Why are these $100 more expensive than the "MDR-10RNC" (the "newer model")? -thanks!
774781
Now that's a question that I am asking myself. I paid 197 dollars for mine!!!!...Arrrrrrg!!!Good pair of cans mind you but still feel shafted
774782
Not sure. I tried these headphones when I was at the Sony Corporation headquarters in Tokyo JapanAt that time they were the best ones out if about 20 options
774783
The main difference is audio quality. The 10 is newer but the 1RNC is a better product. I actually bought both at the same time knowing I'd return the one I liked least. I sent the 10 back and kept the 1. Less important, the 10 is powered by a AAA battery, the 1 is internal. The 1 has a better comfort level on the head than the 10. All of that said, they are both very fine headphones, I just preferred the 1 and didn't mind the extra money in the long run.
774784
They were built as a luxury set of headphones. The materials in the newer model are not as nice for the sake of making them cheaper. If cost is no issue, these are better, if you car about the $100, then the other set is nearly identical.
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The main difference is audio quality. The 10 is newer but the 1RNC is a better product. I actually bought both at the same time knowing I'd return the one I liked least. I sent the 10 back and kept the 1. Less important, the 10 is powered by a AAA battery, the 1 is internal. The 1 has a better comfort level on the head than the 10.All of that said, they are both very fine headphones, I just preferred the 1 and didn't mind the extra money in the long run.
402210
The MB42x's are better in every way, but they are also twice the price. It really depends what you want them for and how much you want to pay. I bought a pair of the Clubs, and I like them, but with me having 3 sets of 42's, the Clubs lose out
1124510
GR10's get great reviews, but so should any IEM's over $400 like the Shure 535's. I chose the Shure because of the replaceable cables, which makes them virtually unique. All cables fail eventually, sooner or later, so only feature this protects your high investment in expensive hardware. See Dr Lister's review for all my other reasons as well. Good luck, hope this helps!
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I have both of them and I can honestly tell you that, sound wise, these are better. They also seem to fit more snugly around the ear without being uncomfortable, and they do not leak as much sound. But build quality wise- the mdr xb500 stands out much more. The swivel design tends to be more easier to break than the solid design of the sony mdr-xb500. The wire of the sony mdr-xb500 series is also thicker. These have a more striated design. If you tend to go through headphones due to breaking, I would not recommend these headphones.
1747965
I'm in the same boat. The earpads on my MDR-CD770 are pretty tore up. I need to find replacements. Any ideas?
2126711
I don't know but I can tell you this. Add 10 dollars more and get the old (discontinued ) SMS street by 50 cents. I'm not into rap but I bought them for 80 (white ) they kill this sennheisers in every way. They sound way better and there's no need for headphones amp like with these.
1398305
Far as I can tell..... no difference. MDR- DS6500 is the way it appears in the owner's manual and represents the model number of the system (processor and headphones). Processor only has a model number of DP -RF6500 and headphones only has a model number of MDR-RF6500.
2093771
It seems they may be phasing out the "PC" line in favor of the G4ME ONEs. This is basically a complete guess, but I think it's a sensible one given how many sites are saying "Out of Stock." Personally, if you're interested in these headphones, I'd quickly check out the white G4ME ONEs for $200 right now.
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Be careful because there are several similar models, the bluetooth version is MDR10RBT. That version works amazing in bluetooth and actually has more features than when you use them in wired mode (you can advance tracks, play/pause and adjust the volume remotely). There is an internal rechargeable battery and if it runs out you can simply plug the cable in and use them as wired headphones. I find the wired mode has better sound quality, in fact I find it excellent.
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In the electronic section of ebay find headsphones and I have seen earfoam cup repair kits for sale.How long have you had your MDR-CD770? I cannot find anything that comes close to the sound,Why did Sony discontinue them?
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Yeah, man: as I wrote in my review, the MDR-V55 are practical for both indoor and outdoor use, they have strong-bodied sound and are are well built, so they're great at around $60. I suggest you compare the V55s (DJ style) with the XB400 or XB450 (compact style) and see which looks best to you, since they pump out the same sweet bass response.
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I looked this up for you and couldn't find many comparisons. I just found this guy's youtube video on headfi. http://www.head-fi.org/t/629433/new-sony-extra-bass-mdr-xb600-mdr-xb800-unboxing-videosEven so, you should try seeing if you can find more comparisons or wait until more come out to have more opinions as the guy in the video may not be 100% reliable (also, they guy said that he didn't burn them in yet). Unfortunately that my take some time.
663164
There may be....i am conditioned to think that 20 bucks more means something a bit additional, perhaps. Maybe the other model has a bigger sound.....however, maybe they are essentially the same. If you find any info, please let me know. Thanks!
2054015
I am a professional sound engineer for 40 years. I regard the MDRV6 and 7506 to be identical in sound and interchangeable. I have owned probably ten pairs of each, since the late 1980s and buy which ever one is cheapest at the time. I own other quality headphones and inears as well. The Sony V6 and 7506 are great headphones.
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Another thought - it looks like the TX-SR507 and 607 will be available shortly. Maybe a 707 and 807 will follow soon. Why this would lead to a price /increase/, much less a widespread increase mysteriously to exactly MSRP on the same day sans collusion or corporate coercion, is beyond me. Maybe if an 807 is available soon at a sub $700 price I'll bite, otherwise I think I have narrowed my search down to Sony ES or Yamaha.
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My take is the difference is marketing and an additional cord you get with the 10RNC. The extra cord has a smart key that allows you to switch between android and apple app features that I don't use or care about. I have the 10RDC which are comfortable, sturdy, professional looking, wonderful noise canceling headphones. So, my take is they sonically should sound the same and according to specs, they are similar in internal design, frequency response, weight, i.e. both take a singe AAA battery, etc... All the international travel I do, I can say I love mine. I acquired mine at Costco for $140, a steal in my opinion. Good luck My take is the difference is marketing and an additional cord you get with the 10RNC. The extra cord has a smart key that allows you to switch between android and apple app features that I don't use or care about. I have the 10RDC which are comfortable, sturdy, professional looking, wonderful noise canceling headphones. So, my take is they sonically should sound the same and according to specs, they are similar in internal design, frequency response, weight, i.e. both take a singe AAA battery, etc... All the international travel I do, I can say I love mine. I acquired mine at Costco for... » Read More My take is the difference is marketing and an additional cord you get with the 10RNC. The extra cord has a smart key that allows you to switch between android and apple app features that I don't use or care about. I have the 10RDC which are comfortable, sturdy, professional looking, wonderful noise canceling headphones. So, my take is they sonically should sound the same and according to specs, they are similar in internal design, frequency response, weight, i.e. both take a singe AAA battery, etc... All the international travel I do, I can say I love mine. I acquired mine at Costco for $140, a steal in my opinion. Good luck « Show Less
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Both are excellent and very similar. The MDRV6 was the original design of the two and was issued a few years earlier. The components, drivers, ancillary parts of both models appear to be virtually identical. The MDR 7506 was issued by Sony at the behest of recording & mixing engineers who preferred a less pronounced bass and a more prominently enhanced mid and upper mid-range tonal balance (NOT for listening enjoyment reasons!... but to more readily detect noise and distortions in the recording and mixing process... Live DJ's also seem to prefer the 7506 model at public events because the enhanced mid-range brightness helps drown out ambient hall sounds and crowd noises). The V6 and 7506 sound quite similar to most folks. Although I can usually detect a very subtle and nuanced difference between the V6 and 7506, I can only hear a meaningful difference between the two models on less than 1 out of 10 recordings in my collection. I prefer the V6 because it has all the mid and upper mid-range "sparkle", clarity & brightness sufficient to suit my taste and (to my ears) the V6 packs a much more impressive and clean tight bass wallop on those recordings that do feature and emphasize extreme dynamic range, powerful super fast transients, excessive deep bass elements, and/or contain very loud percussive passages.