The Sony MDR-V6 is a high-end set of professional studio grade headphones with a Circum-Aural design (completely covers the ears) and a padded headband to provide excellent listening comfort. According to Sony the V6 headphones "produce deep, accurate bass and crisp highs and midrange tones". The MDR-V6 headphone set features a 40mm diameter drive unit, with a 1.0W high power handling meaning it withstands constant day-in, day-out use at high output levels. The MDR-V6 headset also includes additional features such as a Neodymium magnet, oval earpads for extra isolation, a 10 ft oxygen free copper cord designed for maximum conductivity, and a folding design for compact storage and easy portability. The Sony MDR-V6 headphone set was released on April 2, 2004 and has an MSRP of $109.99, which is listed on the official Sony website.