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Sony MDR-7506 Headphones

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1,527 reviews
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Key Features
  • 40mm Neodymium Drivers
  • Closed Design
  • Swiveling Earcups
  • Single-Sided Cable
The MDR-7506 is a staple within the recording, film and live arenas. Due to its low impedance and closed-ear design, these headphones do 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.
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Sony MDR-7506 Overview

The MDR-7506 is a staple within the recording, film and live arenas. Due to its low impedance and closed-ear design, these headphones do 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 over-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, and its coiled cable allows it to stretch and spring back into place whenever you need a bit more reach.

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
Coiled cable allows for better mobility and reach, while also preventing snags from tugging the headphones right off your ears
OFC cable and gold plated Unimatch plug provides both 1/8" mini-jack and 1/4" TRS phono connectivity
UPC: 027242682252

Sony MDR-7506 Specs

Headphone
Earpiece DesignOn-Ear (Supra-Aural), Closed-Back
Earpiece SwivelYes
Earpiece Connection / Wearing StyleHeadband
FoldableYes
Driver TypeDynamic
Driver Size1.6" / 40 mm
Magnet TypeNeodymium
Impedance63 Ohms
Active Noise CancellationNo
Performance
Frequency Response10 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity106 dB/mW
Maximum Power Handling1000 mW
Wired Connectivity
Audio Connector to Source1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male Straight
Connector PlatingGold
Adapter (Included)1/4" TRS
Cable DesignSingle-Sided, Coiled
Audio Connector to EarpieceNot Specified by Manufacturer
Cable Length9.8' / 3 m (Coiled Cable)
Physical
ColorBlack
Water ResistanceNone
LED IndicatorNo
Weight8.1 oz / 230 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight1.1 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.7 x 7.4 x 3.6"

Sony MDR-7506 Reviews

Does exactly what I want at a price I consider reasonable

By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-24

In addition to being a retired broadcast engineer and live theatre sound designer, I have large silly-looking ears. I have found this package to be eminently suitable, and I unconditionally recommend it to those for whom it is suitable.

Overhyped, poor quality

By Lajos
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-04

These are way too overhyped, cheaply made poor quality with creaking hinges that you can hear even if you just move your head...

Good Quality Headphones

By Blair
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-01

I don't require the best studio monitor headphones, but I do like quality at a decent price, and these work quite well.

Classic Headphones cant be beat

By Carey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-15

These are still the 'go to' headphones for field sound recordists. Cant go wrong for the price and sound quality!

Great and Affordable

By Logan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-13

If given the proper treatment these headphones can last a very long time. On top of that, they are quite affordable, but also provide an amazing sound experience. Great headphones for any reason you may need them. I personally use them for listening to my microphone when doing recordings and they provide me with a very accurate sound representation, but I also now use them for listening to music and they are so much better than any earbuds I have owned. Definitely recommend, but make sure you take proper care of them.

Back To Basics

By Richard
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-12

I was coming from a 15 or 20 year old set of Sony noise canceling headphones that were worn out with years of use. The new MDR-7506 phones sound good and will do the job. I mainly use them with my Zoom H6 recorder for monitoring sound during video recordings. The sheepskin ear covers work well after you stretch them enough to fit. But the case provided is much too large to fit in my audio bag and so I'm not using it. No doubt it would protect the headphones very well but I need to minimize how much I carry for location video and this mega-case is just too large. Otherwise this should be fine for what I needed in a basic headphone setup.

Jack was wrong size. Problem is you charge $11.42 to return

By Adele
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-23

The Jack didn't fit into a standard keyboard. Problem is you charge $11.42 to return it.

Still The Best!

By Avery
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-19

Probably the 4th or 5th pair. What can I say. When the music ain't right, Something's gotta pay.

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Asked by: Gabe
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