Headphone recommendation

[WmAx]

Sony MDR V-6. After listening to a neighbor's pair I ordered two pairs myself and have never regretted it. The typical dicsounted price which I paid (J&R) was $67. I don't know if this model is still available but if it isn't, I think they have a comparable one which is nearly identical.

The MDR-V6 was a rebadged MDR-7506. The MDR-7506 was and still is a standard professional monitoring headphone. The average price for the 7506 currently is approx. $100 USD. All part numbers for the two models are identical, as provided by Sony, for the two headphones except for the plug(7506 versin is gold plated, V6 version is nickel plated) and the metal covers that have the model number engraved on them(V6 vs. 7506).

It may be important to point out that you are not talking about the MDR-V600. The V600 was the 'replacement' for the V6 for retail stores, but it is completely inferior in construction quality and in sonic accuracy. Many people may assume you are talkionag about the V600 since it is the current product and is relatively well known.

About the only criticism is that like most over the ear types, they can get hot after a while and I've read reports that the foam ear surrounds will deteriorate after many years of constant use

The cloth/velour based replacement earpads for the Beyter DT-250 will fit the MDR-7506/V6. The Beyer pads set the headphone sligtly farther from the ears(allieviating some of the ear contact they may experience) and are generally cooler, since your skin breathes better with the cloth material.

-Chris

[skeptic]

Thanks Chris. It's nice to know that if I ever need or want another pair or two, I can still get them.