Sony has installed several key features to these headphones to enhance their sound quality. The thirty millimeter drive units delivers a deep bass sound and a wide dynamic range (the frequency range extends down to 18 Hz.) Both the stereo mini-plug and the UniMatch phone plug are gold-plated to make sure sound is transported fully and accurately. The gold-plated treatment also helps resist corrosion and supports the headphones' high conductivity and low noise. The neodymium magnets allow for superb power at a minimum size; these magnets provide more magnetic energy than other inferior magnets. Finally, the PET diaphragm works to deliver low distortion.

Excellent fit, excellent compatibility, excellent portability and excellent sound: these headphones fit the bill for a sound professional.

What's in the Box
Sony MDR-V300 headphones and UniMatch plug adaptor

Product Description
The Sony MDR-V300 supra-aural design gives users excellent listening comfort. The 30 mm diameter drivers are added for deep bass, high-energy Neodymium magnets fold much more magnetic field inside themselves than usual ones. Featuring high-grade metallic finish and folding design, it has reversible ear cups for single-sided monitoring.

Most suited for portable digital music devices. Some of the other "studio" headphones suck up all your portable player's amperage, this one needs less juice to give you louder sound.

I use them with a mp3/fm player, and have found that the mdr's long cord makes for great FM reception, (even when most of its length is folded up somwehere).

These headphones have a weak spot on the headband where two peices of plastic meet. I broke it on one side, duck-taped it fixed, and then broke it on the other side as well, (just for stuffing it in to a jacket pocket). So don't test the plastic. It can't take pressure.

Before you get these ones, look at the Sony MDR-501LP headphones listed in 'similar products'. They look like great sounding headphones...


Just as I thought   January 9, 2005
 14 out of 14 found this review helpful

I read the reviews of the MDR-V300 on Amazon.com and other sites and I got exactly what I thought it was. I tend to read the reviews that give 1 or 2 stars to look for the negative aspects of the product and see if it's pretty consistent. Don't get me wrong, the MDR-V300 is a good product and I love it. Because of the other reviews, I didn't expect any more than I should have.
The sound quality is excellent. Typically, I listen to videos and music files on my laptop. Even the cheap walkman type headphones sound better than my laptop's built-in speakers. Although I'm not an audiophile, I don't think I could tell the difference from headphones that cost significantly higher.
The construction is pretty cheap. Other reviewers said that it's not rugged enough if you plan on travelling with them and take it in and out of bags or cases repeatedly. It's true, but if you use them only at home or at the office, then it should be tough enough. I only take it between home and the office, so they don't get much wear-and-tear anyway. Actually, I like it because the phones are very lightweight.
This is exactly what I paid for and I'm happy with the quality, construction, and price.


big boom for little money   August 24, 2003
 13 out of 13 found this review helpful

i had been using a pair of sony MDR-V700DJ headphones for a while but only while at home but they are far from portable. well, i went to bestbuy in search of something new that i could carry around with my when walking around campus everyday that were comparable to the MDR-V700's. these headphones were just the ticket.

not only do they sound really great using either my aiwa cd player or arkos mp3 jukebox but they fit right into my small backpack with ease. understand this though, these headphones do not fold up like the MDR-V700's. that is something i wish i would have known before buying them. they simply collapse, meaning the ear pieces fold up and into the headband. the one problem is that they really don't stay that way. sometimes i just wrap a rubber band around them to keep them from harm.

these headphones do have really great sound for being so small and inexpensive. the bass is outstanding and the treble is matched pretty well. luckily my mp3 player has an eQ, otherwise the treble would sound a bit muddy. the headphones block out almost all outside noise, but you do hear just enough to know what's going on and that is surely a good thing walking around campus and crossing streets. i think that is what these headphones are best for . . .travel by foot or sitting in your office. i wouldn't suggest these for use as a club dj ( that's why i had the MDR-V700DJ's in the 1st place. they are untouchable ) nor would i suggest these headphones if you need something really small and portable.

it's give and take when chosing a pair of headphones. give up a little size for a little better sound. well these do a damn good job of balancing out the two. it would have 5 stars if only they folded up like the MDR-V700DJ's do and if the highs were just a little higher.


Review   February 24, 2000
 12 out of 13 found this review helpful

The bass response is very good and clear. But I cannot say the same thing about the headphone's response to higher frequencies, especially when you listen to classical music, though you can hear the higher frequencies, but they do not stand out, not very sharp. I guess this headphone is designed towards pop and rap rather than classical music.

The headphone feels rather light, and except for the earpads, everything else is made of light plastic, there no feel of weight, which one normally associates with quality. But the sound is loud and clear nonetheless.

And as for use with portable CD players, one better hook up the CD player through a receiver, than hook the headphone to the receiver, that way the headphone will have a better trebble response through the receiver. Otherwise, the headphone does have good response for the high frequencies.


Great... But With Flaws   February 7, 2004
 12 out of 13 found this review helpful

These headphones are amazing, but they are not without flaws. After first purchasing them, it will take you about a week to get used to them. They are very uncomfortable at first, but after a while they are pretty good. The sound is these headphones is incredible! They are great for bass, and the guitar ad percussion are easily heard as well. There is only a couple of problems. The phones do not have a mono sound option with them. As I am deaf in one ear, this is extremely frustrating, because I find myself missing out on quite a bit of music when listening. These are more of a problem of some albums, like my favorite two albums by Jimi Hendrix. I will be missing out on a guitar riff or a song portion. To most people this isn't a big deal, but to people with one poor ear, it is a big letdown. The cord on the headphones is unnecessarily long. It gets tangled after three or four listens, and this is also fairly frustrating. There is one great use for these phones, and that is for use on the keyboard. I own an expensive KORG Triton keyboard and a Fender guitar, and these headphones are perfect for making music. They also block out more sound than most other headphones, but still quite a bit of noise leaks through. However, I don't use a subway system and I'm not on a plane more than once or twice a year, so this really doesn't bother me. For some people who travel a lot, or live in a place like New York City, these headphones may irritate you because the only block out some noise. Overall, these headphones have good sound and great quality. It has its problems, but it is a great buy, even for the shocking price tag.