
SKU: 12562
Rating: 4.2 (45 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Sony MDR v6 s look very elegant
a nice improvement in clarity and fidelity
Looks like a good deal more bass

No Gold Connectors These phones are not equipped with gold connectors
ear cups had worn and cracked to expose the foam underneath
fumble with the long coil cable on the headphones

Impedance: 63 Ω
Frequency range: 5, 30000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Sony MDR-V6 - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR v6 s look very elegant
a nice improvement in clarity and fidelity
Looks like a good deal more bass
The adapter included is gold-plated
It has a folding design that works out great for traveling
The design is simple and minimalistic
It sounds great and is ultra-affordable
noise cancelation is also quite good
It s always good to have a safe place to store your headphones
crisp and detailed high-end without any distortion
a very smooth balance between the low and mid frequencies
V6 is incredibly honest and revealing
Comfort and Great Sound Together
They served well for our listening needs
Sound Great on Flat They sound pretty nice with flat music sources
Detail and clarity in the midrange and treble
well-built
comfortable
and isolating enough to compete with
Extension and depth are quite good as well
Lightweight and comfortable design
lightweight and decently comfortable
sound is very good and more accurate than the Sony
RÃÂDE are more comfortable and better-built
better build quality and a more comfortable
stable fit
well-balanced and clear reproduction of vocals and lead instruments
It feels sturdy where it s important and it sounds pretty representative of whatever
the low end is solid
unobtrusive fit and coiled cable for staying detangled
The sound is pretty incredible for the price
a wide freq range
quick response
and great smooth lows
Clear crisp sound and very comfortable to wear
accurate
and clean
smoothness is in the music and quality of the mastering
consistent
dependable
and durable audio experience
interesting and informative site
It really looks good and informative
Panasonic is a fantastic one
the V6 is wonderfully built
malleable
and very robust
it still works like a charm
a great post and is very well laid out
are affordable and do very well in this application
excellent performance and comfort returned
superior clarity and excellent tuning
Excellent Power Handling And High-Quality Sound
Both are excellent for studio monitoring
sound leakage performance of the Sony-7506 is excellent
incomparable sound
durability
and ease of use
The high bass response is well balanced
a well-balanced and precise reproduction of vocals and lead instruments
excellent sound
better comfort
and build quality
over-ear headphone is very stable for casual listening
mid accuracy is also excellent
7506 is also excellent for audiophile listening and DJ listening

No Gold Connectors These phones are not equipped with gold connectors
ear cups had worn and cracked to expose the foam underneath
fumble with the long coil cable on the headphones
never took off and they along with the 7520 are now discontinued
Sony MDR-V6 has a bit more bass and less harsh highs
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by headphones having very little distortion above 1 kHz or
large spikes in high frequencies
headphone cord is also extremely long
headphone cord detachable
Sony hasn t taken the MDR-V6 off their shelves
It doesn t take much to drive the V6
the headphone cord is not detachable
high mid-range audio
Sony MDR V6 studio monitor headphones
corrosion or other forces to which a gold connector is immune
whose ear cushions are not as soft as those here
seems especially difficult to make harsh
MDR-V6 lacks hinge pivots and is not flat-folding
just not a very laid-back or warm sound
not too tight
Sony leak much less audio
The hinges are relatively weak
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
the padding fabric used feels a little cheap and susceptible to wear and tear
Sony has not updated this aspect of the MDR-7506 design
frequency response deviates a little from our target curve
Lacking in frills and luxuries
It s not removable
wire is weak where you plug the headphone into the audio equipment
its still a little bit annoying
The cable is too long in my opinion
Lower End - Too Much Bass
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low or high price tags and biased reviews
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Sony cable is just a pain
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plastic shrouds and poor sound quality
my ears got a little bit hot and sweaty after 1 hour of usage
Sony MDR-7506 is not a professional gaming headphone
It is not ideal for official use or zoom meetings
This headset is not for outdoor listening
Sony MDR7506 doesn t have a control scheme

Sony MDR-V6 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	63 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	230 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Sony - Video Reviews (7)

Sony MDR-V6 Studio Monitoring Headphones Review

Sony MDR-V6 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	no
Magnet material	Samarium Cobalt
Diaphragm material	Polyethylene terephthalate

Weight	8.11 oz

Inputs supported	3.5mm 6.35mm
Cable length	3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	no
USB	no
Detachable cable	no

Colour of product	Black
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Headband
Category	Studio
Foldable	yes

Impedance	63.0 Ω
Frequency range	5 - 30000
Diaphragm diameter	1.6 in
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.57 in

Battery operated	no

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Sony MDR-V6 Sony - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.0

Based on 9 reviews

Sony MDR-V6 Sony MDR V6 Over Ear user reviews : 4.6 out of 5 - 99 reviews - audioreview.com

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Sony MDR-V6 Review

Sony MDR-V6 A classic headphone endures for a reason

CNET

Published: 07.03.2014

A classic headphone endures for a reason

First introduced in 1985, the comfortable fitting Sony MDR-V6s are arguably the best-sounding headphones for under $100.

The Headphone List

Published: 10.06.2014

Sony MDR-V6 Review | The Headphone List

Despite its age, the Sony MDR-V6 really is a headphone that does very little wrong for the asking price. It is well-built, comfortable, and isolating enough to compete with the best ‘modern’ studio and DJ headphones.

SoundGuys

Published: 19.04.2022

Sony MDR-7506 review

The Sony MDR-7506 headphones: there's a reason this is the standard when it comes to audio production and mixing.

Sony MDR-V6 Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones Review

Booredatwork

Published: 11.06.2013

Sony MDR-V6 Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones Review

The Sony MDR-V6 are closed back Stereo Studio Headphones from Sony.These all black headphones with red outline on the earcup...

RTINGS.com

Published: 04.05.2018

Sony MDR-7506 Review

4.0

The Sony MDR-7506 are comfortable, closed-back critical listening headphones with a good sound. They're a little cheaply built but they don't leak much, which ma...