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.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
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I would buy this set again! Great value for the price.
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Nathan on B&H Photo Video
I use these for monitoring audio for on location projects as well as editing for extended periods of time. The headphones sound great for the price. I enjoy the clarity I can hear in the high end frequencies. I recommend the ear pad upgrade. These provide better noise cancellation and are more comfortable over long periods of time. The case is nice and sturdy. It is little bulky given that these headphones fold up so small. However this does leave enough room in the case to store some adaptors or small cables or I have even put a lavaleire receiver in there. Overall this was a great purchase for me. If a squirrel ran off with these headphones, ear pads, and case I would buy them again. ... More
Best headphones I've ever had!
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Flamur on B&H Photo Video
I've previously purchased the MDR-V6 Pro Studio Monitor headphones when I used to work at the Sony store in Santa Clara, but they eventually wore out, so I had to find a new pair, and I came to the conclusion to purchase the next version up in the MDR studio monitor style and came to the MDR-7506. When I was looking around for the best deal, I came to B&H Photo Video that I remembered our computer tech would always recommend for price matching and anything else they we ourselves didn't have in-stock, and so decided to check out their deals to see what they had. When I saw they had this deal going on, I knew I wouldn't find another like it. A case and extra pair of quality ear pads at a discount was the best I found, so I bit; L'm very glad I did. The headphones are of incredible quality, and arrived way faster than I was anticipating, so if you're in the market for a new pair of headphones, get this specific bundle, you'll be glad you did. Make sure to use that case to protect them for long term use, and be sure to switch out the ear pads when they eventually wore out, because the standard ones do open up, and the ones included are more durable. This will be the best price and bundle you'll find on the internet! A fantastic set of monitors. ... More
Great headphones
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by Ruvim Trofimovich on Guitar Center
I use these headphones when i play on the drums with my band and I have to say, they are great. We hook them up to the sound board and i can hear every instrument clear as day. The bass and the highs sound beautiful. They are also very noise reducing, so when im playing my drums, i can hear them just right that they dont get to loud. I would reccomend these for dj's, mixers, instrumentalists; anywhere where you need to moniter other instruments. Great headphones at a great price.
Classic
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by Cody on Guitar Center
These phones are great for two reasons. First off, you will notice right away they are sonically flat and uncolored. Very accurate in that regard. Secondly, because they are the most widely used headphone your representation while using them will be just as that of the vast majority of musicians that use them.
BUILD QUALITY gone WAY DOWN over the decades
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I've owned these since the mid-80's bought 4 pair over all. Each time the leather gets thinner and the breakage of cable shorts etc. gets more easy. My first set was the best. I'm done and have moved on to various vendors. Bye sony.
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Great Headphones
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by jdwhiteSF on B&H Photo Video
As a professional film and video editor, I only use these Sony headphones, both professionally, and privately. They are wonderfully 'flat,' in terms of frequency response, so you know what you're getting in your mix to be true. They're also pretty lightweight and comfortable for long days. I bought my first pair back in 1991, and still have them (though I've replaced the ear pads a half dozen times at this point). I bought this second pair, to leave at the office, when I've needed a second pair for a client. They fold down rather small for travel. When I travel, I now prefer the Bose noise-cancelling sets for the airlines for obvious reasons, but miss the sound quality of my Sonys (which are in my carry-on, if I'm traveling for work!). And surprisingly, I find that even Sony's more expensive newer models still don't sound as good as these, or wear as comfortably. Believe me, I've tried them all, and that's why I bought the 7506s again. ... More
Loud and bright
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by Tom from Gloucester on Guitar Center
I'm a professional musician and recording artist (rock). For thirty years I've used a pair of Sennheiser headphones (now they're vintage, I suppose!), and I wanted to diversify. The Sony Studio Monitor headphones are louder and brighter than my old Sennheisers - but this is not necessarily always a good thing. The Sennheisers produce what I would call "concert hall" sound, while the Sonys produce "night club" sound. I don't know any other way to describe it. The Sony headphones produce ear fatigue much more quickly. It's like eating a steak vs. birthday cake. The birthday cake sure tastes good... but the sugar high isn't very nice in the long run. I'm happy to have both pairs so I can compare when mixing. ... More
Flat sound. Flat Legend.
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Audiophilanthropologue on B&H Photo Video
The Sony Mdr-7506 isn't Bad, especially because of its price, but if you look at the Sony Mdr-V6 i think you will got the same quality for 15 dollars less because from what I read all the composant are the same but the Gold plaqued adaptor...if you think the extra jewellery worth the 15 box well take them. I was just dreaming trough an Urban legend when i think this Headphones was Hi-Fi for low price, they sound flat, are good for monitoring rock or jazz, but they have a lack of frequency range that can make them sound pretty bad when you listen to extremely complex and demanding music like we can heard today, i found myself being unable to listen to Fennesz, Vladislav Delay, Tim Hecker and other musician that mix a lot of different sound at the same time to create an architectural music that must use all the capacities of more than average Headphones...the Sony mdr-7506 isnt more than average Headphones. It worth its price, but I prefer the sound quality of the Sennheiser Hd280...in the two case the bass is'nt punchy as a Big Subwoofer but the Hd280 never distort on me, i can't say the same for the Mdr-7506. ... More
Great value of quality and comfort for the price.
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones with Sheepskin Leather Earpads & Carrying Case Kit
Reviewed by Max on B&H Photo Video
I've had these headphones for a few weeks and primarily use them for video editing. They are an excellent balance of price, quality and comfort compared to many other headphones I've owned. The sound quality across highs, mids and lows is well-balanced - the bass will not overpower which I've found to be the case with other brands' headphones. Nor will the highs be too tin-y. The sound is also full and spacious. These are not noise-canceling headphones per se, but they do block out a significant amount of external ambient noise due to their snug fit and materials. They are also extremely comfortable. I can wear these for hours with glasses on with no issues. These headphones do not possess a lot of the bells and whistles of newer headphones like blue-tooth for cordless use; function buttons; or built in microphone. While great for stationary, working professional use, these may not be the most versatile choice for every day use where one would want to use these with a phone while on the move. Also, it should be noted that the cable dangles from the left-side housing. Overall, these are a great value for the price. ... More
Best headphones for me for the last 25+ years
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones With Deep Earpads and Carrying Case Kit
Reviewed by Hedras Roderico on B&H Photo Video
I've been using the MDR-7506 Headphones for the last 25+ years, I really love the way they sound. I use them for studio and live applications and they always deliver a clear sound with great definition. I never get tired of their sound. During the last 4 months, I bought the 3 sets of headphones from another brand, the first time it was their 250 ohms version, then I tried the 80, and last the 32 ohms version. I returned all of them within a day of purchase, I guess I really wanted to have those headphones because they look cool and I think I gave them a fair chance (maybe because of their tight isolation of external noise/sound and great soft feel on my ears), but I ended up buying more MDR-7506 instead, maybe I'm an addict to their sound as I used to be to my old Yamaha NS-10 (I had 3 pairs of those). But, since this is a review for the Sony 7506, all I can say is that I will stick to them. I've produced at least 15 albums and 2000+ jingles using them, maybe that's the reason why I love them so much. ... More
Different and better(?) than the MDR-v6's
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I own a pair of mdrv6 headphones which were starting to show their age, but still worked great. However I was no longer satisfied with their bass response. Enter the mdr 7506. Yes they look and feel the same but the sound is a world apart. While these have a less refined sound than the v6, they offer an incredible detail of sound that really lets you hear bass more clearly. As others have mentioned about these cans, your ears can get a bit tired with extended use, but that's really any headphone. I've been producing electronic music for about 10 years now with multiple commercial releases and these are now my new favorite headphones. They're also a great price for what you're getting compared to the expensive and inferior consumer headphones out there (beats). As with most Sony gear, build quality is sufficient and lightweight. They shouldn't break from a fall, however I wouldn't make it a habit either. Whether it's mixing or mastering, these headphones might just become your primary cans! I'm not trying to diminish the v6's by the way, they're worth having as another pair of ears, but if I could only choose one pair of headphones, it would be the the mdr 7506. -Mercurius FM ... More
Great headphones!
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I'm a software/electronics engineer, and dabbles in media as a hobby, so not exactly the target market. I really enjoy my MDR-7506 headphones and wear them for a few hours on any given work day. My main use for them is listening to higher bitrate web radio, also for skype, etc. Great performance, especially for the price! Sound is very clear, down to quite a low frequency, though I'm not really an audiophile or well versed in comparable headphones. If anything, I'd say the sound is a little bit clinical, exactly what monitors are meant for. Nice isolation; I don't have to use much volume at all to completely tune out nearby conversations in an office setting. Construction is solid, nice quality cable and connector seems like they'll hold up well. Ear pads and pressure are comfortable and effective. Ear cups flip around easily, to the point that it took a day or two for me to get used to taking the headphones off without cups flipping around. The blue stickers on the ear cups look a bit dorky IMHO, but they're easy to peel off. ... More
WOW! STUNNINGLY PLEASED! PUNCH-DEPTH-BRILLIANT CLARITY!
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by rick on Guitar Center
I did a ton of homework. I read lots of reviews from professional audio sites and read many blogs. I began to trust the seasoned veterans of audio when they say "Do yourself a favor and listen to the Sony MDR-7506s". I borrowed some Beyer 880s, 580s and Sennheiser 280s and headed for Guitar Center to compare them to the 7506s. Much to my delight GC also had the Beyer 770s and Audio Technica ATH-M50s, both of which I had heard great things. May I say at this point that even though I was not loyal to any brand going in, I had a suspicion that the Beyers would blow everything away. WOW! The Sonys just knocked it out of the ballpark! Unreal! I wasn't expecting to be so thoroughly impressed with these! The ATH-M50s were pretty much right there also, but my ears still favored the 7506s. The Sonys are just SUPERB! I find myself listening to music every day with the 7506s - they are just that good! ... More
Flatter than my Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I'm a songwriter with my own home studio, and have been recording for over twenty-five years. I used Sennheisers for several years, but the last pair of 280s left a bad taste in my ears. With a bit of a vintage school approach, I primarily use keys and a combination of acoustic and electric guitars in my recordings, so the low freqs rarely go below 40Hz. The 280s simply exagerated the mega-bass freqs too much, causing me to carve out more low end than required while recording bass guitar tracks. Deciding that perhaps I'd be better suited matching my next set of headphones to my style, I settled on the Sony MDR-7506s. With a history of 20+ year use in the studio, I figured their value must lie in a testament to their use. I'm glad to say that I'm not disappointed. I record exclusively using analogue media, where the mids are much richer, and the Sonys really shine in this context; as well as appearing much flatter on the graph, they're flatter to the ear as well. More metal in the stress areas means less plastic creaking and, obviously, less breaking. ... More
Highly Recommended
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Jeremy on B&H Photo Video
I bought my first 7506's about 10+ years ago, and the only reason I sold them was to get a pair of Sennheiser HD25 1-II. There'svery little discernable difference in how the sound sounds from either headphone, the only difference is the Sennheisers sit on the ear as opposed to around the ear as the 7506's do. If you are outside in a place with a lot of extraneous sounds the Sennheisers win out because they really do isolate sound extremely well. Also, that split headband is very nice for prolongeduse. However, the 7506 has the benefit of being able to fold up, this is hard to beat for small kit bags. I bought the Auray Deep Ear Pads this time around as I wanted to try them out, and I have to say that I'mimpressed. They do indeed offer more isolation which brings the 7506's a little closer to that holy grail territory of the Sennheiser's isolation. I'd recommend them to anyone. Also, that coiled cable is very nice, but it is heavy and unwieldy. I did not get this kit, as I bought all the headphones and earpads separately. ... More
New Set of Phones
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by Gatsby on Guitar Center
I have a pair of Pioneer HDJ-1500 from my DJ (recommended by a friend). They are very good, but are three years and starting to show their age. I had heard good things about AKG products. I purchased the AKG K240 Studio headphones, they were comfortable, but did not produce the sound that the price suggested. So I did a little research and found that I would have to return my headphones regardless. When I returned the headphones, the guy behind the counter told me that the MDR-7506s were superior to the AKGs I head purchased. He was very correct in that regard, these headphones are awesome. They have an Ohm impedance of 63 ohms, which means that a cell phone won't drive them. My cheap Lenovo at home has no problem at all, they sound amazing for their price point. If you do your research online, these headphones are mentioned a lot throughout studio and radio production. If that isn't your thing, then amateur musical listening will be a welcome surprise. ... More
Amazing fidelity. Unbeatable value.
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I have a set of the Sony MDR-V6's for video editing, and KRK's KNS-8400 which I would consider similar. I purchased these as a second set for listening to music and when we have two editors.They are super comfortable for 4-6 hour editing sessions. They have amazing clarity and fidelity especially for this price - I would say they are better than many headphones in the $200-$500 range. They have a very flat signature which is great if you are editing or you appreciate being able to hear the bass not just feel it.They also fold up into itself very neatly in a carry case. The exposed wires always worry me, but I have yet to meet any issues.Compared to the KRK's, they are flatter in sound (which is a good thing if you are editing). If you have a decent amp (not essential) and equilizer then I'd recommend these for listening to music as well.At US$ they are a bargain!They also come with an exploding diagram showing all parts and how to service them. It shows that Sony still know how to make good gear.Very Highly Recommended. ... More
WOW! STUNNINGLY PLEASED! PUNCH-DEPTH-BRILLIANT CLARITY!
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by rick on Guitar Center
I did a ton of homework. I read lots of reviews from professional audio sites and read many blogs. I began to trust the seasoned veterans of audio when they say ""Do yourself a favor and listen to the Sony MDR-7506s"". I borrowed some Beyer 880s, 580s and Sennheiser 280s and headed for Guitar Center to compare them to the 7506s. Much to my delight GC also had the Beyer 770s and Audio Technica ATH-M50s, both of which I had heard great things. May I say at this point that even though I was not loyal to any brand going in, I had a suspicion that the Beyers would blow everything away. WOW! The Sonys just knocked it out of the ballpark! Unreal! I wasn't expecting to be so thoroughly impressed with these! The ATH-M50s were pretty much right there also, but my ears still favored the 7506s. The Sonys are just SUPERB! I find myself listening to music every day with the 7506s - they are just that good! ... More
Industry Standard & Time Proven
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Vanhalen26505 on B&H Photo Video
I needed a decent set of headphones for my studio and did not want to break the bank. I did my homework on these, and a number of audio/video professions I know love Sony headphones. They all mentioned the flat response and being able to trust these in terms of bass level. The coiled cord is nice, as well as the fact that it can plug into both 1/8 and 1/4 headphone jacks due to the adapter is comes with. Beyond that, they fold up and come with a decent Sony bag to protect and transport them. I do professional voice-over work and have a good set of KRK studio monitors I use for mixing. These phones are great to wear while recording and give me another sound perpective to experience when trying to listen to things in multiple ways. This helps ensure a recording that will sound great on all kinds of systems. In short, these are great for the money. They are lighweight, comfortable, compact, and seem to reject background noise well. Unless you are looking to spend twice as much, and move into something like a Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro, I would suggest strongly considering these. ... More
Very good compared to the 7510s
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Urbanarts on B&H Photo Video
I am comparing these to the 7510s. As someone who owns and operates a studio, I keep going back and forth between the two. Here is what I do not like about the 7506s. You can get your finger caught when they fold, the wires where they fold appear to be able to get caught on things, and the ear pads aren't the most comfortable. However, They are cheaper than the 7510s and believe it or not, there is a cleaner bass response than the 7510s. Now, the 7510s do represent some low and high material that the 7506s do not, but somehow the bass is tighter on the 7506s. I am still evaluating which are better in terms of sounding like my HS8 monitors that I use in the studio. Either way, I will probably continue to use the 7510s as my main headphones due to the comfort. I do with the 7510s folded (they do not) and that is a huge advantage with the 7506s. I would never take my 7510s on a trip since they would take up so much more space and I'd be afraid of breaking them. ... More
