I have those headphones, got them when I was like 10. Didn’t know they were in some random anime though. Maybe I can sell them to some otaku for tons of money.
I like how they wrote “studio monitor” or whatever across the top. It made me feel like I was doing something important while listening to music… Shut up, I was 10… ish.
I still love my Koss PortaPro25. Best headphones ever (for their price range) and the lifetime warranty just adds to it (only had to pay for postage). That said, I would still love to have the chance to own an AKG K1000 (google it up, they’re AMPLIFIER-phones).
orca razer FTW! if its not so damn brite that the only thing some one sez when thay see them is “its green……..wow” then theres no point. lol na~ sound matters over look any day,it just helps.
that IS NOT MDR-V6, supposedly chihaya use MDR-CD900ST, pretty famous in Japan (and audiophile world) as one of the best monitoring headphone, sadly you can only buy that in japan π
and despite having the same form and color, you shouldn’t compare those two in term of sound quality… the closest one with CD900ST is its twin, MDR-7506
@lulz
you shouldn’t use K701 for japanese music you know =P
also, damn you Kusion, mine still waiting for my friend (who currently studying in japan) to bring it to me
Sony MDR-7509HD, $250 and they produce more sounds then the human ear can hear. That’s right Haters, You’re dog could use these headphones and jam out to frequency’s so high you’d never hear it.
@suppaduppa
I was going to be impressed with your comment..except it has so many grammar errors, the Grammar Nazis would have sent you to a concentration camp already. I’ll point them out for you: “..produce more sounds THAN the human ear can hear..”, “..YOUR dog could use..” and “..jam out to frequencies so high..”. You’re welcome.
I thought the MDR-7506’s were closer to the MDR-V6, just with a gold plug and “studio monitor” instead? Btw, I can’t speak for the CD900ST’s, but the V6/7506 are known for their relatively flat response. Basically, you hear a lot of detail in the music, but it doesn’t necessarily sound as pleasing for general listening. If you don’t mind looking a little retro, go for a Grado, excellent value for money! π
never try V6 so i dunno but 7506 is more “fun” compared to CD900ST, CD900ST is known for its flat response, best in the world if i might add.. and yes, more details could tire out your ears easily
Grado is great and it’s good for japanese music too (or any music in general) but AKG is just horrible for japanese music, it’ll pierce your ears especially with high-pitch voice they tend to use on character songs and your ears will bleed before you even know it
+1 on dem K701s
They aren’t bad, they just show how much the song (/it’s mastering) sucks π
Also frequency range says nothing, any cheap headphone reaches more than what is usually taken as the range of the human ear. The point is how well they are reproduced.
i don’t recall ever once telling you that those were the headphones she wears <.< i told you that the entire line sony sells ALL have that red band and basic design. then i told you the MDR-V6 was the model i had when i was into recording.
in any case: http://jzool.com/product.php?productid=16682
for those who are looking for the MDR-CD900ST Prim mentioned above. not sold in the US, and amazon.jp won't ship electronics etc. need to find from an importer. image on that page looks like a strike to me.
Hmm … AKG K701 headband gave me awful headaches after like 5 minutes … sent them right back.
Now using 20 bucks Philips round-the-neck headset. I don’t really care anyway, can’t hear much anymore since I came back from national service …
I use a pair of Sennheiser HD 595s. They give a much better sound quality because they allow air into the speaker cone from the outside… however this makes them not noise canceling to the outside in anyway at all, so people are gonna hear what your listening to if they are nearby.
ITT people buying headphones they see in anime.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 sounds much better and can be had for a cheaper. Senns are awesome too, but I don’t know their models around that price.
I don’t wanna be a dick, but the Amagami SS ED 5 collab cover video you guys posted before has the same CD900st headphones being worn my the vocalist. Also, it also has the same “I Made A Misaka Mikoto Category Because It’s Actually Really Important To This Situation And Because There Wasn’t Already One I Mean What The Hell No Misaka Mikoto Category What The Fuck Raze” tag. Lol
How did you manage to buy the wrong pair?
Being a true audiophile, I want to facepalm every time I hear otakus buying headphones just because some anime chick wears them. And even when the headphones are bought, how would you drive them? You need a capable amp for those high impedance cans. What do I use? Sennheiser HD-650s with a KICAS solid state amp. And no anime chick ever wore 650s. Stick to what you know best and don’t pretend to be something you’re not. lol
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haha, I have the exact same headphones. Had them for over a year now and they’re one of my favorite.
fuck yeah das keyboard!
not the best headphones around, miophones(akg k701) are defenitely better.. but well, i’m happy for ya π
The design of those looks familiar to a set my dad got (possibly) 15 years ago.
The red strip and gold text is coming back I see.
das keyboard > *
Will never buy another brand of keyboard again.
Dat keyboard :>
Have the same headphones ^__^
aaaa! now I want the same headphones too .. gonna go to the store right now π
No one cares about Pony headphones…
but that keyboard! blue or brown?
Z board and KOSS is the way
I have those headphones, got them when I was like 10. Didn’t know they were in some random anime though. Maybe I can sell them to some otaku for tons of money.
I like how they wrote “studio monitor” or whatever across the top. It made me feel like I was doing something important while listening to music… Shut up, I was 10… ish.
Anyone who’s not an ignoramus or nimrod has a pair of MDR-V6s. What’s yer point?
What about the keyboard… sorry im not really into technology stuff…
yours doesnt have the grey ring
I still love my Koss PortaPro25. Best headphones ever (for their price range) and the lifetime warranty just adds to it (only had to pay for postage). That said, I would still love to have the chance to own an AKG K1000 (google it up, they’re AMPLIFIER-phones).
orca razer FTW! if its not so damn brite that the only thing some one sez when thay see them is “its green……..wow” then theres no point. lol na~ sound matters over look any day,it just helps.
Let me get this straight….you bought those headphones just because an anime chick wore them?
that IS NOT MDR-V6, supposedly chihaya use MDR-CD900ST, pretty famous in Japan (and audiophile world) as one of the best monitoring headphone, sadly you can only buy that in japan π
and despite having the same form and color, you shouldn’t compare those two in term of sound quality… the closest one with CD900ST is its twin, MDR-7506
@lulz
you shouldn’t use K701 for japanese music you know =P
also, damn you Kusion, mine still waiting for my friend (who currently studying in japan) to bring it to me
Sony MDR-7509HD, $250 and they produce more sounds then the human ear can hear. That’s right Haters, You’re dog could use these headphones and jam out to frequency’s so high you’d never hear it.
Pff… Sony shit. ;p Better buy some AKG. ;D
@suppaduppa
I was going to be impressed with your comment..except it has so many grammar errors, the Grammar Nazis would have sent you to a concentration camp already. I’ll point them out for you: “..produce more sounds THAN the human ear can hear..”, “..YOUR dog could use..” and “..jam out to frequencies so high..”. You’re welcome.
I thought the MDR-7506’s were closer to the MDR-V6, just with a gold plug and “studio monitor” instead? Btw, I can’t speak for the CD900ST’s, but the V6/7506 are known for their relatively flat response. Basically, you hear a lot of detail in the music, but it doesn’t necessarily sound as pleasing for general listening. If you don’t mind looking a little retro, go for a Grado, excellent value for money! π
never try V6 so i dunno but 7506 is more “fun” compared to CD900ST, CD900ST is known for its flat response, best in the world if i might add.. and yes, more details could tire out your ears easily
Grado is great and it’s good for japanese music too (or any music in general) but AKG is just horrible for japanese music, it’ll pierce your ears especially with high-pitch voice they tend to use on character songs and your ears will bleed before you even know it
@suppaduppa.
$250? Can’t be that awesome if it’s just some pocketchange.
+1 on dem K701s
They aren’t bad, they just show how much the song (/it’s mastering) sucks π
Also frequency range says nothing, any cheap headphone reaches more than what is usually taken as the range of the human ear. The point is how well they are reproduced.
Variable degrees of jelly.
I have the same headphones, except I have the “professional” model – which means that the cable is all twisty instead of straight.
You’re too funny Kusion. lol@tag
jeez, now i want one. and they’re not too expensive either.
gimme amazon link please D:
Yours don’t have the silver/white ring that hers do… Sorry?
don’t… doesn’t…. engrish is hard.
i don’t recall ever once telling you that those were the headphones she wears <.< i told you that the entire line sony sells ALL have that red band and basic design. then i told you the MDR-V6 was the model i had when i was into recording.
in any case: http://jzool.com/product.php?productid=16682
for those who are looking for the MDR-CD900ST Prim mentioned above. not sold in the US, and amazon.jp won't ship electronics etc. need to find from an importer. image on that page looks like a strike to me.
I’ve had a pair of MDR-V6s for about 7 years now. I’ve had them so long I trashed the stupid fake-plastic-leather earpieces and had to replace them.
brb- god, you guys make me spend so much money.
Lol, Kusion first asking me about my gear then getting my gear. Got you that nice discount on the das bb<3
Sennheiser ftw
Das Keyboard ist uber
Hey Kusion, do you wanna sell your MDR-V6? Shoot me an email or I can try to get on IRC tomorrow (which is approximately eight hours from now. :P).
Yeah so speaking of The Idolm@ster, where is episode 6?
i’ve been planning to get the CD900ST, but it’s far from my budget…i also want super sonico’s headphones (if they do sell it) <_<
so by typesetting/encoder, would that be….ar?
get well soon, ar!
Hmm … AKG K701 headband gave me awful headaches after like 5 minutes … sent them right back.
Now using 20 bucks Philips round-the-neck headset. I don’t really care anyway, can’t hear much anymore since I came back from national service …
MDR-V6…close enough. Very nice headphones. Longest lasting headphones I’ve ever owned- 10 years now.
Hehe, I’ll stick to my Sennheiser HD 380 pro.
I don’t know if you guys have heard, but…
Tony and I belong to an exclusive club: Sennheiser HD owners.
And it’s kind of a big deal.
I have the same headphones and the same keyboard! We’re like long-lost-mind-connect-twins or something.
Noooo…… 5 min after reading this post i bought those from amazon. Fucking impulse purchases.
zomg i swear i watched this but have no idea what the anime is π
can someone tell me
ps awesome earphones if only i had 250 π
It’s a Sony… as A-1 Pictures as well.
those are nice. i’d rather keep the ones i have though, the akg k701, the ones wore by k-on’s Mio ^^
I use a pair of Sennheiser HD 595s. They give a much better sound quality because they allow air into the speaker cone from the outside… however this makes them not noise canceling to the outside in anyway at all, so people are gonna hear what your listening to if they are nearby.
ITT people buying headphones they see in anime.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 sounds much better and can be had for a cheaper. Senns are awesome too, but I don’t know their models around that price.
AKG 701 is a piece of shit compared to the MDR-V6s or MDR-CD900. The range is higher and the bass isn’t muffled to death.
im so buyin the mdr-cd900 wen my financial aid comes LOL
I don’t wanna be a dick, but the Amagami SS ED 5 collab cover video you guys posted before has the same CD900st headphones being worn my the vocalist. Also, it also has the same “I Made A Misaka Mikoto Category Because It’s Actually Really Important To This Situation And Because There Wasn’t Already One I Mean What The Hell No Misaka Mikoto Category What The Fuck Raze” tag. Lol
How did you manage to buy the wrong pair?
http://i56.tinypic.com/2l9pimq.png
I sense a conspiracy.
I love my Sennheiser HD 280 Pro’s. Had them for 3? years now, and they still sound amazing.
Yep I got Audio Technica ATH-M50’s as well. They’re the best cans I’ve ever had. Great sound at a great price.
Being a true audiophile, I want to facepalm every time I hear otakus buying headphones just because some anime chick wears them. And even when the headphones are bought, how would you drive them? You need a capable amp for those high impedance cans. What do I use? Sennheiser HD-650s with a KICAS solid state amp. And no anime chick ever wore 650s. Stick to what you know best and don’t pretend to be something you’re not. lol
“Sennheiser HD-650s ”
Pretty sure no school girl can afford a pair of $400 – $500 cans.
Leaving this here http://www.pireze.org/blog/?p=3108
I myself own some Denon AH-D5000 and Sony MDR-7506 for outdoor use. All I really need.
Once I got my first audiophile grade cans, I got bit and got upgraditis for a few years. A few thousand dollars later, here I am. lol
You want to check out Headphone Musume. It’s a better put together art book imo. http://www2.117.ne.jp/~ota-beam/otb-hp.htm
This Βfree sharingΒ of information seems too good to be true. Like comuminsm.
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