Sony MDR-7520 Closed-Back Studio Headphones
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MDR 7520 and MDR 7509HD
I am a classical musician who records in concert halls- mostly chamber music (piano, brass, strings, percussion). I have always used Sony headphones when I engineer and produce, although I have tried out a number of other brands (Sennheiser, Grado). I would be the first to say that headphone sound, like speaker sound, is a personal choice, so read on with a grain of salt. I was looking to upgrade my headphones and decided to try out a few pairs. ... Show More
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My best studio (and cellphone) cans yet.
Due to their high efficiency, power handling and attainable SPL, they don't pass the European safety regulations, and are thus not available for sale over here. Slightly miffed by such well-meaning, yet rather nanny-ish, policies I decided to import a pair myself. With just barely enough padding and rather creaky joints, those searching a luxurious experience might be better served elsewhere. Potential users seeking high design to make people in ... Show More
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Honesty is the Best Policy
First my set up. I have a Mac Mini (2012) with the MDR-7520's connected to a Roland Quad Capture. I use a Shure SM7B and record vocals at 24 bit 192 khz using Sony Sound Forge Pro for Mac (Version 2.0). I bought these headphones because they have a frequency range that goes up to 80 kHz which is just about half of 192 kHz. I thought that this was no coincidence on Sony's part as most standard headphones go up to about 20 kHz which is about half o... Show More
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Great Headphones
I'm not exactly an audiophile, but I appreciate good sound. I've been using a pair of Sony MDR-V6s for the past few years, and they've been great. However, I recently started recording and mixing music for fun, and I decided I wanted something a little more professional. I was looking for an all-around, closed back pair of headphones that I could use for recording, mixing, and listening to music. I also didn't want to use a headphone amplifier. I... Show More
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Top Spec Headphones, Banned in the EU, I had to Brexit!
I bought a pair of Sony MDR-7509HD 5 years ago funnily enough from B&H and they're still my favourite cans I own and I own lots, Pro - DT770, HD25:1ii, 7506, SE846 Focal Spirit Pro (bad can) lots more blah blah and consumer headphones like Beats - they all have different uses t's all overkill really and I intend to downsize this obsession but as an allrounder the MDR7520 is fantastic, I bought two pairs as incase it's discontinued like the the 75... Show More
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You will not be disappointed.
These headphones are great! They reproduce sound excellently and one will notice the small details that producers put into their audio.Pros: The headphones are very comfortable and can be worn for prolonged use. The each of the speaker units in the headphone swivel around the shape of one's head for comfort. The sound quality is superb. The low end and high ends are crisp and powerful. It is so clear that one will notice what sounds one is missin... Show More
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Great Sound! Recommended.
I have used these headsets in the past and you just can't beat the sound quality for the price. Now that I have my own production studio, the Sony MDR-7502 was the first piece of equipment on my list. I think that they sound great and are a real value. I am no audiophile but I use these for monitoring my sound quality during filming instructional videos. You can see and hear a sample at www.astute-digital.com. I like the fact that you have both 1... Show More
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Natural sound, excellent sensitivity
I'm a long time user of Sony MDR-7506 for live recording of classical music, and purchased a pair of MDR-7510 headphones as a step up in comfort and fidelity. At first I was disappointed in the lack of transparency and detail compaired to the older 7506 phones. The sound was best described as boxy. Details were lacking in tutti string and choral passages. That has changed dramatically. To a certain extent, one's ear must learn to accommodate a ne... Show More
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Allow me to produce when not in a studio
I currently use these headphones to produce dance music. Over my musical career I have played multiple instruments and worked in various recording studios. I have a very competent studio monitor set up in my home, but until now I have felt like I was unable to design clear crisp sounds unless I was at home. Within the same night of receiving these headphones I was able to make some of my tracks sound infinitely better through more precise mixing ... Show More
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Like studio monitors on your head!
Man these headphones are incredible. I will forward my review with the fact that I am a professional audio engineer and music producer who spends a considerable amount of time recording live concerts and producing in tight spaces. Like many of you probably reading this review I did a lot of research a head of time to make sure I was making a sound investment into a pair of headphones that were going to work well for me. Let me tell you when they ... Show More
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The only pair of cans you will ever need
I've been thinking of investing in a pair of quality headphones for a few years now, and I'm truly grateful I took the plunge.After finding these cans were unavailable in the EU (due to power requirements) I decided the next best place was B&H, as @ US did not deliver to Ireland. B&H pre-calculated and took care of all duties and import taxes on my behalf which made purchasing even easier.Headphone Review:The headphones have magnesium cup design ... Show More
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The Perfect ATH-M50 Upgrade
I use these headphones for post-production audio editing and DJing. I've been using the Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones, which are great for the money, and until recently I'd thought they were the best closed-back headphones unless you spend a grand or two on the Fostex TH-600 or TH-900. The Sony MDR-7520's low-end response is the most tightest and controlled I've heard from a closed-back headphone. Even though the M50's low-end response is rel... Show More
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Sounds even better when corrected
Bought these cans some years ago, and while I've always enjoyed them even without any EQ, they're still better when equalized with software -- just look at the various frequency graphs available online and you'll see why -- build quality & better driver technology besides, they're still far from perfect. Just tested them recently with "Sonarworks Reference 4", "TB Morphit" and "Redline Monitor" and I have to say, I love 7520 even more now... Show More
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Good sound for field work
These relatively small headphones have very good sound quality and they are excellent value. This is my second pair and I had no hesitation buying these to replace the 7502's that I had been using for over 10 years. I use them to monitor audio when recording video and they work well, even in noisy NYC. They are comfortable to wear for longer periods. I also use them to monitor audio when recording city sounds with my trusty Zoom H4 recorder. The ... Show More
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Reliable, Proven Headphone With Many Uses
The Sony Studio Monitor Reference Headphone has been an affordable, music-industry and musician standard for many years. This newer model improves on the frequency response and sound balance of the previous 7506 model around for years. If you are an audiophile enthusiast who wants the most elevated listening experience with CDs, vinyl or audio files, you can find numerous higher-end models but spend significantly more money. Do so if this is your... Show More
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Own them almost for a decade so far
That's the old school quality, I've got a pair of 7520 back in 2008 or 2009, and since that time I used them almost every day for continuous hours in studio and occasionally on a location. What can I say? I just love them, the sound is so pristine and clean, bass is unbelievably precise for headphones. Very good for editing and headphone mixing (if this comes to situation you can't work with monitors) - you can hear any noise, timbre nuances and ... Show More
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unremarkable
I've had Sennheiser and Sony headphones and high-end audio gear for years; headphones include the low-mid-level HD598s and MDR-7506s. These 7510s sound something like the 598s in that both focus on midrange, somewhat to the detriment of high and low frequencies. Even after two days straight of playing various music -- the so-called break-in period -- through the 7510s, they retained a canned, nasal sound that I could not bear. I liked the additi... Show More
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Clarity
These are quite possibly the most accurate and true-to-life headphones I've ever heard. The bass translates perfectly to loudspeakers and because the treble is slightly quieter than other 'reference' headphones it also translates nearly perfectly. Much better value and a far better product than buying near field monitors for around the same price.If you're thinking about pulling the trigger on these, do it. You will not be disappointed, I purchas... Show More
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Needed lighter headset
I wear a headset a lot, so I was looking for something lighter for times of frequent wear. I own several MDR-7506 units and consider them the best on the market, so I was already leaning toward the MDR-7502. It was at a good price so I ordered one. Short of any serious tests, the sound seems to be on a par with the MDR-7506. The 7502 is definitely louder. It also has that wonderful gold mini jack/standard 1/4 jack configuration and it is lighter.... Show More
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Love my new cans!
I'm a voice talent and audio editor, and as such, must have a set of headphones that are reliable, comfortable and reasonably priced. I've known of B&H since the mid '80's, as once of my closest friends has been buying product since the days of VHS tape. My previous set of cans stop working on one channel and when trying to get service for them or return them, I discovered that the online vendor was out of business and had in fact been a sham, se... Show More
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Excellent Headphones
I really enjoy these headphones for home music listening enjoyment.The sound is very immediate and powerful,but the music perspective still manages to stay out of your head.Mid-range is very rich and present,the highs are clear but not glaring.I prefer to tame the bass a bit,otherwise it is excellent.The overall build of these headphones are rather compact and streamlined.Seem to be made to last awhile,unlike the now deleted 7509,which I formerly... Show More
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Bad Audio
Bad audio I bought this because there were a lot of positive reviews saying it looked a lot like the MDR 7506. Totally fake, I was excited with the idea of getting these cheaper for a gift and impressing with the audio quality but big was my surprise when I heard the sony, no I am writing this to ruin your purchase but to prevent you since here the slogan applies: you get what you pay for It is better to spend the extra money and get the Mdr 7506... Show More
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Bigger Drivers Make a Difference
For comparison I used my Sony MDR-7506 which I use for studio recording and my Turtle Beach XO Seven gaming headphones. The 7520 are awesome. They retain the great sound quality of my 7506 but are louder with more bass but not a booming, artificial bass. Compared to my gaming headphones they are about the same in volume but aren't as colorful which is what makes these great for audio recording. The fit is comfortable but tighter than my 7506 head... Show More
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case does not fit the headphones
This a review for the package. Not specifically for the headphones,...but the fact is, this case does not fit these headphones. Many of the pro headphones out there have a detached cable from the headset. These do not. As a result, the cable extends a bit past the earphone cup, and as a result, makes it VERY difficult to fit into the headphone case provided here. I really worry about using this case for these headphones as I feel there is too muc... Show More
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