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I have a lovely pair of 580's that are sitting on my ears right now.

But for DJing I require closed back, since I am broke I will need to fix them myself. I don't like borrowing other headphones, however I did at a recent gig and really really enjoyed my mates Technics 1210 headphones. Tight punchy bass and lots of isolation. Served very well indeed.

With the repair in mind could any pro's shed light on the best way to avoid butchering my cans?

Merci!

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Originally posted by Lunar Phase 7 You guys really are a piece of fucking work. Accept the fact they suck arse.

Well no not really
I know a very large amount of Djs and engineers- studio, live, monitor, club and FOH- and these are pretty much universally very highly respected cans.
Very few people have a bad word to say about them. And this isnt people at the local ritzy- this is high end A list stuff and people at the top of their game.
I could tell you which clubs I work at most of the time, and which respected artists i am lucky enough to count as friends but Im not really comfortable posting it on here for obvious reasons.
Thats not intended as a 'wow look at me I have a big nob' type post as im really not that sort of person, its just merely pointing out that very few people do think they suck ass.

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I know about the diagram. And I also know that Sony charge $60 for the cable, and will only provide it if you get it replaced by them, which involved sending it off. Which takes a few weeks, glad I'm not professional depending on that kinda shit service, all my other cans have wire that clips in and out, and can be bought from the internet and delivered next day

Should be easily available over the phone with no sending off required. Who did you call?
Try here- http://www.trewaudio.com/store/prod...p?productid=907

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And Tony, I had to find this out through internet work, I called two local Sony retailers and they didn't even have the headphones on their database let alone the spare parts. In fact they didn't even know what to suggest other than google it, I'm guessing it's cause I didn't show them my I'm a professional card though. Fuck.

No its because they are US model only- any sold over here are imports and not via official sony stores.
They are also aimed at the professional market not the consumer market, which is why you cant buy them in currys and dixons and the sony centre like the mdrv700s.


Of course, if you dont like them, thats your lookout...

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Originally posted by Freak Well no not really I know a very large amount of Djs and engineers- studio, live, monitor, club and FOH- and these are pretty much universally very highly respected cans. Very few people have a bad word to say about them. And this isnt people at the local ritzy- this is high end A list stuff and people at the top of their game. I could tell you which clubs I work at most of the time, and which respected artists i am lucky enough to count as friends but Im not really comfortable posting it on here for obvious reasons. Thats not intended as a 'wow look at me I have a big nob' type post as im really not that sort of person, its just merely pointing out that very few people do think they suck ass. Should be easily available over the phone with no sending off required. Who did you call? Try here- http://www.trewaudio.com/store/prod...p?productid=907 No its because they are US model only- any sold over here are imports and not via official sony stores. They are also aimed at the professional market not the consumer market, which is why you cant buy them in currys and dixons and the sony centre like the mdrv700s. Of course, if you dont like them, thats your lookout...

Thanks for the info!

shit fones. dont be fooled by all the lovers here, they really are bad fones.

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Originally posted by palm shit fones. dont be fooled by all the lovers here, they really are bad fones.

+1

yea, we get it, you guys don't like them

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Originally posted by Freak Well no not really I know a very large amount of Djs and engineers- studio, live, monitor, club and FOH- and these are pretty much universally very highly respected cans. Very few people have a bad word to say about them. And this isnt people at the local ritzy- this is high end A list stuff and people at the top of their game. I could tell you which clubs I work at most of the time, and which respected artists i am lucky enough to count as friends but Im not really comfortable posting it on here for obvious reasons. Thats not intended as a 'wow look at me I have a big nob' type post as im really not that sort of person, its just merely pointing out that very few people do think they suck ass. Should be easily available over the phone with no sending off required. Who did you call? Try here- http://www.trewaudio.com/store/prod...p?productid=907 No its because they are US model only- any sold over here are imports and not via official sony stores. They are also aimed at the professional market not the consumer market, which is why you cant buy them in currys and dixons and the sony centre like the mdrv700s. Of course, if you dont like them, thats your lookout...

when i needed replacement parts, i went into the sony store and they gave me a card with a parts retailer, i called, gave them the info and 2-3 weeks later it arrived, a little work on my part but it beats having to buy a new set altogether

plus it helps that i have 2 pairs

i absolutely love the 7506's. i've had sennheiser hd-series headphones ever since 2003 that i liked. but a few years ago i bought a pair of the sony mdr7506's and the sound is amazing.

i have to replace my monitor speakers so i use the 7506's for producing and they're amazing for subtractive EQ'ing, they're great for everything really. it sucks that the foamy headphone cover splits if you squeeze them but that's just cosmetic. i've used alot of headphones around the $100-150 price range and IMO the 7506's are by far the best of everything i've tried. crystal clear sound, i can hear every detail and have a much more flat frequency response than other comparable headphones.

my first pair of 7506's went bad (it was out of warranty). i picked up another pair of 7506's with an extended guitar center warranty and swore off all other headphones. i can wear them for several hours comfortably too. my production literally came to a halt when my 7506's broke, i refused to use the sennheiser's because they don't produce nearly as accurate of a frequency response. don't get my wrong i like my sennheiser's for DJ'ing but for production i need the 7506's.

I find the 7506's bass lacking when used for djing imo. My ultrasone dj signature just hits the nail on the board when it comes to low frequencies.

Er, 5 year bump guys?

...and if you like the 7506's, try buying the 7509HD's next time

Rofl @ the people flaming these cans jesus, what a bunch of tonedeaf ****s. I'd buy it alone for the build quality.

I have 2 and they broke fairly easily. They also weren't made to dj with so basically the peeps that agree with me dj.

Ya but you also weigh 300 lbs.

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Originally posted by PaULiN0 I have 2 and they broke fairly easily. They also weren't made to dj with so basically the peeps that agree with me dj.

Fat head problem...

i still rock the 7506

2 shows a week plus festivals

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Originally posted by Tony Morello i still rock the 7506 2 shows a week plus festivals

What up Tony - Long time man!

Juan, are you sure you're not getting confused with the silver MDRV 700's? The earlier versions of them would disintegrate if you looked at them the wrong way, but they fixed the housing quality after a few years and even those were solid.

The 7506's were pretty difficult to kill and as said my 7509HD's are nearly 6 years old now and only the earcups and headband fabric is going.

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Originally posted by clay 7506 or v6 as mine are called are great for djeing. I know I have been bashing these headphones in other threads, maybe also in this one; but I may have been unclear on what I mean. They suck for production/monitoring as they aren't at all flat and honest. But they are rock solid and make everything sound nice and smooth, just what a dj need to avoid tinnitus but still being able to enjoy his transitions at loud volumes. They are the opposite of the 700dj which is probably the most dangerous headphones out there. V6 is great for djeing, but sucky for production.

that's the opposite of my experience with them. theyre good for dj'ing because of their sound quality but they really shine at production imo, very honest and crystal clear. what cans do you prefer for production?

Well flame me but I like rely on the best drivers when mixing live so i'm good with my signature one pro and plus I love quality over quantity

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Originally posted by PaULiN0 Well flame me but I like rely on the best drivers when mixing live so i'm good with my signature one pro and plus I love quality over quantity

You essentially flame yourself, its magical.

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Originally posted by MSZ You essentially flame yourself, its magical.

Sorry but it seems you don't know what flaming is dueshbag.

There's so many headphones out there why would you want to be like everyone else. I think its just following material going on.

That bait tho. 1.8/10.

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Originally posted by PaULiN0 I like rely on the best drivers when mixing live

What the fuck?

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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery What the fuck?

Now now

I use these now

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

They get the job done.

update

On my latest set of cans (I gift them out when the ear pads get sloppy) I decided to not go new and get the beyerdynamic velour pads this time, I should have done this sooner.

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