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post #1 of 9
11/28/11 at 6:43pm
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I currently using the Sony MDR-V150 headphones that I use for home studio but for $20 are they the best? Most sell them for $20 but I got them actualy for $12 new from Ebay so it was a good deal but I just wondered for around $10 to $20 are these good for studio use. They do say on the top part of the headband that they are studio monitors. They do have a long 6 foot 8 inch cord which is good and have a 3.5mm jack and also a 1/4-inch adapter so I can connect it to my mixer.

 

 

I noticed that now they have a new MDR-ZX100 headphones that replace the one I have but I wonder if that's any better for the same price. I do think the ones I' am using now sound good but I just wonder if the new one is better. One thing I noticed is that the frequency response is better on the new one and also the ear cups swivel. But the cord is shorter and is not 6 foot 8 inch. I have never tried the new version yet but just was wondering if it was better. I have used the ones I got for couple years now and they work great but just wondered if the new ones are better or so.

 

 

 

I forgot to say this but I' am in a tight budget so that's why I can only afford like $20 or less headphones. Basicly like the ones I got. But I got mine for $12 so it saved me money.

 

 

 

Here are the specs for the current headphones I have.

 

 

  • Diaphragm : PET
  • Magnet : Ferrite
  • Plug : Straight, stereo UniMatch® plug with fixed mini plug and detachable phone plug
  • Headband : Wide, Adjustable, Single
  • Design : Over-the-head, studio monitor
  • Type of Use : Portable, Home
  • Frequency Response : 18Hz - 22,000Hz
  • Sensitivity : 98dB/mW
  • Impedance : 24 ohms
  • Driver Unit : 30mm

        Power Handling Capacity : 500mW

        Cord Length (Approx.) : 6.6 ft (2.0m)

        Ear Cups : Swivel, reversible for single-sided monitoring

 

 

 

Here are the specs for the newer model.

 

 

 

  • Frequency Response : 12 - 22,000 Hz
  • Impedance : 24 ohms at 1 kHz
  • Sensitivity (db) : 100 dB/mW
  • Design : Over-the-head, Monitor
  • Diaphragm : PET
  • Headband : Wide, Adjustable
  • Magnet : Neodymium
  • Plug : L-shaped stereo mini plug
  • Type of Use : Portable, Home, Studio
  • Power Handling Capacity : 1000 mW
  • Driver Unit : Closed supra-aural, Dynamic
    30 mm, dome type (CCAW Voice Coil)
  • Cord : 47 1/4 in. (1.2 m) Y-type

Edited by Dustin Broke - 11/28/11 at 6:54pm
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post #2 of 9
11/28/11 at 6:57pm

I actually have a an old set of those Sony MDR-V150 headphones, partly broken now and stuffed in a drawer somewhere.  They are without question the worst headphones I've ever owned.  Muffled, muddy, closed in, lacking detail...even the Panasonic RP-HTF600-S is better. 

 

For monitoring work, the least expensive set I would recommend would be the Sony MDR -V6, which is about $65 shipped from Amazon.  They are known for their durability.  A set could last you a decade of heavy use, maybe more.  I just don't think you'll find anything appropriate for monitoring work in the $20-$30 range.


Edited by Kerry56 - 11/28/11 at 7:02pm
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post #3 of 9
11/28/11 at 7:01pm
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The Sony MDR-V6 costs around $80 to $100 I see on most stores. But even if Amazon sells them for $65 that's still over my budget. But will the Sony MDR-ZX100 sound better since the specs looks better? Sony replaced the ones I have with this new model.

 

 

But are the ones really that I have are that that bad???? I used them for couple years I thought they sounded good. But if they are that bad then maybe the newer version will sound better.

 

 

But I guess if no headphones that are around $20 or so are good then I might just have to keep the ones I have. Or maybe try the newer ones and compair to the current one but I thought maybe you guys would know how the newer version would sound. Basicly if you think all $20 headphones aren't good then I have no choice but to keep the ones I have or try the newer model and hope they sound better. But if anyone knows about the newer MDR-ZX100 headphones I would like there feedback.

 

 

Thanks


Edited by Dustin Broke - 11/28/11 at 7:18pm
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post #4 of 9
11/28/11 at 7:56pm

I didn't say there were no good $20 headphones.  But monitoring work usually requires headphones that don't have their own built in "coloration" of the sound.  No bias towards any part of the spectrum in other words.  The Koss KSC75 headphones are recognized as a fine set for less than $20.  The Koss Porta Pro's have a lot of supporters (and detractors) and cost less than $30.  But neither are monitoring headphones. 

 

Wait a bit and see if someone else has experience with these Sony headphones you are interested in.  Or they may know of a less expensive alternative to the MDR V6's. 

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post #5 of 9
11/28/11 at 10:10pm

What about Meelec's HT-21?  I got them for $15 last week on newegg.... Right now theyre on Amazon for $23.... I know theyre not full size.. But for the price,  I found them much better than the ZX100 which I returned... I was literally blown away for it being $15


Edited by nsx280ps - 11/28/11 at 10:18pm
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post #6 of 9
11/29/11 at 2:23am
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When you say that the Meelec's HT-21 sounds much better do you mean buy they sound flatter? Or do you mean it has more bass and trble than the MDR-ZX100?

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post #7 of 9
11/29/11 at 7:44am

If the ZX100 is indeed an upgrade over the V150(which it mot likely is), then I would go for it.  Its siblings the ZX700 and ZX1000 are both well-regarded so that should bode well of the ZX100.  Plus, if you purchase it from Amazon, you can still return it within 30 days if it doesn't work for ya.


Edited by Digital-Pride - 11/29/11 at 7:56am
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post #8 of 9
11/29/11 at 8:16am

The ZX100 sounded really muddy to me, there was not much bass to speak of either, that was after about 20 hr of break in.  The HT-21 has a lot more clarity and bass wise, i wouldnt say theres a whole lot, but theres quite a bit of punch for the price.  These are also much more balanced than I thought they would be

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post #9 of 9
12/23/11 at 12:29pm

The JVC HAS160 for around $10-15 sounds great for the price. It is very neutral, and closed(supraaural).  No, it doesn't have the detail of the V6(which I have had for over 20 years), however the frequency response of it is quite flat. The HAS160 is now my favorite headphone under $40.. I found a frequency response chart for the previous model HAS150. The HAS150 looks identical to the HAS160(how do these differ?) Perhaps the chart for the HAS160 might be even flatter?

 

The KSC75 and Portapro are far from neutral. They have exaggerated bass and are lacking in treble. They are also very open. I have had these for a number of years, and they used to be some of my favorite under $50 headphones until I bought the Sennheiser PX100(which is also lacking in treble, but has much tighter bass than the Portapro) and the HAS160. For those who still love the Portapro, the Sportapro sounds almost identical (but looks very different) and is around half the price of the Portapro. I also had the Sportapro for many years.

 

http://www.head-fi.org/t/425759/jvc-flats-no-im-not-crazy

 

 

 

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