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You gotta be kidding:
Except for the circular cans and a little circle "thingy" on the ends of the headbands, they're almost identical. What really clinches it is the pleather. Even their website says,
Quote:
V6's pad deterioration is well known and documented. That's why everyone recommends DT-250 or Pearstone velour pads. It's the #1 mod to Sony V6's.
So, what we have here is the Chinese manufacturer ... taking what they learned from manufacturing the Sony's through sub-contract ... changing a bit of the geometry ... and then hiring some shills to promote it ... "Holy Grail."
Sorry ... I'm not impressed.
Except for the circular cans and a little circle "thingy" on the ends of the headbands, they're almost identical. What really clinches it is the pleather. Even their website says,
Quote:
The earpads may deteriorate with use, and influence the sound quality of the headphone. We recommend changing the earpads approximately every 2 years. (first time exchange fee is 2000 yen - without shipping)
V6's pad deterioration is well known and documented. That's why everyone recommends DT-250 or Pearstone velour pads. It's the #1 mod to Sony V6's.
So, what we have here is the Chinese manufacturer ... taking what they learned from manufacturing the Sony's through sub-contract ... changing a bit of the geometry ... and then hiring some shills to promote it ... "Holy Grail."
Sorry ... I'm not impressed.