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Description
Discover the perfect blend of form and function with the Sony MDR-V700 DJ Headphones, crafted specifically for those who live by the beat. These headphones are not just about delivering rich, immersive sound—they're about empowering your creative process. Whether you're spinning tracks at a club or fine-tuning a mix in the studio, the 50 mm diameter driver ensures every note is crystal clear with reference-quality sound.
Designed with the professional DJ in mind, the MDR-V700DJ features a unique swivel earcup mechanism, allowing for seamless transitions between monitoring and mixing. The reversible earcups add an extra layer of flexibility, adapting to your personal style, whether you're monitoring on one ear or both.
Comfort is at the forefront of the design, boasting a wide molded headband and a supra-aural design that ensures hours of fatigue-free listening. The high-energy Neodymium magnets enhance the sound experience, delivering powerful bass and crisp highs, keeping you in control of your mix. With a folding design, these headphones are as portable as they are powerful, making them an essential part of your DJ toolkit.
Key Features:
- 50 mm diameter driver for reference-quality sound
- High-energy Neodymium magnets
- Swivel and reversible earcups for versatile DJ applications
- Auto return swivel mechanism
- Supra-aural design for comfort
- 3000 mW power handling capacity
- Folding design for easy portability
- Wide molded headband for long-lasting comfort
- Stereo UniMatch® plug for compatibility with 1/4" and 1/8" applications
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Reviews
PROS
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Excellent sound clarity with plenty of bass and highs
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Wide frequency response (5 Hz - 30 kHz) enhances audio details
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Large 50mm drivers for superior sound quality
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Durable design, despite being made of plastic
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Comfortable for extended use
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Ideal for both studio and on-the-road use
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Enhances DJ skills and studio performance
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Regarded as a legendary headphone choice among users
CONS
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Fragile construction, prone to breaking if not handled carefully
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No longer in production, making them hard to replace
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Sony MDR-V700 DJ Headphones.
Build quality
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The Sony MDR-V700s are prone to cracking at the pivots, especially if the wire is worn over the right shoulder and the cup is twisted backward.
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Some MDR-V700 headphones are manufactured in Thailand, and the country of manufacture (Japan, Thailand, China) does not significantly affect sound quality.
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Features and functionality
Comparisons
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The MDR-V700s have less isolation compared to the Sennheiser HD 25 SE, which offers a tighter grip and lighter weight.
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The MDR-V700s are not neutral and exhibit bloated bass and a lack of treble, making them less suitable for mastering compared to models like the MDR-7506 or Sennheiser HD280 Pro.
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Alternatives like the ATH-M20x, ATH-M40x, and AKG-K551 offer more neutral sound profiles, better suited for critical listening and mixing.
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Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 6 Reviews and 18 Ratings
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Excellent sound quality
I was looking for a pair of Sony MDR-V150 but I stumbled across these for a great price on eBay and I bought them and I’m glad I did. The dynamic range is quite good; excellent sound clarity, plenty bass and highs. Frequency Response is 5 Hz - 30 kHz. They have 50mm drivers. They are plastic but (what isn’t these days) and seem to be pretty sturdy. Just take care not to drop the things on the floor.
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Splendid !
I bought many cheap headphones before this one and I regret to have buy so many entry level stuff. This item will greatly enhance your dj skills and the sound is phenomenal for the home studio too. Only bemol is that the headphone seems fragile. I have mine for a little bit over 8 years now and it's still working wonderful. I know others that broke their very quickly.
On the go since 1999
Have been using these since 1999. Well worth investing in quality and these have been worth every penny. Nearly time for an upgrade though. Finally starting to crack in spots.
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Artist usage
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In this picture, we can see both members of Daft Punk use the Sony MDR-V700 DJ Headphones for their live set at El Divino (Ibiza) in 1999 along with DJ Sneak
Before switching completeley to Technics RP-DH1200, Armin was spotted several times wearing Sony MDR-V700 including his gig at Sensation 2003 in Amsterdam.
Porter Robinson spotted rocking a pair of these Sony MDR-V700 headphones while DJing live.
Steve Aoki frequently used the Sony MDR-V700 DJ Headphones during his Dim Mak parties, as shown in a photo from Electronicdancemusic.
In an Instagram showing Tess Castanon in his studio, she can be seen wearing Deorro's Sony MDR-V700 Headphones.
At 0:11 in this video (an excerpt from the 2002 documentary "Brasilintime"), a set of Sony MDR-V700s can be seen sitting on top of Madlib's MPC2000XL.
KSHMR is seen using Sony MDR-V700 DJ Headphones while headlining Sunburn Goa, as shown in the included image. He has also used these headphones during performances at EDC Mexico and his debut show at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KP1heIEu0s
The item can be seen 13:14 into this video. Jeff Mills have been using this model for almost his entire career.
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