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Sony MDR-7506 Headphones

BH #SOMDR7506 • MFR #MDR-7506
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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 EarpieceHard-Wired
Cable Length9.8' / 3 m
Physical
ColorBlack
Environmental ProtectionNone
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

Simply the Best...

By Hrair
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-07

Like many others here, I have had my fare share of headphones at least 3 brands including Sony but this beats all of them hands down, perfect for audio work if you want to hear details in your sound, of course B&H like always unbeatable price, fast free delivery and great service.

My Second Set of Sony MDR-7506 Headphones

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-30

I have used these headphones for over a decade. This pair is hanging next to my media server for use when I'm working locally on the server. I had a cheap set that I used to just give me a hint what was in the media, but I decided to buy a quality pair of headphones and treat myself. The bundled sheepskin ear pads will go on my older set. I hung the carrying case on the wall next to the server to protect the headphones when I'm not using them.

worth the price without a doubt

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-29

As usual for Sony products, this set works perfectly and isn't overpriced. Comfortable and audio perfect, it's uses are many especially if your job is editing music, narration, or video files.

Most over-rated headphones in history

By russell
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-23

I've been an audio engineer for decades. I used to do live sound a long time ago in the 90's. Back then this was basically the only model of headphones you would see at mixing boards in clubs. This made an impression on me so I bought my own pair. But over the years I tried out many others and eventually found that I liked AKG K240 better for critical listening where isolation isn't required. And Beyer DT770 for cases where isolation is needed. When I came back around and tried these again I was floored by how much treble and high end they have. It's not as if the AKG, Beyer and Grado I own are lacking in treble. It's that the Sony shove it in your ear a bit harder. If you rewind back to the late 80s early 90's when these came into vogue getting high end out of a system was difficult. Many mixers were muddy as hell. The dominant recording medium was magenetic tape. Having an overhyped high end was seen as an asset in that environment. People felt they were getting more out of their gear. They were also relatively cheap and robust compared to other headphones. Plus they folded! Something My AKGs and Beyers still do not do. Now even cheap mixers are quiet and clean. And we can record high fidelity digital audio a number of ways. Now the treble bump on these cans stands out by a mile. Anyone who thinks they are flat has hearing damage. Really, go get your ears checked! As far as Sony goes the V6 and V600 are better. But they all have a family sound that tends towards bright.

Perfect headphones for a DJ

By Raymond
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-05

In my opinion, these headphones are the perfect headphones for live events and studio recording. Great full sound, is lightweight, and folds nicely.

Sony shoes

By RB
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-04

Industry standard... period!

standard

By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-02

this is a time-honored standard!

Sounds like I'm 20 again

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-01

One of the few pleasurable things from the Vietnam War was the availability of good quality sound systems at affordable prices. Expensive blue tooth and noise cancelling have their place but the sound reproduction lacks in my opinion. This MDR 7506 sounds fine.

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Date published: 2022-04-06

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