Sony MDR-V6
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Sony MDR-V6 is a large diaphragm foldable headphone designed for professional audio and live/broadcast applications. It is one of the most popular stereo headphones in the domain of mixing, mastering and stage-monitoring. The MDR-V6 is a closed, circumaural sealed-ear design with a coiled, telephone-like oxygen-free copper cord. The model dates back to the 1980s.
The MDR-V6 is usually regarded as a relatively durable headphone. For example, all of the MDR-V6's enclosures are made out of metal instead of plastic. However, the pleather pads have been reported by some to wear out after time. The pads are replaceable parts (part number 2-115-668-03), and also other vendor's pads can be used with some modding, such as the Beyer Dynamic DT 250's velour pads, that some have claimed to be more comforting and noise-isolating than the original pads.[1]
[edit] Sony MDR-7506
The Sony MDR-V6 was superseded by the Sony MDR-7506 with only minor cosmetic differences and a different frequency response, such as the latter being provided with a gold plated headphone connector and a flat frequency response of 10 Hz to 20,000 Hz instead of the MDR-V6's 5 Hz to 30,000 Hz. The MDR-V6 also costs less than the MDR-7506.
Another difference is that the MDR-V6's, labeled with "Digital" are intended for mass market distribution through Sony's consumer division, as opposed to the MDR-7506's, which are labeled with "Professional" along the side and distributed through Sony's professional division. The MDR-7506's also come with a much more accessible warranty, which is another reason for the higher price. [2]
[edit] Specifications
| Sony MDR-V6 | Sony MDR-7506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Circum-aural, closed | Circum-aural, closed |
| Driver Units | 40 mm dia., dynamic | 40 mm dia., dynamic |
| Impedance | 63 ohms at 1 kHz | 63 ohms at 1 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB/mW | 104 dB/mW |
| Rated power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power handling capacity | 1 W | 1 W |
| Frequency response | 5–30,000 Hz | 10–20,000 Hz |
| Cord | 3 m (extended length) coiled cord | 3 m (extended length) coiled cord |
| Plug type | Stereo unimatch, 1/4" and 1/8" | Gold plated Stereo unimatch, 1/4" and 1/8" |
| Weight | Approx. 230 g (without cord) | Approx. 230 g (without cord) |
| Supplied accessory | Soft case | Soft case |
[edit] References
- ^ Sony MDR-7506 with modded Beyer Dynamic DT 250 pads - Discussion and pictures at Head-Fi.org-forums
- ^ Discussion of V6 and 7506 Differences in Forum
