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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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
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 comfortable and quality sound
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Ernest on B&H Photo Video
The sound you'd expect from a more expensive pair of headphones. I'm a bit of a headphone fanatic, but wanted something that would pair well with my mic and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. While most headphones would do the job, I wanted these to be comfortable but not 100% noise cancelling. These fit that bill perfectly. The collapsible design is a bonus. They sound great - no distortion and are quite responsive to fine tuning adjustments to ensure accurate and quality output. My only concern is the wire from the head pad to each headphone. I'm always afraid I'm going to pull it out. However, this has not been an issue. I should note the wire appears because when you adjust the headphones there is a grooved metal (steel?) adjustment band that is exposed. I like it because they stay put and you aren't constantly having to readjust them. The coiled cable is very long and high quality. The adapter for the plug screws into place to ensure, again, a good connection without any loss of sound quality. ... More
The Sony MDR-7506 will always be my pro reference
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Vaughn on B&H Photo Video
As a audiophile I have other headphones I prefer if I want to simply listen to music however as a pro AV tech, this Sony MDR-7506 is the ONLY headphones I want when doing any kind of pro use from checking a mic line in a live mixing situation to mixing audio for video, this is my choice headphone. The Sony sound is flat, not a lot of bass but is exactly whats needed when mixing as you want flat. The isolation is good when blocking outside sounds and I find the Sony will hold up to pro use, except the ear pads those are replaceable, I would suggest go ahead and order the extra ear pads as you will need them. I have been using my original set of Sony MDR-7506 at least 12 years of pro work and are simply fantastic! Never a short or any problems but I am on my 4th or 5th set of ear pads as in a pro situation I am very hard on these phones. You may find a better sounding headphone but when mixing or using in the field for anything pro AV, this is the headphones to buy! ... More
Best headphones for your money
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I am a professional sound mixer in the motion picture industry for over thirty Years. Because of the noisy environments I work in, closed earphones are the only choice. My first headphones were made by Breyer and cost more than $200.00 Dollars. They really did a great job isolating the sound but I had a headache by the end of the day from the pressure. Since switching to the Sony MDR-7506 my headaches are gone and most of the time the isolation is enough for normal ambience recordings. The Sony MDR-7506 have become the standard of the industry used by thousands of recordist in the field. Being able to fold down the headphones into smaller package and using the included pouch will keep your headphones in pristine condition for a very long time. I change out my headphones every couple of years because I use them everyday. I treat them as an essential tool in my kit. For the infrequent user they should last a very long time. You can spend hundreds of dollars for headphones but if you can't tell the difference save your money. Felipe Borrero C.A.S ... More
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Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by C-Swa on B&H Photo Video
The MDR-7506 headphones have a great sound. I understand from the specs that the bass response rolls off, but only for really low frequencies (Lower than bass guitar, think pipe organ). This unit has a fairly flat response which I need for mixing my own music. I appreciate the long coiled cord so that I can walk around & continue hearing. I also use this for general Music listening. The fact that this headphone collapses is a plus for travel and the previous headphone set held up for about 3 years so far. I am not brutal with headphones, but 3 years is pretty good in my opinion. The ear cushion pads wear out, but can be replaced by ordering directly from Sony. The downside of this unit is that it is a tad uncomfortable for prolonged use. I have learned to live with that. I purchased a new unit because I seemed to me that the previous headset had developed a slight buzz on one earphone, but now I am thinking that something else in the audio signal chain is responsible for the distortion. ... 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
Can't beat 'em
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Filmmaker on B&H Photo Video
Went to Guitar Center and tried on some contenders - Sennheisers and Audio Technica, in the range of $150 - $300 - They all felt like they were crushing my head. These Sony's (or which I already owned 1 pair) are the only ones I can stand for hours at a time. Super light and just really comfy. Nice little bag to keep them in and they're also MUCH smaller to pack and travel with than the others, a big plus when packing for a flight for example! Just really great. Only flaw - I anticipate the earpiece covers may start to flake (my others did) but even if that happens I'd still opt for the comfort of these cans. If SONY could solve that issue they would have 100/100 of my vote. Right now it's 95/100.:) ... More
Consider these THE prodiuction standard
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Video Boy on B&H Photo Video
My day job is as an editor (TV spots, docs, etc), but in my free time I write and shoot a lot of my own content. I bought these as part of an audio kit for a small camera package I put together as all my buddies who do field production full time use them. As expected, they perform great in the field attached to a camera or mixer to monitor your audio...what I didn't count on is how much I use them during the editing process now. At the office I edit on a Discreet Logic Smoke, at the house, on a Macbook Pro using FCP...except for whne I have clients in the room, I use them during cutting all the time now. They are amazing as a tool for cutting delicate and problem audio...if you mix or do any loop cutting, you must have a pair. Can't say enough good things about them. The only thing that's going to come close are a nice pair of Bose, but they will cost twice as much and probably not prove as rugged. ... More
Painless
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by ffelix on B&H Photo Video
These headphones replaced a slew of ultra-cheap options I had been using for both video editing & field shooting over the past 6 years or so. When you look around, most professional video crews have a pair or two of these 7506 workhorses in the kit, usually well-used. Due to the wear & tear they take, & the large-ish space they occupy, I was hesitant to spend the money for this professional solution. But you couldn't wrestle them away from me now. I hadn't realized just how painful my previous earphones & buds were, both externally & internally. I can spend hours monitoring now without feeling like I may have damaged my hearing or my cartilage. I can hear far more subtleties & the phones even sound better than several noise-canceling headphones & earbuds I've used. I don't really mind the curly cord as much as some other reviewers. I only wish the headphones were tiny & wireless, but that product doesn't exist yet, AFAIK. ... More
Should've bought these sooner.
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by LindzLemon on B&H Photo Video
I've used these almost every day since I've received them. I use these headphones for listening to music, editing videos and practicing keyboard/guitar. I've worn them for hours at a time and have had no discomfort. I'm in my early 20's and new to owning professional headphones but since buying these I don't think I'll be able to go back to a pair of earbuds. I love the quality and clearness through these. The amount of noise cancelation is just right. I'm glad I didn't give in to the hype Beats because to me they don't compare to these Sony's. So far I don't have any complaints. I've read and heard from other professionals that the foam and padding tend to wear out on these but that the parts are easily replaceable. ... More
This Specific Kit Comes with the Wrong Size Ear Pads
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Jennifer on B&H Photo Video
The Sony MDR-7506 headphones are just fine. The problem is with the Senal Extra Deep Earpads that are part of this specific kit. If you look at the earpad specs, they aren't even listed to fit the Sony MDR series of headphones. They are only meant to fit the Senal SMH line of headphones. This is just another example of B&H's inability to properly match gear together. I've had a lot of problems with them when it comes to buying things in kits. BUYER BEWARE. You really have to stretch out the earpads in order to get them to fit which means they are more likely to tear in the long run. ... More
No wonder people call it the standard
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Orange County Videographer on B&H Photo Video
I'm using it for video editing primarily and also listening music. It would've been nice if the cord was detachable and had non-coil type, straight cord. I usually use it with my laptop and the cord is too long and makes it a little heavy. Before purchasing, I debated between this and Sony MDR-10R, but i saw some reviews that MDR-10R has too much bass. For listening pleasure, I prefer having extra bass, but I wouldn't want any particular range to be exaggerated for production purpose. This pair sounds really clear and crisp. Before this I had a lot of headphones in $$range, and the previous one I was using was old Bose on-ear headphones. With MDR-7506 I could hear some sounds that I did not notice with the Bose pair. And this feels a lot more comfortable on my ears. I'm totally satisfied. ... More
Great bang for the buck!
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by David on B&H Photo Video
Bought these to replace my 19 year old hard used Sennheiser HD 280's. I was going to replace them with another set until I looked at the new ones and saw the split hand band design. Sony's MDR-7506 have been around for a while as well, and get great reviews. My experience so far has been very positive. Great sound, very flat across the frequency band. They are not broken in yet but more low end punch compared to the HD 280's. The can's are a little smaller, but still very comfortable, and with the simple flat head band can be worn for hours comfortably. The design is better too. What finally finished my HD 280's was the broken plastic holding the headband together. I held them together with gaff tape for years but finally there wasn't anything left to tape. The head band on these is all metal and should last me for many years without tape! For working studio or live sound these are inexpensive and sound as good as headphones at twice the price. ... More
Great bang for the buck!
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by David on B&H Photo Video
Bought these to replace my 19 year old hard used Sennheiser HD 280's. I was going to replace them with another set until I looked at the new ones and saw the split hand band design. Sony's MDR-7506 have been around for a while as well, and get great reviews. My experience so far has been very positive. Great sound, very flat across the frequency band. They are not broken in yet but more low end punch compared to the HD 280's. The can's are a little smaller, but still very comfortable, and with the simple flat head band can be worn for hours comfortably. The design is better too. What finally finished my HD 280's was the broken plastic holding the headband together. I held them together with gaff tape for years but finally there wasn't anything left to tape. The head band on these is all metal and should last me for many years without tape! For working studio or live sound these are inexpensive and sound as good as headphones at twice the price. ... More
Great Headphone Design
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Benjamin on B&H Photo Video
I have had two pairs of these headphones, one V6 and one 7506, same headphones just different branding/factories, and I have loved each of them. My V6's had to be retired after I broke the aux jack, and I knew I would replace them with the 7506's immediately. They are such reliable, good sounding, isolating headphones. I would really recommend this deep earpad kit if you have ears that stick out in any way shape or form. The original earpads are, well, trash. But these deep earpads are fantastic. If you are looking for sturdy, reliable, great sounding headphones that are used in studios the world over, these are a fantastic choice. ... More
What a pleasure!
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by ERNESTO on B&H Photo Video
I'm a communications professional shooting video, editing, and involved in audio recording once in a while. I had been holding out on purchasing a PROFESSIONAL pair of headphones for a while, mostly because I didn't want to take an expensive pair out on the field. But for post-production at home it became necessary. I just put on this pair and WOW, what a pleasure! I didn't expect the difference between the MDR-7506 and cheap headphones to be so discernible. They are comfortable to wear, isolate outside sound (and keep sound in) very well, and the long cord means I don't trip over my gear. Most of all, though, what I hear is exactly as the recording was or is intended, no added bass or any of that stuff. I truly recommend these to professionals and lovers of good sound, and they won't break the bank. ... More
So comfortable you'll forget you are wearing them!
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by TC on Guitar Center
As a professional deejay and studio musician for over twenty years, these headphones have served me well. I have tried newer and fancier headphones, but there's just something about the Sony 7506s and V6s that just feels right. I'm not alone in this assessment, since you are likely to find these in many top notch professional studios around the world. They've hung around a very long time while others have come and gone, so that should tell you something about their reputation and quality. They have very clear sound,good bass,and most important of all to me,COMFORTABLE! A lot of headphones feel heavy and start to hurt your ears after long periods of usage, I've worn these for several hours at a time and never felt any discomfort. Sometimes I forget they are even on my head! haha Another solid,affordable investment to any serious music professional. ... More
Not best sounding, but industry standard, and comfy
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones
Reviewed by chachy on Guitar Center
I bought these for a radio editing gig because they are what's used pretty much exclusively at the station of the show I work on. To be honest I much prefer the sound of my Beyer Dynamic DT 235 for every day monitoring, they're lower cost and to me have a much more open natural sound. 7506 headphones are midrange focused and to me do not reflect a natural spectrum of sound. However the MDR 7506 do have some distinct pluses - they are super comfortable to wear over long periods (i.e. for audio editing), they have that great folding mechanism and come with a pro looking bag to carry them in, and they are 100 percent industry standard, certainly for broadcast they are absolutely everywhere, and it's always good to have a pair in that field at least so you can hear what everyone else is hearing! ... More
Standard Pro Field Headphones
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Reviewed by Allen on B&H Photo Video
I have used these for production sound mixing for years. They are colored in sound but in the right way to check for clear voices. The problem with this design is the wiring gets crushed in the hinges and swivels of the folding and adjusting mechanism. Big liability for failure in the field. I would much prefer a design with embedded wiring but with the same sound.
