Headphone Studio » Sony MDR V6 vs Beyer Dynamic DT 770Pro

[cray5656]

Hi all

I have a pair of Sony MDR V6 headphones ( need to replace the pads if anyone knows where to get them) and I do like the sound of them, but yesterday I heard the Beyer DT 770Pros and was impressed with the bass ( I actually listened for about 10 seconds as I was selling a synth and the guy brought his Beyers.
Just wondering if people have had both the Sony and Beyer and could tell me what one they liked most.
I like to use my headphones with my modular synth, creative Zen Xtra and laptop whilst at home and on the train. I really prefer to block out as much sound as possible.
I did own a pair of Grado headphones that sounded amazing but they were too open so I sold them.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[denl82]

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Originally Posted by cray5656 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi all I have a pair of Sony MDR V6 headphones ( need to replace the pads if anyone knows where to get them) and I do like the sound of them, but yesterday I heard the Beyer DT 770Pros and was impressed with the bass ( I actually listened for about 10 seconds as I was selling a synth and the guy brought his Beyers. Just wondering if people have had both the Sony and Beyer and could tell me what one they liked most. I like to use my headphones with my modular synth, creative Zen Xtra and laptop whilst at home and on the train. I really prefer to block out as much sound as possible. I did own a pair of Grado headphones that sounded amazing but they were too open so I sold them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

As far as blocking out noise, well, when I used my dt770's on the train, I had to turn my cdp's volume all the way up to 10 to even hear the music decently, and I STILL heard the train's loud noise. So you might wanna consider something that isolates better.

Just my two cents

 

[jonnywolfet]

the only closed can that will isolate better than the dt770 and compete with it on a sq level is the hd25-1 (other than iems of course). i have not heard the v6, but i am very happy with my dt770, and also use it for studio purposes (logic pro, reason and ableton on my ibook). if i would complain, i would say that the dt770 are not really resolving enough for this type of application, but theyre by far my favorite cans (musically) that i have owned.

 

[tomb]

The Number One Upgrade for a V6 are the Beyer DT250 velour cushions:
Beyer Velour Ear Cushions for the V6 at B&H Photo
Pros rip the cushions off the V6's right out of the box and put these on, instead. Highly recommeded.

 

[Joshatdot]

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Originally Posted by tomb /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Number One Upgrade for a V6 are the Beyer DT250 velour cushions: Beyer Velour Ear Cushions for the V6 at B&H Photo Pros rip the cushions off the V6's right out of the box and put these on, instead. Highly recommeded.

True Dat! I have a VERY old set of MDR-V6's .. I LOVE EM TO DEATH! They have a much better sound, IMHO, then my newer MDR-7506's. I'll be getting the DT250 pads in the mail hopefully by this weekend.

I wish I could find a local store/Head-Fi'er with DT770's or DT880's ... I really want to listen to these cans.

I also could recommend the Senn HD25-1's. They are one of the best portable pro/studio type's I have heard.

 

[flamerz]

If you ever come down to Seattle you can try out DT770's at a Guitar Center. I don't know if they have any locations north of Seattle, though.

 

[Joshatdot]

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Originally Posted by flamerz /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you ever come down to Seattle you can try out DT770's at a Guitar Center. I don't know if they have any locations north of Seattle, though.

Ahh cool! thanks for the tip!

 

[cray5656]

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Originally Posted by tomb /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Number One Upgrade for a V6 are the Beyer DT250 velour cushions: Beyer Velour Ear Cushions for the V6 at B&H Photo Pros rip the cushions off the V6's right out of the box and put these on, instead. Highly recommeded.

anywhere else to buy these pads? this place wants minimum $27 for postage !!!! a more realistic price should be $8-$10 to Australia

 

[tomb]

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Originally Posted by cray5656 /img/forum/go_quote.gif anywhere else to buy these pads? this place wants minimum $27 for postage !!!! a more realistic price should be $8-$10 to Australia

Let's be sure that's not a specific criticism of B&H - there is a B&H Photo Appreciation Thread floating around right now, and it is full of posts from satisfied customers - some for up to 25yrs (like myself).

That's too bad they have to charge that much to Australia, but from what I hear, Mouser and DigiKey do the same. I once ordered some Mouser parts for another guy in Australia and sent them to him personally. You might be able to find someone that can do that for you, too.

I think the shippers/customs/etc. have everything to do with the international shipping costs. US Mail for a small package from a private individual is not the same thing.

 

[tomb]

You can also buy them direct from Beyer, from what I understand. If you have a local distributorship or dealer in Australia, that would be another possibility.

 

[fatcat28037]

here's a link to replacement ear pads. I bought these for my v6's, they're very comf.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ist&sku=313962

 

[cray5656]

Let's be sure that's not a specific criticism of B&H - there is a B&H Photo Appreciation Thread floating around right now, and it is full of posts from satisfied customers - some for up to 25yrs (like myself).

I am sorry but it is a criticism, I buy modular synth modules, CDs, books etc from the US, these pads are probably the same height as a double CD and weigh less, so asking min $26 max $36 for something so small and light is just taking advantage of people.