Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.9 x 8.3 x 2.6 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.41 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.3 x 2.7 x 9.4 inches |
Item Weight | 7.8 Ounces |
Brand Name | Sony |
Country of Origin | China |
Warranty Description | Comes with Manufacturer Warranty. |
Model Name | Sony DJ Style Headphones |
Color | Red |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Part Number | MDR-V55/BR |
Model Year | 2013 |
Size | 9.4 x 8.3 x 2.7 inches |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Sony MDR V55
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Brand | Sony |
Model Name | Sony DJ Style Headphones |
Color | Red |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
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ASIN | B00J5HWJMQ |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #186,383 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #3,987 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Date First Available | March 26, 2012 |
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say it's good with down low volumes, and they're enjoyable for strictly listening. Customers also say the headphones are nice for the money and are good for casual listening to genres such as house, dance, and hip-hop.
"...More importantly, I was blown away by the quality of the bass coming through these headphones. It is neither too blown out nor too weak...." Read more
"...V700DJ cans, as these are great for actual DJing, as well as casual listening to genres such as house, dance, hip-hop, and mainstream pop...." Read more
"...'s are the only headsets that I have which give me that same liquid beautiful sound, like music is literally being poured over your eardrums- that's..." Read more
"The sound on these headphones is marvelous. You can hear every detail in every song, I have heard numerous things in songs that I never noticed..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention that they are a great product, with a good build. The sound quality is not bad at all, with nice bass. They are also great DJ headphones, with solid bass, great mids, and stable highs.
"...Well it looks like Sony has addressed the issue of quality, and I would be surprised if I ever have to tape up these MDR-V55 cans, but the reason..." Read more
"...They also leak a lot of sound which can be annoying. Mids are good, but not great...." Read more
"...These things are durable, well built comfortable headphones...." Read more
"...Sound quality: 7/10. Not bad at all, some nice bass but not overwhelming. Quite good for their price.Style: 8/10. Very nice design...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the headphones. They say that the sound quality is well worth the price, and that it is a cheap alternative to Beats.
"...these headphones to anyone looking for great sound at an affordable price point...." Read more
"...Backwhen I ordered this, the price point was very impressive, around $67. Seems like the price has not changed much, which is great...." Read more
"...love these headphones, they look great, sound great and the price for these is amazing...." Read more
"...-The price point for the sound you're getting is great, very reasonable...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They say that the headphones are well-designed, and the combination of black and red is nice.
"...Everything was reproduced beautifully in the headphones...." Read more
"...Simple design, but sleekWhat impressed me most about these headphones, by FAR is the build quality...." Read more
"...They fold flat enough, the no-tangle cord is great, and they're stylish. Best of all is the sound, without question...." Read more
"...Comfy earmuffs, stays on head well. Stylish.Cons: Noise isolation is horrible, I can heard everything going on around me...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the headphones. They mention that they work great for on-the-go listening, have good bass, and are sturdy enough. Some say that the headphones work perfectly for their gym cardio routine and have a nice response across the range. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend them to others.
"...There is no buzzing of and kind, no problems. So why 4 stars?..." Read more
"...I think these work the best with music that isn't heavily produced because you can hear so much and the quality of the music isn't muddied by the..." Read more
"I use these headphones for portable on-the-go listening and they do a pretty good job. They're light enough and fit in my bag pretty well...." Read more
"...Their efficiency is amazing, if I set my Zune HD to max volume (30) it's too loud to listen to, but not distorted if you can take it for a few..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that the pads are soft enough for extended listening, and the fit/adjustments are more than adequate. However, others say that they are designed to cup your ears tightly, putting physical pressure on your ears.
"...They feel very comfortable on my head (and my head is by no means smaller than average), even after wearing them for more than an hour straight...." Read more
"...They can cause a little bit of ear pain after hours of use but that is to be expected with on ear headphones...." Read more
"...The highs and lows on this are impressively clear, and the comfort is a 10/10. Aesthetically, the pair is very visually appealing as well...." Read more
"...They were bigger cans, had a cord that stretched allowing movement when you're either in a studio or performing and need to reach something, it also..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the build quality of the headphones. Some mention that they have great sound and are durable, while others say that they are flimsy, lightweight, and made of relatively cheap material.
"...What impressed me most about these headphones, by FAR is the build quality. I have literally abused these headphones in the past 3 and a half years...." Read more
"...-They felt very durable and like my last point said, I wasn't afraid to walk around wearing these things all the time..." Read more
"...The biggest problem with Sony headphones have always been build quality, meaning that every pair of headphones that I've owned so far had to have..." Read more
"...These things are durable, well built comfortable headphones...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cord length of the headphones. They mention that it's just short enough to be annoying, and the cable length is nowhere near for practical, serious DJing. Some say that the cited is too short if you are going to use them to actually DJ with. They also mention that the cans are too small and that they wish the ear cups covered their ears.
"...Fairly comfortable, but with their smaller size, I find myself constantly repositioning them on my ears.FINAL THOUGHTS:..." Read more
"...I only have two small cons, the cord is a bit short, I wish it had at least an extra foot of slack. However I make it work...." Read more
"...So enter the MDRV55. I wish the cans were a little bigger so the ear cups covered my ears instead of sitting on the outside, but the trade off is..." Read more
"...-The length of the cord is the right length for walking around...." Read more
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As for the look and feel, I have no complaints so far. They feel very comfortable on my head (and my head is by no means smaller than average), even after wearing them for more than an hour straight. I got them 2 days ago. I have started to notice very minimal creaking sounds as described in other reviews, but it's not noticeable enough to detract from the listening enjoyment. And that's what these MDR-V55s provide - enjoyment.
I'm not a DJ so I can't speak to how well they'd work for swiveling on earpiece away while you're spinning, but I'd recommend these headphones to anyone looking for great sound at an affordable price point. I don't want to experience music through regular speakers anymore; I want everything to arrive at my ears via these headphones.
when I ordered this, the price point was very impressive, around $67. Seems like the price has not changed much, which is great.
More importantly, I was blown away by the quality of the bass coming through these headphones. It is neither too blown out nor too weak. The highs and lows on this are impressively clear, and the comfort is a 10/10. Aesthetically, the pair is very visually appealing as well. Simple design, but sleek
What impressed me most about these headphones, by FAR is the build quality. I have literally abused these headphones in the past 3 and a half years. Everything from sitting on it, stepping on it, ripping it out of by computer jack by abruptly standing up (too many damn times), dropping it on hard surfaces by accident, and overall being a terrible and shameful owner of these headphones. The build has BARELY worn down.
The only degradation I have noticed is a slight flaking of the material around the right earcuff. This does not even hinder the comfort or quality of the headphones, and is clearly from the years of abuse I have put it through.
Absolutely amazing pair of headphones, highly recommend to anyone.
Quality: 9.5/10
Aesthetics: 10/10
Price: 10/10
Durability: 10/10
Another important thing I should mention is that I can be added to the several other reviewers that pointed out the creaking sound. It's a nuisance and an annoyance, but something I find myself getting over after a while.***
It sounds like I'm negative here, but I'm a harsh critic because I'm a long time fan of Sony headphones. My first pair of "real" cans were the MDR-V150s back in 2003 for a freshman audio production class, then purchased a pair of MDR-Z300s while living in Japan in 2006, then moved on to the MDR-V700DJ cans in 2007. The biggest problem with Sony headphones have always been build quality, meaning that every pair of headphones that I've owned so far had to have tape put on them to keep them together. In the case of my last pair, the V700DJ, I had to tape up the cord because after a few years the things were falling a part. Well it looks like Sony has addressed the issue of quality, and I would be surprised if I ever have to tape up these MDR-V55 cans, but the reason for me being a Sony fan is the sound quality - and the quality is generally superb. Again, it is a slight step down from my previous model, but if you're just casually listening to music, I think these would be a great purchase and excellent alternative to the current flavor of the month brand(s).
So in summary, the sound quality is what you'd expect from Sony - which is excellent in my opinion. If you need to move around a studio, desk, or on a stage - you might want to buy yourself a cord extender and maybe even a 1/4th adapter if you have any equipment that would need it. The regular retail price of $99.99 doesn't inspire me, so if you can find these NEW for under $80, you'd be making a very wise purchase that's both money conscious and quality conscious.
***EDIT AS OF March 22, 2013 - I'm debating whether I should keep this at four stars or knock it down to three. When it comes to sound quality, Sony is still one of my go to companies; but as far as build quality is concerned I can no longer deal with the creaking these cans create. It's not noticeable when the volume is turned all the way up, but with the volume down these things show their lack of quality. There are several reports all over the internet of this creaking issue across several different models of Sony headsets. Whether you are a professional or just a casual listener, the only Sony headphones I'd be confident in recommending - still on the market - are the MDR-V7506 (and it's older brother, the V6). I can't say a bad word about those headphones.
Right now I'm trying out the Pioneer HDJ-500, and they already impress me. It comes with both a coiled cable and a straight cable, as well as a 1/4th adapter. These Pioneer cans strike me as a better follow up to the Sony MDR-V700DJ cans, as these are great for actual DJing, as well as casual listening to genres such as house, dance, hip-hop, and mainstream pop. I'll head over to that product and give those a review, but after less than a year, I think I'm going to bench these MDR-V55 headsets. It's crazy that I paid $80 for this, and even looking at the price now with months of experience with the product, I can't say that $60 new is worth the price. As I said at the end of my first paragraph, just look for as deep of a discount as possible if you have your heart set on these.
EDIT As of 3/24/2015 - It's come to my attention that anything from WD40 to even Cooking Oil (seriously, THAT WORKED) eliminates the creaking sound on models such as the one I own. I don't know how much of an issue this still is because many of the reviews that have come after mine don't report on the creaking issue that I've experienced with these cans. So I'm guessing Sony has updated these at some point and addressed the issue. Either way, if you run into the problem on these, spray some oil on the outside of the cans - basically everywhere you hear the creaking. Let it sit for a while then dry it off with a cloth, and that should solve an issue Sony should have never allowed to happen in the first place.
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DJスタイル風なタイプなので片耳聞きとかには最適です。リケーブルは出来ません固定ケーブル
予備用に購入したので満足しています。