Sony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones
by Sony
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Customer Review: Great bang for the buck
Summary: 5 Stars
There are certainly better headphones out - wider frequency range, more durable, etc, but the MDR-V150 has, in my opinion/experience, the best qualities for the price. I use headphones at work almost all day (music, podcasts), and then go home and use them for several more hours (music, gaming), I liked these so much I bought an extra set for work and a back-up set for home.
pros:
- comfortable enough for long-term usage.
- good sound quality.
- headphone design muffles a lot of external noises. Not as good an active noise-cancellation system of course, but it definitely does better than most similar models I've used.
- price! It would be a steal at twice this price
- fairly durable. I've used my current (home) set for over a year and the only issue is that they need 'squeeze' my head quite as snuggly any more.
cons:
- not *that* durable. You can tell just by picking them up it's just plastic.
Customer Review: Almost perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this set of stereo phones to replace a set of 10 year old Aiwa phones that finally just fell apart. I use stereo phones to listen to music coming out of a stereo receiver (in other words, no Ipod, laptop, PC, game console, you get the idea). When I got these, I put my pristine vinyl copy The Beatles Revolver on my turntable and plugged them in. Really great sound, especially when linsteing to a music format that has no tape hiss. I was able to really crank the volume without any distortion. For the price they're terrific. The only problem that I have with them is that (for me) the ear cups are too SMALL. My old Aiwa phones enclosed my entire ear, these sit on top of the ear. Why did I give these a 5 star rating? Well, I knew the ear cups were smaller when I bought them. I didn't think the difference in size would be that big of a deal, but I found out otherwise. Either way, its not a fault of the product. Overall, the sound and the price are great!Customer Review: Solid, high-quality headphones
Summary: 5 Stars
Most all of us have owned some kind of Sony headphones, at least the cheap ones that came with our Walkmans. These feel much different than those did. There's a feel to the cords and connections that tells you they'll last for decades. At first, the earcups look too small, but they sit snugly, perfectly, right on the bottom ear. The cushioning is soft with a familiar vinyl covering that warms to your ears. Tight enough to stay on securely, but causing no fatigue. There are even little details like number lines on the sides where the headphones adjust.
As far as the sound, it's very clean and clear. Not outstanding, but it fits my at-computer purposes exactly. I didn't want to clutter the desk with another family of speakers, and for casual music listening, they work great.
They're "Studio Monitor" in look only, but there's a level of quality construction in these headphones I really didn't expect for under $20.
Update: these broke months agoCustomer Review: Best headphones I've ever had
Summary: 5 Stars
I got these about 3 years ago and they still sound and feel fantastic. I don't think they'd ever blow out; I usually have them blasting since I use them while skateboarding. I have long hair and with some other headphones I had problems with hair being pulled out but not with these. Also, I have never really had a problem with the thickness of the cord. I actually like it because it is easier to untangle, but it is a little too long. I usually stuff my pocket with the cord so it stays out of my way.
The only problem, which isn't too bad, is that when wearing them for long periods of time like traveling my ears become sore and I have to take a short break. They may be too tight, but it sure doesn't feel like it until you have been wearing them for a few hours.
I always suggest these headphones to people. I got them in a store for $20 and they have better sound than some much more expensive headphones I've tried.
Customer Review: For those of you with doubts...
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased these headphones although every bad review said that they were painfully tight on your head. When I received them I noticed they were painfully tight on my head... SO, being that I use them at work and my phone at work was wider than my head, I put the headphones on my phone over night (as if my phone was listening to music, which looked funny). When I got back in the morning I put my new headphones on AND THEY FIT PERFECT! They sound GREAT compared to any ear bud or regular headphone and the price can't be beat! To anybody complaining that this product hurts your head, get half a brain and do what I did. Find something a little wider than your head, put the headphones on it overnight and BINGO! They will fit like a champ! I love these headphones and it's as if they were CUSTOM FIT for ME! Best bang for your buck! BUY THESE HEADPHONES! Anything else will just waste your money! Trust me, don't be a dummy.