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The Legendary Sony MDR-V6 vs. Sennheiser HD-280 pro (under $100), *** Pictures ***
I wanted to do this short writeup about these two legendary headphones. Both the Sony and Sennheiser are used all over music studios and have been on the market for a long time. This is purely my opinion and impressions on the two. You may agree or disagree with my findings. Both headphones were powered by my Lehmann Audio Black Cube Linear amp. This amp is very powerful and has enough power to drive two Sennheiser HD800 simultaneously. The amp is also very neutral so it doesn't add anything to the sound.
Lehmann Audio Black Cube Linear: Both headphones are very well made. I do like the Sony V6 a bit more when it comes to build quality. The cups are covered in aluminum and the leather headband looks nice. The HD280 is all plastic, but the leather is very soft. Both comes with a coiled cord and a screw on 1/4 adaptor. The ear cups on both are very comfortable. The HD280's bigger ear cups fits tighter with a bit more clamping force. It fits me better than the Sony V6. Both earpads are user replaceable. Both headphones are closed back design and can be folded up for travel use. The HD280 is a lot bigger and did not come with a travel pouch. The Sony V6 came with a nice leather pouch. So how do they sound? The Sony is a bit more laid back, but it has a serious spike in the upper mid. Bass is not as strong and forward as the HD280. The HD280 is a very good performer. It's highs are smooth and easy to listen to. The bass is strong and punchy, but not in your face. The HD280 isolate more outside sound than the MDR-V6. When you put the two side by side, IMO, the HD280 is a much better headphones and a steal for $99. The HD280 wins in my book for studio use.
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Mike ~Your pet is your best investment~ Preamps/tuners:McIntosh C50, C46, MR88, MR73, C2200, C22ce, Cary SPL-98L Integrate amps:McIntosh MA6100, Denon PMA2000ivr Amps: McIntosh Mc602, Mc2000, Mc275 MK-V, Cary 805ae mono blocks. Speakers: JMLab Mezzo Utopia, Focal Twin6 BE, Tannoy Mini Autograph Headphones: Sennheiser HD800, Beyer T1, Denon D7000, Grado RS1i, Sony MDR-SA5000, MDR-Z1000, AKG K701, and many many more Digital Sources:Sony SCD-1 & SCD777es, CDP-XA7es, 2010 Mac Mini Music Server, Amarra Mini player, Musical Fidelity V-Link & M1 DAC, Apogee Mini-DAC & Duet 2 |
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Thanks Mike.
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Mike....thanks for the nice review and excellent pics.
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Mike.......I have six pair of the Sennheiser HD280 Pro headphones that I use in the studio. They isolate well, and can be used with open microphines without feedback. They have a smooth and broad frequency range, and can play load without falling apart. For studio headphones, the HD280's are very good. They also stand up to use without falling apart. All six pair of mine are over three years old and still look new, no frayed ear cups, no wire problems, or frayed head bands. The Sennheiser HD280 is a quality headphone.
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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I am loving these headphones for bedside use. My wifee like it too because she can't hear my music while she watches TV.
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Mike ~Your pet is your best investment~ Preamps/tuners:McIntosh C50, C46, MR88, MR73, C2200, C22ce, Cary SPL-98L Integrate amps:McIntosh MA6100, Denon PMA2000ivr Amps: McIntosh Mc602, Mc2000, Mc275 MK-V, Cary 805ae mono blocks. Speakers: JMLab Mezzo Utopia, Focal Twin6 BE, Tannoy Mini Autograph Headphones: Sennheiser HD800, Beyer T1, Denon D7000, Grado RS1i, Sony MDR-SA5000, MDR-Z1000, AKG K701, and many many more Digital Sources:Sony SCD-1 & SCD777es, CDP-XA7es, 2010 Mac Mini Music Server, Amarra Mini player, Musical Fidelity V-Link & M1 DAC, Apogee Mini-DAC & Duet 2 |
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Hi Mike,
I second the recommendation for the Senn HD280 as a low cost headphone. That's what I use in my office all day - with a vintage Pioneer receiver. Decent isolation, good and rich mid-bass and very smooth and forgiving overall. Alberto |
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