Hands down, best Headphones I've owned 10+years
597402
I have owned Sony Pro 7506 headphones for 10 plus years and they still sound great.  I am on Amazon replacing the ear pads which have worn out over the years; this is the only maintenance that has been needed.  I am excited that Sony sells them separately where they can be replaced.  I am a DJ, Producer, and Engineer, I have owned many other brands and these have stood the test of time.  These are my "go to" headphones and have been dependable i ever environment.  The metal used in the construct of the Sony 7506 make all the difference.  They are durable and have not broke at the hinges like the others I've owned.  Most other brands and consumer Sony models use that dense plastic that WILL CRACK and break sooner or later.  Don't get caught up in all these other trendy Brands; Bose is not worth the money.  I really like the way Beats by Dre sound, but they are ridiculously priced and not built to last.
3613453
I am so in love with these headphones. The sound is incredible. They are almost impossible to tangle. They withstand my not always so great care of them. I've been buying them since 2013. Each pair lasts me about 9-12 months and to be honest that's because I'm not gentle with them. They've never stopped working I've literally just broken them. Getting them stuck under shopping carts, ripping them out of my bag really hard, etc. If you are better at taking care of them than I am, i no doubt they will last you a couple of years or more. I love them will never buy anything else.
717237
I thought I'd do a review since I've had these for about a year and a half now.  With regular usage (several times per week for at least an hour or two per use), these headphones still perform perfectly with nary a sign of wear.  I've taken them on trips, mashed them into bags and dropped them several times - and you'd never know it.  For the price, I don't worry about breaking these or forgetting them somewhere.  They do a fabulous job of blocking out ambient noise too, and while your mileage may vary, I've NEVER suddenly felt like these things hurt my ears or were too tight, etc.

For high-end listening where I don't mind leakage, I rely on my Sennheisers, but if I want to block out the background and just listen to Rdio on my laptop while working away, these are perfect.  Highly recommend.  If it didn't seem like I had a headphone addiction (guilty!), I might buy a few more of these in different colors, you know, to mix it up.
1951337
Best sound quality headphones, hands down.
3688367
I've had these for about little over 2 years now and are still as strong as day 1.  I will admit that these were kinda of confusing at first glance, setup is a BREEZE.  For all who gripe on the battery life, they either have defects or they did something unintentional with them.  Even though the manual says not to play while charged, I still do, and have been since the start, and it's still running at about 7 hours per charge.  Games feel crystal clear with the surround sound, all environment ambience blends together smoothly and for those FPS players, yes, this is flat out AMAZING for those footsteps that are crucial.
Pros:
Amazing Sound (Bass is very lively)
Durable Build (Fallen many times and not a scratch or glitch)
Features (Mute, Surround Sound, Choose your balance of chat volume and game, and a Master Volume)
Comfortable (Hours on end and no sores, adjustable headband)
Mic is clear

Cons:
If you loose your USB Connector, that's it, you're out of business.

If you are questioning between this and maybe Astro's or Tridents, this is electronic is at their level and at a lower price!
4257262
I bought these headphones back in 2006 for a steal and they are still holding strong almost 5 years later.  They come with a great durable travel/storage bag made of a thick vinyl, an adapter plug that unscrews to fit both the small and larger inputs.

I might not know a lot about impedance ratings, etc ... but I do know these headphones sound great, are durable and the swivel ear cup provides a good option for a DJ or just a regular listener like myself who needs to keep an ear open for other things like a telephone or whatever.  When the phones are on, they comfortably encompass the entire ear without being super clunky.  They have a cool, sleek look and have enough durability to travel over and over.

Great for everything from studio monitoring, listening to an MP3, etc.  I love these phones!
3277593
Not a headphone buff, about to buy my 3rd pair of these in 6 years. I use my headphones for about 8-11 hours a day, so over a total of 50 hours a week. These headphones are DURABLE. Now, I love music, sound, podcasts etc but I am no means a sound guru. If I was I probably wouldn't be buying less than 20 dollar headphones.

For the price, these are great and totally worth it. I love wearing them on planes or a train, the loud "white noise" is completely blocked out but you can still catch glimpses of a yell or someone right next to you trying to get your attention. How often can you say you've bought something for less than 20 dollars and used it every day for most of the day for 2 years and it works just as good as when you bought it.

Also, they fit in my ears perfect, they have 3 different sizes for different size ears, if you have freaky weird ear-insides.

When these headphones do break, it's usually a connective issue with one headphone of the 2 no longer working. Also, I carry these back and forth in my purse from work to home every day. I also wear them at the gym or when running outside. I am HARD on them, but they hold up so well I feel like I can be!

If you are high use headphone wearer, (and cheap like me!) that doesn't want to feel guilty about treating your headphones in a rough and tumble manner GET THEM.
3982077
As a preface:

The biggest problem I've had with trying to select a pair of headphones on Amazon is that the people who give any given type of headphones a poor review are usually most pissed off about their durability. And I am too. Who wants to (and can) spend $100 on a pair of headphones that don't last a year? On the other hand, I'm the type of person who absolutely does not care about the "highs" and "lows" and whatever range people say-that is to say, I am not that critical. To me, listening to the Dark Knight soundtrack provides an extremely rich sound that can be enhanced and altered to your liking on your iPod or whatever EQ you have.

I don't care much about bass because our generation is on pace to be the deafest generation of all time, and are more than halfway there, therefore when people say "the bass sucks," it means absolutely nothing to me. I don't blast my music that high.

I'm a medical student, and all I do really is listen to music, call people and work out. I'm not much of a snob or audiophile, I just want nice headphones that last a long time, are durable, and are light while providing a crisp sound.

Review:

This set of headphones is solid: they are beautiful to look at, come with an aluminum carrying case (which you may or may not end up using) and they are extremely light. I've only had them for a day, but bought them upon recommendation from a friend who has them. I'm listening my favorite Craig Armstrong piece and the sound is crisp, and the earbuds are quite comfortable. However, they do look a bit cheaply made, but are certainly an upgrade from Apple's crappy headphones. They do not seem as if they are made to be durable.

To me, they seem as if they are literally for when you are sitting down or walking around and maybe lifting at the gym, but then again, people have been saying you can run with them in, which I haven't tried yet, and that may be true. My suggestion is: Just don't put them in jean pockets or whatever and expect them to last. Exposing the headphone jack to any small environment will definitely increase the risk of damaging them i.e. stuffing them in your jeans pocket repeatedly and pulling them out, concealing the headphone jack in your pocket. Every single time you take the phone out of your pocket/purse/whatever, you will probably damage the black plastic part. The plug is meant to be hanging freely plugged into a static device (i.e. computer, or phone lying on your desk). They DO NOT seem as if they were made for daily wear and tear. I wish they'd utilized Monster cables to make these, then I'd feel safer about using these heavily.

In terms of "noise isolation", these do the job, but won't be as good as Shures because they don't block off the ear canal completely. It depends on what you want/need. That being said, they are lighter and you won't feel the need to remove them all too often. The remote works well as expected and the click commands are same.

It's a toss up between Shures and Klipsch, but I wanted to try a new brand apart from Bose (I own the QC 15s, which are pretty heavy duty, not really good for daily walk-around use). They are the same price roughly (S4Is vs. Shure models at about $100-120), so try both I guess is all I can say, but the major difference is that with the Shures, the control/mic is on one side, whereas on Klipsch, it lies at the center of the headphone fork at the junction of the earbuds (see picture). Is this a big difference to some people? Maybe, bc it does make the weight distribution more even.

All in all, I would recommend these because they are just as good as any (be realistic, how often are you REALLY blasting your music? Do you really truly damage your ears that much? Because if you do, then my review will mean nothing to you because I don't do that.)

I hinted earlier that the biggest factor in spending $100 is durability. It is May 7th, 2011. I will update this product review in the event that I am unhappy with its durability.
228635
I bought these headphones a year ago and I have to say they're incredible. Others who know as much about headphones as I do would call me an audiophile. I love these headphones for all reasons durability, size, balance, and the best part, they block ambient noise with no power source. Strait out of the box I loved these headphones they work for any genre but are best suited for hip-hop or dubstep/dance club type music. The bass is heavy but not overpowering and mix equally with the highs mids and lows all in tune with each other. I doubt there will be headphones that can match these for the price. These are pretty hard to beat in the category of headphones below $200 there are better headphones out there but again not in this price range. With different cables you can convert from normal headphones to a gaming headset and even plug into amps for all different instruments. After having these for a year I can say with the utmost confidence these headphones will not break unless you makes a solid attempt at it, as in intentionally try to brake them with a hammer or run them over with a car. The cable itself has kevlar in it the cans have a decent amount of metal and the headband can bend past 180 degrees so these are built to last. If you have or are around small children a lot theres nothing to worry about as long as the cans themselves aren't soaked just like any other electronic equipment keep it dry and it won't fail you.
4962775
I currently own different 4 pairs of headphones for a variety of uses. All have their pros and cons, but my Bombora headphones are my current favorite. A little context- I'm plugged into headphones of one type or another 8-10 hours a day. I usually work in crowded and noisy spaces (airports, coffee shops, etc.)

Apple Ear Pods-
I got the new Apple "Ear Pods" with my phone. They are the most comfortable in-ear headphones I've ever owned, but they let way too much background noise in for my taste. I can imagine these would be great for parents with small kids or work in an office (basically anywhere where background noise might not be such a problem)

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Mobile Headphones-
Initially planning on purchasing the Bose QC 15 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones, I picked up the P5's instead after being blown away in a sided by side comparison. The P5's are "on ear" headphones. They sound incredible, but if I wear them over an hour they really start to hurt, and the leather ear-pads don't do much for breathability (they get a bit sweaty).

J.Fi Acoustic Natural Ebony Wood and Metal Fusion Earphones-
My first exposure to J Lab, and I was blown away. The earbuds look great, they sound incredible, and have some of the deepest bass from any earbud I've ever heard. They come with an absurd number of fittings so finding the most comfortable option is a cinch. If you're looking for earbuds, that's what I recommend.

Which brings us to the Bombora.

Based off the quality and value I got from the earbuds, I had pretty high expectations, and the Bombora easily exceeded them. Here are a few of my favorite features-

- Sound Quality is incredible. The range is fantastic, and it doesn't matter if you're listening to spoken audio (like podcasts), acoustic tunes, even loud instrumental/dubstep type music. It all sounds amazing.

- Beautiful design. I picked up the "TEKST Edition". The colors pop, they are super glossy, and they look amazing in person. Not sure if it was a promotion or regular deal, but they were priced the exact same as the other colors. Worth every penny.

- Finally, the flat (& detachable!) nylon cord- Usually at the end of the day I crumple up my headphones and toss them in my bag. The cord is unique. It doesn't knot up like most headphone cords. And the fact that it's detachable means... replaceable.

- Comfort is top notch. There is super soft memory foam along the outer edge, but the shape of the cushion allows your ear to fit inside with ease.
1637825
I owned a pair of these for over a decade now and this is my second pair.  They're not bass monsters, if that is all you care about go buy some Beats, but if you want pure sonic goodness there is a reason these were the top of the Sennheiser heap for so long.
366023
I've been using these for about 3 years - since I start using an IPod. I listen to huge range of music, all classical styles - from renaissance to atonal, all rock styles, jazz, funk and R&B, rap, brit pop, punk etc. I rarely walk out of the door with my fully loaded 40gig IPod, and these are what goes with them.

Sound Quality is superb, much better than Sony funtopias, and Bose noise cancelling (and don't get me started on the virtually useless Apple headphones). I haven't tried the Shures, so no comment on them. Not as good as my Sennheiser HD 600, but that's to be expected.

They are extremely clear, and revealing, and have great frequency balance across the range. Some complain that the bass is not good enough, and it could be better, but at least it's accurate, this may not matter to some, but flabby artificial bass just annoys me and just becomes fatiguing. The quality is so good its easy to get use to them, but when I temporarily started using the Sony's (having stepped on and broken the ER6s) and then came back to these I realised how good they are. No going back again for me!

Noise isolation is amazing, when I'm on the subway without them I get to (sadly) remember how noisy the subway is, I just don't notice it with these headphones on. I use them when I'm flying, and I did a back-to-back with the Bose and the ER6s blew them away, in both quality and noise isolation. I even get to sleep. Using this style of 'phones when flying or travelling on subways is a must.

Points to note: You do have to put these into the ear canal to use them effectively, and this takes some getting use to. There is some microphony from the cable which may be intrusive especially during very quiet music. Filters may need changing fairly often. I just scrap of the muck off the filter and they last much longer. I know it sound disgusting but it does work. They don't appear to be that well made, but mine (2nd pair) are still going and I don't treat them well at all (see previous)

If you want to go better, try the ER4Ps, they give even better bass and isolation (for twice the money), possibly the Shure equivalents or top end 'phones like the HD 600, but no noise isolation from these beauties!
4835296
For the money, the MDR-V6 is the best deal around and always has been. I bought my first pair in 1988 and they are still going strong as my primary work headphone--despite getting chewed up by a dog in 2001. After the dog attack, I replaced the ear pads with Beyerdynamic velour pads. Think about that: 27 years old, chewed up by a dog, still rocking out daily. I bought a second set about eight years ago for home & travel use--they're that good.

The drivers are covered by a perforated metal plate behind the soft ear pads, that's how they survived the dog attack. The cans are metal. The hinges are metal, not fragile plastic. Mechanically, these things take so much abuse, it's ridiculous.

Sound wise, they have a very flat response and will reveal all details in your recordings. Want more bass? Use the EQ in your player. This is one of the few headphones I've tried where I swear I can "feel" the bass. Because they are a closed-back design, they provide some isolation from talky coworkers and other environmental noise. Add some music and people have to wave their hands in my face to get my attention. They also contain your music better so people cannot tell what you are listening to or how loud you've got it.

I'm about to purchase a third set because my wife has adopted the home pair for her personal use. It's going to be a sad day when Sony stops making these cans.
4445332
Did not purchase these off Amazon. I just replaced the earpieces only because one the clips that hold the earpiece to the headphones broke off. I see the headphones are still able for purchase so I decided to write a review. I have had these headphones for 6 years now and they are still my go to headphones. They sound fantastic, feel great, and most importantly, no having to dead with the cords. Nothing more annoying then the headphone cable getting caught under the wheels of you chair. I need a drink, I just get up and go down stairs and get one without having to stop what I'm listening to. I think when I purchased them they were like $400 - $500. I remember not being able to justify the price, but I did. It just goes to show when you buy quality stuff, it lasts. People praise the cheap stuff and I can see why, but they don't last like the quality stuff. Anyway I digress, these headphones are a no-brainier and you can't go wrong.
3963949
5 stars because these are quality headphones. Sound just as awesome as the day I got them three years ago.

Despite constant use, and being folded up and tossed in my backpack with my books twice a week, they haven't cracked or anything. I bought these after a lot of research, considering I needed foldable noise-canceling headphones for use at home and at the library/school/work. These had great reviews and were the perfect choice for me, seeing as I'm always moving around. I'd recommend these to anyone in that position. They're not too big or cumbersome. A+++ would buy these again
4211741
I've had these headphones for over seven years and I still use them almost daily. These headphones are perfect for DJing because of how clearly you can hear the bass and because of how they enclose your entire hear muffling a lot of outside noise. Definitely NOT for casual listening and definitely NOT for all genres of music.

After using these headphones for several years the padding for the ear has really worn out, it is almost completely gone. They're still comfortable to wear, but no longer for long periods of time (several hours). I expect some wear and tear after that many years of use. The sound however remains superb. Clear, bassy, and loud.

Several reviews stating that they've broken their MDRs, I have not had this issue BUT the reason I have not is because of what I observed from other DJs and my own experience with the MDR v500.
These headphones were designed to give DJs the ability to move the ear piece in several directions. You can flip the ear piece out, you can bend them in to store the MDRs, and this type of constant wear is what breaks these things. I do NOT blame the people doing this because these headphones were designed this way. I used to own the MDR v500s and that is how I broke them, so be careful.

I have to give these headphones 5 stars despite the physical design flaw. The sound is amazing and after over seven years of use they are still going on strong.
2604944
These headphones are the best purchase I've made in a long time. I wore these nonstop the first day I got them. Not only am I impressed with the audio quality (casual music listener), but they are light on the ears (and around the neck) and do not get uncomfortable at all. Adjusting the speakers with a simple slide allows you to pick how tight you want the pads to sit on your head. The pads themselves are very soft and I can barely feel them resting on my ears. Hearing people say they get uncomfortable after a certain period of time really sounds ridiculous at this point.

To give some perspective, over the past 5 years I have had the original beats solos (3 yrs) and soul sl150 by ludacris (2 yrs). I believe both of those are on-ear headphones as well. These momentums are far more comfortable and the audio is comparable, some might even say better. As a hip-hop fan, the momentums offer a crisp sound with a nice thick bass which doesn't overpower like the beats. I do find myself turning up the volume on all my devices. I think these headphones are just quiet compared to my others. Even though they are not quite as loud as I am used to, the noise leakage is not as bad as either of my previous headphones, and for my purposes this is a good trade-off. When you consider that the momentums are so much smaller than the others I don't think there's any way around this.

Noise cancelling is probably the only feature that I thought could be improved. Sound from outside can be heard through the music pretty easily unless at a high volume, but that should go without saying for the on-ear version of any headphone. If that is a major concern, you should go look at the over-ear version.

These headphones are the full package - there's nothing not to like. They give you style, comfort, durability, portability, and a great overall listening experience all for a competitive price (I paid $120). I have worn them upwards of 5 hours at a time. I have worn them on the go, whilst napping, and even under a hat. Every new situation I try to throw at these headphones they seem to overcome. I cannot recommend these enough, especially for people who will be listening on the go. I hope this review helps you make your decision.