Sony MDR-V6

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

0
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Great rich sound.
Crisp bass response without distortion or washiness.
Super comfortable.

Cons:

Somewhat larger than most headphones.
They're moderately bulky for portable audio.

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Last revision on October 29, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Great rich sound
Crisp bass response without distortion or washiness
Super comfortable
Padded headband and big enough to cover your whole ear to keep outside sound out
Solid build quality and coiled cable
Price - $74 easily beats out many headphones

Reviewers Didn't Like

Somewhat larger than most headphones
They're moderately bulky for portable audio
Ear padding is comfortable
But can tear or fray with extended use
External wires sometimes get twisted and tangled in the foldable design
Plug is too fat to fit some devices like my phone with the case on

Expert reviews and ratings

They may be close to 30 years old, but the comfortable fitting Sony MDR-V6s are arguably the best-sounding headphones for under $100.

By cnet on July 19, 2013

Very minor design quirks, but you're really not going to get something better than this for under a hundred or even $150.

By TheModernToolbox on January 19, 2013

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.

By KenRockwell on December 12, 2012

Awesome sound that's great for drowning out the world for only about $100. Good enough to use in studio settings for tracking and mixing. These provide great isolation from outside sounds and beautiful clarity in the audio....

By Onheadphones on April 27, 2007