[kdern]

Just got a pair of Sony MDR-V6... love them except for the coiled cable.  I think they will be bulky if using the headphones for portability, and I expect they would get tangled in the bag.
 
My next option to try was the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 but at $150 it's double the price.
 
What advice would you give me?  Is there something comparable with a straight cable? 
 
 

 

[greghodg]

I don't think you're going to find anything that comes close to the sound quality of the V6 without, as you said, spending roughly twice as much.  Plus, the M50 has a long cable as well.  For what it's worth, I often wear my V6s while out walking, and the cable doesn't get in the way all that much, I just bunch it up and stuff it in a pocket.  I've never had any trouble with it getting tangled from doing this.

 

[Deep Funk]

Recable, the first option and a good option for later. Another headphone that is just as well suited for your preference and there are more options than the M50 (HD428/438, MDR 7506, SRH440, K240 S etcetera...) 
 
When it comes to the cable, for the price a headphone with a decent and sturdy cable like the V6 is a good headphone...

 

[kdern]

Thanks for the feedback but the long coiled cable is driving me crazy.  Does anyone have suggestions of another option with a straight cable?  Budget is $100.  Closed style.

 

[kdern]

Anyone?

 

[Deep Funk]

Try a search on the Sony headphone range: 7506, 7505, 7509, CD900ST etcetera...