Quote Originally Posted by SpankingVanillaice
The specs are the same for the MDR-V900 and the MDR-V700DJ. So wouldn't they sound the same?
No - quite different in sound, the V900 has Diamond Evaporated Diaphragms hence the extra $100.00 increase. The DJ version has more of a voicing towards bass as well, whereas the V900 is more neutral sounding. Still, best to listen for yourself, and be the judge.