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Re:Headphones for Hackers by sciurus on Friday February 24, 2012 @04:19PM (#3631079)
I've been happy with my Sony MDR-V6, which I think are almost identical the the MDR-7506. $100 on headphones seems pricey if you're used to earbuds, but these sound great, travel well, and should last forever.

Wikipedia on the MDR-V6, MDR-V600, MDR-7506, MDR-7509HD, and MDR-CD900ST: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_MDR-V6

Re:Headphones for Hackers by msutherl on Friday February 24, 2012 @04:26PM (#3631123)
The only difference is the magnet in the drivers as far as sound is concerned, but more importantly the 7506 has a 'pro' very long coiled cable while the V6 has a shorter, straight cable.

From what I understand, the V600 is not in the same league, but you should check that at Head-Fi.

Re:Headphones for Hackers by sciurus on Friday February 24, 2012 @04:39PM (#3631188)
My V6 has a coiled cable; it looks like the one pictured at http://media.headphone.com/productphotos/large/0020550006_52...
Re:Headphones for Hackers by msutherl on Friday February 24, 2012 @05:27PM (#3631398)
Whoops, I guess I was just wrong about that. It was the only reason I bought the 7506 over the V6, but I guess I was misinformed somewhere along the line.
Re:Headphones for Hackers by sliverstorm on Friday February 24, 2012 @05:45PM (#3631458)
I have always read that the only important difference is more bass emphasis in the V6's as compared to the 7506's, which have a very flat response.
Re:Headphones for Hackers by uriah on Friday February 24, 2012 @08:03PM (#3631785)
You're probably thinking of the V600 which has heavier bass and swiveling earcups for DJing.
Re:Headphones for Hackers by zyeljanee on Thursday March 01, 2012 @05:23AM (#3651602)
Besides brand there are some other things that one should look at like the cost and also whether headphones offer a natural means of listening. Remember ther is part of your health that you want to check.