Sony's MDR-7506 headphones have become a go-to option for recording studios and creators. The set of cans are only $100 and they offer crisp, clean sound so you know exactly what your audience is ...

Socks. Pajamas. Slippers. Most of us can count on one or more of these holiday staples to be waiting for us under the Christmas tree. And why not? They may not be exciting, but they’re practical.

Fans of Sony’s MDR Pro line of professional wired studio headphones will be happy to hear there’s a new reference in town. Anyone who did location recording, DJ or studio work in the 80s and 90s (or ...

In context: Studio headphones should deliver accurate sound, making the work of engineers and music creators easier. Sony is now introducing a new premium studio-grade headset, providing creators with ...

Last week, Sony announced a new pair of budget earbuds for casual listeners and fitness fanatics. This week, the company announced the latest generation of its professional reference headphones, the ...

For years, I've had two recommendations for basic headphones under $200: the Sony MDR-7506 (currently around $80 with a fixed cable) and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x (currently around $130 with ...

I can't comment on your main question since I've never heard V6's with an amp. However, I would disagree that most people - most technically minded people, anyway - prefer the sound of prebuilts.

My mp3 collection is worthless now -- View image here: http://arstechnica.infopop.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif --<br><br>Anyhow, I just got a pair of Sony MDR ...