My new Sony MDRV-500s • Non-Gaming • Music • Eurogamer.net

Foregone-Reality 20 Jan 2005 16:18:22 2,216 posts
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Absolutely, Awesome.

Some step up from my 30 euro Philips phones.

Problem is now that my 128 bitrate songs sound terrible.

ssuellid 20 Jan 2005 16:19:00 19,142 posts
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linky?

Foregone-Reality 20 Jan 2005 16:24:04 2,216 posts
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Picture and the Spec:

# Product Description: Sony MDR V500DJ - headphones
# Product Type: Headphones
# Recommended Use: Professional audio system, home audio system, portable audio system
# Headphones Type: Headphones - binaural
# Headphones Form Factor: Ear-cup
# Connectivity Technology: Wired
# Sound Output Mode: Stereo
# Response Bandwidth: 10 - 27000 Hz
# Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty

EDIT: The Bass in Vertigo took my head clean off. /prepares superglue.

Edited by Foregone Reality at 16:24:58 20-01-2005

mal 20 Jan 2005 17:15:04 29,326 posts
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Yeah, that's the problem with these consumer cans. The bass response is too strong and doesn't tend to be linear. 'Reccommended use: Professional audio system' my arse.

jrolla 20 Jan 2005 17:16:59 219 posts
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prefer my MDR-E888s

markypants 20 Jan 2005 17:18:13 2,860 posts
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Are you using them with a MP3 player? Apart from the heavy bass, are they a good set of cans? Thinking of getting some, am torn between getting these or spending a bit more and getting MDR 700 or Seinheiser Hd25? Obviously there is about Ł50-60 difference, so I am interested in what you think. I will be using them for iPod and TV.

M

Foregone-Reality 20 Jan 2005 17:22:00 2,216 posts
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My cousin owns the 700s, which is what convinced me to move to their little brothers. He even admits himself that the sound difference is quite minimal when compared to the difference in price.

I'm currently using these on both my laptop and my Technics stereo system; RE4 sounds unbelievable when played through these.

I've also used these on a friend's Minidisc player..And they're well suited, I can tell you that

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Edited by Foregone Reality at 17:22:27 20-01-2005

markypants 20 Jan 2005 17:24:51 2,860 posts
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Great, well I've put a bid in for some, how much did you pay for yous & where from?

M

Foregone-Reality 20 Jan 2005 17:36:56 2,216 posts
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markypants wrote:
Great, well I've put a bid in for some, how much did you pay for yous & where from?

M

Amazon.co.uk for 55 Euros (+10 P&P)

You lucky gits with your free P&P

markypants 20 Jan 2005 17:50:47 2,860 posts
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Foregone Reality wrote:

markypants wrote:
Great, well I've put a bid in for some, how much did you pay for yous & where from?

M

Amazon.co.uk for 55 Euros (+10 P&P)

You lucky gits with your free P&P

Cheers fella!

markypants 20 Jan 2005 17:52:31 2,860 posts
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Hyoushi wrote:
I have the 700's. The difference in sound may not be very big, but the build quality is. The 500's feel cheap, dinky and fragile compared to the 700's. The HD25's are also fantastic, but I've always found the cups too small. A bit uncomfortable. The plus for the HD25's are of course that EVERYTHING is replaceable on them... Hehe.

Cheers matey. It's a toughie, I won't be using these as monitor phones, so they are basically just for watching a bit of TV at night when the missus has gone to bed... Babecast sounds so much better on headphones... and a bit of gaming. So I'm not to worried about whether they are up to much 'real' work.

The seinhesiers I'm guessing are a lot better though? Sound wise?

M

markypants 20 Jan 2005 18:03:20 2,860 posts
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Interesting. Cheers matey.