-very loud -excellent sound -looks awesome -great price/performance

-uncomfortable

I'd like to start out by saying the MDR-V700's sound incredible for the price and there's nothing comparable in this price range. There are some problems with the sound, though nothing that can't be fixed with an equalizer. The 1500-2500hz range seems to be a little loud and is especially noticeable with sounds like the pop of a snare drum. The bass is slightly inarticulate although there's plenty of it. I haven't had a chance to drive these cans with an amp so these problems could possibly be fixed. The V700's are extremely efficient and can be driven to painful levels even with a portable player. They do a good job of blocking out outside noise and keeping the music to yourself. They look awesome and are easy to brag on in public. They make nice portables even if they are a little heavy. On the downside, they're somewhat uncomfortable. My ears start to hurt after an hour and I can't wear them for much longer than three hours without a break. Even so, it doesn't bother me that much. Apparently not everyone has this problem but it should be considered. I'm not a DJ so I don't know how well these cans perform with their intended application. I do know they're excellent for music listening. In my experience they're very durable and I haven't had a problem with the plastic breaking like some have. The MDR-V700's would make an excellent choice for anyone shopping in the $100 range. There's really no other choice in my mind. Any complaints I've had are minor and easily overlooked. Recommended without reservation.

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-Sony MDR-7506 -AKG 240M -Sennheiser HD280

If u r lookin` for some very nice headphones, believe me, the MDR V700DJ model is the bestes model i da world

-great bass response -fairly detailed mids -comfortable design -swivel design on earcups -good price/performance at $100 -suitable for live monitoring on a loud stage

-highs are lacking -power-hungry -large and bulky

I know the review says I'm an audiophile, but I'm 19 with some limited funds. The page kept telling me I needed to use numbers between 0-9, so I couldn't post the price. Anyhow, I paid $100 USD. I'd have to disagree with the reviewers that said these headphones sound like crap. Although they're not incredibly accurate, nothing in the $100 price range is going to come that close. Connected to some good electronics, these headphones will sound pretty good. I got these headphones when I was in high school. Since then, I've acquired some nice speakers and don't really use them much anymore, but they sure were nice to have back then. I could study with them in the library and they'd seal well enough that they didn't bother others. Also, I didn't have a car, so I would often take a noisy bus to and from school, and the headphones would block out most of the bus. Man, that made them worth the price right there. If you're looking for real tonal accuracy, I'd check out similarly priced Sennheisers. If you want something that really seals out sound, or "headphones that bump," you should listen to some of these.

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Nothing worth mentioning.

Bass! Sturdiness Appearance lots of features (swivel cups and stuff)

price (if you will) not very cheap weight upper end sound quality lacks a bit not very comfortable over long periods of time worn in same position

Seeing as i've owned cheaper phones before, these phones kick ass, and as I was a DJ, the review by Eagle is discriptive. Although, my findings. They are very heavy, which is a result of many DJs saying they don't want something that will break if they have to throw the phones off quick 2 adjust something, or change vinyl. The strap i do agree isn't the most comfortable thing, but they aren't made to stay in one spot, as we are constantly moving them to hear the source sound (recourd) and actual sound (speaker and added reverb of the environment). They are also heavy but i'd rather have something that feels sturdy rather than a flashy pretty thing that'll break easy. The bass in these things is encredible, you'll blow your ears out b4 u distort them because clubs and raves aren't quiet. We need something to overcome background noise (yelling, screaming, bass pumpinp, etc...) They haven't appeared to have taken a lot of power, most sound cards or decent music players will drive the 50mm drivers just fine. Although highs are not quite as sharp as what a monitours' (v900) would be, because they really aren't made for that, studio use is completely diff. you have no background noise to really filter out, and the Mids are very nice for this application. As said, these phones are made for a DJ and so they're made to handle the stresses we (DJs) put on them. But they're also great phones for someone wanting something beyond cheapo $30 things. As you can drown the world out with these, and not worry about destroying them.

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mdr-cd180 phillips (forgot the model no.)

Bass response (if you're a DJ) Cool looks

Very dark presentation Needs a high-current amp Flimsy construction Uncomfortable High price for the sound quality

I disagree with the reviewer who posted on June 29, 2002 that manufacturers give you a bad set of headphones with MD players because they were designed for that purpose. Well, that's not true - in fact, they are totally unacceptable for music listening; the bad set of headphones bundled for free is just for the MD player buyer to get started listening to the player. That aside, here is my actual review of the MDR-V700DJ: 1. The MDR-V700DJ is not designed for music listening; it is very dark-sounding. Instead, it's designed for DJ monitoring use, with its ultra-high sensitivity to bring the beats above all that noise in a club. The mids are okay, but the highs are honky. 2. Despite its extremely high sensitivity, the MDR-V700DJ requires a very-high-current headphone amp in order to hear the bass beats well, due to its extremely low 24-ohm impedance. That means that even mid-level mixers may have trouble delivering enough current to these current-hungry headphones, resulting in dull, lifeless bass response. 3. The swivel parts on the MDR-V700DJ are extremely flimsy and extremely prone to breakage after just a few months' use, since they're made of very cheap, very thin, extremely brittle plastic. And several new pairs have already shown signs of premature failure: Some of the springs inside the swivels have been making creaking and popping noises. Not a good sign of quality control, to say the least! 4. The headphones are heavy, and are uncomfortable to wear, especially for extended listening sessions: They press uncomfortably against the ears, and they don't stay in place for long. But then again, they're meant for short-term DJ use, who hears the phones for only a few minutes at a time.

-enormous bass response -can handle high volume w/o distortion -great headphones for the price

-silver paint comes off, very visible -spiral cord tangles easily

I'm a professional musician and needed a set of cans that I can use as studio monitors but also for home use to blast AC/DC's "Dirty Deeds". I used plenty of different headphones over the years but for both studio and home use these are perfect for me. The bass response is incredible, regardless of what the audiophiles say, well, I hardly listen to Mozart and rarely to Simon @ Garfunkel but I'm sure if you're not too picky these Sony's will even handle that pretty well. Lot's of reviewers complain about throbbing earlobes, it never occured to me. I hook them up to a 600 watt Yamaha receiver and can crank the amp without experiencing distortion. My Sennheisers distorted at high volumes, my AKG's did, so did my Audio Technica's. I can't comment on the breakage of the swivels yet, I guess mine are still too new, even though I use them for about 6 hours a day. The only thing that's bugging me a little bit is the silver paint that already chipped of in several places, maybe plain black would have been better.a But altogether the best set of cans I've ever used. Cann the earpads and swivels be reordered and replaced if the should break? If anyone knows, please email at peterpotens@yahoo.com

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Akg's, Sennheisers, Audio Technica's, Sony V600's

Great sound, comfort, and flexability.

Very very very bad construction flaw!

They are a Dj's dream except for one major problem. The plastic casing holding the swivel breaks after 6 to 9 months. I have had 2 pairs and both slowly broke in this way. I also know 5 other Djs that have had the exact same thing happen.

look, sound quality, comfort level

price(if you paid retail amount) look around, purchase online for around $100

These headphones just rock! The sound quality is outstanding and the comfort level is great. Anyone that tells you these are heavy, they must have a small head with nothing in it. The bass hits perfectly and the highs are sharp and clear. Most headphones use their mids to power and flood the sound...with these you get best of all ranges. They look great and adjust to any size head. The swivel feature works great, use them part time for DJing.... most of the time I just use them for my computer and home audio setup. You will notice things in music, movies, games that you never heard before. Great deal if you are looking for something that looks and sounds great.

Volume, looks, bass response.

Sound quality, construction.

I've been djing for about a year and a half now and these cans have served me very well in that capacity. They have massive magnets for headphones of this price range, and can accomidate crazy loud volumes for event situations. Even at highest gain the bass track is clearly audible. That said... These are NOT audiophile "Hi-Fi" headphones. Any increased quality the untrained ear might notice are simply due to the fact that these headphones are constructed using halfway decent drivers. The sounds from these headphones are not level by any means, they are keyed a bass frequencies and some treble to aid DJ's in beat matching. As a result the sound spectrum sounds un-natural and skewed. If all you are looking for is ridiculously loud bass and good looks, these are the headphones for you. If you care an ounce about sound quality invest in some Grado SR-80's or cheap sennheisers. Note: From experience, these cans have a pretty short life if you gig them regularily. The cup necks are made of cheaper plastic and have a habit of snapping (I'm on my second pair)

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Sony MDR-V500dj, Sony MDR-V600's

Sound, style, "I have cooler headphones than you do" factor.

None, except a minor annoyance. They have a tendancy to fall off my head if I make any quick movements, but other than that they are more comfortable than anything I have ever tried before. The price is a little steep for some, but i got mine for Christmas so I can't complain.

Some say that these headphones are only good for DJing, but they have clearly made a mistake. These sound great for any kind of music, even the techno/rap crap DJs use them for. I listen to rock most almost 100% of the time, and these headphones bring out every detail. If the Sennheisers everyone says are so great are better than these, I would probably die of happiness from listening to them. That is how great these are. Cheesey little open air 'phones don't compare. I have always trusted Sony products and they never disappoint me. The only problem for me now is that the sound quality on my portable MP3 play is equivalent to a beat up Edison phonograph being played through $3 computer speakers. Of course, though, the sound is phenomenal through an actual component system.

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Cheesey open air headphones from Sony.