Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone

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  • B&H # SOMDR7506
  • Mfr# MDR-7506
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The MDR-7506 is a staple within the recording, film and live arenas. Due to its low impedance and closed ear design, the headphone does an outstanding job of cutting down background noise while providing plenty of volume in the studio or in the field. Additionally, the closed design helps eliminate "headphone bleed" when overdubbing in the studio.

The MDR-7506 is an around-the-ear design and is ideal for use with MIDI workstations, camcorders or other equipment with less than powerful headphone amplification. The headphone has a foldable design, making it convenient to store or transport.

Circumaural closed-back stereo headphone ideal for use in professional applications
40mm diameter drive units deliver deeper bass, lower distortion and wider dynamic range
Neodymium magnets for maximum energy and minimum size
Compact, foldable design
OFC cable and gold plated Unimatch plug provides both 1/8" mini-jack and 1/4"TRS phono connectivity
Type Circumaural, closed-back
Frequency Range 10 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance 63 Ohms
Sensitivity 104dB SPL/mW
Maximum Input Power 1000 mW
Connectors 1/8" stereo mini-jack, with 1/8" to 1/4" TRS phono adapter
Cable Length 10' (3 m)
Weight 7.8 oz (221 g)

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Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone
 
4.7

(based on 403 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (306)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (87)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (270)
  • Great sound (224)
  • Compact (196)
  • Lightweight (189)
  • Durable (185)

Cons

  • Too much ambient noise (9)
  • Unattractive design (9)
  • Flimsy construction (8)
  • Cord too short (5)
  • Not durable (5)

Best Uses

  • Music (177)
  • Home audio (169)
  • With my computer (153)
  • Portable devices (101)
  • Working (83)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Audiophile (94), Gear head (86), Experienced (64), School (32), Traveler (23)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (185), Personal (109)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (171), Yes (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Good Work Headphones

I use these every day in my job. I work in the games industry, and I needed a pair of headphones with great audio quality for game dialogue. I also wanted headphones that could...Read complete review

I use these every day in my job. I work in the games industry, and I needed a pair of headphones with great audio quality for game dialogue. I also wanted headphones that could block out noise without noise-canceling technology. These headphones really help block out the noise around me - even better than my Bose noise-canceling headphones. When the Bose would cut out ambient noise, they voices around me were much more prominent. These effectively work as mufflers, helping to block out the ambient noise and the voices. The sound quality is also fantastic - I've heard things in dialogue (such as a tiny chair squeak) that others could not detect. These have been a great choice for work. They are also durable - I've dropped them a few times and dragged them along with my rolling chair and they still look new. They fold up, which is also handy and came with a carrying case. I only gave them four stars because I have a small head and the headband portion makes my head sore if they aren't in exactly the right position.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Slim profile

Slim profile allows you to use them while shooting hand held. Typical "Japaneses" sounding with somewhat overemphasized mid-range that helps you hear voice well but can drive you crazy with phantom mic rust...Read complete review

Slim profile allows you to use them while shooting hand held. Typical "Japaneses" sounding with somewhat overemphasized mid-range that helps you hear voice well but can drive you crazy with phantom mic rustling sound that seems to disappear in the edit room. I'm buying pair number 2 because first one bit the dust,cable problems. Not the most rugged pair for field work but OK enough.

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5.0

Wow!!!!

By xBLACKMAM8Ax

from Pittsburgh, Pa

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Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Compact
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

      I sold my Bose QC3's and decided to go with these after a good music producer friend of mine steered me toward these. I love the sound and they are very comfortable. The bass doesn't get distorted like the Bose and Beats By Dre. This set is the BEST BANG for the BUCK!!!!

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      4.0

      Nice Headphones

      By Hutch Video

      from Beaumont, TX

      About Me Experienced

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clear Sound
      • Easy To Use
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Mobile DJ
        • Professional Recording
        • Video editing
        • Video Production

        Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

        I use these for video editing. Good, clean sound and comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The material that covers the padded earpieces seems to be coming loose after only using them a few times... I don't know if it is poor design or the way I handle them??? but that is the only problem I have had. Overall nice, professional product.

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        5.0

        Great Headphones

        By Chris

        from Orange county, CA

        About Me Experienced

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Clear Sound
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Editing video

          Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

          I bought these headphones for work and I could not be happier. I do video work, and a lot of writing and to be honest I just needed something that I could wear all day without becoming uncomfortable. I'll be honest, I don't know much about sound, but the quality is great for me. The cord is long enough to reach where I need it to go and it doesn't get in the way. Great pair of headphones!

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          5.0

          Fantastic - Worth Every Penny

          By Pandorasprojector

          from New York City

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          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Clear Sound
          • Durable
          • Easy To Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Amateur Recording
            • Home Studio
            • Professional Recording

            Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

            These are simply the best headphones I have every used for mixing and sound editing. The large earpad cover my ears completely and make wearing them for prolonged periods of time very comfortable. They give a true flat sound with no extra low end. Simply put these are excellent - no wonder they are the industry standard.

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            5.0

            A standard for a reason

            By tim

            from Berkeley, CA

            About Me Professional Musician

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Compact
            • Durable
            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Amateur Recording
              • Events
              • Home Studio
              • Mobile DJ

              Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

              The Sony MDR-7506 headphones are solid and useful kit that I wouldn't be caught without. They are rugged and reliable, and can endure a fair bit of abuse while still sounding pretty good. They aren't the most accurate or clean headphones available, but for production work they can't be beat, especially at their price.

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              5.0

              Six stars

              By Jay

              from NYC, NY

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              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Clear Sound
              • Easy To Use
              • Versatile

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Amateur Recording
                • Home Studio
                • Mobile DJ

                Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                Computer or MP3 player, they fit in any place, and they really do a good work.
                The sound is clear, you can perceive the details, you can distinguish beat.
                They are so good That I wish I could sleep with them and listen waves, because the quality sound is so good u think you re next the ocean.

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                5.0

                U would buy this product again

                By Facundo

                from Fairfield, CA

                About Me Experienced

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Clear Sound
                • Durable
                • Easy To Use

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Home Studio

                  Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                  I use my headphones when i work with video editions. It has nice sound and is confortable.

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                  4.0

                  Great service

                  By AskPaul 1

                  from Sylva, NC

                  About Me Experienced

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Clear Sound
                  • Durable
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Performances

                    Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                    Needed some replacement headsets and was very happy to find them here.

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                    5.0

                    IndustryStandard

                    By Video Donh

                    from Indianapolis

                    About Me Experienced

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Clear Sound
                    • Compact
                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Lightweight
                    • Versatile

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Field Audio
                      • Professional Recording

                      Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                      As always B&H had the best price and promptly shipped

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                      5.0

                      Exellent Quality Headphones

                      By Flt Girl

                      from Winnipeg, MB

                      About Me Novice

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Clear Sound
                      • Compact
                      • Durable
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Lightweight
                      • Versatile

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Amateur Recording
                        • Events
                        • Home Studio
                        • Mobile DJ
                        • Performances
                        • Professional Recording

                        Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                        Very happy with my purchase of the sony mdr-7506 headphones. It was delivered on time and was properly packaged and sustained no damage. These are the first pair of over-ear headphones I have bought. I use them to listen to music/movies on my computer. I find the sound crisp but also with full bass. The best of both worlds in my opinion. I would recommend this product to friends and family.

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                        3.0

                        these are great headphones,

                        By dave

                        from montreal

                        About Me Professional Musician

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Clear Sound
                        • Durable
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Amateur Recording
                          • Home Studio

                          Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                          great headphones for the price,
                          very durable and the sound quality is comparable to much more expensive headphones,

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                          5.0

                          Great sound - - great price at B&H

                          By MJ

                          from Covington, GA

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Clear Sound

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                              Using in a VO booth

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                              3.0

                              Flat sound. Flat Legend.

                              By Audiophilanthropologue

                              from Québec, Canada

                              About Me Experienced

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Compact
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Lightweight
                              • Versatile

                              Cons

                              • Limited Functions
                              • Poor Sound Quality

                              Best Uses

                              • Amateur Recording
                              • Mobile DJ

                              Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                              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.

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                              5.0

                              Perfection

                              By JDB

                              from Phila, PA

                              About Me Experienced

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Clear Sound
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Lightweight
                              • Versatile

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Home Studio
                                • Performances
                                • Professional Recording

                                Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                                I've been using these headphone ever since Sony introduced them. As a broadcast professional they are the best I've ever found for multiple situations. Good live, in studio, in booth and on camera. Not colored at all. No false bottom end. Clear, clean, perfect

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                                4.0

                                I think I'm in love...

                                By Supergretch

                                from Chicago, IL

                                About Me Novice

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Clear Sound
                                • Compact
                                • Easy To Use
                                • Lightweight

                                Cons

                                • Too hot

                                Best Uses

                                • Home Studio
                                • Personal Enjoyment
                                • Professional Recording

                                Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                                My boyfriend got me these headphones for my birthday after he had recommended them to me months prior. I had been looking for a pair that would a) block out outside noise b) be easy to travel with c) not break the bank and lastly but most importantly, d) deliver exceptional sound quality. These headphones tick all boxes!
                                I can wear them without playing music to block out annoyances but not be completely deaf while running around downtown. They fold up easily and fit conveniently in the travel pouch included, which is the perfect size to throw into my handbag. The sound quality is just great! I listen to a lot of acappella, acoustic, and rock music. Using these headphones has let me hear things I've never heard before. The bass with some headphones can sound muddled because it's so low, but not with these. Everything is crystal clear and I find myself getting stuck playing and replaying music, rejoicing when I hear something new on my old tunes!
                                I would definitely recommend these headphones to anyone looking for a professional quality piece. My only thumbs down is that the leather pads on the ear part can trap the heat from your head and become too warm over time. I also have the foam replacements that I hear will prevent this (I have yet to try those). This is such a minor detail though that it doesn't truly affect my overall love of this product. Go out and get a pair, you won't regret it! Enjoy!

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                                5.0

                                Great headphones

                                By Frankie

                                from Orlando, FL

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                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Clear Sound
                                • Compact
                                • Durable
                                • Easy To Use
                                • Lightweight
                                • Versatile

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Amateur Recording
                                  • Events
                                  • Home Studio
                                  • Mobile DJ
                                  • Performances
                                  • Professional Recording

                                  Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                                  I use this product with my sound mixer at the company I work for, and I find this product to be absolutely great. It has that quality of sound that I'm looking for so that I can mix the best audio possible for the projects that I work on.

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                                  4.0

                                  Good quality

                                  By Ray

                                  from Spokane, WA

                                  About Me Experienced

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Clear Sound

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Amateur Recording
                                    • Home Studio
                                    • Mobile DJ

                                    Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                                    Very good sound quality. The base is as good as I expected. Also, can easily distinguish different instrumentals. Cold as sony's headphone and earphone always are.
                                    It is better than the sony mdr-ex500 I have. However, the difference is not that big.

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                                    5.0

                                    Great Product

                                    By MadTurki

                                    from Canada

                                    About Me Professional Musician

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Clear Sound
                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Versatile

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Amateur Recording
                                      • Home Studio
                                      • Mobile DJ
                                      • Performances
                                      • Professional Recording

                                      Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                                      Excellent quality for the price. It's no wonder they're a studio standard.

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                                      5.0

                                      Great headphones

                                      By Franck Bender

                                      from Montreal, PQ, Canada

                                      About Me Novice

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Comfortable
                                      • Compact foldable design
                                      • Great sound quality
                                      • Included nomenclature
                                      • Overall great value
                                      • Semi-rugged design

                                      Cons

                                      • Earpads aren't durable

                                      Best Uses

                                        Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                                        I've been using this product for about two weeks, mainly on my laptop and on portable media players; they sound even better with my Fiio E6 portable headphone amplifier (less than $30).
                                        I find the sound not too bright but rather neutral, I think they sound great and seem very durable, except for the earpads, but obviously that's minor. They are hard to beat for the price, especially with the overpriced gadgets that are invading the market nowadays.
                                        I know some people don't like how they look, so you might want to actually see what they look like on someone before committing. I myself love the vintage look, and I love that I won't be buying a new pair every 6 months.
                                        I use them with the velour padded Beyerdynamic earcushions (originally replacements for Beyerdynamic DT 250 and 280; item BEEDT250V on here), and they are very comfortable, not too clenching (and I have a large head). These earcushions are a great upgrade, they don't stick to the ears when sweating (like the pleather originals do), they are more comfortable, and I even think the headphones look better with those.

                                        These are great headphones of professional grade, for all of us who refuse to buy shiny overpriced gadgets. They're a great buy for under $100, and are flat out better than some $200 headphones out there.

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                                        5.0

                                        Simply The best

                                        By FACKZ

                                        from NY

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                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Easy To Use
                                        • Versatile

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Amateur Recording
                                          • Home Studio
                                          • Professional Recording

                                          Comments about Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone:

                                          The MDR 7506 are perfected for ever level of recording! The best headphones to with. The flat right down the middle closed ear sound helps focus alot for mixes and putting together tracks. Affordable and durable that hards to come now with certain equipment. Great buy!

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