Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 478,465 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Sony MDR-7506. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Sony MDR-7506. For example, 93% of 260,439 users who have commented on the Sound quality of the Sony MDR-7506 have given positive feedback.
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Outstanding Clarity
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by Tim on Guitar Center
Mirror-flat response, very accurate source representation, and absolutely no coloration or dampening exhibited. Very sensitive to the entire frequency spectrum. No audible fatigue noticed after several hours of wear. Excellent Choice.
Beautiful in every way
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by Keith R. Brock on Guitar Center
I consider myself to be a professional audiophile. I pay very close attention to all dynamics of a product and choose not to write reviews unless the product is THAT good. These headphones are THAT good. They touch upon the entire frequency spectrum with clear, concise, undistorted accuracy. A nice flat curve but with great fidelity. Great for studio and general use. The highs never become obnoxious to the point where it becomes piercing, the lows sound wonderful, bassy in the ow range, tighter in the mids - never sounding too bassy or muddy - they retain a nice response at any volume level throughout the frequency spectrum. Excellent quality for the cost. I have tried on a reputable pair of phones that were in the $500 range and these sound much better. Sony provides you with a great cost point and excellent sound and build quality - this product will not disappoint. ... More
Been using these for years and don't trust much else
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by Ryan Raz on Guitar Center
I've used these headphones for 10 years at my current job for almost 8 hours a day and I wouldn't even think of switching headphones. I've been an audio producer for 10 years at the same company and use these every day. 10 years and last year I just got a new pair. Where I work I unfortunately can't use my $1000 studio monitors because of lack of soundproofing and adjacent offices that I would disrupt. I was given these headphones when I started and loved them. I use them for audio imaging, production, mixing and mastering. When I finish a project I listen back on the studio monitors and it's a match. These headphones give you a clean, exact representation of the sound being input to them. They don't add bass that wasn't there like other headphones that are more advertised for general public use. These give you the TRUE source sound. They are COMFORTABLE! I wear these for 10 hours a day sometimes. Most over-ear headphones squeeze your head and these don't. The padding makes them comfortable. Now, if you wear them as much as I do the foam will start to break up over 3 years or so...they sell padding replacements!! The only thing that killed my last pair after almost 8 years was that the wire rubbed raw against a desk corner it ran across. Nothing actually wrong with the phones. It was 8 years of a wire rubbing on a desk corner. Guess I should mention that I even use these at home. Also, because of me, so does my 65 year old mother. She loves listening to Yanni on them. I hear "Reflections of Passion" is "utterly beautiful" through these, haha. I can't speak higher of these. Totally pro all around. You don't need to spend more money because in this case money doesn't equal performance. If I want pure audio quality I'll ESPECIALLY pick these over more expensive headphones. I don't want bass, or "noise-cancelling" stuff added by headphones because that's what a consumer wants. If you're looking at these it's because you want true sound. ... More
The Standard
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by Zakk on Guitar Center
These reproduce a flat, clear sound, optimal for live monitoring, boom mic operators, even mixing in a pinch where no near-fields are accessible. They work extremely well for enjoying your favorite music from your personal audio device (but expect to hear the digital artifacts common with low quality audio encoding if you choose to use that for your player) I also use these for DJ-ing events as well, not the best for that, but they work just fine. Plenty loud. They are THE industry standard by which all others are judged. You will find them in every recording studio, tour bus, television studio, movie set, etc etc. I have had them for going on 10 years now, I have abused the hell out of them, they are durable. Nearly EVERY part is replaceable or serviceable. ... More
Comfortable with flat, clean sound
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Mike on B&H Photo Video
Starting right off with the bottom line; selecting headphones could be the definition of making a subjective and individual decision. After online research, including reading many B&H reviews of several candidate phones I decided to order a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Monitor Headphones. But if you read on, you'll discover I didn't settle on them. My budget, interests, and reviews had helped me narrow my choices to the M40X, Senal SMH-1000, and Sony MDR-7506. My review won't go into the details of physical description or specs that you can get from the B&H website or other reviews. I dropped the Senal for complaints about quality control, and initially disqualified Sony for lack of a detachable cord. My perhaps flawed assumption about listening to music of all sorts is that talented artists, producers, and engineers tweak their recordings until they sound exactly right for what they want to present. I don't want the headphone manufacturer deciding what music frequencies I'd like to hear boosted or suppressed beyond the artists intentions. I suppose that comes down to wanting reproduction that is as flat as possible. Reading reviews is informative but can be confusing and contradictory. I read different reviews that clearly indicated that each of my prospective phones had a flatter response than the other two. Now I, myself, am adding to that potential conflict. Eventually I realized I'd simply have to toss the dice and try a pair for myself. I'm not an audiophile, I'm not a musician, and I'm, uh, mature so probably don't hear so well anymore either. When I get the chance, I listen to jazz, classical, rock, blues, R&B, most of which many readers would probably not consider current. I really liked the construction, appearance, quality, and initially the sound reproduction of the M40x but something was niggling at me. Some music just didn't sound right. Close, but not quite matching up with what memory recalled. To my ear there was either a bit of bass boost or something else that was slightly suppressing the non-bass elements or vocals of the music. There may be a technical term to describe this, but I don't know it. During my research, it seemed the previously mentioned Sony MDR-7506 headphones received a lot of positive reviews even from people who didn't necessarily use them as their primary headphones. It seems this model has been around forever with only cosmetic changes and logic indicated there must be some reason for that. I ordered a pair from B&H and did a comparison with the Audio-Technica. With the SONYs my music now sounded as I remembered it. I continued my comparison for a few of days to validate and finally decided it was not just my imagination. Both phones are comfortable for the limited time I'm likely to sit still for anything. I'll give a slight comfort edge to the M40xs. My conclusion is that to my ear, for my music, the Sonys are preferable, but the M40xs are quite nice with warmer (?), balanced sound and might be perfect for you. As for my original concern regarding the lack of a detachable cord on the SONYs? Turns out that it's a convenience I don't seem to need. It's no more effort to detach from the music source jack than it would be to detach from the headphones. ... More
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Good Cans, They Do What They Do
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by JackC on B&H Photo Video
I bought these to replace a set of Sony MDR-V600 that wore out. I am very familiar with this line of Sony cans. These, compared to the ones I've used over the past ten years seem a tad lighter, smaller... not cheaply built, but just not as much mass as they used to be.I am used to the flat frequ range and absolutely HATE headphones that bump up all that bass mess. I need a flat range to mix. So, no prob here.I use them for recording broadcast interviews and mix video. Not sure if they would be my first choice for music.I will say that if you are looking for a set that will block out external sounds..... these will not isolate. I'm fine with that as I don't have to constantly pull them off a ear to hear what people are saying.I don't have a problem with them... but I do agree that Sony could have knocked off $ by not using that ridiculous (wasteful) packaging it came in. ... More
Where Have I been all these years
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by Onemusician on Guitar Center
One word. WOW! I am a hobbyist musician, I do a lot of recording with Synths and computers, I owned a pair of Sony's MDR-200 for years, I have always thought those were decent sounding and never opted for anything else. When my headphones finally broke, I splurged on this, and man am I glad. These things are dead on spot accurate, they have a flat frequency response and are good for mixing. You can hear nuances of sounds, and don't have to turn them up very loud. One of the best purchases I made. The only thing disappointing about them is that the sides near the head are overcurved and thus make them look quite large (kinda like Football coaches Headphones), but who cares. ... More
These Guys Feel Good, Soft on the Ears and an Melt Your Brain Into Mush
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by Sean on Guitar Center
I bought these to go along with my amplug to play my bass. I had decent TV/Theater headphones but they just couldn't keep up with the steady bass from a guitar, so time for something good. I did a lot of reviews and found these were the recording industry standard, are supposed to have the best sound for the money and are to be an all around great product. So far, wow! They feel good and sturdy with a far better frame than the plastic ones that come on cheaper headphones. The head band is padded for extra comfort and the ear pads, wow. Nice and soft around the ears and without having a noise canceling button, I find with them on I can barely hear talking right next to me and I raise my voice to talk. They hold on nice, even with their size I can barely feel them there and after two hours of playing they were still plenty comfortable, quite like a good hat. I've tried them on my bass and they can handle even the deepest, darkest rumble very well. On my electric guitar the highest pitch still sings, you will hurt your hears before you cause the speaker to hiss at you. Then when trying it on video games, movies, it makes you feel surrounded by everything, they're that good. But consider this, since they are so good, cheaper products, music, etc. will sound that way. The amplug being a cheaper headphone amp sounds great, but I'll hear static at higher levels. Burned music from CDs sound bland compared to the song on the real CD itself, etc. But that is common with good speakers, I notice it in car audio all the time. So- very good product. I am not even a sony guy, in fact for Audio I am into Pioneer, but the headphones from them were about $70 more and the only way I could justify $100 was that it was good for recording, movies, music, I could use them for anything sound is required. In that aspect, well worth it. I have heard that the ear pads and the like fall apart after about a year, though I've found online all sorts of parts to rebuild them. The GC pro coverage allows you to swap them out and get new ones if that happens, nifty stuff there. They fold well, have a nice bag, good product. Sorry for ranting. ... More
Last Cans Standing from Sony's Professional Line
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Stephen on B&H Photo Video
For decades I have used MDR 7506, 7509, 7510, and 7520 headphones from Sony. Sony discontinued all but the 7506, and it's too bad because the 7520s were spectacularly accurate, detailed, and reliable in all ways. (I have been a location sound guy for film, a producer, director, and editor for same, and now I record audiobooks. I have spent much time with headphones.) 7506 are a bit of a professional default in broadcasting and film; good price point, dependably rugged to a point, and a sound that you know. (A little like Yamaha NS-10 near field speakers...in other words, nothing stellar, but you know what you are getting.) Having recently been on a hunt for cans to replace my 7520s, (and currently using Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro), and I picked up a set of 7506s after years of not having them, and I have to say they are fine-ish but do not excel in any way. They are good for location sound, they are even good for general music listening and TV viewing, but they are in no way mastering headphones, nor are they good for hours-long voiceover work. I find them reasonably balanced, if a little bass-heavy (good for location work because you can year your problems better), but the upper mids, where your speech is, is super harsh. Like a knife in your ears harsh. There is a really peculiar resonance that just makes it impossible to not be distracted, and to really depend on what you are hearing. While they are, again, a defacto standard in the pro world, they leave a ton to be desired in terms of true accuracy and long term use. I recently tried a series of cans from AKG, Austrian Audio, Sonys I imported from Japan, and 7506s, and they all performed way below the DT770 Pro in accuracy, balance, comfort, and all around performance. Also, over the years, the 7506 ear pads have gotten lower in comfort, so I replaced them right away with other, deeper pads. This does affect the sound, if you choose to go this route. Doesn't make it better or worse, but does make it different and you have to recalibrate your ears and brain to get used to it. So if you buy these knowing what you are getting into, they are a good value, but that is about it. ... More
Hardest working headphones in the biz
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by hafizimran on B&H Photo Video
I received: Headphones with attached coily cable 1/8 to 1/4 jack adapter Soft (faux?) leather pouch At this price, you WILL NOT be getting the absolute best. The absolute best headphones will cost you thousands of dollars. But these headphones are widely used in the recording industry and have created thousands of recordings. That is a strong testimonial in itself. I use these headphones to predominantly listen to popular music from the 60s and 70s. I also listen to a lot of blues and classic rock. When I'm feeling dangerous, I also put on a bit of hip hop / rap. I am not an audio engineer, so please take my review from a consumer's perspective. I noticed quite immediately that the headphones impart very little of its own signature to it. This is great because it presents the sound closer to the way the artistes/producers wanted it to be heard. Naturally, big budget productions would sound 'bigger' and 'polished' on these. That doesn't mean one should limit it to those recordings - I've heard sounds which were previously burried in the mix on classic jazz recordings from the 40s and 50s! What an amazing revelation. Sound-staging and instrument separation are very distinct, yet organic enough. At times, it feels like I could imagine the layout of the band members in the studio (though these days everyone records track by track, I know). I can't comment on its durability, because I've only had it for a couple of weeks. But I love the coily cable which reduces the mess of straight cables. I think you could stretch the length more than 2 metres (that's 6 ft) with no problems. Beyond that, it starts to put a bit of strain on the headphones, so be mindful. The soft pouch does not have a hard inner-shell thus will not protect the headphones from hard knocks. All in all, this is such a great piece of kit that I thought of reviewing it in case it would benefit others looking for a pair of good headphones. If it was stolen, or lost, I'd buy it again. In a heartbeat. ... More
Cheap,comfortable,superb sound.
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Cayo on B&H Photo Video
My father bought this 10 years ago and its incredible how they can resist everything (in comparions with all of the others for the same price). They're durable, comfortable but the best thing is... this headphones SOUNDs SUPERB for the price A+ Recently i bought two pieces from this for two friends, they can't be believe the quality-price relationship (they are using for voice over recording). I tested, im a radio producer with knowledge on music production and im sure that every singer, voiceover or producer needs this mandatorily on his/her studio, no matter if is home or pro.
Just great! (wish they will live long)
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Dee on B&H Photo Video
I got MDR-7506 as a replacement for my Sony MDR-V600, that I've had since 2008. To go back - a little history about experience with Sony. My MDR-V600 broke after 2 years(one ear stop working), where Sony didn't even want to be paid to fix it and said to me: It's not fixable due to design. After that call, I've decided - never again I will go with Sony for headphones . Surprisingly, my dad was able to put it apart and was able to fix it with couple of thin,short cables been stuck outside of ear-cups due to poor Sony design. Well - looked a little weird, but it served me another 4 years until one ear-cup became too loose for a tight/closed-ear monitoring. I start researching for a new pair and somehow none of headphones in this price-range or even slightly higher made me say: Yes! That's the one! This is where my research led me back to Sony and MDR-7506. I was skeptical - my experience with Sony + so many comments about poor construction, range is not that wide, old model.But I've decided to try it - just so I can say been there - here is my final goodbye to Sony. Using it for couple weeks now(video-editing) and I must say - in terms of sound quality - I am really amazed how plain and perfect they are for monitoring! My MDR-V600 extra frequency range made me make stupid things in terms of bass/treble audio-adjustments in the editing suite. Now it is such a relief! I might say - for listening to the music - MDR-7506 are quite plain and boring, but monitoring the sound for video-production and post-production - just great! (wish they will live long). The only thing I really miss comfort large soft ears from MDR-V600. New MDR-7506 are a little hard to sit-in whole day. ... More
Great field headphones
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Great headphones! I've used them professionally for over 8 years now. When I needed to purchase my own, I didn't hesitate to order these. For the price they are as good as you can get but I haven't used a lot of others. Before then we used the Koss Pro4AA as well as some other cheaper ones when the Koss would meet an unfortunate end. Finally, I switched to the MDR7606. It has a great frequency response range. Primarily, I record voice work in the field and these phones have no problem in that range. It's worked great in the music I've recorded, but I wouldn't be able to elaborate on that as I don't do that alot. The phones are comfotable and fit beautifully yet are not too large. I never feel like they're heavy or uncomfortable which is a problem I've had in the past. The cushion is great and isolates sound well. Although not a dedicated sound guy. I am very particular to hear any problems I have in the field, and the MDR7606 does just that. The phones fold up nicely so it packs together in my kit well, which is great as I don't have alot of help to carry my gear. The cord is long but not in the way. And unlike the others I've used, they have not self-destructed. I've dropped them more times then I can count, kicked them, mashed them and I have never had a problem. My other phones would only last 1-2 years, these have lasted 5 and counting! Part of its secret, I think, is it is well built and light so upon impact(if it should happen) the parts don't want to seperate, which is something I've seen alot of in the past. Get these phones, a great price for such a versitle headphone that will give you years of use. With the pearson cushion replacement you might never need to buy another. ... More
So comfortable!
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
My biggest pet peeve about headphones is when they are uncomfortable. I would experience headaches in the past whenever headphones were too tight on my head/ears, and they were not adjustable. These headphones don't give that discomfort at all! I love how I'm able to adjust each ear piece to my liking/fitting of my head. When I put these on, I feel they are so comfy and they minimize the sound of my surroundings, which cause me to feel like I can fall asleep in these! These are superb for video editing. I am a captioning technician and because I need to transcribe dialogue, I find these really help me in the process of extracting those difficult-to-hear words/sounds and really makes my job much easier.These are great for using with Skype as well. I have a friend who needs to whisper while we game/chat, and in the past, I could NEVER hear him and my friends could. However, with these on, I can hear pretty much everything he says, and even my friends can't hear everything he says. Amazing. They produce really good bass. I love listening to drum & bass or dubstep with these! When I use these while gaming, I can hear my environment very clearly and with depth. That's suuuuper important when I'm gaming. For listening to music on my iPod, these don't really do too much for my listening experience. Might be the settings on my iPod, but I don't like using these headphones for it. On my laptop it sounds amazing though.Overall, I would really recommend these. The comfort is great, aside from the top part of the headphones hitting my head if I don't extend the sides to the #5 slot instead of the #2 slot. The range is appropriate for the work I do and what I use them for. Great price too. ... More
It's OK but not as good as the MDR-V6
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by It's Only Me on B&H Photo Video
I have an MDR-V6 that I use a few hours a day in the past 3 or so years. I've ordered the MDR-7506 because I needed another set for work as well. I was debating whether I should get a V6 or 7506. Some people said they are the same (audio quality), some said there's a difference but not many will hear it. So finally I went with the 7506. I am not an audio production guy, I don't even work with audio. I just listen to music and use it to watch movies. However, I can tell you there IS a difference in audio quality between the two. I've read on one forum that it could be because the V6 was already broken in in the past few years. Maybe. But the V6 has a much more pleasant, dynamic sound to it. The 7506 sounds like I'm listening to music through some plastic cup compared to the V6. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad. It has good lows and highs, but the whole sound quality is just a tad flat compared to the V6. Now I wish I would've ordered the V6 instead but I don't like to return things (unless they are defective) so I will keep it, and instead try getting used to it. Maybe by time I will get to like it as much as the V6. Also, the coil on the 7506 is somewhat smaller and lighter than the V6's coil. But only a tad. If you thinking about which one to get, I would recommend getting the MDR-V6 as opposed to the 7506 by all means. ... More
Audio Luxury for Less Than Luxury Prices
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Manchalivin on B&H Photo Video
These are excellent sounding headphones. The sound quality is crisp and clear and they have rich bass. I can hear some subtleties I couldn't with other headphones. These headphones are meant to produce accurate sounds and don't overly enhance any particular sound aspect. It is a nicely balanced sound. These headphones seem quite durable and made with some pretty strong materials. They look sharp with the Professional sticker and reflective silver lettering. They are not overly big, especially for over-the-ear headphones. They block out external sounds quite well. They leak some sound but it's not that much I don't think. The coiled cord is kind of nice. It can stretch out pretty long if needed but is relatively short when not stretched. It doesn't tangle like a normal straight cord and it's a pretty thick cord. My only nitpick of these headphones is the individual ear piece small wiring isn't encased and is out in the open. I am a little paranoid about it catching on something and being cut or ripped out but it should be fine.These headphones seem like they would be very comfortable even for hours of use. Some may want to get different ear pads though as the ones that come with it seem like they could get hot after a while or in certain conditions. The packaging is very luxurious in my opinion. You don't see packaging like that too much but it sure fits their good name. I like that B&H is an authorized Sony seller so you can trust you're not getting counterfeit headphones. They also have a very good price for these. You get audiophile sound for much less than other audiophile headphones. All seems well. Buy with confidence from B&H! ... More
Once standard, now kind of dated
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones With Deep Earpads and Carrying Case Kit
Reviewed by Russell on B&H Photo Video
These were the standard headphone when I got into audio engineering. Every club and venue I worked in there was a pair of these on the FOH mixer. When I got into location sound you would see these for boom mic guys and such. Thing is, that was 30 years ago. Back then expectations of audio quality where much different. Decades of tape and vinyl playback had conditioned people to think of treble as audio quality. So any speaker or headphones purporting to be digital ready, or hifi had not just some treble, but a heaping helping of it. That made these headphones good for trying to hear signal coming through at all when cueing sources in a noisy environment. It also had the beneficial side effect of tricking half deaf sound guys into not boosting treble, because these already gave too much! (be real, you almost never want to boost treble in sound engineering, most mics have a presence peak, and when you boost treble you phase shifting in the region our ear detects it the most) I really think these took off in the first place because they fold. That is it. I don't think anyone else was selling a reasonably priced pair of sealed back cans that folded when these were first released. Now there are hundreds of folding phones that are flat, offer decent isolation, and do not put an icepick into your ear with high mids and treble. And let me be honest, I'm in my 50's and played in a lot of loud bands. I've got hearing loss. If the treble is too much for me, it will tear the face off of someone with good hearing. They really are not flat, anyone telling you so either has hearing damage or has very aggressive tastes in music. Truth be told 90% of the reviews you read purporting to be sound engineers or producers are just bedroom beat makers with no real world experience or engineering chops. ... More
A reliable product I would buy again
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Paul S. on B&H Photo Video
I use the MDR-7506 to monitor live recording of music with a Marantz CDR310 Pro portable recorder. The music source is usually acoustic with vocal, and instruments range from violins to double bass. I use the phones for subsequent editing and production of a master stereo disc. Compared to the Sennheiser HD280's I also use, which are more comfortable and block more background noise, the 7506's render a more accurate and natural, full-frequency sound. They don't boost highs or lows. They are lightweight but not flimsy, but after a few months of occasional use, the aprons of the ear cushions started to come out of the grooves. I kept pressing them back down with a straight edge until they finally had to be replaced after a year. Replacements are cheap and easy to find. While the HD280's are more comfortable and do a better job of cutting out background noise, I prefer the 7506's because of their light weight and full, flat frequency response, so I bought a spare pair to avoid stress on the ear cushions. I also like the convenience of the mini-adapter. The Fostex T20R MKll's were comfortable, but heavy in mid-range, blocked little background, and were not a good purchase compared to the MDR7506's. There's no reason to buy anything other than another set of MDR7506's when I need another pair. ... More
Best in Price Class
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Robert on B&H Photo Video
I purchased this as a gift for someone who, though they are themselves not a trained listener, enjoys music and needs something that is appropriate for hobby level recording. Their appearance is dated, their comfort just ok, and their spiral cord is annoying. That said, they have the best combination I've found of bandwidth, dynamic accuracy, clarity, and sensitivity in their price class by far. In fact, in comparing them against every other headphone on the floor at the B&H NYC showroom, they bested everything south of $300. Importantly, they were able to do that being driven well just off of an iPhone, an important factor for the recipient's needs. Once you're into high end, large diaphragm cans like these, most need a more capable source to be loud and sound their best. There was a pair of more expensive Ultrasones I briefly considered, but they had less midrange and low-frequency clarity and were generally inferior dynamic response. There was also a pair of Grados in contention, but their on-ear design vs these over-ear design gave them poorer sound isolation, an important factor for keeping the recording track as clean as possible when monitoring (among other obvious advantages). The Sennheisers in this price class (surprisingly to me) were complete junk by comparison. Most of the other phones I've tried might sound good but were not IMO suitable for monitoring. These Sony's do have a noticeable V-curve, but I think most Americans are so used to such response that it can almost be thought of as flat from their frame of reference. ... More
Helps me identify bass lines...quietly!
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by AC the Bassist on B&H Photo Video
I connect these headphones into a Sony Playstation Vita and listen to songs using the Sony Music Unlimited application. This gives me adequate emphasis of bass to help me determine the notes which are sometimes difficult to hear and decipher. When wanting to play along to the music simultaneously using either guitar or bass, I simply plug MDR-7506 through the headphone port on subwoofer/amp combo or DI box. The Playstation Vita is then connected to auxillary port using appropriate auxillary cable. I then have the option of muting the output to the internal speaker depending on whether or not I want my neighbors to hear. MDR-7506 also come with a pouch to carry headphones and cable in. The earpads are soft which make extended listening appropriate. Though, I am fearful these pads may breakdown or tear at a faster rate or higher percentage. This is ok since the earpads themselves can be replaced without buying a complete new product. Another concern is the thin wire connection run independently to the left and right speakers. They could become caught within the sliding adjustment piece that is used to accomodate different head sizes. No worry just something to be aware and cautious of in advance. Overall, the sound is excellent with great clarity and bass. The price was just right for my budget. I wanted to splurge and spend more on this component of my system. However, after testing several other higher priced models, I simply could not justify passing up the quality this unit provided. Legitimacy confirmed! ... More
