Product Description

Studio Monitor SeriesHeadphones incorporate high-end materials and advanced engineering; critically clean, exceptionally clear sound for professional and high fidelity applications. Reversible earcups enable single-sided monitoring flexibility. 30 mm diameter drive units are larger than many headphones for deeper bass, lower distortion and wider dynamic range; bass response extends down to a low 18 Hz. 500 mW power handling stands up to day-in, day-out use at high output levels. Ferrite magnets allow for high energy and compact size producing ample sound output - 98 dB/mW sensitivity. Oxygen-free copper cord assures maximum conductivity, minimum noise. It conducts electricity better than conventional copper. Supra-aural design rests lightly on the ear and creates a controlled environment for better sound. Driver is positioned the correct distance from the ear canal. Wide, molded headband distributes the headphone's weight over a wide area; reduced pressure means comfortable listening for hours on end.

Product Details

• Brand: Sony
• Model: MDRV150
• Dimensions: 9.70" h x 6.70" w x 2.70" l, 1.50 pounds

Features

• Supra-Aural Design for excellent listening ability
• 30mm diameter driver units provide deep bass
• Fixed stereo miniplug for use with portable equipment; detachable phone plug for studio and home audio equipment
• Wide molded headband gives long-lasting comfort; oxygen-free copper connecting cord
• Reversible earcups for single-sided monitoring

Amazon.com Product Description
The MDR-V150 closed supra-aural headphones provide top-end comfort and sound quality. Sony's closed type headphones allow only a limited amount of ambient noise into the ear canal, giving your attention fully to the music. The padded earcups fit comfortably, hour after hour. For those who like to use the headphones for single-sided monitoring, these MDR-V150s come with reversible earcups. The supra-aural design is engineered for excellent listening comfort. The wide headband distributes the headphone's weight evenly. The two meter cord (6.6 feet) is made of oxygen-free copper wiring and is double-sided.

Sony has installed several key features to these headphones to enhance their sound quality. The thirty millimeter drive units delivers a deep bass sound and a wide dynamic range (the frequency range extends down to 18 Hz.) Both the stereo mini-plug and the UniMatch phone plug are gold-plated to make sure sound is transported fully and accurately. The gold-plated treatment also helps resist corrosion and supports the headphones' high conductivity and low noise. Lightweight ferrite magnets allow for high power at a minimum size. Finally, the PET diaphragm works to deliver low distortion.

Excellent fit, excellent compatibility and excellent sound: these headphones fit the bill for a sound professional.

What's in the Box
Sony MDR-V150 headphones and UniMatch plug adaptor

From the Manufacturer
Sony's MDR-V150 Studio Monitor Series Headphones feature a supra-aural design for excellent listening comfort. Also included are 30 mm diameter drivers for deep bass, high-energy ferrite magnets, reversible earcups for single-sided monitoring, a wide molded headband for long-lasting comfort, and a stereo UniMatch plug. Indulge yourself in amazing sound--Sony will show you how.

Features:

 
• Sony UniMatch plug system with fixed stereo miniplug is for use with portable equipment; detachable phone plug for use with studio and home audio equipment
• Type: Closed supra-aural, dynamic
• Drive Unit: 30 mm
• Diaphragm: PET
• Magnet: Ferrite
• Impedance: 24 ohms
• Sensitivity: 98 dB/mW
• Power Handling Capacity: 500 mW
• Frequency Response: 18 - 22,000 Hz
• Headband: wide, adjustable single headband
• Earcups: reversible for single-sided monitoring
• Cord: Oxygen-free copper; two-sided, 6.6 feet (2 m)
• Plug: Straight, stereo UniMatch plug with fixed miniplug and detachable phone plug

Customer Reviews

For my last pair of over-the-ear headphones being from Bose..
These are not bad at all! If the price ratio of the Bose to this pair of headphones ($110 to $13) applied to the overall quality, Bose has a lot of work to do. I agree; the headphones are a little too tight to be unnoticeable, but the quality of sound and price make up for it by tenfold. If Sony could work on making the headphones less snug, I would automatically give them 5 stars.

Good if not broken
I bought these less than a year ago, and they've worked well for a while. The sound was pretty good, and I didn't find them uncomfortable as many people have. I've had other problems, though:

1) I like to use my own mic for recording stuff into my computer, and the cord of these headphones get very thick at the end, near the plug, and since there isn't much space between the mic and the speaker jack, I always had to use my mic and headphones separately.

2) The plastic near the cups broke, and I can't be bothered to research the warranty. Just bought a Sennheiser CX300 today.

OK for the price, uncomfortable
I have two main problems with these headphones:
1) They do not cover your entire ear (they smash your ear to your head and are uncomfortable)
2) The sound quality is very flat (typical to Sony; you may like this)

For the price, I think these are slightly better than average headphones. They seem well built.

Although these don't cover your ears entireley, they mash your head tightly enough that they actually block out a good amount of sound. However, no matter how I adjust them they mash my head too tightly to be comfortable for more than a few minutes...

The sound is too balanced for my taste -- I prefer a bit more 'oomph' behind my bass and treble. People like my mom -- who turn their bass down on their car stereos -- would like these headphones. They don't sound bad, they just don't sound great.

I love that they have a little nubbin on the left headphone so you don't have to look at them when putting them on...