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I have/had a pair of MDR-V700's and I loved them to death--until my dogs chewed through the cord. I had them for about a year and a half and they worked perfectly until my beagles killed them So I read a lot of the forums here and descided to go with Sennheisser HD280-pros. Compared to my V700s, I think the senns suck. I don't get tight bass response out of them and they tend to distort at higher volumes. They are more of a studio phone with dj features, but that is about it.

I have a pair of Pioneer HDJ-1000s on the way now, and I expect the quality, durability and look to be even better than the sony's. Not only that, but it has replaceable parts just like the senn's, so I won't have to worry about my dogs again!

I use Sony MDRV700's and they work perfectly fine. Now I've seen some of them that are fucked up, but I take REALLY GOOD care of my headphones. So I don't think they'll break. Besides by next year I hope to buy a new pair, so *crosses fingers* please don't break between now and next christmas

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Originally posted by DJ Cubano I use Sony MDRV700's and they work perfectly fine. Now I've seen some of them that are fucked up, but I take REALLY GOOD care of my headphones. So I don't think they'll break. Besides by next year I hope to buy a new pair, so *crosses fingers* please don't break between now and next christmas

lol what are you going to do with 2 headphones?!

one for the studio, a different better pair for mixing

cheers,
Armando

DJ Cubano, the MDR-V700DJ is not a good choice for studio use. In fact, it is so mid-bass-heavy that studio engineers will almost certainly f**k up the EQ settings on the actual recording just so that the MDR-V700DJ's will sound "right" to their ears. As a result, recordings made using the MDR-V700DJ's will usually sound thin and lifeless on everything else.

The MDR-V600 isn't good for studio use, either. It is deep-bassless and treble-shy, so engineers will likely f**k up the EQ favoring the lower treble on the actual recording - which will make that recording sound harsh and shrill on everything else. And as I pointed out, the MDR-V600 is one of those 'phones that are good for nothing, since they are just glorified $20 el-cheapo closed crappophones that masquerade as "studio monitors" with a high price tag.

So, what's left for studio use? Sony MDR-7506 and Sennheiser HD 280Pro. Both of those headphones come close to the flat yet slightly analytical sound that's REALLY needed for the recordings to sound proper on most equipment. The catch? Relatively speaking, both of those true studio monitor headphones suck for DJing, because they don't have the sensitivity, the power-handling capacity or the emphasized mid-bass response that's needed in a loud club.

damn for real. They sound pretty good when I have them on in the studio. I mean I get really good sound out of them. But if they break before next christmas, I'm gonna buy a new pair

i have mdr 7505's
good stuff

Yea, I love the Son'ys, but mine's also cracked at the earpiece, even though I've taken care of it. But in all fairness, I've been using it everyday for production and every weekend for DJ'ing...but still..when I've paid a �100 for it, I expect it to last forever...It only lasted me a year.

I've DJ'd with the Sennheiser HD25's quite a few tiems before, and I have to say, their sound is basically identical, and they're EXTEMELY sturdy...but they don't look that cool...but I don't care much about that..I jsut want 'em to work

Apparently the Pioneers break even quicker than the Sony's...

A few questions... when you all say the V700DJ's or the V600's have "good" sound, what are you comparing them too? Because I know for a fact that some $25 (admittedly non-dj headphones) have unbelievably more accurate and better sound quality than either of those! The fact is, both headphones are made for a particular "type" of sound that any $20 headphone can reproduce. They aren't good sound quality -- they just go loud and don't *seem* to distort when you crank them... this is because of the design they use to get that "one-note-bass" at EVERY volume, you know, where the midbass overwhelms EVERY other part of the spectrum? If any of you are interested in an ACCURATE headphone, one that will speed up your beatmatching because the beats won't be distorted, and will let you EQ mixes for studio use in such a way as to SOUND GOOD on almost any speakers, check out the Sony MDR-V6, the Sony MDR-7506, and the Sennheiser HD280 Pro.

also,

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Originally posted by Hondaswaper i like the Sony 600's because your whole ear fits inside the headphone cup (blocks out allmost all outside noises)

That style of headphone is called a "circumaural" headphone. If you want a headphone to block out noise, look for a "sealed" or "closed" circumaural headphone. There are MANY MANY better (and higher-isolating) headphones of this style... many of which are less expensive AND better than the V600's...

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Originally posted by MAB ive had my 700's since they come out and i spent big $ to have them moved to Australia coz we never get anything here when it comes out without causing some pain, and mine haven't cracked so I must be lucky huh! i guess you don't spend all the money to treat your e-quip like krap tho

When something does, why not buy some Ultrasone's from here?

http://www.headphones.com.au/product.html

I personally dont like the Sony's because i have a friend that has them and the bass is really really distorded to me... and the treb is really low. Myself i like my Sennheiser HD - 280 pros they sound great and everything is clear..and they are really comfy. But looks arnt really that great but that really dosnt matter to me.

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Originally posted by Cosmic Realm I personally dont like the Sony's because i have a friend that has them and the bass is really really distorded to me... and the treb is really low. Myself i like my Sennheiser HD - 280 pros they sound great and everything is clear..and they are really comfy. But looks arnt really that great but that really dosnt matter to me.

Exactly! If all you've heard is crap, than you'll think the V700's are clear or have good bass and sound good... but when you hear something better...

I found the Sonys to be a bit bass-heavy. They were pretty comfortable though, as they completely cover my ears vs. the Pioneers clamping my ears tightly. For extended listening I wouldn't use either, but for DJ use I prefer the Pioneers - more accurate sound, better fit, and no problems with durability so far.

I have been using the Sony 700s since a couple of years back. While the sound suits me when I play out. What annoys me is that the swivel joints do keep cracking. If like me, you DJ proffesionally then you will know that they do the job but having to replace them for that reason is not good enough.
Headphones can be quite a personal issue for various reasons but it's always worth remembering that we are all different and to use what works for you.

Audiophiles will crucify the the Sonys until the cows come home. DJs will give you a different story and so on.
It has to be said though that Sony are taking the piss a little by not doing anything about that swivel joint and as a result I am moving onto another make, probably Sennheiser. Still undecided though.

As for using them in a studio scenario that is a big no no. They really don't give you a flat enough sound to be able to master propperly.

Oh well
Nem

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Originally posted by Nemesis44 It has to be said though that Sony are taking the piss a little by not doing anything about that swivel joint

indeed. All they have to do is to either replace it with an aliminuim joint, or just a thicker and stronger plastic joint.

I'm very sorry to let my Son't go, because I LOVE them..but it's gonna be Sennheisers for me, especially since I use it for studio work as well. (their response is quite flat)

I use the V700DJs... used to use sennhesier hd 25s and before that i used sennheiser hd 200s

Just worked this out...

4 nites a week for 4 hours at least...

Plus extra nites here and there

So thats at least 832 hours use (probably nearer 900 to be honest) a year in a very harsh environment.... and they still havent cracked..

even if they did crack after a year thats some serious useage

I have to replace my stylus once a year - i have no objection to replacing my headphones after a year considering how good they are.


i dont use them folded tho on one side- this seems to prolong their longevity.

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Originally posted by ReBirth It only lasted me a year.

oops...correction..just looked at my receipt...I had it for 2 years...still tho..shouldn't break at that price..

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