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Post by Dave on Aug 30, 2013 13:13:40 GMT
I came across my very old pair of Sony MDR-V7 cans the other day and they were in a very sorry state - ear pads crumbling and the thin foam rings surrounding each driver just fell apart. Being a tight old Yorkshire git I found some new pads on ebay (in China) and invested a few shekels in them. Meanwhile, I raided my good lady's sewing kit for some sticky backed felt, cut 2 similar rings (to the foam ones) for each driverle), (two rings to give as near the depth of the foam ones as possible), stuck them in place and awaited the arrival of the new pads. When they arrived I completed the refurb. And how do they sound? Well, actually, not bad, not bad at all , and much better than they would have sounded if I'd binned them , well worth the minimal effort and expense. Question for Frans and perhaps Ian: - Accudio offers a correction for the MDR-V55 only in the 'V' series - do you have any idea how close the V7 was/is to the V55? I know, I know, it's an easy thing to 'suck it and see', which I have already done and it does seem to improve them slightly to my tastes but I wondered if that was a much improvement as Accudio can offer or would I be better trying a 'Custom' adjustment? If so, any idea what needs tweaking in what direction and by how much? Try for yourself is not an acceptable response . Dave.
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Post by Rabbit on Aug 30, 2013 13:27:30 GMT
Hi Dave. They're an old studio monitor type headphone. Very good as well. They are pretty bright since they are more like the V6 in terms of sound I think. Are real pads not available for it? Or is it the same size as a V6 or 7506. The Accudio does a mix for the V6 or 7506 which is REALLY nice. imo, one of their really good ones. I enjoy the V6 a lot from Accudio. EDIT: Dave, I had a look at them on internet, and they look exactly the same as the V6 and 7506, so those pads may well be the correct ones for them. EDIT, EDIT ..... Yes. They are the same. A pair will arrive in the post to you tomorrow, Dave. Happy birthday. They may be a bit tight and they feel very thin. Make sure they're warm before putting them on and then gently pull the edges over the lip on the V7. After that, if you can be bothered (I did) pull a bit of one edge back a little and push it with your nail into the groove. Once you have a bit in the groove, you can then run around the edge all the way around with your nail, carefully poking it into that groove. When finished, I grab the edges of the pads and give them a left/right small twist in case the pleather is twisted anywhere on the edge of the groove. Very comfy headphone and good, analytical sound for a monitor.
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Post by Dave on Aug 30, 2013 14:41:40 GMT
Hi Ian, You are far too generous . The pads I got from China were listed as being suitable for the V7 - see here: - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251312584905?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_3832wt_1018I was very surprised to find pads for such an old set of cans still being offered. How genuine or otherwise they are of course open to some doubt but they do fit OK and sound OK too. I fitted them exactly as you suggest and they were not too difficult. Thanks again, you really shouldn't. Dave.
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Post by Rabbit on Aug 30, 2013 14:50:09 GMT
OK Dave, check when they arrive then and just compare quality. You never know, they may bring a better sound. I think they may be a tight fit, but they will stay on for sure. I noticed that my V6 pads have stretched with time so new ones would be a lot tighter. Is the V7 toppy? V6 is but once you adjust, they become quite a revealing listen.
I'm sure the V7 is an old monitoring headphone from the 80's. I have used them but a long time ago, so they did ring a bell when you mentioned them. I think I had a pair in the 80's or even 70's as well as one of the first Senn 414's.
Actually, I like the V6 as a monitor. It's a mater of fact, no nonsense headphone. If you have a poor recording - it will definitely show you that!!
Pads just been confirmed and will arrive tomorrow Dave.
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Post by madmac on Oct 18, 2013 15:52:37 GMT
Hey Dave, do you have some pics of your refurbed headphones ?
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Post by Dave on Oct 18, 2013 17:59:53 GMT
Hey Dave, do you have some pics of your refurbed headphones ? No, I don't ATM but can easily post some - any particular aspect you need to look at? - the internals are very bare compared with my other more modern cans. Dave.
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Post by madmac on Oct 19, 2013 8:49:46 GMT
No nothing specific. Simply out of curiosity. Random pictures that show how it looks after refubishment.
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Post by Dave on Oct 23, 2013 10:56:15 GMT
No nothing specific. Simply out of curiosity. Random pictures that show how it looks after refurbishment. First thing: - There was not much refurbishment other than fitting some much needed new ear pads (thanks Ian ). If I press all the right notes in the right order you should find some pics attached. Seems I have reached the limit for attachments to this post so will add a couple more to the next post. Sorry for the lack of sharpness on some images but my eyesight and the auto-focus/macro lens don't seem to get on too well these days . Dave.
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Post by Dave on Oct 23, 2013 11:00:49 GMT
Another pic of my old Sony MDR-V7 cans: -
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Post by Rabbit on Oct 23, 2013 15:50:24 GMT
Dave, how would you describe their sound? Are they really tippy, like the v6. That's how I remember them.
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Post by Dave on Oct 23, 2013 16:06:41 GMT
Dave, how would you describe their sound? Are they really tippy, like the v6. That's how I remember them. Ian, my aged cloth ears and short audio memory are not the best tool for assessing any sound but I'll try to do a little A to B comparison some time and report back but would plead that no one takes any serious decisions based on my thoughts. Dave.
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Post by Rabbit on Oct 23, 2013 16:37:12 GMT
Always interested in what other people think Dave. Do you have a v6? With mine, they are instantly recognisable from the sharp top end.
I use them to point out flaws since they are so clinical. I use them for music listening too but much prefer them with Accudio for home. As work headphones, they're great.
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Post by Dave on Oct 23, 2013 19:17:13 GMT
No V6 Ian - I bought these many many years ago when I thought a headphone was a headphone was a headphone and I worked on the theory that the only difference was probably build quality and longevity - best I could afford at the time but bought 'blind' (or 'deaf' more accurately, unauditioned). Certainly lived up to the longevity theory even if most of that time they've been in a plastic bag in the loft . Dave.
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Post by Dave on Oct 24, 2013 22:33:51 GMT
Dave, how would you describe their sound? Are they really tippy, like the v6. That's how I remember them. Hi Ian, Sorry but this is the best I can do at the moment: the ear pads are a bit on the small and thin and not a good fit on my lug'oles - they say your ears get larger as you get older don't they? - what makes it worse is that there is not a very good clamping pressure, which helps the comfort a bit but gives a poor seal as my ear lobes get in the way. Much prefer my K550s from both aspects. Based on just a very brief listen the V7 bass seems a bit mono-tonal and muddy, nice(ish) mid range but the highs seem to be almost non existent (early roll off?) but that may just be the few tracks I played upddate: t'was the tracks, the current track seems to have a better top end, but a bit tinny. Don't forget these have been in my very variable temperature loft for 30 or 40 years (I think) which can't have done them any good. When the ear pads are removed there is nothing inside the shells except the driver, no foam, filler, wool, paper with holes etc., nothing! My guess is that that they could perhaps be improved somewhat by the application of a bit of more recent technology inside the shells or maybe a bit of 'filtering' but probably not worth the effort. Having said all that, if I hadn't heard better cans I don't think I would be too disappointed with them - as they say, "You don't miss what you've never had (or heard)." . They also seem to give a significantly lower volume than the K550s at the same volume setting, which also makes direct comparison just that bit more difficult, for me, any way. Hope this helps a bit but fire away with any questions you may have. Dave.
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Post by Rabbit on Oct 25, 2013 5:09:19 GMT
Thanks Dave. They may be tired. My v6 is quite sensitive. Perhaps the magnets have lost their strength over the years as well.
The v6 is very sharp in the treble.
With regards to fit - it's pretty important for the sound. My ears don't fit in, but the 'flaps of my lugs do and the pad seals against the front section of them.
They make a very different choice if you use Senns a lot!!
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