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However since he loves them and they're cheap it seems like a good deal for him but after reading how easily these DJ headphones break I really don't think these are worth replacing with the same model once every year especially when the 7506s sound at least twice as good and can last several years longer.If the V500s break every year I may just have to convince my parents to buy him the same model of headphones I own(which I saved up for and bought with my own money). I won't tell them this but I think that the 7506s,V6s and even the Sony V600s sound better than these and are more durable. After talking to my brother about how much I love my Sony MDR 7506s and even letting him try them on he told me he wanted a pair just like them but I didn't have the money to order them for him for Christmas my dad went to Best Buy and bought him these DJ V500s. While half the price of the 7506s the V500s are probably the best headphones that you can get for 50$.
Still, when you see something labeled as DJ headphones you expect something that would feel comfortable and stand up to abuse for hours.Bottom line, the construction quality is poor and they're painful to use. One plus is that it blocks outside noise a little better than the more expensive "official" noise-blocking headphones. I can't give a long-term review because I couldn't spend more than 30 minutes with these headphones on as they are small and tight, giving me a headache. The sound quality is not that great for the price.
They also got quite hot after long use. I felt that the sound itself was above average, and certainly better than the ear buds I was using at the time. Both are long enough to allow motion, the Sony's cord was just slightly thicker. The sennheiser HD428 are fantastic. My problem with these cans, however, is directly related to the comfort. I appreciate great sound, but I am no expert on sound specifics. I did prefer the Sony cord to my current Sennheiser's, but that's really just nitpicking. I returned the cans while I was still able to and exchanged them for a pair of Sennheiser HD428.
I gave them a test run for about an hour straight until I reached a point where my head was aching and my ears were seriously hurting. I will preface this review by informing everyone that I am not an audiophile. like pillows. I can wear them for extreme lengths of time and not have any problems. If you are debating on a pair of headphones in this price range, look no further.
They are roughly the same price (exactly the same at Best Buy). Both the Sony and the Sennheiser's have a single cord running from one earcup which is certainly a plus, and greatly reduces problems with tangling and neck restraint. All in all, the Sony V500's were painfully average and in my honest opinion are not worth $80, nor are they worth the comfort they so obviously lack. You will not regret the decision. I convinced myself that this would pass after I used them a little while longer. I HIGHLY recommend picking up a pair. With that said, I was not overly impressed with these headphones.
The sound is solid and the comfort. I was not willing to sacrifice obvious discomfort for decent sound. The second I put them on they felt tight, even after a size adjustment. I lasted about 3 weeks before I couldn't take it any longer.
It got caught in a taxi door and it still keeps on kicking too so that is a plus. and my friend says the girls them love it too. I love it. Nice sound and noise reduction capability.
The cord is strong enough to take a bit of a beating but is not replaceable. This would not be the tool of choice for critical sound evaluation, but that would not be expected of a headphone that costs $55. These cans did an ok job on the compactness and durability, but I was a little disappointed in the sound.
As for the sound, I found the frequency response to be lacking definition in the low end. Overall, this headphone will fill my need for a bang-around set of cans, and is about what you would expect for the price. Mids and highs are clear and clean.
As a freelance broadcast engineer, I was looking for something that was reasonably compact and durable for the road kit, in addition to being useful for evaluating sound even in high noise environments. For those who complain that this headset is too tight, just tweak the headband spring a little bit to make it looser. With these I can hear gross problems with the audio and know that its there, but thats about all.
The construction is solid, and the folding design is nice. The ear cushions and general construction seal out ambient noise well.
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