Sony MDR-7502 Supra-Aural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone
The MDR-7502 is an over-the-ear closed back professional headphone that delivers clear, high-quality sound reproduction. The headphone features gold connectors, an oxygen-free cord, 30mm driver units and a frequency response of 60Hz to 18kHz.
Designed for a broad range of applications, from general sound monitoring in the studio or in the field, to a high quality, low-cost alternative to consumer headphones, the MDR-7502 is built with longevity in mind.
- Supra-aural closed-back stereo headphone ideal for use both for professional applications, and with portable audio sources such as MP3 or CD players
- 30mm diameter drive units deliver deeper bass, lower distortion and wider dynamic range
- Neodymium magnets for maximum energy and minimum size
- OFC cable and gold plated Unimatch plug provides both 1/8" mini-jack and 1/4"TRS phono connectivity
| Type | Supra-aural, closed-back |
| Frequency Range | 60 Hz - 18 kHz |
| Impedance | 24 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 100dB SPL/mW |
| Maximum Input Power | 1000 mW |
| Connectors | 1/8" stereo mini-jack, with 1/8" to 1/4" TRS phono adapter |
| Cable Length | 6.5' (2 m) |
| Weight | 5.1 oz (144.6 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 32 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good value (25)
- Comfortable (23)
- Lightweight (21)
- Great sound (20)
- Compact (11)
Cons
- Flimsy construction (3)
- Too much ambient noise (3)
- Unattractive design (3)
Best Uses
- Music (12)
- Working (10)
- With my computer (9)
- Home audio (8)
- Portable devices (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Gear head (8), Audiophile (3), Teenagers (3)
- Primary use:
- Business (15), Personal (10)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (18), Yes (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good Bang for the Buck
We recently purchased Several more MDR-7502 headphones for our company. We use them for our professional interpreters while interpreting for conventions. Most all the interpreters I've personally worked with are VERY picky about ...Read complete review
We recently purchased Several more MDR-7502 headphones for our company. We use them for our professional interpreters while interpreting for conventions. Most all the interpreters I've personally worked with are VERY picky about sound quality. We originally had several larger, more expensive headphones, but most of the interpreters prefer these smaller, lighter weight headphones which still have excellent sound quality. We have tried MANY different types of headphones over the years and have chosen these above all others for quite a few years now.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Comfortable, even and clear sound
Use them for my NYC commute via an iPhone and occasionally to monitor with an H2 mic. For music, you may have to turn them up to get decent bass and although they're closed-ear,...Read complete review
Use them for my NYC commute via an iPhone and occasionally to monitor with an H2 mic. For music, you may have to turn them up to get decent bass and although they're closed-ear, can cause sound to leak out quite a bit (this could cause you to bother your fellow straphangers and risk being labeled as "that guy").
Very comfortable but they don't fold up. Cord feels durable. I have small ears that barely stick out from my head and these phones don't clamp onto my skull. I wouldn't say that I could dance around wearing them but they stay on firmly enough navigating the subways of NYC.
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Pros
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Working
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
While the price was a bit high, it was great to find them in stock, especially since Sony is out of them for a month.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
My daughter loves her new headphones...professional sounding, yet not too heavy or cumbersome for a young person's head!
She says they are "amazing"
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Value
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
Great quality for a low cost headphone. Perfect for monitoring with dslr applications. Shame they don't fold up though.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Value
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Sound
- Too Much Ambient Noise
- Unattractive Design
Best Uses
- Working
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
I use these with a comtek 216 system. I like them but also dont at the same time. Mainly like them because of the price, and dont like them because of the sound quality. The are ok at best. A little heavy on the bass and dont truly reflect what i am giving production in my mix.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Falls Off/Out Of Ear
- Poor Sound
- Poor Value
- Too Much Ambient Noise
- Unattractive Design
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
I used these headphones with a prosumer camera and azden mic for an indie film production. The product was not comfortable, but more importantly, randomly fizzed with poor quality feedback. I tested the other equipment and it was indeed the headphones. Cheap. This is a harsh criticism, but I bought them based on too many good reviews.
Near the end of the shoot, I stopped wearing them and ruined a scene because I could no longer pay attention to quality.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
- With My Computer
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
Buy and you'll get a satisfaction!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Relaxing
- With My Computer
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
I really liked this purchase. Solid headset, fits my need of a simple lightweight inexpensive headset to use for video editing where the sound is not the main focus of the piece. I like that it's compact and produces good clear sound. I have bigger ears than a regular woman, so they feel a bit small and do not fully wrap around my earlobes, causing a bit of discomfort... but not enough to make me disapprove of it. I truly recommend it, especially for amateur videographers and alike. There are better headsets out there, but they also come with a big price tag. This is great value.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
Great for video monitoring and editing. Not so great for iPhone.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Video camera sound check
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
Cant beat this product for sound monitoring in the field. Great sound quality and clarity. Easy to use and store.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Value
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
I have multiple pairs of headphones for different uses and always get a pair of cans for under $100 for my daily commute. Since I broke my previous pair I was looking for a replacement and got those from the B&H superstore. They feel a bit flimsy and I have a feeling they could break quite easily but the sound coming from them is decent and they're pretty comfortable. For [$] it's not bad at all. The cable is a bit too long for a mobile use but it's not too big of a deal. I hope they'll last at least one year if not 2.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
good tonal range.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
Use them for my NYC commute via an iPhone and occasionally to monitor with an H2 mic. For music, you may have to turn them up to get decent bass and although they're closed-ear, can cause sound to leak out quite a bit (this could cause you to bother your fellow straphangers and risk being labeled as "that guy").
Very comfortable but they don't fold up. Cord feels durable. I have small ears that barely stick out from my head and these phones don't clamp onto my skull. I wouldn't say that I could dance around wearing them but they stay on firmly enough navigating the subways of NYC.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Relaxing
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
Great product... best bang for the buck.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
i use it in the filed shooting...it's good quality with the price...
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Sound
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- With My Computer
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
I bought a pair of these and they broke right above the ear. The piece that slides back and forth to adjust the size for your head broke within 6 months. I really liked the sound quality of them, so I ordered another pair, and within 4 months, they broke in the same place. While the sound quality is much better then your average $50 headphones, Id only buy these if you will use them in post-production, and not in a rougher production environment, because they are built pretty cheap.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Value
- Great Sound
Cons
- Should be foldable
Best Uses
- Attach to video camera
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
I bought this recently so I could plug it into my HVR-V1U camera while shooting a live performance. Audio quality is excellent while doing a good job at cancelling outside noise. One caveat: I wish these headphones could fold up thus making them easier to pack in cases, etc, with other gear.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional interpreters
- Working
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
We recently purchased Several more MDR-7502 headphones for our company. We use them for our professional interpreters while interpreting for conventions. Most all the interpreters I've personally worked with are VERY picky about sound quality. We originally had several larger, more expensive headphones, but most of the interpreters prefer these smaller, lighter weight headphones which still have excellent sound quality. We have tried MANY different types of headphones over the years and have chosen these above all others for quite a few years now.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Value
- Great Sound
Cons
- Falls Off/Out Of Ear
Best Uses
- Music
- Relaxing
- Working
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
I use these headphones when I make my feature films and its fantastic.I hook it up to my RODE Sterio Video Mic and I hear everything its great.
The only problem is it falls off your head easily.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
- Working
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
Great monitor headphones - Great price.
What else can I say?
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
- Too Much Ambient Noise
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MDR-7502 Headphone:
Not the best headphones in the world but they are really good for the price. You Can't beat that.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- One Year Warranty
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