I have been into a lot of “world class” recording studios that have these headphones. BTW no one mixes on headphones these days ( when I said I mix with them I ment I use them as a quick means to do a fast line check at a festival where you have no sound check time) I find the Sony MDRV-600 to be very good, maybe you heard a bad pair it does happen. I suspect there are also some knock offs floating around that Sony does not want anyone to know about. The Pair I bought about 4 years ago I paid $160 when they first came out. I do not use headphones as the end all and be all for mixing, but I do use them for a quick reference.
NO headphone is FLAT, because of the very nature of headphones and how they are loaded down by the ear surface/ ear canal and ear to headphone seal (different on every human) they will sound different.
IMO I find the bass is very good and not muddy, I wanted to get the Pro series but Sony said there were no longer making them so I purchased these. I was going on a tour and did not have time to look around. And by the way the drivers in these headphones are the same ones as the pro series.
It’s Just my opinion that these headphones are a great value. You don’t have to jump down my throat and say WHAT! THESE ARE JUNK that’s your opinion.
I think a big problem here at T.S and I have been guilty of it too is we tend to jump down one another’s throats! We need to just listen to one another and not be so judgmental. So what I like Sony 600 headphones, why make a big deal out of it???
Can’t we all just get along? and be one happy audio obsessed family
Chris Church
What? The V600's are anything but flat. Honky, screeching highs, thick muddy bass makes them one of the most incoherent headphones ever created. I don't understand how anyone who does studio work could think they are a good headphone. Sure you ain't confusing them for the V6's or 7506's? Those are the studio standard.
I think the V6's/7506's are one of the best headphones you can buy for under $100 for a closed headphone. Good sound & rock solid construction. I've owned my 7506's for 5 years and they are in great shape. I would also recommend Grado's, but they sure are bright and can be downright umcomfortable due to their design for some people. The higher end Sennheisers require an amp to sound good. The HD580, HD600 & HD600 are scalable in terms of sound quality (upgrade their cables, different amps make em sound different). Tubes work great with the Sennheisers. Tubes also relax the peaky treble with Grado's and blossom their midrange a bit. I also own a pair of shure e2c's and they are a solid performer, but are very source dependant.
I love the MDR-V600 Sony headphones block out all outside sounds they are very flat and anything will drive them well. I think they are the best sounding headphones for under $200 bar none ebay auction link for $69! I am telling you these will impress you I use them for mixing all the time and for practice for my guitar at night. here is the ebay auction link
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Sony-Studio-Monitor-Headphones-MDR-V600-Hi-Fi-New-NIB_W0QQitemZ9719527705QQcategoryZ61334QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I am in the market for new headphones - does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations? I would use these at home with the stereo and when editing movies and music on the mac and with my bass. I want some that sound sweet, but I dont want to break the bank - any help would be great. If not, I do to the local music store and just start listening!
Mitchell