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Sony MDR-V6 is a large diaphragm folding pair of headphones, the initial entry in Sony's Studio Monitor headphones, one of the most popular dubious – discuss model lines among professional audio engineers. The product line was augmented by the MDR-V600, the MDR-7506 and then the MDR-7509 and MDR-7509HD models, which continue to be popular for audio editing, live sound and broadcast. Jul 10, 2019  Nx Headphone EQ Calibration – Supported Headphones. Last updated on: 7/10/2019 9:36:02 AM. All headphone models are compatible with the Abbey Road Studio 3 and Nx Virtual Mix Room plugins. The immersive spatial effect created by these plugins is achieved on any pair of headphones: this ensures that mixes done on any pair of headphones, with one of these plugins. Help fine tuning my Sony MDR 7506 with an equalizer? (Description in comments) Close. Posted by 6 years ago. Help fine tuning my Sony MDR 7506 with an equalizer? You want to change their EQ? They have fine tuned ears that are much better than yours and you want to change their EQ? Original Poster-2 points 6 years.
Sony MDR-V6 in its retail box
Sony MDR-V6 is a large diaphragm folding pair of headphones, the initial entry in Sony's Studio Monitor headphones, one of the most popular[dubious] model lines among professional audio engineers. The product line was augmented by the MDR-V600, the MDR-7506 and then the MDR-7509 and MDR-7509HD models, which continue to be popular for audio editing, live sound and broadcast applications. The four models use a closed, circumaural sealed-ear design with a coiled oxygen-free copper cord, tipped with a combination ¼″ (6.35 mm) and ⅛″ mini (3.5 mm) TRS phone connector. As a product line, the MDR-series Studio Monitor folding headphones have been noted as a 'favorite of sound professionals because they're reasonably flat sounding, inexpensive, compact, and they can take a lot of punishment.'[1] The MDR prefix is an initialism of the Micro Dynamic Receiver trademark.[2]

MDR-V6[edit]

Two MDR-V6s, one folded for travel
The MDR-V6 was introduced in 1985 and became popular with sound engineers and disc jockeys (DJs). The headphones were listed as having a very wide frequency response and were convenient for travel as they could be folded and carried in an included leatherette bag. In 1987, audio industry journalist Daniel Kumin wrote, 'Throw away your loudspeakers. There is now what may be the most perfect transducer yet made by man. Recently I auditioned a pair of Sony MDR-V6 Studio Monitor headphones, then purchased them. There are not enough superlatives in the dictionary to describe the performance of these headphones. Listening to them with a good CD recording is like being in the center of a live performance.'[3]Consumer Reports wrote in 1989 that 'there seems little reason to look beyond the check-rated Sony MDR-V6. That model combines the highest accuracy we've measured in headphones, comfortable design, moderate weight, and enviable bass reproduction.'[4]
In 1993, the headphones were described as 'almost-industry-standard' for the monitoring of location sound recording for film and television.[5] Newer designs were introduced by Sony, most notably, the Sony MDR-7506 and MDR-V600, yet the MDR-V6 continued to be produced. By 2003, the headphones were so well known that Electronic Musician magazine, recommending headphones with a 'fold-up design', called the MDR-V6 'venerable'.[6] In a comparison of many headphones models, Dave Rat introduced them as 'one of the most popular live sound headphones', and tested them to be 'a little low on the top end, a little low on the bottom; definitely close' to neutrally flat.[7]

MDR-V600[edit]

First reviewed in 1993,[8] the MDR-V600 was designed to satisfy DJs who wanted a greater emphasis on bass. To help DJs in cuing songs with one ear, the MDR-V600's earcups can be swiveled around backwards. In a test of virtual surround on a portable DVD player, using the movie House of Flying Daggers, the MDR-V600 was praised: 'the imaging, separation, and clarity of sound was impressive'.[further explanation needed][9]

MDR-7506[edit]

MDR-7506
In 1991, Sony introduced the MDR-7506 headphones, which were marketed to audio professionals.[10]
The MDR-7506 and the MDR-V6 share the same part number for their driver, but the magnet therein is known to vary. The MDR-7506 was introduced with a samarium–cobalt magnet, as was originally used in the MDR-V6.[11] However, at some point, the MDR-7506 switched to the slightly more powerful neodymium magnet.[12] These changes were made without changing the driver part number. In addition, Sony's own store website specifications for the MDR-V6 also list a neodymium magnet, further calling into question whether the MDR-V6 and MDR-7506 actually use different magnet types in their drivers.
In 1997, EQ magazine wrote, 'Most people will use Sony MDR-V6 or similar headphones, such as the professional version Sony MDR-7506 or Koss Pro-4A. These Sony headphones have a reputation for loud sound and for blocking out at least some outside noise.'[13] A 2001 web audio book listed the MDR-7506 as 'the industry favorite'.[14]
On March 7, 2014, CNET reviewed both headphones. The result was that the V6 was a flat sound which had a little more bass compared to the 7506. The 7506 accentuated its treble range. The overall sounds is very close but have distinct enough differences.[15]

MDR-7509HD[edit]

In Sony's pro line, the now discontinued MDR-7509HD, used a larger driver.[16] Truesdell included the MDR-7509HD in his list of 'top-of-the-line' headphones for digital audio production, under other models by Bose and Beyerdynamic.[17] In 2008, The Sound Effects Bible listed the earlier MDR-7506 as essential for the 'standard recording package', and the MDR-7509HD best suited to the 'professional recording package', calling them 'top-of-the-line Sony High Definition headphones'.[18]

Specifications[edit]

Sony MDR-V6Sony MDR-V600Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7509HD[19]Sony MDR-7510Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-CD900ST
TypeCircum-aural, closedCircum-aural, closedCircum-aural, closedCircum-aural, closedCircum-aural, closedCircum-aural, closedCircum-aural, closed
Driver Units40 mm dia., dynamic40 mm dia., dynamic40 mm dia., dynamic50 mm dia., dynamic50 mm dia., dynamic50 mm dia., dynamic40 mm dia., dynamic
Impedance63 ohms at 1 kHz45 ohms at 1 kHz63 ohms at 1 kHz24 ohms at 1 kHz24 ohms at 1 kHz24 ohms at 1 kHz63 ohms at 1 kHz
Sensitivity106 dB/mW106 dB/mW106 dB/mW107 dB/mW106 dB/mW108 dB/mW106 dB/mW
Watts0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W1.0 W1.0 W1.0 W0.3 W
Power handling capacity1 W1 W1 W3 W2 W4 W1 W
Cord3 m (extended length) coiled cord3 m (extended length) coiled cord3 m (extended length) coiled cord3 m (extended length) coiled cord3 m (extended length) coiled cord3 m (extended length) coiled cord2.5 m straight cord
Plug typeNickel plated stereo unimatch, 1/4' and 1/8'Gold plated Stereo unimatch, 1/4' and 1/8'Gold plated Stereo unimatch, 1/4' and 1/8'Gold plated Stereo unimatch, 1/4' and 1/8'Gold plated Stereo unimatch, 1/4' and 1/8'Gold plated Stereo unimatch, 1/4' and 1/8'Stereo, 1/4'
WeightApprox. 230 g (without cord)Approx. 258 g (without cord)Approx. 230 g (without cord)Approx. 300 g (without cord)Approx. 260 g (without cord)Approx. 270 g (without cord)Approx. 200 g (without cord)

References[edit]

  1. ^Kadner, Noah (2009). Red: The Ultimate Guide to Using the Revolutionary Camera. Peachpit Press. p. 93. ISBN978-0-321-61768-2.
  2. ^WM-FX671 Walkman® Digital Tuning AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player(PDF). Sony Electronics. 2002. p. 2.
  3. ^Kumin, Daniel. 'Headphone Heaven'. Digital Audio and Compact Disc Review. WGE Pub. 4 (1–6): 120.
  4. ^'Headphones'. Consumer Reports: 598. 1989.
  5. ^Forlenza, Jeff; Stone, Terri (1993). Sound for picture: an inside look at audio production for film and television. Mix pro audio. Hal Leonard Pub. Corp. p. 100.
  6. ^Electronic Musician. Polyphony Pub. Co. 19 (2–3): 102. 2003.Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ^Rat, Dave (January 1, 2010). 'The Mighty Headphone Quest Part 2'. Youtube.com. Retrieved December 30, 2010.
  8. ^'Review'. Stereo Review. CBS Magazine. 58 (1–6): 91. 1993.
  9. ^'Review of portable DVD players'. The Perfect Vision. The Perfect Vision Ltd (66–73): 88. 2006.
  10. ^'Fast Forward: Sony Offerings'. Home and Studio Recording. 5 (7): 10. May 1991. ISSN0896-7172. To complement Sony's audio products, there is a new line of headphones: the MDR-7506, MDR-7504 and MDR-7502. The MDR-7506 uses folding construction and closed ear design. Gold connectors and an OFC cord are included for solid connections, while a stereo unimatch plug enables the unit to interface with ¼' and ⅛' external connectors. It also features a 40 mm driver and a frequency response of 10 Hz to 20 kHz. The MDR-7504 and MRD-7502 are similar to the MDR-7506, but with a few exceptions. Both headphones have 30 mm drivers and offer frequency responses of 50 Hz to 18 kHz and 60 Hz to 16 kHz, respectively.
  11. ^'SONY MDR-V6 page'. Store.sony.com. Retrieved 2011-07-03.
  12. ^'SONY Pro MDR-7506 page'. Pro.sony.com. 2008-11-18. Retrieved 2011-07-03.
  13. ^'Review'. EQ. Miller Freeman Publications. 8 (7–12): 120. 1997.
  14. ^Beggs, Josh; Thede, Dylan (2001). Designing web audio. O'Reilly Web Studio. O'Reilly Media, Inc. p. 336. ISBN1-56592-353-7.
  15. ^'Sony MDR-V6 headphones review: A classic headphone endures for a reason - CNET page'. cnet.com. 2014-03-07. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  16. ^'SONY Pro page on headphones'. Pro.sony.com. Retrieved 2011-07-03.
  17. ^Truesdell, Cliff (2007). Mastering Digital Audio Production: The Professional Music Workflow with Mac OS X. John Wiley and Sons. p. 500. ISBN978-0-470-10259-6.
  18. ^Viers, Rick (2008). The Sound Effects Bible: How to Create and Record Hollywood Style Sound Effects. Michael Wiese Productions. ISBN978-1-932907-48-3.
  19. ^'SonyBiz'. Sonybiz.ca. Retrieved 2011-07-03.

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The Sony MDR-V6 are an extremely sensitive, folding, isolating headphone that's great for enjoying music, travel and monitoring professional field recordings.
The MDR-V6 is one of today's longest-lived audio products because it's so good and so reasonably priced. When I worked in radio in the late 1970s through early 1980s, all my friends carried their Sony MDR-V6 to the shows they DJed. (I preferred the less expensive, American-made Koss 4AA for patriotism's sake.) Back when digital audio was just being invented by Sony, Sony would tie these MDR-V6 headphones to their latest professional digital audio recorders at AES shows to amaze us with the quality of digital sound. In fact, that's why the MDR-V6 says FOR DIGITAL all over it; an historical artifact from the early 1980s.
The all-metal plug is pure genius, and has been for over thirty years: it's a 3.5mm plug, with a screw-on ¼' adapter for use with professional gear. With the adapter screwed-on, it's as good as a real ¼' metal plug. The adapter is interchangeable with the screw-in adapters that come with most Beyer headphones, too.
The MDR-V6 is a fully professional product: all-metal plugs with strain reliefs, coiled cords and even most of each headphone outer case is black anodized aluminum. Not bad for $70, and they sound great.
Versus the Sony MDR-7506
This MDR-V6 is the original version of the world's most popular professional headphone, the Sony MDR-7506, which is just a slight cosmetic variation with an added presence peak. They each sell for about the same price, depending which is on sale that week.
I prefer the sound of this MDR-V6 over the MDR-7506 for music enjoyment, while the 7506 has more of a presence peak that might be more helpful ferreting out noise for live monitoring. Keygen generator. The 7506 outsells this V6, but not for any particular reason other than Sony promoting it more.
While all the specifications appear the same and the only difference appears to be the 7506's gold-color plugs and saying 'PROFESSIONAL' in blue instead of 'for DIGITAL' in red, this MDR-V6's frequency range is rated as 5 ~ 30,000 Hz, while the 7506 is rated only as 10 ~ 20,000 Hz, and I greatly prefer this V6's smoother response over the 7506's more peaked response.
This MDR-V6 sounds great for music, while the 7506 is optimized more to highlight noise, distortion and recording defects. Both have great and somewhat boosted deep bass. Don't mix or master with these, since your mixes will be a bit thin. Use Stax or the Beyer DT 880.

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Back of Sony MDR-V6 box.

Technology
Around-the-ear, isolating closed headphones.
40mm diameter driver.
Neodymium Magnet
Fake leather around-the-ear pads.
Impedance
63 Ω at 1 kHz, rated.
Sensitivity
106 dB SPL at 1 milliwatt.
1 mW at a rated 63 Ω is 251 mV.
At 1 volt, this would be 118 dB SPL.
At 100 mV, this would be 98 dB SPL.
Power Handling
7506
500 mW rated.
1 watt maximum.
Yikes! That's 133 dB SPL rated, 136 dB SPL maximum. 120 dB causes pain, and anything over 115 dB SPL can cause immediate and permanent hearing damage.
Frequency Range
5 ~ 30,000 Hz, no conditions specified.
The Sony MDR-7506 is only rated as 10 ~ 20,000 Hz.
Cord and Plug
Coiled.
3 meters (10 feet) when extended.
3.5mm plug with 'Unimatch' screw-in ¼' adapter.

Weight

210 grams (7.4 ounces), actual measured, without cord.

Quality

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Made in Thailand.

Included

Sony MDR-V6 as shipped.

Sony MDR-V6 with included sack and paperwork.

MDR-V6 headphones.

Screw-in ¼' adapter.

Plasticy drawstring carry pouch.

Paperwork.

Price

2012 November and December: $70.

2012 May: $110.

Introduced

I've seen these in the field since at least the early 1980s, probably the late 1970s.

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Sensitivity

The MDR-V6 are extremely sensitive. Even with just an iPod, it's easy to make yourself deaf. You won't want or need any extra amplification with your MDR-V6.

Watching movies on an iPad, I only have to run the volume at about 5/8. With music on an iPod, I never have to go anywhere near full level, even on the quietest classical recordings. Somewhere around halfway is plenty.

Among the many reasons the MDR-V6 are so popular is that they play loud on anything. Even plugged into a DSLR or camcorder, they should play loud enough to let you check for noise and hear even the softest sections.

Their rated sensitivity is 106 dB with 1 mW of input, about 10 dB more than most headphones. They are rated 2 dB more sensitive than the $570 Beyer T70p, but in actual use from most (constant-voltage) sources, the apparent sensitivity of the 32 Ω T70p is greater than the 60 Ω MDR-V6.

Sound

For about $100, the MDR-V6 sound like a million bucks. The only headphones that come close are the $160 Audio-Technica ATH-M50, which sound very similar, but even smoother and more open.

These MDR-V6 are smooth and have outstanding deep bass. When compared far more expensive headphones, the differences are subtle. Better headphones may have slightly smoother sound with a little better clarity, while many other more expensive headphones sound worse, with nasty midrange peaks absent in the MDR-V6.

Unlike other $100 headphones, the MDR-V6 sound great for symphonic and classical music, for which the peakier MDR-7506 do not.

The MDR-V6 are designed to work great plugged into iPods and portable devices, and need no extra amplification. While it would be silly to spend $1,000 on an amplifier to use with a $100 pair of headphones, if you have a Woo Audio WA6-SE, I've never heard these headphones sound better on any other amplifier.

Colouration

The MDR-V6 have almost no midrange presence boost, with very little honk.

Isolation

The MDR-V6 have pretty good isolation from outside sound, and allow almost no sound leakage to the outside.

The MDR-V6 do a perfect job of keeping themselves sealed to my head, with little pressure, and never get sweaty. This is a lot better than the Beyer T70p, which often don't seal well to my head.

Bass

The MDR-V6's bass response is excellent. It's deep, solid and strong without ever being boomy.

The V6 have better bass accuracy than most more expensive headphones. For instance, the Beyer T70p often doesn't give good head seal, so its bass leaks out around the edges.

The bass response doesn't vary much at all if you press them harder to your head, which is great. Even with light pressure they have great bass.

The MDR-V6 also are great for enjoying movies on your iPad.

Materials and Mechanics
The MDR-V6 is a pretty tough professional headphone. It's built to take a lot of abuse from people who work at TV stations and don't have to pay for these themselves.
The plug and adapters are all-metal.
The smaller round part of each headphone's external case to which the yokes attach is aluminum.
The wiring is external, you can catch the little wires that run into the top of each earpiece on twigs if you're running thorough the brush.
The hinges and height adjusters seem like stainless steel, with numbered click-stops!
Ergonomics
They're light, isolate well and stay on my head as I move around.
The coiled cord beats a long straight cord for portable use.
The 3.5mm screw-plug plugs right into an iPad even in in a thick case.
The MDR-V6 are fantastic for travel; they fold right up and are much more practical and comfortable than in-ear headphones. They are perfect to fold up and jam into a DSLR case.
The MDR-V6 stay adjusted to your head size when off your head, unlike most Beyer headphones that reset themselves back into the headband.
The V6 are much lighter than other around-the-ear headphones, another reason they are so popular.
They're warm and comfy.
They are sometimes a little floppy as you're unfolding them.

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These Sony MDR-V6 headphones have impressed me for decades. They sound and feel great, have magnificent deep bass, have plenty of sensitivity so they never need external amplification, and fold-up for travel. For about $100, they are a steal.

The $160 Audio-Technica ATH-M50 sound a little better, but are also bigger and heavier. I prefer the ATH-M50 for travel because they fold flat to lie against my iPad in my bag, while these MDR-V6 fold more into a ball to go in with my socks.

For DSLR video monitoring where you need to hear what's wrong while you can still do something about it, get the MDR-7506 instead, but for enjoying music and audio, get these MDR-V6.

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