There are some visually high quality counterfeits being produced that are very difficult to distinguish from the authentic versions. Never buy from internet vendors using stock photos. There is no way to identify a counterfeit product.
Some poorly made counterfeit versions are marketed with distinctively different packaging, two stereo connectors instead on one UniMatch found on the authentic model and significant quality and performance differences.
Feel the power of your music and enjoy the comfort and portability of the authentic MDR-V6 studio monitor headphones.
With 40mm driver units, these headphones produce deep, accurate bass and crisp highs and midrange tones. You will also enjoy the comfort of the wide, padded headband and the handy folding design that makes it easy to pack them in your bag.
The stereo UniMatch plug is perfect for mini or full-size headphone jacks.
Fake MDR-V6 are very difficult to tell apart from the authentic MDR-V6 with the exception of sound quality.
Look closely at the wrapping of the headband. On the authentic model, it will always be smooth. Most visual differences are very subtle.
On this counterfeit MDR-V6 note that headband wrapping is wrinkled, even in the collapsed position -- a good indication of a fake. Authentic MDR-V6 headphones are always tight and smooth.
Never buy from stock (catalog) internet photos.
Authentic Sony MDR-V6 headphone packaging differs from the counterfeit version shown below.
If the plastic window is not part of the box, (it is an insert) it is a fake.
This terrible fake MDR-V6 packaging is clearly different in color, style and labeling from the authentic version. The model indicates a DR-V6 - a model not in Sony's product line.
Look closely at the dots in the word "Digital." The fake has slightly blurred dots. The authentic MDR-V6 has clear crisp dots that are perfectly spaced.
Authentic Sony MDR-V6 headphones are much better constructed and have different earphone frames, wiring, ear pads and jack than the counterfeit counterfeit.
Some counterfeit MDR-V6 headphones although visually similar, have round earphone frames, slightly thinner ear pads and may have two jacks.
Comparison with a known authentic unit is the best way to determine a fake.
The authentic MDR-V6 has a single connector plug.
The counterfeit MDR-V6 shown here has two standard stereo connectors.
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