Sony MDR-V300 DJ Stereo Headphones As the painter fine tunes a diverse color palette with subtle brush strokes to achieve a delicate balance between light and shadow on a canvas to present proper time, place, season and emotional perspective to the viewer, Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones provide natural, warm and fulfilling sound tones on an elegant yet creatively crafted soundstage for the professional audiophile and artist alike to revel over. From the Dongan Hills to Pleasant Plains and across all the great neighborhoods around the world, Sony MDR-V300 DJ Style Headphones provide a spectacular concert bass-heavy sound presentation for old-school rap, rock n’ roll, disco, heavy metal, dance, trance, electronica, abstract beats, party hits, lounge, house, house mix, techno, dubstep, hip-hop, reggae, meringue, mariachi, tropical and salsa music to mobile users to transform the most mundane daily tasks into a high quality personal audio experience. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Series Headphones deliver an acoustic paradise upon impact. These cans present signature Sony sound profiles on classic rock, southern rock, hard rock, guitar rock, indie rock, protest rock, female rock, British invasion rock, love songs, rhythm and blues, blues rock, blues women, electric blues, opera musical scores, soul, jazz, swing, 50s oldies, 60s oldies, 70s oldies, doo-wop, Motown hits, holiday music, gospel, marching band songs, carousel tunes, world-music, global beats, J-Pop, Latin songs, Brazilian and classical music genres. Sony MDR-V300 DJ Stereo Headphones showcase superb audio reproduction from movie theater soundtracks, DVD-Audio Discs, Super Audio Compact Discs (SACD), HDCD Audio Discs, Dual Discs, Red Book CD-DA Compact Discs, MP3 CDs, homemade CD-R/RW Discs, .WMA Compressed File Lossless Audio Discs, .WAV Compressed File Lossless Audio Discs, audiobooks on CD, audiobooks on cassette, Super-Bit Mapped (SBM) Audio Discs, Type I Normal Bias Cassettes, Type II Chrome High Bias Cassettes, Type IV Metal Bias Cassettes, 33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm LP and EP Records, Digital Audio Tapes (DAT), Digital Compact Cassette (DCC) Tapes and Sony 74/80-minute MiniDiscs (MD). That signature profile entails crisp bass response on percussion instruments such as the piano, piccolo, maracas, snare drum, bass drum, electric bass and the hammered dulcimer. Sony MDR-V300 DJ Headphones exhibit lifelike midrange tonality on guitar riffs, licks, chords, chord progressions, scales, chops and various fret pitch ranges on classic rock tracks. Sony MDR-V300 DJ Style Headphones demonstrate powerful vocals on broken-hearted love songs, country duets, country love songs, classic country, bluegrass and stadium rock anthems. Sony MDR-V300 DJ Style Headphones produce an eclectic mix of harmonious rhythms from the harmonica, trumpet, clarinet, cymbals, tambourine, trombone, tuba, harp, violin, xylophone, Irish bagpipes and electronic synthesizers across music genres. The sound re-creation is so amazingly real on these lightweight Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones that I am able to hear the plucking of guitar strings with the guitar pick on 60’s acoustic folk rock tracks. Sony MDR-V300 DJ Headphones re-create the fond memories from dreams, aspirations and events gone by from a distant past. Bucolic mountain ranges, erupting volcanoes, submarines, battleships, fighter jets, the turbulent sea, a pouring rain, atmospheric storms, twisters, earthquakes, song birds, crimson red sunsets, frolicking flowers in the garden, the forests and fields torn asunder. These are some of the sights and sounds that you may see or listen to with the magnificent Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones while watching a movie on a 10.1-inch Sony BDP-SX1000 Portable Blu-ray Disc Player during a time consuming cross-country flight. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Series Headphones are ideal for auditioning theatrical musical scores at home, listening to sounds of nature compact discs in the morning and they produce studio quality audio while relaxing to the beat of a rock opera at work. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones are a stunning choice for demanding recording studio professionals looking for acoustically faithful reproduction before, during and after undiscovered new artist recording and remixing sessions. You may want to hear first-class Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphone sound for an existing FM HD Radio, Shortwave Radio, Marine Radio, NOAA WB Emergency Radio, CB Radio, Two-Way Communication Radio, Amateur Radio Transceiver, VHF Scanner, NASCAR Scanner, desktop console radio, pocket radio, alarm clock radio, alkaline battery powered radio, solar powered radio, dynamo crank powered radio, jobsite radio, rechargeable battery powered radio, homemade radio, satellite radio boombox, car stereo, metal detector, digital voice recorder, amplified stereo listeners, mini amplifiers, magnetic tape recorders, shoebox tape recorders, microcassette recorders, digital flash voice recorders, digital field recorders, MP3 or MP4 Portable Video Player, Zune MP3 Player, Coby MP3 Player, RCA MP3 Player, Archos MP3 Player, Archos Home Tablet MP3 Player, Visual Land Flash Media Player, Creative Labs ZEN MP3 Player, Samsung-Galaxy MP3 Player, Philips-Android MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip MP3 Player, Sony Walkman Video MP3 Player, Sony F Series Walkman MP3 Player, Sony E Series Walkman MP3 Player, RCA MP3 Player, Sony CD Walkman Players, Sony MD Walkman Players, Sony NET MD Walkman Players, Sony DAT Walkman Players, Sony Walkman Cassette Players, Sony ICF Series Pocket/Portable Radios, Sony ICF Series World Band Radios, Sony SRF Series Pocket Walkman, Sony Bluetooth Wireless Boombox, Sony Muteki Hi-Fi Music Shelf System, Sony CD Boombox for iPod and iPhone, iPod, iPod mini, iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod touch, iPod classic, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPad, iPad 2, the new iPad, iPad Retina display, iPad mini, iPad Air, iMac, Mac mini, desktop computer, laptop computer, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, HP ENVY Notebook, HP ENVY Desktop, gaming computer, Alienware Aurora Desktop Gaming PC, gaming keyboard, LCD monitor, game console, tablet PC, netbook, Asus Eee PC Netbook, Gateway Netbook, HP Mini Netbook, Acer Aspire One Netbook, Lenovo IdeaPad Netbook Tablet, Nokia Booklet 3G, Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet PC, Toshiba Mini Netbook, battery powered speaker, computer speakers, PA speaker, TV, Portable DVD Player, VHS VCR, Super VHS VCR, Laserdisc Player, turntable, cassette deck, CD Player, e-book reader, BlackBerry, BlackBerry Curve, BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Storm 2, BlackBerry Z10, BlackBerry Q10, Nokia Lumia, Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy S III, Samsung Galaxy S 4, Samsung Galaxy Note II, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Motorola DROID RAZR, Sony Xperia Z, Sharp Sidekick, HTC EVO, LG Optimus G Pro, Smartphone, Sony Hi-Res Music Player, Sony HDD Audio Player, Sony Hi-Res USB DAC for PC Audio, Sony ES Series 9.2-Channel 4K A/V Receiver, Sony ES Series DAT Player, Sony ES Series CD Player, Sony ES Series Cassette Deck or Sony High-Resolution Audio Component. Sony has left nothing out of these expertly designed DJ Style Headphones. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones are comfortable to wear for hours at a time. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones easily transport the user into an immersive acoustic environment for hours of uninterrupted music. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones are fabulous to listen to 24/7/365 internet radio stations, AOL Radio, Pandora Internet Radio, iTunes music library, iTunes Radio, Napster, Rhapsody and Sony Music Unlimited music streaming services on a cornucopia of personal music players. I am unable to hear outside distractions in my immediate surroundings when wearing the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Series Headphones. Sound leakage in public places is not an issue thanks to the sound absorbing ear pad cushions. Sony MDR-V300 DJ Style Headphones are manufactured in Thailand. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones feature set is impressive for novice and seasoned portable audio customers, recording engineers, musicians and mobile DJs. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones are well-suited for monitoring and recording sound in the field on movie, documentary, TV series or commercial location shoots. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Series Headphone features are: audiophile-grade two-channel stereo playback, excellent channel separation between vocals and musical instruments, vibration-free headphone frame, profound deep bass re-creation, clear high-pitched treble on disco vocals tracks, 30mm (1.18”) diameter dome type drivers for deep impact bass presentation, tightly sealed ear cups, advanced Sony engineered headphone drivers, intimate, clean and controlled sound environment, super low bass response brings needed vitality to club music, professionally developed stereo drivers, high-end material workmanship, exceptionally clean sound, pro DJ and musician caliber headphones provide phenomenal performance from high-fidelity stereo components such as receivers, integrated amplifiers, preamplifier/surround sound combo processors, SACD Players, DVD-Audio Players, CD Changers, CD Recorders, HDCD Players, single or dual-well cassette decks to monitor the sound exactly as its recorded on tape and turntables, pure flat sound for monitoring and recording live vocals, super-long OFC cord to move freely around the studio or workplace, mini plug connector strain relief, studio recording professionals can plug this item into pro soundboards to monitor the subtle details of chord progressions on new recordings, reversible ear cups, single-sided monitoring to listen to house sound, cueing up tracks for seamless segue transitions, taking requests from partygoers on the dance floor, remixing soundtracks, beatmatching, beatmixing, key mixing, harmonic mixing, energy boost mixing, mashups, scratching, chirp scratching, crab scratching, flare scratching, transforming scratching, beat-juggling, fading and cutting, turntablism, turntable slip-cueing, time-stretching, pitch-shifting, 3 or 4 band EQ adjustment on the DJ mixer, dividing playlists by mood, tempo mixing and digital DJing, folding ear cups, ear cup swivel joints, ear cup swivel mechanism, swivel ear cups, compact folding headphone for transportation in luggage, a briefcase or an equipment bag to another DJ workplace destination, 3.5mm (1/8”) Straight Gold-plated fixed UniMatch mini plug for maximum signal transfer from the source component to the resonant diaphragm drivers, 3.5mm screw type threaded mini plug ensures secure connections to professional, prosumer and consumer audio equipment, detachable stereo phone plug, corrosion-resistant Gold-plated plugs, high-energy neodymium rare-earth magnets enable reduced diameter driver size while maintaining powerful sound output, potent neodymium magnet speakers that simply outclass lower performing ferrite, samarium cobalt or aluminum magnets that are often found in competing DJ headphones, spectacular sound on yesterday and today’s club music tracks, multiple layer P.E.T. diaphragms for ultra-low frequency response, padded ear cups for comfortable late-night private home theater listening sessions, adjustable 1-9 scale molded headband for maximum comfort day or night, wide headband offers reduced pressure on the head and it yields hours of relaxed enjoyment, SONY STUDIO MONITOR logo on top of the headband, black L/R ear cup placement marks, tactile dot placed over Left ear cup to distinguish between the Left and Right ear cups, over-the-head closed-back design for improved sound isolation, dynamic supra-aural ear cups provide accurate ear-conscious positioning that rests lightly on the listener’s ear, voice coils for substantial power handling capability, lightweight build to accommodate any portable audio task, 3.0m (118 in. or 9.8 ft.) double sided oxygen-free copper litz wire cord for enhanced electrical conductivity and rigorous daily operations in the recording studio, metallic silver finish on the ear cups for beautiful appearance, beautiful black headband, vinyl ear pads, 500mW (IEC) power handling capacity for stringent daily usage at high output levels in the recording studio, 16-22,000Hz frequency response for full spectrum coverage of low bass, midrange and treble frequency ranges in the studio, 24 ohms at 1 kHz impedance for robust audio from the latest Smartphones/MP3 Players, wide dynamic range, low distortion threshold levels from a variety of DJ and consumer-grade portable audio equipment, 102db/mW sensitivity rating for prodigious loudness without turning the volume control all the way up on the audio player, reference-grade headphone build at a low consumer price point, multiple case screws, operating instructions, warranty card, manufacturer compliance with European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive regarding safe environmental product disposal regulations and this units weight is 4.0 ounces (115 g) without cord. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones include a 90-day parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Series Headphones are suitable for use at home, at work, outdoors, listening to the FM radio and enjoying tunes from the latest generation iPod, Sony CFD-S05 Boombox, Sony CFD-S350 Boombox, Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Boombox, Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox, Sony CFD-G500 Boombox, Sony ZS-S4IPBLACK Boombox, Sony ZS-S2IPBLACK Boombox, Sony ZS-H10CP Personal Audio System or Mac Pro. I use the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones to listen to my Sony ICF-38 FM/AM Portable Radio and Sony CFD-ZW755 Dual Cassette Recorder Boombox for exciting private listening. Sony MDR-V300 DJ Style Stereo Headphones are compatible with a AM/FM pocket radio’s 3.5mm Monaural Earphone Jack with a 3.5mm-monaural-male-to-3.5mm-stereo-female mini plug adapter. The lightweight, durable and rugged connecting cord offers plenty of length for studio recording, indoor, home audio or outdoor portable audio application. Nonetheless, extra cord length up to 25-feet (7620 mm) can be added with a connection to a 3.5mm-female-to-3.5mm-male mini plug stereo headphone extension cord. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones are compatible with a 3.5mm-female-to-6.3mm-male mini plug stereo headphone extension cord to listen to a home stereo from across the room. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones will work with a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack splitter for multiuser private listening from a portable music player featuring a 3.5mm Headphone Mini Jack. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones do not come with a Carrying pouch for storage, coiled cord, detachable cord, microphone, remote control, cord-mounted stereo-to-mono switch, cue controls or an in-line volume control to adjust amplifier power on attached audio devices on the fly without reaching over to the source player. Sony MDR-V300 DJ Headphones do come with a ¼” (6.3mm) Gold-plated threaded screw-on UniMatch stereo phone plug adapter to connect to a home stereo’s Full-Size .25-inch Stereo Headphone Jack, guitar amplifier or DJ multi-channel mixer. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Series Headphones sound great with Mega Bass settings enabled or disabled on a Sony Walkman. A portable battery powered, rechargeable or AC powered headphone amplifier is compatible with this item for connection to a low-powered portable audio device but not necessary to make Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones produce beautifully detailed sound on demand. This unit can be tethered to a vacuum tube amplifier, USB DAC or solid-state electronics headphone amplifier for audiophile private listening sessions. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones produce subwoofer caliber bass, detailed midrange and riveting vocals in the studio or on the streets. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones are compatible with the following aftermarket accessories: 1. RadioShack Gold Series Stereo-to-Mono Audio Adapter Model: 274-882 |Catalog #: 274-882, 2. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to 1/8” Mono Plug Adapter Model: 274-368 |Catalog #: 274-368, 3. RadioShack Gold-Plated Stereo Adapter 1/8” Jack to ¼” Plug Model: 274-0876 |Catalog #: 274-876, 4. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to ¼” Stereo Plug Headphone Adapter Model: 274-367 |Catalog #: 274-367, 5. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to ¼” Plug Model: 42-2560 |Catalog #: 42-2560, 6. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2562 |Catalog #: 42-2562, 7. RadioShack 6-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2482 |Catalog #: 42-2482, 8. RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones Model: 42-2559 |Catalog #: 42-2559, 9. Auvio 3.5mm Headphone Splitter Model: 4201009 |Catalog # 421009, 10. FiiO E5 Portable Headphone Amplifier, 11. Auvio Headphone Amplifier Model: 3300930 |Catalog #: 33-930, 12. RadioShack Mini Audio Amplifier Model: 277-1008 |Catalog #: 277-1008, 13. RadioShack 250W Stereo PA Amplifier Model: 3200028 |Catalog #: 32-028, 14. RadioShack Amplified Stereo Listener With 3-Band Equalizer Model: 33-1097 |Catalog #: 33-1097, 15. RadioShack 2.5mm-to-3.5mm Cell to Stereo Adapter Model: FG-06-0518-1A | Catalog #: 274-004, 16. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to 3/32” Stereo Plug Adapter Model: 274-373 | Catalog #: 274-373, 17. RadioShack Gold Series 4-Piece Headphone Adapter Set Model: 274-899 | Catalog #: 274-899 and 18. Maxell 190398-HP21 Headphone and Cellular Phone Adapter Model: 190398-HP21 | Catalog #: 55064035. Technical support for the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones including marketing specifications documents is made available by the manufacturer on its website at SonyStyle. The perceived loudness of the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones will ultimately depend on numerous objective and subjective factors. The quality of the audio player’s headphone amplifier will play a crucial role in determining how loud the volume the Sony MDR Studio Monitor Series Headphones can be played at. Most portable audio devices such as MP3 Player, FM/AM Radio or CD Player have low-powered headphone amplifiers ranging between 5-15 mW at designated impedance. The headphone amplifiers found in stereo receivers may be rated up to 500mW at selected impedance and are more powerful than the headphone amplifiers found in MP3 Players. Stereo receivers can power stereo headphones with higher impedance ratings of 70-300 ohms or greater more efficiently compared to portable audio players. Stereo receivers make use of Full-Size .25-inch (6.3mm) Stereo Headphone Jacks to deliver increased amplifier power to Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones. Portable audio gadgets use smaller 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Headphone Jacks that can’t deliver the same amount of loudness as the ¼” Full-Size Headphone Jacks found on home stereos. Headphone driver sensitivity rating plays an important factor in loudness perception. Most stereo headphones are rated between 95-117db/mw on its driver sensitivity specification. Consumers looking for extra loudness to block out external unwanted environmental noise will purchase headphones with a better than average sensitivity rating. The higher the sensitivity rating the louder the headphones will play without the need to turn the volume control to maximum on the MP3 Player to block ambient noise. Loudness perception of stereo headphones is subject to the limits of human hearing. Some customers can hear sound waves better than others. The hearing levels of Sony patrons are just not the same. Select customers will report that the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones don’t play loudly enough from a portable audio player or home stereo while others will frustratingly opine that they play too loudly for their tastes. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones reproduce the entire frequency spectrum of human hearing. A headphone amp can be purchased to augment studio monitor headphone loudness from low-powered portable audio devices. Principles of psychoacoustics, the laws of physics and compressed file recording quality of the music listened to determine whether or not there is extremely loud playback from the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones. There are benefits to reducing the volume on a portable audio player connected to the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones including: 1. Sound leakage through Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones is greatly reduced. Customers may find this option attractive during private listening indoors or outdoors to avoid annoying people with music they don’t like that are sitting and standing next to them. 2. Customers can hear external sounds in their immediate surrounding environment such as traffic noise much better while wearing Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones with the music playing at the same time. 3. Volume attenuation on a consistent basis promotes hearing safety for all Sony fans at all times. When the volume control is turned all the way up, the user winds up blasting loud music directly in his/her eardrums for seemingly endless hours upon hours on a daily basis. Consequently, the customer’s hearing health is not protected against irreversible hearing damage from unmitigated, unintended and abrupt changes in volume during MP3 file, audio disc, radio or cassette playback. Human hearing adapts easily to loud playback volumes. Because people become comfortable with loud volumes quickly they can damage their hearing over time without being cognizant of this fact. The source player’s volume should be reduced during public or private listening to prevent this undesirable hearing loss outcome so that Sony can keep its customers listening to its headphones for a lifetime. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones can be made part of an emergency prep kit in advance of a natural disaster, severe weather event, unplanned weather events, high wind warning, tornado, water main break, building collapse, bridge collapse, construction site accident, boating vessel accident, gasoline shortage, plane crash, train derailment, drought conditions, emergency water usage restrictions, water supply contamination, manmade catastrophe, terrorist attack, explosion, asteroid collision, during periods of civil unrest, to receive notice of abhorrent criminal conduct taking place in the neighborhood or to receive F.C.C. Emergency Alert System (EAS) warnings on the FM/AM bands when attached to a portable radio’s 3.5mm Headphone Jack without a speaker. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones can be connected to a FM HD Radio’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack at home, in a boat, on campgrounds, traveling in a recreational vehicle or in a car but not in a basement, tunnel or underground location. I recommend the following portable HD radio tuner’s for this phenomenal on-the-go digital radio upgrade: Insignia NS-HD01, Insignia NS-HD01A, Insignia NS-HD02, Insignia NS-HDRAD and Coby HDR650. HD radio provides benefits to consumers including dramatically increased audio fidelity on FM/AM stations, wide dynamic range, FM stereo sound, digital AM stereo sound on the FM HD radio sub-channels, live HD broadcasts of local professional sports teams, multiple simultaneous news, talk and music program feeds on FM HD1, HD2 and HD3 broadcast channels, auto HD/analog reception mode switching, broadcast HD logo on HD radio programs, HD radio signal strength meter, instant station frequency, artist info, song title, album info, album cover art and call sign FM station identification, iTunes tagging, live pause, bookmark feature, reduced multipath distortion artifacts, virtual elimination of noise, static, hissing, popping, fading and birdie sounds often found on conventional AM Band transmissions, real-time news, weather and traffic reports. The HD broadcast signal does not provide extended reception coverage to geographical locations that are normally impossible to obtain high quality analog radio reception in. HD radio transmissions are broadcast alongside their analog counterpart. An HD radio receiver reverts back to analog transmissions when the broadcast digital signal is weak, obstructed or lost due to a poor reception area. An HD radio receiver that is connected to the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones is not likely to obtain better FM Band reception compared to an analog FM/AM tuner. Elite studio monitor headphone drivers must be able to reproduce treble notes accurately to present realistic concert listening. The treble range embraces high-pitched vocals and some musical instruments such as cymbals or keyboards. The low frequencies originate from bass guitar, piano or drums. Midrange driver frequencies contain most vocals and musical instruments like guitar, keyboards or drums. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones reproduce midrange and low bass frequencies with acute competence. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones offer a compelling stereo soundstage and produce the entire sound atmosphere associated with todays club music milieu. Headphone driver speaker quality and its subsequent audio reproduction depend on multiple factors which include the kind of materials used to manufacture the drivers, the sensitivity rating of the drivers and the quality of the source player that the studio monitor headphones are joined to. Stereo headphones with a higher sensitivity rating can play more loudly with less audible distortion without turning the volume all the way up on the audio player to achieve satisfying loudness. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones have a high sensitivity rating, measured in decibels, to ensure supreme amplification at moderate volumes. The better performing Sony DJ Headphones boast neodymium magnets, large speaker diameter, advanced magnet diaphragms for resonant bass response, high-end voice coils to capture the emotions of the singer, super comfortable ear pads, adjustable headband, professional build, tangle-resistant cord, Gold-plated mini plug and they can reproduce bass notes that are on par with a home theaters dedicated subwoofer. Low bass response should be realized without a dedicated headphone amplifier or custom/preset equalizer sound modes on the portable audio player. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones meet all the criteria listed above rather easily to become outstanding and they quickly outperform its bass-focused DJ style headphone competition. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones demonstrate versatile vocal range on opera musical scores. Countertenor, tenor, baritone and bass vocals from male singers are vibrant, clear, detailed, present perfect pitch and are exquisitely powerful. Female vocalists are well-defined, naturally pleasant and superbly warm across the soprano, mezzo-soprano and contralto octave vocal ranges. Vocals on classic rock, country, oldies, Motown hits, disco, the blues and love songs have an amazing arrangement on a deeply pulsating soundstage. Musical instrument reproduction is precise on guitar and drums. The harmonica, tambourine, violin, oboe, flute, cello, clarinet, mandolin, saxophone, banjo, bass guitar, snare drum, piano and harp instruments are re-created with marvelous transparency that is refreshing to experience on a daily basis. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones do work perfectly almost all the time for music entertainment but difficulties may be encountered during ownership. There are troubleshooting steps that can be taken before seeking warranty service from the manufacturer if sound playback problems occur on the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones. They are: 1. Make sure the 3.5mm stereo mini plug is connected firmly to the portable audio player. 2. Turn the volume control up on the playback device if no sound is coming in to the headphones. 3. Make sure the 3.5mm mini plug is connected to the 3.5mm or 6.3mm Stereo Headphone Jack (with the supplied UniMatch adapter) to ensure proper sound delivery. If the headphone jack on the audio player is not working, plug the headphones into the 3.5mm Line Output Jack of the source component, if available. 4. Are the headphones plugged into a Stereo Headphone Jack? If not, the sound will only be heard through the Left side of the headphones. A stereo-to-mono mini plug adapter can be purchased to correct this issue when connecting the headphones to a pocket radio. 5. A third party .25-inch stereo mini plug adapter can be purchased from an electronics store if the UniMatch adapter is lost or damaged. 6. Do not plug the headphones directly into a wired remote controller that was supplied with the portable audio player. 7. Check to see if the stereo headphone extension cord is damaged. If it is, the sound on the headphones will cease or become distorted. Disconnect or replace the stereo headphone extension cord to resolve the problem. 8. Do not plug the headphones into a Microphone Jack. 9. Do not connect the headphones to any jack labeled “Audio In” on the home stereo or portable audio source player. 10. Plug the headphones into another audio player to see if the audio problems are removed. If the audio problem is now fixed, the MP3 or audio player may be the culprit. 11. Check the batteries in the portable audio device. Dead batteries will cause the headphones not to work. Replace the batteries in the portable player to correct the problem. 12. Use another pair of headphones on the portable audio player to determine if the studio monitor headphones are at fault. 13. Do not expose the headphones to severe mechanical shock. 14. Do not disassemble the headphones. 15. The factory connecting cord can’t be replaced. 16. Do not expose the headphones to water or hostile weather elements. 16. Do not stretch the headband in an unnatural manner. 17. Do not sit on the headphones. 18. Store the headphones in a secure location when not in use. 19. Retain the factory packaging for use when placing the headphones on a moving truck. 20. Use only factory supplied accessories if possible. 21. Clean the mini plug connector with a soft cloth if it becomes soiled during field use. 22. Do not adjust the headband beyond factory parameters. 23. Do not modify the internal components of the headphones. 24. The manufacturer does not provide technical support for headphone amplifiers. 25. The manufacturer does not provide instructions for a studio monitor headphone burn-in procedure. 26. Use a cable to tie for cord length management. 27. Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle. 28. Do not wear headphones while crossing the street. 29. Stop using the headphones immediately if your ears hurt or if there is ringing in the ears. 30. Do not leave the headphones inside of a parked car with the windows closed during a hot summer day. 31. Third party replacement ear pads can be purchased for the studio monitor headphones from a major consumer electronics online retailer. 32. Intentional product abuse may void the factory warranty. 33. Studio monitor headphones can be plugged into a 3.5mm stereo mini jack, 3.5mm dual output monophonic earphone jack, 3.5mm single-output mono earphone jack, 2.5mm earphone jack with a conversion adapter or a 6.3mm stereo headphone jack with the UniMatch adapter. 34. If the source component does not have any of these female headphone input connector jacks, then the studio monitor headphones will not work with the portable audio player. 35. Do not place heavy objects on the headphones. 36. The ear pads may deteriorate during storage or prolonged use. 37. Do not throw things like a baseball, football, basketball, tennis or soccer ball at the headphones. 38. Do not press or push the headphone studio monitor drivers directly up against the ears. Sony has issued a service manual for the MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones. Sony Service Manual Ver. 1.1 1999.04 includes a complete parts list, pictorial diagrams and wiring schematic for the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones are fit for portable audio field use in the office, at the ballgame, on the boardwalk, at the park, at the mall, on the ferry, on the street, in a waiting room, in the car while parked, at the gym, in the hotel room, for business travel, on a cruise ship, helicopter tours, on the airplane, the train, the bus stop, on the bus, at the library, the local coffee shop, the bookstore or convenient location where portable audio is essential. It is important to compare and contrast the MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones to its contemporary sibling the MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones. MDR-ZX100/BLK Headphones features will be explored first and then there will be a discussion on what the differences between the Sony MDR Series Stereo Headsets are. MDR-ZX100/BLK provide spectacular sound for classic rock, hard rock, soft rock, garage rock, surf rock, piano rock, guitar rock, female rock, stadium rock, rock ballads, open road rock songs, country rock, protest rock, folk rock, psychedelic rock, British invasion rock, southern rock, punk rock, punk fusion, heavy metal, opera, jazz, alternative new wave, smooth jazz, romantic jazz, smooth vocals, easy listening, elevator music, carousel tunes, marching band songs, instrumental music, indie rock, gospel, holiday music, love songs, sad love songs, oldies, rhythm and blues, disco, Motown hits, bluegrass, country, old-school rap, hip-hop, alternative hip-hop, underground hip-hop, new hip-hop, club, dub, dubstep, drum n’ bass, dance, trance, electronic, techno, industrial, ambient, indietronica, house, house mix, lounge, workout songs, pop-remixes, soul, neo-soul, party hits, meringue, salsa, reggae, tropical, Latin music, world-music and classical music out of a small and lightweight frame. The potent neodymium magnet drivers produce elegant vocals on Broadway musical soundtracks, lush background vocals on country music and they offer superb midrange instrumentals. Bass is articulate, clean, and punchy on heavy metal music. Bass tracks associated with present club music milieu are surprisingly good demonstrating crisp response without the low end muddiness associated with value-priced headphones. MDR-ZX100/BLK incorporate padded ear cushions for a snug fit on the ears and large drivers for spacious sound effects on movies, music and computer real-time strategy games. MDR-ZX100/BLK is so comfortable that I forget that I am wearing them within a truncated timespan. The sonic depth of the MDR-ZX100/BLK offers all-encompassing warmth, nuance, detail and realistic sound over the entire treble and midrange frequency spectrums. Rest assured that these MDR-ZX100/BLK offer aggressive low bass at the lowest ends of the bass oriented earphone market price scale. Considering the extraordinary sound that MDR-ZX100/BLK offers, this item competes very well against more expensive bass-focused headphone brands. Whether it’s for an iPod, iPod mini, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, iPod touch, iPad, iPad 2, the new iPad, iPad Retina display, iPad mini, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Sony Walkman Video MP3 Player, Zune MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip MP3 Player, Samsung-Galaxy MP3 Player, Coby MP3 Player, RCA MP3 Player, Archos MP3 Player, Creative Labs ZEN MP3 Player, BlackBerry, BlackBerry Curve, BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Storm 2, BlackBerry Z10, Nokia Lumia, Sharp Sidekick, Sony Xperia Z, Samsung Galaxy Note II, Samsung Galaxy S 4, LG Optimus G Pro, Motorola DROID RAZR, Philips-Android MP3 Player, Visual Land Flash Media MP3 Player, Sony Blu-ray Disc Player, VAIO Laptop, Alienware gaming desktop, tablet computer, LCD monitor, book reader, shortwave radio, FM HD radio, AM/FM table radio, Wi-Fi internet radio, alarm clock radio, SiriusXM satellite radio boombox, portable cassette player, digital audio tape deck, MD recorder, compact disc player, turntable, integrated stereo amplifier, stereo receiver, compact shelf stereo system, home theater system in a box, powered computer speakers, car stereo, DJ mixer, DJ controller, studio soundboard, karaoke entertainment system, public address speaker, keyboard amplifier, smartphone, mobile phone or the latest console game, MDR-ZX100/BLK reconstruct an accurate soundstage or virtual 3D battlefield to the delight of music enthusiasts and dedicated gamers everywhere. I am unable to hear outside distractions in my immediate surrounding environment when wearing the MDR-ZX100/BLK. Sound leakage in public places is kept to a minimum thanks to the closed-back ear cups. I use the MDR-ZX100/BLK with my Sony SRF-M37W FM/AM/NOAA WB Walkman to achieve perfect fidelity on FM music stations, natural voice tones on 24 hour/7 day AM sports talk radio and clear reception on NOAA Weather Band Channel forecasts. MDR-ZX100/BLK sports an attractive appearance with its delightful on-the-ear design, wide-molded adjustable headband, multiple case screws, black finish and a 3.9 ft. (1.2 m or 47.25 in.) dual-sided rugged Y-type cord. MDR-ZX100/BLK has excellent form, superb fitness for portable audio purposes and flawless function for prolonged, enjoyable and relaxed private listening. MDR-ZX100/BLK have a 3.5mm (1/8”) diameter Silver-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug for an exact fit for MP3 Players that have a recessed 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Mini Jack. Simply put, these cans have wonderful stereo channel separation across music genres and compatibility with the widest range of voice recorders, dynamo hand-crank emergency radios, Sony Walkman Cassette Players, Sony CD Walkman Players, HD video components, netbook computers, musical instruments and home theater receivers with a 3.5mm or 6.3mm Stereo Headphone Jack. MDR-ZX100/BLK sport the following features: inexpensive headphones, great sound, portable headphones for the streets and MP3 Players, 2-channel stereo playback, 30mm (1.18”) diameter dome type drivers, extended dynamic range, transparent midrange, distinct bottom end sound, front row concert seat sound, balanced tone across all frequency ranges, distortion-free signal transfer, neodymium rare-earth magnets guarantee powerhouse sound at all volume stages, closed-back ear cups deliver effective ambient noise attenuation, slim swivel folding style ear cups, compact collapsible headphones, black and red L/R ear cup placement marks, tactile dot placed above Left ear cup, multi-layer dome P.E.T. diaphragms promote low bass response, pressure-relieving urethane leather ear cushions for long lasting comfort, extra comfortable thick ear pads, Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) voice coils, durable plastic headband promotes maximum comfort, tangle-resistant cord, over-the-head supra-aural sound isolating ear pads, passive noise-canceling ear pad configuration, 1000mW (IEC) high input power handling capacity to meet the demands of music industry mavens, wide 12-22,000Hz frequency response guarantees outstanding treble, midrange and bass re-creation, 24 ohms at 1kHz impedance rating permits robust audio playback from most portable audio players, 100db/mW sensitivity rating achieves tremendous loudness at reduced volume on digital music players, magnificent all black finish, operating instructions, warranty card and this item’s weight is 4.23 ounces (120 g) without cord. MDR-ZX100/BLK comes with a 90-day parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. MDR-ZX100/BLK do not come with a Carrying pouch for convenient transportation, cord-mounted stereo-to-mono switch or an in-line volume control for effective amplifier management when positioned away from the source component. A 3.5mm-female-to-6.3mm-male stereo headphone plug adapter is needed to connect the MDR-ZX100/BLK to a home stereo’s .25-inch Full-Size Stereo Headphone Jack. MDR-ZX100/BLK doesn’t come with this stereo plug adapter accessory. I use a 3.5mm-female-to-6.3mm-male mini plug extension cord when I listen to a stereo from across the room. MDR-ZX100/BLK can be connected to a 3.5mm-female-to-3.5mm-male mini plug extension cord to listen to a portable audio device from up to 25-feet away. MDR-ZX100/BLK are compatible with a pocket radio’s 3.5mm Earphone Jack with a 3.5mm-monaural-male-to-3.5mm-stereo-female mini plug adapter. MDR-ZX100/BLK work with an 3.5mm stereo headphone jack splitter for multiuser private listening from popular music players featuring a 3.5mm Headphone Mini Jack. MDR-ZX100/BLK is not compatible with any noise-cancelling system that is featured in select Sony Walkman Video MP3 Players. MDR-V300 and MDR-ZX100/BLK Headphones are well-matched with the following aftermarket accessories: 1. RadioShack Gold Series Stereo-to-Mono Audio Adapter Model: 274-882 |Catalog #: 274-882, 2. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to 1/8” Mono Plug Adapter Model: 274-368 |Catalog #: 274-368, 3. RadioShack Gold-Plated Stereo Adapter 1/8” Jack to ¼” Plug Model: 274-0876 |Catalog #: 274-876, 4. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to ¼” Stereo Plug Headphone Adapter Model: 274-367 |Catalog #: 274-367, 5. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to ¼” Plug Model: 42-2560 |Catalog #: 42-2560, 6. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2562 |Catalog #: 42-2562, 7. RadioShack 6-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2482 |Catalog #: 42-2482, 8. RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones Model: 42-2559 |Catalog #: 42-2559, 9. Auvio 3.5mm Headphone Splitter Model: 4201009 |Catalog # 421009, 10. FiiO E5 Portable Headphone Amplifier, 11. Auvio Headphone Amplifier Model: 3300930 |Catalog #: 33-930, 12. RadioShack Mini Audio Amplifier Model: 277-1008 |Catalog #: 277-1008, 13. RadioShack 250W Stereo PA Amplifier Model: 3200028 |Catalog #: 32-028, 14. RadioShack Amplified Stereo Listener With 3-Band Equalizer Model: 33-1097 |Catalog #: 33-1097, 15. RadioShack 2.5mm-to-3.5mm Cell to Stereo Adapter Model: FG-06-0518-1A | Catalog #: 274-004, 16. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to 3/32” Stereo Plug Adapter Model: 274-373 | Catalog #: 274-373, 17. RadioShack Gold Series 4-Piece Headphone Adapter Set Model: 274-899 | Catalog #: 274-899 and 18. Maxell 190398-HP21 Headphone and Cellular Phone Adapter Model: 190398-HP21 | Catalog #: 55064035. The technical specifications and aftermarket accessories are nearly identical between the units. The units differ in cosmetic appearance only with respect to the exterior side panel color. MDR-V300 has silver ear cup exterior side panels and the MDR-ZX100/BLK has black ear cups. Both items sport black vinyl ear pads for long-term wearing comfort. MDR-V300 and MDR-ZX100/BLK feature 30mm neodymium magnet drivers and L/R ear cup placement markings. MDR-V300 features a longer OFC cord by approximately 6-ft. compared to the MDR-ZX100/BLK. The MDR-V300 comes with a UniMatch stereo plug adapter and the MDR-ZX100/BLK does not. Neither unit includes a Carry pouch. MDR-V300 has collapsible folding ear cups for storage. MDR-ZX100/BLK does not have foldable ear cups. MDR-V300 features a 3.5mm Straight Gold-plated screw type mini plug. MDR-ZX100/BLK offers a 3.5mm Silver-plated L-shaped mini plug for attachment to portable audio players. MDR-V300 emerges as the undisputed winner in the bass showdown contest on all qualified bass intense music genres. MDR-V300 really shines on classical music, piano play, horn section, violin, opera scores, female vocals, show tunes, romantic jazz, slow jams and syncopated rhythms on my favorite tunes. MDR-V300 offers more voice and vocal transparency compared to the MDR-ZX100/BLK on FM/AM broadcasts and from my Sony XPLOD CFD-G Series Boomboxes. Each unit features an adjustable headband, plastic build, lightweight frame, comfortable fit, ear cup placement markings, SONY logo, corrosion-resistant mini plug, mini plug connector strain relief, 3.5mm Silver or Gold-plated mini plug, passive noise isolation, attenuated sound leakage, sibilance-free vocals, refined midrange response, no cord touch noise, super-wide frequency range for unprecedented sub-harmonic bass on hip-hop and EDM, thrilling stereo performance, shock and awe low bass platform, natural seal supra-aural closed-back design, delightfully manageable clamping force and a tangle-free dual-sided oxygen-free copper cord for effortless portable audio field applications with the iPod. MDR-V300 and MDR-ZX100/BLK sound great when playing audio CDs, audiobooks, LP records, digital audio tapes, digital compact cassettes, reel-to-reel tapes, cassette tapes, microcassettes, minidiscs, laserdiscs and compressed music files from analog and digital entertainment mediums. Neither unit comes with a detachable cable, stereo-to-mono switch, in-line remote control or cord-mounted volume control. From Rosebank to Russia, Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Series Headphones is a wonderful selection for the portable audio audiophile, studio engineer, session musician or the DJ on a budget. Overall rating 5 stars. Good Luck. Enjoy. What’s great about it: Subwoofer Bass, Beautiful Vocals, Great Channel Separation, Neodymium Magnets, 30mm Dome type Drivers, Reversible Ear Cups, Single-Sided Monitoring, Collapsible Foldable Earphones, 3.5mm Screw Type Gold-Plated Mini Plug, Corrosion-Resistant Phone Plugs, Adjustable Headband, PET Diaphragms, 3m Long OFC Litz Connecting Cord, Gold-Plated UniMatch Screw On 6.3mm Stereo Plug Adapter, Plastic Build, Vinyl Ear Pads, Dynamic Stereo Headphones, L/R Ear Cup Placement Markings, Studio Monitor Logo and SONY Logo What’s not so great about it: N/A
Posted on: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 15:59:39 +0000
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