I might need to replace my old ones, which seem to be mid-'90s issue - are they still made in Japan? Anyone aware of other changes since then?
1344811
Well, my unit was made in Thailand. Should be authentic version since I bought them from Amazon
1344812
I bought my set about a year ago. Amazon has my order data as they came from them. I did quite a bit of research before I settled on the MDR-V6. Every site that I looked at would in some form or another have the MDR-V6 in their list of recommendations. The price also was a factor as they were less expensive than most of the other headphones recommended. But I was really blown away when I received my Sony MDR-V6's. The operating instructions were dated 1985 and were printed in Thailand. The box they came in also indicates Thailand plus I found Thailand on the headphones themselves. But I'm wondering if they were ever made in Japan. Regardless of where they were made, I really have enjoyed my set. Anyway, this is the information that I can provide. Hope it helps. John Brooks
1344813
My cans were made in Thailand (bought in May 2013). Sound quality is excellent! Unfortunately I had to sell them due to discomfort, they pressed my ears with internal driver unit cover (pads however were very comfy). Probably not a fault of cans but my ears :-)
1344814
I have two pair of V6s. The older pair were made in Thailand, the newer in China.
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I have owned mine since 1986. Mine were made in Japan but I believe they have been made in Thailand since the early 90's. One of the best purchases I have ever made, worth every penny. (Paid around $80 in 1986.) After 28 years they sound as good now as when new.
1344816
That would be a good question for the merchant! Not sure where these were made, but I do love the quality of sound AND components. They are very "traditional" in that aspect!
1637387
I noticed a smell from mine, probably something to do with their being manufactured in China.I don't recall any smell from one I bought 10 or so years ago that was manufactured in the USA.I'll try the new one some more to see if the smell goes away.
324118
10 years ago they were made in the USA. Today they are made in China. That is the difference in quality. I am having the same issue.
800972
Sorry. These will be the new II series. I'll get them to fix it. But if you buy from us you will get the new II series.
2194453
The used to be made in the USA, but after a quick web search, the Burris site is down, it looks like they are made in Japan...
1741141
Yep they where. I believe the still had 2 years on them. I usually dont worry if they are newer than that as i use them pretty promptly anyways. Hope this helps.
301537
I believe that I am correct in this, they are made in Japan. Again, I am sold on the excellent quality of this product.
469075
These are made in Taiwan. To my knowledge, the Japanese facility was closed after some disaster. I'm unaware if it ever reopened.
1115372
Mine was made in Japan. I think this question has cropped up before and there seemed to be some variance. I would be extremely surprised if they're not all made in Japan. Why set up any form of manufacturing base elsewhere when you can just ship them over.
147942
I bought new 901 VI's factory direct in November of '09. Nothing on them or the boxes says anything about "Mk2" so maybe they are not the new ones...whatever, they sound great to me! Definitely better than the Series IV's I had back in the 70's. More neutral in tone and more flexible with the choice of two different bass eq curves.
138750
I just checked the filters and they say JAPAN as opposed to CHINA. I think you are good to go in that arena. Regards. Tom
1749288
They are made in China, now. The original ones have a RED mark on the bottom. At leastthat has been my experience.
295607
They USE to be made in the USA, but they started outsourcing about 5 years ago and the quality took a HUGE hit. The leads break constantly, the wood casing splinters when you try to sharpen them. If you can find older ones, get them, but these newer ones are total garbage.
1105756
Not sure if I missed where these are manufactured, but I went back to read && it didn't exactly give me a country. Like most things these days, I'm gonna assume they were made in China. I think maybe I read someone else say they were made in China. Sorry I can't be more specific :/
490945
Well, I bought one a couple years ago, and it seems as solid as any of the old ones I've seen in Taiwan (lived there for several years, and every household has at least one). The only difference is that the old ones have a steel inside (not the inner bowl, but the inside of the main cooker), where I think the current ones are aluminum/alloy - could be wrong about that though, or it might only be on some models. In any case, yes, the new ones are still of excellent quality, still seem to have solid switches and good cords, and I expect mine to last a long time.
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Hi Christopher☺️ Mine was manufactured the previous year-never thought about asking for a newer one. That makes a lot of sense. Best of luck to you�
83572
i have found them from the USA, Japan and China. Look on the back of the package, they are all labeled with country of origin. The ones from China came from Dicks sporting goods store and didn't work AT ALL! I returned them. The others were purchased on line and worked fine.