

🎶 Elevate your mix game with Sony’s sleek, foldable DJ headphones — sound that commands the room.
The Sony MDR-V55 DJ Stereo Headphones deliver professional-grade sound with 40mm neodymium drivers and a wide 20Hz-25kHz frequency range. Designed for DJs and audiophiles alike, they feature a foldable, over-ear design with reversible ear cups and a durable flat 1.2m cable for tangle-free use. Lightweight yet robust, these headphones combine comfort and portability, making them an essential tool for precise mixing and immersive listening.








| ASIN | B007Q8EJF6 |
| Age range (description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | 136,830 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 234 in DJ Headphones |
| Cable feature | Retractable |
| Compatible devices | All Headphones |
| Control method | Remote |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item model number | MDRV55B.AE |
| Item weight | 220 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Material | Leather |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Package type | Standard Packaging |
| Product Dimensions | 9.9 x 0.9 x 0.5 cm; 220 g |
| Specific uses for product | Music |
| Style | Earplug |
D**S
Great headphones for the money... you'd do well to buy the MDR-V55.
Bought these to replace my much loved MDR V700's, which must have been about 12 years old and still going strong - until some complete muppet snapped them at a gig. And now the MDR 700's are discontinued, I was very disappointed I couldn't replace them like for like However, the MDR-V55's are great for the price. Good sound reproduction, good volume where you need it. Does a reasonable job of cutting out background noise in the way the pads cover your ears, making perfecting that mix a good bit easier. In my view they are a little bit bass heavy, but that's probably because I prefer sub bass that speakers reproduce so much better than headphones can. Obviously they're intended for DJ use which explains the extra rumble in the 100hz range when it should be down around 60hz, so perhaps explains why Sony tuned them that way. When comparing channels in the cue mix you can get a relatively accurate match between channel 1 and channel 2 when tweaking with the treble, mix and bass on your mixer. When you hear what's coming out front of the sound system it doesn't need playing around with much. I would recommend these headphones over Beats, Skull Candy or whatever brand of the day is most popular - every time. Firstly because they sound WAY better. Secondly, you're not just paying for a brand to help some rapper/phone tycoon make extra pocket money. You'd have to pay around 5/6 times in consumer fashion brand headphone fees than you would to find the same quality of sound/build in the Sony MDR-V55. I was a little dubious about the flat cable, but having said that... the old MDR-V700 headphones with their telephone coil type cable used to get horribly knotted and twisted. I still don't think these flat cables will last long - I say that because it looks like the same cheap flat cables you get with coloured unofficial iPhone lightning cables that last only a few weeks if you're lucky. One year in and we're still doing great so far, but time will tell. All it takes is to walk away from the mixer while forgetting you're still wearing the headphones to break the cable inside. Or worse still the cable gets pinched in a flight case when you attempt to lock it. The MDR-V55 is reasonably well built and they're quite comfortable for extended periods. They also do a great job of keeping your ears warm! If you wear them back to front (R on L, L on R), then you can fold them in such a way they sit around your neck with the pads on your collar bones when you're not using them. They don't fold quite as well as the old MDR-V700's and they don't come with a protective bag either. I can't see these lasting 12 years, but for the price I'd be pleased if they last another 3 or 4.
J**N
It's a Sony
I have not had time to fully bed these headphones in and check them out properly but my initial impression is that they are well made with a very good sound range - clear base and a clean high end; not mangled and drowned with artificial muddy base etc.. ( I have two other good headphones sets I use for reference - a pair of NAD 16's and some Denon portables - both very good for their uses). At the current lower price I seem to have got a bargain. Sony may have discontinued / superceeded them but since I'm not a 'fashion / poser' type user I don't have a problem with buying the previous model - as long as it is good, and especially if it's around half price :-) (having said that mine are black with a subtly understated thin red band round each ear cup and a nice matching red flat cable - I really don't think I could have worn the white ones :-)) .... but if the price was right who knows??? ) The headband / ear cup pressure seemed a little tight to begin with but after a few days usage they seem to have settled in well. Adjustment is via a click slide, notches numbered, metal band on each side and appears robust and secure. The earpads sit well (on my ears anyway) and at normal volume the sound leakage is not noticable. The outside world is still there but not obtrusive. The cable is flat with a right angled, gold plated, connector and, in real time usage, it is impressive - no bad tangles etc. and seems more robust than most modern lightweight twin cables I've seen. It is a fixed attachment to the left ear alone, not a separate plug in cable, with the right ear supplied via an internal cable running inside the headband. Promoted and advertised as DJ Headphones (and really used by many DJ's) you don't need to be a DJ to appreciate the versatility of swivel cups - nor the neat way the ear cups fold into the headband curve for transportation or storage. For me it's Sony at its' best - very good build quality and a very good (or better) sound performance. Definitely more value for your money - and it's a Sony!
S**L
I like the design but its ear cushion is not comfortable at all. Clear sound and beats
D**E
These headphones were designed to replace the Sony MDR-V500 headphones which were basically a more compact version of the Sony MDR-V700DJ. They sound great - get them while you can as they are no longer making these, at least in this color scheme!
J**M
So my wife took over my older Sony headphones and I was looking to upgrade to something with more bass. I was at a local store and they had Beats by Dre headphones from the cheapest to the most expensive which I think were the executive at $399.99. I couldn't imagine paying that much money for a pair of headsets when I was fine with the Sony's pair before. I found the Sony MDRV55 and read lots of reviews and broke it down to these and a set of Pioneers which were about $60-70 more. I decided the price was right for the Sony MDRV55 and I'm glad I did. They are actually very nice in person and look better. They are very flexible and fold similar to Beats headsets but sound better!! Just to see if I can push the sound and bass more I downloaded an app call Bass Booster on Android marketplace and WOW. It's hard to have it on and trying to listen with the volume 100% and the Bass Booster on with boosted volume and bass. I often wear it around my neck with the headphones facing out and listen to music that way. I don't want to become deaf! If you are thinking of buying Beats headphones give these a try.
A**R
I use these headphones to listen to my large collection of music. They are crisp and clear and are great for the bass sections.
S**O
PACKAGING En cuando al packaging decir que es lo menos cuidado de los auriculares, cosa de la que me alegro. Si recortan en algo, que sea en algo que no es necesario. Encontramos una caja de plástico trasparente con muchos cartones para darle una imagen cuidada, pero en cuanto lo sacamos de la caja se desmorona. El cable viene enrollado alrededor de un cartón quedando bien protegido. Añadir que se echa de menos una funda para poder transportarlos o al menos una bolsa para dejarlos protegidos mientras no los usamos. TOMA DE CONTACTO El primer contacto con los auriculares propiamente dichos, es realmente bueno. Nos encontramos ante unos auriculares con un peso contenido, con un tacto muy suave y cuidado, así como el logo de la empresa, también muy cuidado. El cable es rojo, de forma de tallarín y lo suficientemente maleable como para que quede recto y no se enrede, pero no tan duro como para que sea molesto. Los detalles están también muy cuidados, como por ejemplo el raíl de la diadema, que aparte de ser de metal, tiene indicado los pasos (hasta 10) grabados en el metal. Los acabados en negro y rojo y partes metálicas brillantes tienen una pinta muy atractivas y dan la sensación de estar ante unos auriculares de gama alta, aunque solo sean de clase media-alta. SONIDO Respecto al sonido, que es lo que más interesa, los graves son rotundos, tal vez demasiado si eres un purista del sonido, pero no interfieren en el resto de elementos. Los medios son marcados y bastante fieles, y muy similares a los que podríamos encontrar en los Sennheiser HD201. En cuanto a los agudos, decir, que si bien no es su mejor baza, no están en absoluto descuidados. Añadir que todos los instrumentos pueden oírse por separado, sin que interfieran los unos con los otros y con una claridad asombrosa. Detalle de las almohadillas y su acabado. En cuanto al tema de conexión con dispositivos, Sony nos dice que aceptan una entrada de hasta 1000mW (que no se por qué narices no ponen 1W. Bueno, sí, porque de primeras 1000mW parece más que 1W, pero es puro marketing). Yo he probado a usarlos con el Nexus 5, el iPad Air, iPod Touch y finalmente el MacBook Pro. Como podréis imaginar, donde más volumen conseguimos es en el Mac, seguido de cerca por el iPad, después el iPod Touch y finalmente el Nexus 5. Es importante remarcar que en este sentido están muy logrados, y el volumen máximo que podemos conseguir en dispositivos como el Nexus 5 es lo suficientemente alto en casi cualquier situación, incluyendo transporte público, una calle con bastante tráfico etc. AISLAMIENTO El aislamiento del exterior está también muy conseguido en estos auriculares, cosa de la que era bastante escéptico, ya que estamos delante de unos auriculares que no son circumaurales, sino que son supraaurales, o lo que es lo mismo, que reposan encima de la oreja en lugar de rodearla y que ésta quede dentro del auricular. La almohadilla que tienen cubre bien todo el pabellón auditivo, e incluso solapan la oreja entera, aislando muy bien del ruido cuando tenemos música puesta, es decir, a un nivel de volumen bajo, en una situación de relativo silencio (estando en casa con gente, por ejemplo o con la TV de fondo) conseguiremos un buen aislamiento y una claridad de música bastante buena. COMODIDAD La comodidad es otro factor relevante a la hora de elegir unos auriculares. Está bien que suenen bien y sean bonitos, pero si no podemos tenerlos puestos para escuchar un disco del tirón porque nos hacen daño, no hacemos nada. En este caso los Sony ejercen presión en las orejas para favorecer el aislamiento, pero no es una presión que provoque dolor, pero si que sorprende la primera vez que te los pones, pero al cabo de 5 minutos ya no recuerdas que los tienes puestos. La parte inferior de la diadema es lisa, sin almohadilla como vemos en la mayoría de auriculares de este tipo, pero después de usarlos vemos que tampoco es algo necesario, ya que se acoplan perfectamente a la forma de la cabeza y son realmente cómodos. MDR V55R VS HD201 En comparación con los Sennheiser HD201 vemos que son más bonitos, más robustos, más cómodos y tienen un sonido general mejor, pero la diferencia más grande la notamos en la claridad de sonido y los bajos potenciados, todo a favor de los Sony. El cambio ha sido obligado por la deplorable situación de los HD201, ya que el jack está roto, la almohadilla de los auriculares (de los dos) está rota, los logos se han borrado del uso y los años hacen mella en ellos, pero si esto o hubiera sido así, el cambio también habría merecido la pena. CONCLUSIÓN Realmente he sentido que estoy delante de un producto redondo, o casi redondo, y pocas pegas se le pueden sacar (menos aún teniendo en cuenta el precio). Tan solo el nefasto packaging o lo bajos potenciados que pueden disgustar a los más puristas (yo estoy encantado), pero teniendo en cuenta que no solapan otras frecuencias como sí hacen por ejemplo la mayoría de los Beats que he probado, no supone ningún problema. Desde luego considero que en el tema de sonido he dado un paso adelante, y estoy bastante contento. A día de hoy animo a cualquiera que esté interesado en este producto o en uno similar a que lo compre. DATO: Los compré en febrero, esto lo publiqué en mi blog, y sigue vigente a día de hoy.
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