Sony MDR-V700DJ Professional Headphones

First of all if you're looking for a Sony MDR-V700DJ you need to make sure you get the real product. Most of what I've seen coming China are probably cheap knock offs. So before you pay $50 to $100 make sure you ask the seller these questions (original post can be found here: http://reviews.ebay.co.uk/How-To-Spot-Fake-SONY-MDR-V700DJ-Headphones_W0QQugidZ10000000004436156):

The genuine V700s feel bulletproof and have a very wide dynamic range and excellent stereo imaging properties. Guess what? The fakes don't. They look almost identical, but are not built to the same standards and sound inferior.

The genuine V700 retail box is approx 215 X 115 X 155mm, approx 25mm BIGGER all round than the fake box, and has a stick-on bar code label, not a printed one.

The genuine V700 box is marked 'Made in Phillipines', the fake box 'Made in China'. (SONY has a manufacturing base in the Phillipines).

The genuine V700s are marked 'Phillipines' and 'CE' (European specification) left and right inside the headband, above the ear cups. The fakes are blank.

The genuine V700s came with a cream/white-coloured vinyl carrying pouch. The fakes came with a black pouch.

The genuine V700s have thick padding covering the drivers and are very comfortable. The fakes do not, and hurt your ears.

The genuine V700s have a grey(ish) matt finish to the jack lead and it easily stretches to 3m or more. The fake lead is black and shiny, is much shorter and does not stretch so readily.

The genuine V700s were supplied with a gold 'screw-on' type 3.5-6.3mm adaptor. The fakes came with a 'push-on' type.

The genuine V700s have, on the 3.5mm jack plug, blue/greenish insulation material between the contacts. The fakes are black.


The aforementioned checklist meets all my purchase qualities. I can vouch for these requirements.

As for my review. Many will say the Sony MDR-V700DJ's hinges and pivot points will break but I've used mine for 2 months and all is well. They do feel tough and twist with quality. They are very very comfortable. The sound is wonderful considering the price range. The cord is very very long. So if you're don't want a headphone with a long cord this product might not suit you. Otherwise, there's a lot of room to move about with these headphones.

I primarily wanted to buy a fully enclosing headphone for when I fly. These puppies do block out a good deal of ambient noise. Plus, when put them away they fold up for easy storage.