Good Portable Sony Headphones $50-$150
Jul 16, 2013 at 3:16 PM Post #2 of 8
One can assume the headphones are for a portable audio device or smart phone?
Do you like your music bassy?
Prefer vocals?
 
Jul 16, 2013 at 4:30 PM Post #3 of 8
Why just Sony? The Sony V6 is $69 with free US shipping from B&H. It is a classic. Many have been using the same one for over 20 years. That is how durable it is.
 
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/358337-REG/Sony_MDRV6_MDR_V6_Closed_Back.html
 
If you can buy a different brand, then get the JVC HAS400 for around $25. The HAS400 has great detail.
 
Some people change the earpads on these to velour ones for greater comfort, and less sweaty ears. It decreases the bass though, and costs around $20-$25 for a pair.
 
Jul 16, 2013 at 4:57 PM Post #4 of 8
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Sony V6 is $69
If you can buy a different brand, then get the JVC HAS400 for around $25. The HAS400 has great detail.
Some people change the earpads on these to velour ones for greater comfort, and less sweaty ears. It decreases the bass though, and costs around $20-$25 for a pair.

I have the Sony MDR-V6s, but I do prefer to use my JVC HA-S500-Z (Gunmetal Gray) folding headphones.
So a +1 on the HA-S400s.
 
Jul 17, 2013 at 3:59 AM Post #6 of 8
Quote:
Why just Sony? The Sony V6 is $69 with free US shipping from B&H. It is a classic. Many have been using the same one for over 20 years. That is how durable it is.
 
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/358337-REG/Sony_MDRV6_MDR_V6_Closed_Back.html
 
If you can buy a different brand, then get the JVC HAS400 for around $25. The HAS400 has great detail.
 
Some people change the earpads on these to velour ones for greater comfort, and less sweaty ears. It decreases the bass though, and costs around $20-$25 for a pair.

 
It has to be Sony because that is the brand selected for our project.
 
Jul 17, 2013 at 4:31 PM Post #7 of 8
It depends on the smartphone. Some might not power the V6  that well, and you might need a small portable amp like the Fiio E6. Perhaps you should consider the Sony ZX700. The ZX700 is only 24 ohms 106 db/mw, while the V6 is 63 ohms and
106 db/mw, so the ZX700 will be easier to drive with a very low power source. The V6 is more neutral, while the ZX700 has a bit more bass.
 
Jul 17, 2013 at 5:57 PM Post #8 of 8
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It depends on the smartphone. Some might not power the V6  that well, and you might need a small portable amp like the Fiio E6. Perhaps you should consider the Sony ZX700. The ZX700 is only 24 ohms 106 db/mw, while the V6 is 63 ohms and
106 db/mw, so the ZX700 will be easier to drive with a very low power source. The V6 is more neutral, while the ZX700 has a bit more bass.

 
An amp isnt a prob. I might get a Fiio E7 once i buy one.
 

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