Sony MDR-V700DJ
Manufacturer: Sony Part number: MDRV700DJ
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- Bottom Line:
- These full-size earcup 'phones deliver excellent reproduction of today's popular music.
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CNET editors' review
Sony MDR-V700DJ price range: $149.99 - $179.95
- Reviewed by: Nathaniel Wilkins
- Reviewed on: 02/01/2004
The good: Superior sound quality and sonic range; folding design; coiled 10-foot cord; 1/4-inch adapter.
The bad: Relatively pricey; geared mainly toward hip-hop, rock, and techno.
The bottom line: These full-size earcup 'phones deliver excellent reproduction of today's popular music.
Serious listening demands serious headphones. For DJ and remix applications, Sony touts its MDR-V700DJ. It's designed for critical monitoring, and the model's professional styling expresses a contemporary theme.
You can easily stash the V700DJ in a bag without damaging it. To collapse the headphones into roughly the size of a softball, you fold each earpiece in toward the headband, then wrap the coiled cord around the bundle. While we've read that the plastic hinges tend to crack, our three-year-old pair is still flawless. Another noteworthy design feature is the earpieces' ability to swivel, which helps you monitor on just one side or with an ear partially uncovered. And the ultrapadded headband helps maintain a comfortable fit throughout even long listening sessions.
The cups fully cover your ears, so the V700DJ does a very good job of blocking out external sounds. On a recent train ride, the headphones successfully defended us from a nearby passenger's hysterical laughter without forcing us to crank the volume. The V700DJ's noise-isolation characteristics will also be beneficial in live mixing environments.
If you like wearing big headphones when you're enjoying audio on the go, the V700DJ is a top choice. It features a sky-high sensitivity of 107dB, so plenty of volume was on tap when we listened to music on our MP3 player and our laptop. And the V700DJ works equally well at home; Sony includes an adapter that bridges the headphones' 1/8-inch plug and your stereo's 1/4-inch jack.
The V700DJ's sonic performance was excellent; we couldn't find any significant problems. While the headphones may slightly overemphasize bass, it wasn't at all excessive and sounded pretty tight. When we fired up Outkast's "Love Hater," the sound field's depth was especially impressive. The guitar track sat well above the bass line in the mix, and the vocals floated across the top. The treble was smooth but revealing, and the midrange had more texture than most 'phones deliver. If you're into jazz or classical music, you might be happier with the more transparent sound of a Sennheiser or AKG headset, but otherwise, you can't go wrong with the MDR-V700DJ.
User reviews
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Definitely the nicest headphones i've used yet!
by JunFan08 on March 9, 2005
Pros: Crisp sound, comfortable earcups, nice design
Cons: Earpiece swivel feels cheaply made, cord too long for portable applications
Summary: I purchased these headphones along with a Sony MZ-NH1 Hi-MD MiniDisc player. Previously, I had been using Audiobahn "streetstyle" phones, but after using these, i'll never go back. The ...
Summary: I purchased these headphones along with a Sony MZ-NH1 Hi-MD MiniDisc player. Previously, I had been using Audiobahn "streetstyle" phones, but after using these, i'll never go back. The set is comfortable to wear and reproduces bass and treble excellently. My music, running at 256kb/s sounds crystal clear, with no noticable loss in sound quality. While not extremely portable due to cord length and size, if you like large headsets, then you should have no problem with these.
My only problem with these is that the earpiece swivel, being made of plastic, seems delicate and easy to snap. It would have been better to use metal....especially for $150.
Highly recommended.6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good buy, great sound, shop around
by sniperrus on March 4, 2005
Pros: Snug fit, long chord, great sound
Cons: Pinches my ears after prolonged use (big ears), Do not dampen the background noise.
Summary: I really love this set. They're stylish, fold up well, and have lasted me four years with hardly any show. I have large ears, so I wish the cups ...
Summary: I really love this set. They're stylish, fold up well, and have lasted me four years with hardly any show. I have large ears, so I wish the cups were deeper, prolonged wearing causes pain. Also you can hear everything in the room, which sucks if you're mixing.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome... until they break
Pros: Amazing sound quality. Incredible bass response and overall great sound. Crank these badboys and you are in your own world.
Cons: The cusioning began to break down and crack. Not sure if that comes after awhile, or if I let them bake in the sun once. Biggest bummer however is the fact that the swivel joints completely cracked, and can no longer provide enough support to hold the sp
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Looks great, thats about it
Pros: nice bass clarity, several different options in the wearing of the headphones, braided cable, 1/8 " to 1/4" plug.
Cons: They weight too much, the weight is not supported on the head, but near the ears. There is no roon for your ear, compressed your ears against the head, upgraded to the Bose headphones
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great HeadPhones
Pros: Great Bass: Imagine putting you head in between two subwoofers.. that what it sounds like Fits head well: Adjustable design so you can find the perfect fit Folding design: easy to fold up and put in the little bag they give you with the head phones Loo
Cons: if your listening to rock you may have to turn the bass or treble down a bit... but other then that i cant think of anything else
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not nearly the best choice for your money
Pros: I've owned a pair of these for three years now, and I will say that they look okay and that the sound quality isn't horrible.
Cons: For the money, go with a pair of Grados or Sennheisers. The Sony sounds quality is not nearly worth what you pay for. The hinges will crack if at all stressed (mine did), and the leather wears really horrible. Also, these cans will really, *really* make y
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Boomy bass, screeching upper midrange, and ridiculous price
Pros: They look cool, if you like flashy. They are nearly the bassiest headphones if you like that.
Cons: The price is way too high for the sound quality. Its all bass and upper midrange. Even that isn't very good. Get the MDR-v7506 if you like the DJ style, and save $70, or spend $50 more and get the best basshead cans this side of a grand in the beyerdynami
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Too much bass, not enough treble, reliabilty problems
Pros: They have the bling bling factor.
Cons: - The bass is WAY too strong, and boomy... not balanced at all. - The mids are extremely veiled - The highs are hugely recessed, and lack detail - They have a design flaw with their rotating pivoting part, it breaks often within 12 months, at most 2 ye
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very Impressed
by Dockwatcher on April 20, 2011
Pros: 1. They look great. 2. The cord is long and coiled so it doesn't become tangled. 3. The sound is very good as I use them for video gaming.4. The swivle feature is great when having to listen to the wife gripe about me gaming too much.
Cons: They are a bit heavy and put alot of pressure on your ears, but have gotten used them after 3 days of use.
Summary: Overall I couldn't be happier with them.
Summary: Overall I couldn't be happier with them.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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An orgasm for your ears
by xkinnikux on February 8, 2006
Pros: Great bass , Great Highs Great Mids
Cons: a little heavy
Summary: These are hands down the best pair of headphones I have ever owned. I use them for both studio use as well as just leisure use. They are phenominal. I ...
Summary: These are hands down the best pair of headphones I have ever owned. I use them for both studio use as well as just leisure use. They are phenominal. I dont think I could ask for anything better sound wise. The bass is nice and meaty. The highs and mids are crystal clear which is very importnat if you use these for professional use in a studio. Even at high volumes i get no distortion which i would expect to because I compose techno when i am in the studio. As for just leisure use....I have found my music experience is 100 times better with these headphones versuses one of the other million pairs i have tried. I have gone through many many pairs of cans, nothing i have used up until this point can compare. I highly recomend these to anyone, especially DJ's or musicians. Oh and one more point. I have seen alot of poeple complain these are very pricey. I was able to obtain them for 64 bux on amazon. So there are good deals to be had out there if you just shop around.
- DJ Dulles1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: MDRV700DJ
- Description: The Sony MDR-V700DJ studio monitor and DJ headphones feature swivel ear cups for DJ and remix applications. The ear cups are reversible for added flexibility, and the swivel mechanism has auto return. The supra-aural design brings excellent listening comfort, 50 mm diameter driver ensures high fidelity sound. It has a wide molded headband for long lasting comfort and is folding for adjustments.
General
- Weight 10.6 oz
- Color Metallic gray
- Recommended Use Portable audio system,
Home audio system,
Professional audio system - Additional Features Gold-plated plug
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor Ear-cup
- Headphones Technology Dynamic
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Response Bandwidth 5 - 30000 Hz
- Sensitivity 107 dB
- Impedance 24 Ohm
- Diaphragm PET - 2 in
- Magnet Material Neodymium
Remote Control
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Headphones cable - Integrated - 10 ft
- Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Power
- Power Device None
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Sony
- Address:
16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 - Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
