Sony MDR 7506 vs Sony MDR V6

[zrmaxwell]

Identical build & design. Priced differently.. Why?  

 

 

[PlayStation 2]

...never really knew, especially since nowadays they almost literally are the same pair of headphones (at least from what I remember). 

I have the MDR-7506 and I can personally vouch for them. They sound really good and if you're looking for headphones that you can use for recording, say, VHS tapes (yes, that's why I bought my pair), they'll get the job done just how you want them to.

[pizapower]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_MDR-V6

The MDR-7506 and the MDR-V6 share the same part number for their driver, but the magnet therein is known to vary. The MDR-7506 was introduced with a samarium–cobalt magnet, as was originally used in the MDR-V6.^[11] However, at some point, the MDR-7506 switched to the slightly more powerful neodymium magnet.^[12] These changes were made without changing the driver part number. In addition, Sony's own store website specifications for the MDR-V6 also list a neodymium magnet, further calling into question whether the MDR-V6 and MDR-7506 actually use different magnet types in their drivers.

[Turtle Rig]

9 minutes ago, zrmaxwell said:

Identical build & design. Priced differently.. Why?  

 

 

If I can remember that long ago to the date these HP's came out...  The MDR 7506 is more for studio monitoring and MDR V6 is for a audiophile.  Alto you can do studio monitors on either one of these.

[zrmaxwell]

5 minutes ago, Dan Castellaneta said:

...never really knew, especially since nowadays they almost literally are the same pair of headphones (at least from what I remember). 

I have the MDR-7506 and I can personally vouch for them. They sound really good and if you're looking for headphones that you can use for recording, say, VHS tapes (yes, that's why I bought my pair), they'll get the job done just how you want them to.

I plan on purchasing a pair at some point in the future.. Thanks for your input.

[zrmaxwell]

4 minutes ago, Turtle Rig said:

If I can remember that long ago to the date these HP's came out...  The MDR 7506 is more for studio monitoring and MDR V6 is for a audiophile.

Makes sense. Both have the studio monitor writing on the top of the headband and they have different ear cup stickers.. Some reviewers on YouTube say the 7506's have a grainy treble response, while the V6 is more laid back in the treble and has more bass. Probably due to the Magnets used inside the headphone. Anyway, cheers.