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 honk, honk, here come the 600's (Sony, not Sennheiser) January 29, 2001
23 out of 25 found this review helpful
I used to own these headphones, and I thought I liked them at first. But after I listened to better headphones, I now realize that the Sony MDR-V600 is very disappointing. The V600 lists for ..., and costs ... at a typical electronics superstore - but performs like a much cheaper headphone. Its bass is loud but not particularly deep; the mids suffer from hollow and muddying "ringing"; the highs are OK but lack detail. It's a shame that the Sony V600 is a totally botched attempt at designing a consumer version of the "professional" MDR-7506 headphones; as it uses similar transducers to the 7506 but tweaked to fit into a much larger and heavier shell. As a result, because the V600's transducers had been mismatched to their earcup size, the V600 sounds flat and lifeless.If you must buy Sony in this price range, I recommend the MDR-CD580 rather than the MDR-V600; otherwise, you will find way better choices in other brands.
 REAL LIFE STUDIO MONITOR HEADPHONES. November 6, 2000
Steve McFalls (Mayfield Heights, OH)
22 out of 24 found this review helpful
I have owned this exact pair for several years. MDR-V600's are constructed very well. They fit tightly on your head. They completely cover your ears. I have missed many phone calls with these on. The sound quality is very natural and uncolored. They have the ability to reproduce lower frequencies than my 15 inch woofers in my car. You lose your sense of reality with these headphones on. They are very close to perfect when listening to your favorite music. Try listening to them while watching a movie through your receiver. WOW! Amazing detail and you don't miss any dialogue. My only quibble would be that the foam surround will come loose after a couple years of continous use. Otherwise, an excellent product!
Re-define your music experience March 1, 2003
M3TATR0N (Northeast Wisconsin)
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
With an extensive collection of music CDs, why did I ever trust my favorite tunes to a cheap pair of mediocre headphones?Well, no more. I recently upgraded to Sony MDR-V600 headphones. For what seems like the first time ever, I am able to distinguish the faintest melodies of individual instruments within my most beloved songs. Songs I have heard hundreds of times sound like new with these headphones. For someone who depends almost exclusively on headphones for listening to music, the Sony MDR-V600 headphones are an absolute necessity. They are solid and well constructed, but not heavy. The headband and earcups are generously padded with a soft, smooth synthetic material (durable enough for frequent use, but not rugged). The fit is snug, not tight (and this from someone who has trouble finding baseball caps that fit). The earcups cover your ears and effectively filter out most background noise (leaving just you and your music). The cord extends from the left earcup only (much better than a Y cord) and is conveniently coiled, so it stretches when needed without dangling loosely about (unlike a straight cord which ends up stepped on or snagged most of the time). As a bonus, the headphones collapse (with the headband wrapped around the earcups) and fit into a small synthetic pouch (included) for added portability. Overall, the Sony MDR-V600 headphones are an outstanding value offering a balance of performance and price - a smart buy for any music enthusiast on a modest budget.
 A Professional's Choice November 10, 2006
J. Dunagan (Syracuse, NY)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
I have worked in radio for well over 30 years now and have used many well-known brands of headphones--Koss, Sennheiser, AKG--but none have pleased me more than Sony's MDR-V600. This product embodies everything I most desire in a headphone: a comfortable closed-ear style, essential for me to prevent microphone feedback; easily-adjustable headband; a coiled cord to keep it off the ground (and not stepped on!); a carrying case that keeps them neatly packed away and easily accessible; a 1/4" adapter that lets me use either a standard headphone jack or miniplug jack for an mp3 player. Then there's the sound: rich and full with excellent high-frequency response. The only reason I can't personally give these headphones 5 stars is that they eventually break--typically the hinges that fold the earcups into storage position. However, when you consider that they are worn up to 30 hours a week, and then constantly put on and taken off, it's probably a miracle that they last as long as they do. If you're a fan of open-air styles, this is NOT the headphone for you. But if you do like a closed-ear style, there is likely no better product for the money.
 WHOA! Definitely NOT close to the MDR-7506 or MDR-V6!! December 16, 2005
P. Kowalsky (Manassas, VA United States)
19 out of 23 found this review helpful
MDR-V6, MDR-7506, MDR-V600, MDR-EX71SL: I own all of these headphones, and I have to say that my 19 year old pair of Sony MDR-V6's, and especially my newer MDR-7506's, blow these MDR-V600's out of the water. While arguably a bit more comfortable for LONG sessions, the MDR-V600's sound thin and cold compared to the MDR-7506's. I gave my MDR-V600's away because I was even more disappointed with them once I bought the MDR-7506's. Kids, save your milk money for another week or two and buy some cans that are audiophile quality - the MDR-7506's. I have had mine for 5 years or so, and just recently replaced the ear-pads with Beyerdynamic velour pads and MAN oh MAN - the sound gets even better and the cans just got WAAAY more comfortable. Buyer take note - do some reading on the "can" web sites and steer yourself towards a better Sony product than the mediocre MDR-V600's. Your ears will thank you, and you'll thank amazon.com for getting the MDR-7506's to you in record time. (NOTE: If you need something lighter and portable and it HAS to be Sony, try the MDR-EX71SL's - they sound decent, but they've had cord quality issues...)
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