Sony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones

Sony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones
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Sony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones
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Manufacturer: Sony
Brand: Sony
Edition: Electronics
Format: CD
Release Date: 2009-11-30
Model: MDRV150
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Music Label: Sony
Product features:
  • Supra-aural design and wide molded headband for comfort during long listening sessions
  • 30mm driver units and a lightweight ferrite magnite provide full-range sound with deep bass
  • Reversible earcups allow single-sided monitoring, for DJing applications, mono mix checking, etc.
  • Fixed stereo miniplug for use with portable equipment; 1/4-inch phone plug for studio/audio equipment
  • Frequency response: 18 Hz - 22 kHz
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The following is an excerpt from a post on my old blog, which you can probably find by copying and pasting a selection of the following and dropping it into Google's search box with quotes around it.

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I remember when I first decided I wanted, needed V150's. I first took serious notice of them in early 2007. I was perusing Rock Records in The Loop, a music store whose longevity is nothing short of a miracle in the sky-high rent neighborhood of Chicago's business district. I already owned a pricey pair of Koss, but they were so quiet they were hard to hear sometimes, and so heavy that wearing them gave me headaches. Then there's the pair of RadioShack 1225's I had recently bought, a lucky find whose quality defied their relatively generic brand name and $25 price tag. The 1225's extra appeal was individual volume controls for each cup, which allows you to isolate pans. But they made me look like Princess Leia, and the cable was really short.

I normally scoff at Sony's inflated brand value, which I'm convinced is the reason for their ridiculously high prices on most technologies available cheaper from other manufacturers at comparable quality. But the MDR-V150's caught my eye and held it. They were smaller than the massive cans I was wearing at that moment, which looked like boxing gloves hanging around my neck when I slid them back off my ears. And the Sonys were only $20. But even that was an unjustifiable splurge in my undergraduate, big city poverty, and counting the earbuds that came with my iPod, I already had three other pair (which wasn't really a reason not to buy them; indeed, I needed the new pair to solve a problem created by the others. But non-understanders would argue this point).

I held off that day. But last summer, when my girlfriend and I were getting ready to leave for France, she bought a pair of MDR-V150's at retail from Best Buy. Jealous and eager to spite her by doing better, I found a new pair on Amazon for about $15 and bought them impulsively. I went to her to gloat, then returned to the computer and bought a used pair on eBay for $6.

I took the used pair to France, leaving the new ones at home as a back-up. (I like to have two of everything I like. Ever since I was little, I've been afraid of my finer stuff breaking and having to settle for an inferior replacement because the original is no longer available.) The used pair didn't make it all the way through the adventure, but I'll be damned if they didn't sound rich and heavy like dark chocolate cake, and they worked long after their first several breaks.

Audio experts and studio monkeys will tell you (and have told me) that the MDR-V150's are lacking in high-end response and that, consequently, they are too bass-heavy. I set my iPod's EQ to "treble boost" and was satisfied with the compromise.

I recommend them to you without reservation.

Summary of Sony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones

Sony brings you its revolutionary studio monitor headphones, a superior set of closed supra-aural headphones that provide top-end comfort and sound quality. These headphones allow only a limited amount of ambient noise into the ear canal, giving your full attention to the music. The supra-aural design is engineered for excellent listening comfort, excellent compatibility and excellent sound; these headphones fit the bill for a genuine sound professional.

The MDR-V150 Studio Monitor Series headphones are built for your ears, with a supra-aural design for listening comfort during long sessions. The 30mm diameter drivers provide deep bass, and reversible earcups offer convenient single-sided monitoring.

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Built for your ears.
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Reversible earcups for single-sided monitoring.
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1/4-inch adapter included.
Studio Quality

The MDR-V150s incorporate high-end materials and advanced engineering to provide a clean, detailed sound for professional applications.

500 mW Power Handling

These headphones are ready for day-in, day-out use at high output levels.

Supra-Aural (On-Ear) Design

The MDR-V150s rest lightly on the ear, and the driver is positioned the correct distance from the ear canal, for a controlled environment and better sound.

Reversible Earcups

Reversible earcups enable single-sided monitoring flexibility, for DJing applications, checking mono mixes, etc.

Ferrite Magnets

Ferrite produces high energy without being bulky, to help produce ample sound output--98 dB/mW sensitivity.

Wide, Molded Headband

This headband design distributes the headphone's weight over a wide area. Less pressure means more comfortable listening.

30 Millimeter Drive Units

These drivers are larger than those found in many headphones, for deeper bass, lower distortion, and a wider dynamic range. Bass response extends down to a low 18 Hz.

Oxygen-Free Copper Cord

For maximum conductivity with minimal noise--conducts electricity better than conventional copper.

MDR-V150 Specs

Frequency Response: 18Hz - 22kHz
Magnet Type: Ferrite
Sensitivity: 98dB/mW
Impedance: 24 ohms
Cable Length: 6'8"
Weight: 4.2 oz.
Warranty: One Year

What's in the Box

MDR-V150 Headphones, 1/4-Inch Adapter, User's Manual

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