[caableguy]

Hello,

I just found my old pair of Sony MDR-V6's in my storage unit, and Iwas wondering what thier value is and how good were they considered, I am currently using SR80's and my MDR-E888's.

I had heard once that they were fairly good cans, does anyone know where to get replacement pads for these?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Silver]

I think they should be better than your 888s, and in the same league of SR-80s. Search for "beyer V6 pads" if you want new pads.

 

[soupy]

You'd probably have to contact sony for stock pad replacements, but you should replace them with Beyerdynamic DT250 pads instead (go to beyer usa's site and get a phone number, that's how I ordered mine), muuch more worth the money. V6 retails for around $120, but can be obtained online easily for $70 new. If you clean them up a bit and get better pads, even 3+ year old ones can be sold used for around $30-40 these days.

 

[augustwest]

You can get replacement pads at Location Sound
They sell both the Sony replacement pads & the better Beyer DT250 pads. So the choice is yours!

Location Sound
10639 Riverside Drive
North Hollywood, CA
(818) 980-9891, or (800) 228-4429
Beyer velour pads, product # PBEYEAR07, $8.40 each

I don't know the cat # for the Sony replacements, but just ask for parts, and tell them what you need. They also sell the replacement foam disc's that go over the exposed drivers.

 

[blessingx]

The V6's are a fine set of budget (read <$100) closed cans. After trying several of its competitors (PX200, Eggos) I ended up with them for situations when the open Grados work work. For a few months that was a sr-80's/V6 combo. I think you'll be happy with them. They get recommended a lot here.

And as mentioned the velour Beyer pads are a nice "upgrade".

 

[caableguy]

Hey Thanks,

For all your input. I am looking at getting these Beyer Pads. I was thinking and I realized that these are at least ten years old. I recieved them from a friend when my daughter was born.

I haven't kept any audio gear this long!

 

[eric343]

They're quite good for recording/portable use, but not reference grade cans IMHO. Nice find