[creyc]

Could someone who has experience listening to both of these cans please highlight the sonic similarities and differences between these cans?

I have and enjoy the 7506s, save for a few nitpicking's I have. I'd really just like to get a breakdown of the sound before I try to decide.

 

[creyc]

dont mean to sound impatient but I'd love to order up some new cans since I have this cash burning a hole in my pocket.

 

[Lad27]

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Originally Posted by creyc Could someone who has experience listening to both of these cans

That could be your problem here - how many people would have had both of these cans at the same time? You can see Beyers vs Grado vs AKG vs Senn advice seeking here, but yours is quite rare, I'm afraid.

 

[Toe]

I wouldn't exactly call the MDR-V6/7506 'rare'...

I've heard the V6 and DT770, but not the DT990.

 

[creyc]

Toe, what do you think about the 770 and V6? That is also a can of interest to me.

And yea while these two particular cans aren't technically in the same category or league (open audiophile can, closed studio can) I just figured the V6 is popular enough that SOMEONE would know.

 

[Toe]

My thoughts on V6 vs DT770 (the old Pro-250 ver, newer ones may well be different):

The V6 is probably the more honest and neutral headphone overall. The DT770 has a bit more of a 'smile' frequency response. But the DT770 is also a good bit smoother than the V6, and a more open (though not particularly cavernous) soundstage. Driven properly, both are quite strong in the bass department.

 

[Lad27]

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Originally Posted by Toe I wouldn't exactly call the MDR-V6/7506 'rare'... I've heard the V6 and DT770, but not the DT990.

No, I don't think that MDR-V6/7506 are rare headphones. Sorry, maybe I screwed up there a bit. What a wanted to say - it would be a rare find to find someone on this board, reading this thread right now, having MDR-V6/7506 AND DT990 at the same time + be willing to offer a comparison...
If you don't bump a thread, after 3 days it sits at page 6 or thereafter, after a week it's gone and "search" is your only option.
As you can see there are already DT770 creaping in... But guy is after comparing 990 to V6, isn't he? How long is gonna take for Grado 225's, AKG 340, Senn600's fans will sneak in to have their say?

 

[1967cutlass]

IMHO the v6 are pretty bad headphones which are overly bright, and don't really have any redeeming qualities. The 990 are one of the best headphones I've listened to, and are so much better than the v6 that they don't deserve to be compared.

 

[1967cutlass]

I'll even give you some pointers...

V6= screechy highs
990= smooth detailed highs

v6= boomy underextended bass
990=deep full, to the point of almost being subsonic, not overwhelming, musical bass.

 

[shawntp]

I have the 7506's - they are great headphones for specific uses. Probably there are others in the range that have more appealing sound.

I listen to the 7506's some on the road but mostly I use them as a quick and dirty portable studio phones when editing my music recordings. They are considered very revealing headphones in their price range in that they will make things stand out that you might not hear on other phones.

"Other Phones" may however give you a more balanced representation and come accross more pleasing.

 

[augustwest]

I have both the dt990 & the V6's. The dt990's are in an entirely different league. The V6's would be better compared to the Grado SR60's or 80's. The V6's, SR60 & SR80 are perfectly happy un-amped, they all three have very extended highs, and limited bass.

I used the V6's primarily for production work, and they are great for that. They transport well, fold up; have both a "mini" plug & 1/4", and believe it or not, having the coil cord was a plus for work purposes.

The dt990's will require decent amplification to put their best foot forward. They are a fun headphone, not what I would call neutral, with deep authoritative bass, and detailed controlled highs. They are some of the most comfortable headphones available. They are good all round phones, and rock just as hard as the Grados do, but are not as fast.

happy listening!

- augustwest

 

[creyc]

Thanks guys, thats excellent info and I can't wait to get a pair of 990s! I already knew they were comfortable, since i have beyer pads on my sonys but I really look forward to their sonic improvements.

 

[creyc]

So I'm having a bit of difficulty finding one. From what I understand about this headphone is there was a new model released last year, the 2005 version? I can't tell if I'm looking at an old or new model when shopping at most online vendors. Like here: http://www.ttvj.com/index.php?main_p...roducts_id=231

Is that the new model? And thats 250 ohms, do they make a version thats any easier to drive? I assume I'll be needing to finish my headphone amp soon otherwise! Also, is this really a $400 headphone? I never recalled the price being that high before, perhaps for the 880 but not the 990.

Oh well looks like I'll need to save a bit more.

 

[j24]

You thread reference the old dt990. Here is a site that reference the new dt990 http://www.meier-audio.homepage.t-online.de/index.htm
The color is the difference : black for the old one

 

[j24]

And here is the site for great price on the old one

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...558503?ie=UTF8