Sony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones
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Customer Review: Solid headphones for just $20.00!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought these headphones a little over a year ago from Best Buy for the slight sum of $20.00 and have used them near daily ever since, either on the computer or on my iPod. The sound quality is quite good given the price. The only thing they seem to be missing in my opinion is a bit more punch in the bass.
As for the quality of the construction, they're suprisingly sturdy. They've been dropped from table height dozens of times and come through with hardly a scratch. They've even been mistaken for a stray mosquito and swatted violently to the wall which resulted in both earpieces flying out. To my pleasant suprise they snapped right back in the headpiece and work as if nothing happened. Occasionally, when I don't want to mess up my hair I'll detach them and listen to music by pressing them against my head a la DJ style. I'm not sure whether Sony intended this or not, but it's a neat little feature.
They're also quite comfortable, and don't feel cheap and 'plasticky' like some other headphones have the habit of doing (even though technically they're made of plastic.) Even after wearing them for several hours with glasses on, I don't really notice them. This is quite an accomplishment coming from someone who's fitted cap size is a bit over 8.
My only qualms are that the cord stems from both earpieces. I would have preferred it to come from only one. Even so, it doesn't bother me very much. Speaking of which, the cord is also very long, measuring in at about 3 feet. While this is fine at home, it's annoying on-the-go since the cord is pretty thick as well.
Other than those small nuisances, this is a very solid product that's well worth your twenty bucks. If you're looking for a pair of headphones that are a step up from the two dollar ones you get on airlines but don't want to spend a fortune, then look no further.
Customer Review: Your Favorite Headphone
Summary: 5 Stars
Advertising/Promises: From someone who has owned at least 20 different earphones/headphones in a 15-year period - these are worth it. The last one I got a week before these were the most expensive I've ever bought - a noise canceling one from RCA $25. Not a good one on very many counts. These headphones (the Sony MDR-V150) don't cover more than half of each side of my face - thereby pressing in under my ear/cheek and cause terrible pain after listening for just a few hours. It doesn't say "Noise canceling" and you have to turn on a switch for you to get that benefit - which turns out to be just a louder volume! Or do you have to get an extra AAA battery to engage to noise canceling feature.
Cable: The cable is longer than the typical 4'-0", so that means 2 more feet of moving around from the source of the music. Also, I don't see this one having cable shorts in a while, it looks very sturdy and able to handle everyday activities.
Sound: In my experience this $19 headphone has allowed me to listen at a comfortable volume without sacrificing the quality. Sony quality. The problem with the ear buds that come with my Zune is that they are just too loud - even on volume 1 to listen for an excessive period, plus I just don't think that it's healthy to have something stuck inside my ear blaring music for 4-6 hours per day. Here, I can have the music just as a background sound - and it does sound like that even though it's on the ear.
Comfort: I haven't found a problem with the tightness. In fact, I often forget that I'm wearing them until I have to get up from my desk. Besides, my theory is - keep trying different ones `till you find the one you like. For me - this is it and it's not going back! Just wished I knew where to get extra/replacement ear covers, because I'm keeping this one for a long time.
Customer Review: FINALLY I found the headphones I've been searching for!
Summary: 5 Stars
I work in an office job where I'm allowed to wear headphones while I work. For the past two years, I've been searching for the right pair - I had no idea it would be this difficult!
Every pair that I've purchased have had some problem or another. The ear bud ones are always too big and hurt my ears (and besides, they get pretty gross). The standard walkman-type headphones are comfortable but the music is pretty audible to people nearby when you play it even at a normal level.
Basically, I was searching for a pair of headphones for $35 or less that would hold sound in reasonably well (everyone always advertises noise-cancelling - I wanted noise-containing!), but didn't look like they should be worn by an air traffic controller!
I've been exceedingly pleased with these headphones for the week that I've had them. Yes, they are a bit bulkier than some of the more trendy headphones that are out there but they are much better quality. I can't blast my music but I can listen to it somewhat loudly without being audible to anyone around me. The ears are really soft and comfortable, although I will say that I've encountered the same issue with the headset getting a bit uncomfortably tight after wearing it for several hours - especially when I'm wearing my glasses. I expect that will get better as I wear them in. I haven't had any problems with my hair getting stuck in them, as another reviewer mentioned (my hair is several inches past my shoulders).
If you're looking for the same things that I was, I would strongly recommend these headphones! I would have paid double and still been very happy with them.
Customer Review: Great set of headphones for under $20
Summary: 5 Stars
Throughout my many electronics purchases, I've been through many sets of headphones. From cheapo iPod earbuds to expensive around-the-ear studio headphones, you name it, I've used almost everything. So I think I can safely say that this is one of the best sets of headphones I've ever used, in any price category. Add to that the fact that you can find these anywhere for less than $20, and you can see that this is a great value, too.
The construction of the headphones is the first thing that suggests it is worth more than $20. The whole package feels sturdy; the cord isn't flimsy and the headset is solid. Whatever the earcups are made out of, it sure is comfortable. It is a soft material that doesn't put too much pressure on any part of your ear, giving you no fatigue even after hours of listening. This brings me to another point; comfort. The way the headset is designed, you hardly feel the weight of the headset, which isn't too much to begin with. It really is a good design all around.
Finally, the sound is great on these headphones. I'm not an audiophile by any means, but I can recognize that this headset delivers crisp sound in every frequency and enough base to make you forget you're listening to headphones. This set delivers some of the best sound I've heard on headphones, ever, and thats saying a lot.
All things considered, I recommend this to anyone who wants a good sound experience from a set of headphones. This is one of the few products that I cannot find a fault with, and I recommend it to anyone on any budget.
Customer Review: Best Pair I've Had So Far
Summary: 5 Stars
I got these back in 2006 to replace an old pair of Koss headphones, and I love them. They've seen almost daily use for the past few years or so, and I've had no problems with them at all.
Are they comfortable? Very much so, for me. The leather-like material around the ear-cups is very soft and pliable and cushy. I don't even notice them, really, after I've had them on for a few minutes.
The cord is fairly long, and it doesn't twist itself up like I've seen happen on some other headphones.
As for the sound - I am sure there is better out there, but not for $20. I listen to a lot of dubstep lately, and these handle the heavy bass remarkably well. It doesn't end up overpowering the rest of the sound, and it doesn't sound cheap or hollow, either. And with this genre of music, which sometimes has a mixture of deep bass and ethereal vocals/instruments, that's sort of important.
Other genres sound great on these, too. Electronic, Rock (soft, hard, heavy-metal), Hip-Hop, Atmospheric/New Age/Lounge, Chiptunes. Jazz. Blues. Classical does all right, but I'm sure there's better out there.
I can't vouch for Country since I don't listen to that mess.
All in all, you really can't beat these for $15 - $20. Maybe if JBL made a pair of $20 headphones, but I don't think they do. And as much as I love the Skullcandy earbuds, their headphones can't compare.
Worth every penny.