[Wes556]

Hello Everyone this is my first post and i would like ask a few questions about the Sony MDR-V6 headphones before I decide to buy them. 
 
First, I was wondering how much sound these headphones leak at a reasonable volume.
this is always a concern when it comes to headphones because I don't really want other people in the room to hear what i'm listening to.
 
Second, how is the build quality I have heard many stories about these headphones being built like a tank, but I have also heard that the headphones are rather cheaply built and fall apart quickly. 
 
those are my two major concerns with these headphones. On a slightly random note are there other headphones any of you would recommend instead of the MDR-V6.  

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Hello Everyone this is my first post and i would like ask a few questions about the Sony MDR-V6 headphones before I decide to buy them. 
First, I was wondering how much sound these headphones leak at a reasonable volume.
this is always a concern when it comes to headphones because I don't really want other people in the room to hear what I'm listening to.
Second, how is the build quality I have heard many stories about these headphones being built like a tank, but I have also heard that the headphones are rather cheaply built and fall apart quickly. 
Those are my two major concerns with these headphones. On a slightly random note are there other headphones any of you would recommend instead of the MDR-V6.  

I would think you could find a volume level with the MDR-V6s that you can easily hear and have people around you not being "bothered".
I think the MDR-V6 is built decently well.
 
I would recommend you buy used MDR-V6s, if the pads are worn out the price for the MDR-V6 should be low (I paid $48 for my used pair).
Then get the Beyerdynamic EDT 200/250 Velour ear pads for them ($23).
 
I do like my JVC HA-S500-Z (Gunmetal Gray) headphones better (audio quality wise) then the MDR-V6s.
And the HA-S500s fold up a little smaller and the straight cord is easier to wrap around the headphones (S500s), compared the the MDR-V6's coiled cable.
Also you can get difference ear pads (Velour or leather) for the S500 for around $16, on eBay.

 

[wrpxe]

I have used a pair for several years and agree with "built like a tank". The only quality problem is that the pads deteriorate rapidly, so I second the recommendation for the velour pads. They clamp tight and as a result, the sound isolation is really good.

 

[MrTechAgent]

Hmm PurpleAngel said everything.
 
I bought the zx700's after my v6 broke and I prefer them over the v6 cause they are softened up a bit
Keep in mind there are some Q-Control issues with the 700 , great phones over all , love them

 

[tomb]

V6's have been around since the '80s - there's a reason.  Ditto on the other comments about the velour pads - should be bought with the Sony's and replaced as soon as you pull them out of the box.  B&H Photo sells the velour pads as a standard accessory to the V6.  Amazon has them, too.  They used to be "Pearstone," but now they seem to be "Auray" brand.  I kind of preferred the Pearstone/Auray to the Beyers.  The Beyers are slightly larger and at least when I purchased them (it's been a number of years), they didn't come with a foam liner that's needed to protect the surface of the drivers.