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Summary: When used with equalizer, my favorite
Review: Because of the variety of music we listen to, from pop to classical, from small ensemble to full orchestra; and the variety of equipment, from tiny Walkman radios to CD players; and the quality range of headphones, I can't imagine listening, especially on headphones, without the help of an equalizer to bring it all together. Currently I have 1986 Sony V6s, Grado 325s (2002), and Sony V-900s (2002). I chose the 325s after reading the reviews at www.goodcans.com (recommended reading), and the following quote is important:
"Some of you may have read notes from one headphone retailer on the Internet that say the Sennheiser HD600's are better than the Grado SR325's because the Grado's emphasize the treble too much. I assume what they are calling too much treble is what I am calling detail. To me, since I really do like the sound of the SR325's and listen to Grado's constantly, (mids are clearer to me also), the Sennheiser's sound seems muffled to me." This is true, and for full orchestral music I reduce both the bass and trebble with the equalizer when listening with the Grado 325s, but they work perfectly with my Sony Walkman FM for pop and jazz. I think that reviewer would say the V-900s sound, like the Sennheisers, is a "muffled" one. So, based on my good experience with the Sony V6s, I got the Sony V-900s. Like the Grado325s they have more bass than is needed for full orchestra and, depending on the recording I slightly increase the trebble. Comparing the 325s and V-900s I find the 325 sound cooler (crisper, harder, more transparent--pick a term) than the V-900, whose warmer midrange and more subtle highs I prefer. A cymbal over the V-900s sounds like "pshhhhh;" on the 325s it sounds like "pisssss." Take your choice, but with an equalizer you can fine tune your sound. One other solution: get headphones that aren't so good! The Koss Portapro phones have received excellent reviews, and I am getting a set for "on the road" use. Now, back to the music.
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Summary: Very Good Sound
Review: Have had these headphones for a couple of years and have not had a problem with treble and really like the bass coverage. I find them comfortable and well made. Possibly there are headphones that are cheaper that are as good, I don't know. I only know these are good, sound and, although they are a little heavy, comfort over the long haul and they suit me quite well.
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Summary: Terrible sound for the money.
Review: Having listened to many of the best consumer headphones available, I cannot recommend the MDR-V900s to anybody. Yes, they are very comfortable and have outstanding build quality, but the sound quality is really bad, especially considering the price tag.
I would suggest to anybody interested in Sony headphones- take a look at the MDR-V6 or MDR-7506 models. These have sound that is literally at another level than the muddy, grainy V900. And they retail at about half the price.
The secret is, you can go even cheaper yet and get something that sounds light years beyond the V900. A pair of Grado SR-60s or Sennheiser HD497s will completely embarrass the Sony V900s- I'm talking about crystal clear highs, excellent tonal qualities and near transparent sound. Compared to a good pair of headphones, the V900s are quite muddy. For what they cost, the lack of excellent sound is totally inexcusable.
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Summary: Awesome Sound Reproduction
Review: I have had a variety of Sony Headphones (and others over the years - Sennheiser, Nady, Panasonic, Pioneer, etc.) including the MDR V-700, V-300, V-7506 and others. These MDR-V900 Monitors though are the best! I use them for monitoring music, movies, and most importantly, I use them when playing my Bass Guitar at church. They have a great "boot'en" bottom-end as well as a excellent very high upper ambience reproduction...they simply kick! I paid much more for them than that advertized on Amazon right now and I am considering buying other pairs for my drummer, sound technician, and guitarist for our church group. My opinion is you can't go wrong with these babies!
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Summary: not up to par
Review: I recently bought these headphones and when i first plugged them in i thought "wow, these sound great." But after listening to several different songs i realized that the highs were...well, way too high. Any time there was any kind of symbol sound or anything toward the very high end spectrum it just pierced my ears. It wasn't the songs either because i plugged in a pair of cheap panasonic headphones and that hiss wasn't there. The same thing when i listened to it on my jvc mini system. The mids and lows were really good, and after i adjusted the equalizer settings these sounded decent...however i had to crank the high end down almost as low as it would go, so it was either ear-piercing or muffled. I would not suggest these headphones at all, even if you are going to use them with an equalizer. The only reason i gave them one star is because they were fairly comfortable.
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Summary: good choice
Review: I tried these and the sony mdr-v700dj. There is a slight difference in sound quality but nothing that is worth the extra 130 dollars or so. I'm not sure why they are so much more expensive and Both models have superior sound quality and you will be very pleased with the way they sound when you first put them on. They are simply a true reproduction of the sound that has been recorded. The mdr-v700dj's are a little more well balanced in terms of weight. I can shake my head with those and they won't budge too much. There is a price to pay for that though...they are slighty tight on the sides and it feels somewhat like your head is in a clamp, but this can be expected from closed-ear headphones. The mdr-v900's are a little more comfortable but tend to fall of more easily. The oval shape of the cup is a little better on your ear too. The only other thing is that the ear-cups on the mdr-v900's don't swivel so you can't just put one up to your ear and listen like you can with the mdr-v700ddj. Other than that they are about the same and I would recommend either one. Unless you want to there really is no need to waste the extra money on the mdr-v900's unless you can find them for a cheaper price.
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Summary: Unbelievable Sound and Comfort
Review: These Sony headphones are really great. They are extremely comfortable and sound magnificent. They effectively block out any background noise so I can really sit back and the enjoyt the music I am listening to. Nothing like coming home from a long at work to put these on! Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys their music, a very worthwhile investment that will bring years of enjoyment. I only wish I bought them sooner... :)
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Summary: The best balance for your buck
Review: When I started shopping for headphones, I had some very specific criteria in mind: first, they must have good noise reduction, as their primary use would be in my dorm room where I wanted to decrease background noise as much as possible when studying. Second, the sound must be of high quality because I'm picky in general and also because I intend to use them to analyze and learn music (both classical and popular) by ear. Thiry, they must be large and comfortable. I have slightly big ears, and I wear my headphones for long periods of time, so they have to be of the highest comfort rating. Finally, and equally significantly, they must have a low impedance. This refers to the electrical resistance of the headphones (their Ohm rating, or the omega symbol). The higher the impedance, the more power you need to run them properly. As you ascend through the price range of headphones, you will find that the impedance increases as well. High-quality headphones have higher impedance because the manufacturer assumes you will be plugging them into a home stereo or studio amplifier, which are typically set up to power headphones of 150-300ohm. However, if you're like me, you may want to use these headphones elsewhere. Most portable devices like CD players are best suited to run 32ohm headphones at the most, and if you tried to run a pair of 150-300ohm headphones on something with this power rating, it would sound like a dying cow. More importantly to me, however, was the fact that my computer's sound card was rated at 32ohm. Since I do not have a home stereo in my dorm room, and most of my headphone use occurs on the computer, I had to pass up many great sets of headphones because of their high impedance ratings. Every pair of headphones I looked at or listened to fell short in one of these areas - every pair except the Sony MDR-V900. I listened to them on a whim in a local music store while looking at Sennheisers, and they really impressed me. I thought they sounded great, and they sealed out background noise exquisitely. I thought they would be great if only I had a stereo at school, but then I looked at the back of the box: 32 OHMS IMPEDANCE! WOOHOO!!! The bottom line is, these headphones sound amazing, have good sealing, are amazingly comfortable, and you can run them from practically anything with no loss in quality. I have not experienced the tinny highs or excess bass that others complain of. They perform great with classical music (orchestra, solo, quartet, etc), jazz, folk/bluegrass, and rock. Bowed instruments and woodwinds sound sweet and warm, guitar is clean and clear, drums are crisp and defined, bass is smooth and well-articulated, brass is clear as a bell, piano resonates like you're in the room with it, and vocals will feel like they're being sung directly to you. The sound-proofing is good enough that I can really rock out in my fairly quiet office with no noise leakage except when I take them off and they aren't sealed around my ears. It's not so thick that I can't hear my phone ring, but my co-workers have trouble getting my attention vocally. On a typical day, I wear these headphones almost continuously for 4 hours before and 4 hours after lunch, and have never needed to take a break because of discomfort. They do not get heavy, and the cups are so large that even my big ears barely touch them. They also look pretty sharp. The MDR-V900's are the best piece of musical reproduction equipment I have ever owned, and I would recommend them to anyone. P.S. If you're shopping for headphones and plan on listening to a few, burn a CD to take with you to the store. They won't mind if you pop it in when you're spending these kind of bucks. I suggest having the following tracks: "Helplessly Hoping" - Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young for vocals, "New World Symphony mvt 4" - Dvorak for strings and brass, "Wish You Were Here" - Pink Floyd for guitar, "Stratus" - Billy Cobham for drums/bass
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