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Sony MDR7506 Large Diaphragm Foldable Headphones

Headphones featuring rugged design, folding construction, 40mm driver unit, closed ear design, and 10Hz to 20kHz frequency response. Includes carrying case.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
Value:
          9 out of 10
I Want It:
          9 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          9 out of 10
 
 

"Great value for the money in a field sound mixer's headphone!"

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          7 out of 10
Quality:
          8 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          8 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 11/24/2006
Style of Music: All styles on electric bass
Musical Experience: Veteran sound recordist, professional touring sideman
Location: Tampa, Florida, USA

 

 
Feature:
These are barebones headphones. They come with a screw off adapter to use for either 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch jacks. The cable is tightly coiled and connected to a single side. The driver housing is thin aluminum. The ear cushions are lambskin and very comfortable. The over the head connecting rod is covered by padded vinyl. The phones are of the surround the ear design but do little to isolate your ear from outside noise, the way the DT 48s do. In fact, the 7506 phones conduct outside noise well, especially wind noise. If you are in an outside windy situation, you must cup your hands over the phones to see if your mic is clean from the wind. This is hard to do if you are booming too. I'm getting close to designing some windjammer style muffs to pull over each phone to cut the wind noise. Sony, why don't you do this instead?

Quality:
The main reason these have become so popular with film and tv sound mixers is that they sound decent and are CHEAP! Compared to the Beyer DT48s which are around $400.00 now, the Sony 7506 phones work just as well. I can buy four sets for the cost of one DT48. I've never had a failure. I've used them for 20 years and I've got some that are still working from then. They aren't pretty anymore, but they still work. All you have to do is purchase the lambskin replacement earpads and your 7506 phones look nearly new again. Sony's quality and fit and finish are high and the phones are dependable. I just bought a new set not long ago and may buy some more.

Value:
For what I use these phones for, the critical listening of field recording for film and television production, these are a GREAT deal. Again, I would have pay nearly $400.00 for one set of Beyer DT48 phones and those clamp your head so tightly you get a headache a couple of hours into the shoot. Plus, if you kill or lose one of these sets, you're only out a hundred bucks!

Desirability:
I can't say that these phones are sexy, but they don't look ugly or stupid like many on the market today. And they have a very low profile so you aren't ripping your ears off everywhere!

Sound:
The Sony 7506 Studio headphones have become the standard in film and television field sound recording. I've been a film sound recordist for 20 years and prior to using the 7506 phones, and their predecessor the MDR-V6, I used what everyone else used, the Beyer DT 48. The sound in the 7506 is clean and clear. There is a low end accentuation which you have to get used to. This helps me hear rumble and low end hum better in a noisy environment and I see it as an asset. Just remember not to roll too much bass off because of it.

Ease of Use:
Uh, you take them out of the package, plug them in and start listening!

Overall:
As stated earlier, I've used these phones, and the earlier model (MDR-V6) for 20 years and unless something comes out better for the same price or cheaper, I'll keep using them. Best value in a high end pro-level field headphone! Try a set today!

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"The king of headphones"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from telia.com
Submitted: 5/11/2007
Style of Music: All kinds of music
Location: Sweden

 

 
Feature:
Dont know what to say here, Its a really good pair of headphones :)

Quality:
The quality is outstanding. it truly is

Value:
It´s defintively worth more than anything else!

Desirability:
They look good, They sound is great, Quality is awesome.. Cant be better?

Sound:
The sound quality of these headphones are truly amazing, Sometimes they even gives me goosebumps due to the truly wonderful sound they produce. They work for all kinds of music, they have no limits at all. Low end bass (i mean really low) is massive, the headphones are almost vibrating, Higher frequencies is no problem neither.. The only time they sound bad is when listening to a bad recording

Ease of Use:
Plug it in and turn up the volume

Support:
Bought them like 5 yrs. ago and i havent had a single problem with em.

Overall:
I´ll keep these headphones until the day i die

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"Classic headphones."

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          8 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          8 out of 10
Submitted: 3/6/2009
Style of Music: rock,hard rock,grunge,metal,blues
Musical Experience: music fanatic
Location: Grand Haven, MI,USA

 

 
Feature:
This product included an electronics catalouge and a stereo adapter. Some people say the cord is long enough as it is but I prefer using an extra cord(not included) because I sit pretty far away from the stereo when I listen to my music, play video games, and listen to movies and television while watching them and I don't want to feel a pull. Also a bit of advice if the ear pads wear away to the point where they're falling apart don't throw the headphones away you can buy extra ear pads for not very much money. The pads that originally came with the phones aren't all that durable but the phones should and can last you a long,long time.

Quality:
This product when kept in good conditon will last you a lot of years. The ear pads these have aren't all that durable but you can order more online. These phones have a thick cord and come with a bag to carry them in and keep them nice.

Value:
These cost only 100$ and for the sound quality and comfort these give they seem like would cost more if you tried to buy them anywhere else except online.

Desirability:
These are cool looking headphones. I like the way these look especially with the words STUDIO MONITOR on the headband. These don't look as pretty or sleak as some other models but that doesn't matter because I didn't buy them for the way they look I bought them for the way they sound and feel.

Sound:
I think that the Sony 7506 are excellent.The sound quality is superb. The way these sound with the sound on the middle setting(or should I say the way the studio engineers use it) it sounds really accurate and great for use in the studio. For home use however when I'm just hanging out im my room I use extra bass and treble boost and this makes them sound a lot better. The bass and treble still sound really even when I use them this way and the vocals still sound great and not drowned out. I've owned a pair of V600s before and I think that the 7506 model not only sound better they are also in my opinion more comfortable. They aren't too loose or too tight and I can use them for hours before I need to take them off and listen to my speakers. People say they should listen to opera and DVD commentaries and things like that when they use these. Yes I think these headphones do a great job for accurately listening to the human voice (try listening to some of your favorite vocalists when wearing these and you'll find yourself getting singing along). I also think the bass sound is great some peoples say they prefer the V600s because they feel like they're getting a deeper bass sound but I think the bass sound on the 7506 is not only more accurate it sounds better. The treble is also really good nice and clear. The online price of these on this sight cannot be beat. They may cost more than the V6 or the V600 but for the amount of time I use this professional model is worth it.

Ease of Use:
If you've got a great stereo you can get deeper bass and clearer treble with these and the vocals sound great. I can add extra bass and treble boost to make these sound better and they give out great volume without being painful to the ears. When I bought these from Amazon.com and received them for Memorial Day weekend in 2008 I immediately plugged them into my stereo listened to some rock music and was blown away by how good these sound.When you get used to these you will want to keep them for a long, long time.

Support:
I paid for quicker service and received it. I did not havet wait very long at all for these to come because they shipped them from the UPS.

Overall:
These are my favorite headphones and If I foolishly had them stolen from some one or lost them I would buy another pair of these in a heartbeat.

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"Best headphones and at an affordable price"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from gmail.com
Submitted: 12/24/2006
Style of Music: hiphop,rnb,jazz,funk,soul
Musical Experience: Producer
Location: Albany,Oregon

 

 
Quality:
The build quality is a lot better than some headphones of this price I have seen. The design of the ear cups allow you to listen to the headphones for hours without heavy strain on the ears.

Value:
I feel like I've got my moneys worth. These are by far the best headphones. They feel and sound like they should be worth double what they sell for.

Sound:
I heard things using these headphones that I wasn't able to with my last pair of headphones. The bass response is fairly accurate. The best sound I have found for this price.

Overall:
Best headphones in the price range. Accurate bass response and durable design.I would seriously recommend picking up these headphones.

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Sony MDR-7506 Headphones Customer Review

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from comcast.net
Submitted: 3/3/2007
Style of Music: Detroit Techno, House, High Tech Soul, Rock, Heavy Metal, and Rap.
Musical Experience: active listener, bedroom DJ.
Location: Salisbury, Md, USA

 

 
Feature:
Comes with a bag and a screw on adapter for 1/4" headphone jacks. Keeping it simple is key with me.

Quality:
The soft ear pads feel great, and they don't shred to pieces when they get a little wet from sweat. I can use them working out and not having to worry ruining them. I am not a big fan of needing to buy new sets of things yearly, especially when they cost over $100. I've had mine for a little over 6 years now, and they barely show any wear.

Desirability:
Comfortable and loud, enough said!

Sound:
SOunds much better than any other set of headphones I have ever used. That includes some of the cheaper Sennheiser's and anything by Koss, Stanton, and Gemeni. Great bass and clear highs. Never had any distortion come out of these badboys either.

Ease of Use:
Plug it in and go!

Overall:
I am about to buy a new set of these headphones. I figure that the life of these, for as much as I use them, to be right around 5 years. Mine have gone above and beyond the expectations that I had for them when I bought them. As long as Sony continues to make them I will buy them. There is not another model for me. They have worked for me cutting the grass, working out, in the airport and on planes, and going from my bedroom to friends houses for DJing fun. In my opinion it is the only Sony product I have owned that is this great.

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"BEST headphones EVER"

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          9 out of 10
Support:
          9 out of 10
Submitted: 4/17/2007
Style of Music: punk, emo, classical, drum, rock
Musical Experience: Active bedroom player, hobbyist, fanatic.
Location: Orlando, Florida

 

 
Feature:
It has a soft carrying case which is good to prevent dust buildup but I use the phones everyday. It has a 1/4 inch connector which helps me plug it into my Tascam.

Quality:
One thing that worries me is the folding capability. Im somewhat of a baby when it comes to expensive equipment and I tend to baby the headphone ear cushion so I dont fold it much. However, the silk-like padding is uber comfortable and hasnt torn on me yet. Ive owned them for 4 years now.

Value:
If youre a musician and music is your passion, you need to have a pair just like these. I promise youve never heard anything better.

Desirability:
The phones look cool but Im not so much into the design as I am the functionality of it. Its everything I need to get the job done and I enjoy listening to music through them. Try playing a computer game through them and hear sounds you never knew were there.

Sound:
The sound produced by these headphones rival any pair Ive ever worn. It is so crisp and clean and every detail can be distinctly identified. I use them when Im in the studio or playing drums to my MP3. They get loud, reduce the live noise from my kit so I can concentrate on my playing and they dont leave my ears ringing.

Ease of Use:
The phones produce the natural sound of your equipment. So without much editing and mastering, what you put in, youll be able to hear with the MDRs.

Support:
I havent needed to contact Sony on this product.

Overall:
until these break down, I will own no other pair, and when they do, Ill buy another one.

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"Aspiring musician thinks these are a really nice set of cans..."

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          8 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
Value:
          9 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from leeroy.ca
Style of Music: Progressive House
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

 
Feature:
Regarding accessories, I would like to see a case with a little padding to store them in for when I travel, but they do come with a gold plated 1/8" to 1/4" converter, which is nice when I need to plug them into my laptop.

Quality:
Cosmetically speaking they are quite simply a gorgeous pair of headphones. The ear cups are soft, and they don't hug your head too hard. I think Sony really thought about that one. After four hours of hard core listening, you'll apprciate these features even more.

Sound:
I find these headphones sound incredible, although I must confess, I have yet to listen to another pair of high end headphones. That being said, as an aspiring musician I have always prided myself on having phenomenal ears. I have pumped everything from Classical to Hard House through these headphones and they have yet to disappoint. I always get a kick out of my friends faces when they hear music through them for the first time. They're exceptionally clear, especially within the upper frequencies, although they lack a bit on the bottom end. Perhaps I should expect less considering the size of the woofer, but I have extremely high expectations for a product that cost me $125.00 when I purchased them.

Support:
I've been using these headphones for over a year now, and I have had no problems at all, so I can't really comment on the Support.

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"The best"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          9 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 6/20/2005
Style of Music: Rock, Industrial, and Techno
Musical Experience: Hobbyist
Location: Berkeley, CA, US of A

 

 
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Feature:
The included 1/4" adapter is great, and the bag is very useful. The phones are sturdy but the earmuffs aren't, so if you're carrying them around in a backpack all the time, the bag will keep them from getting shredded. They fold up nicely into quite a compact package, as well.

Quality:
I've had two pair (I bequeathed my first pair to the aforementioned brother), and my oldest pair is still going strong after six years, with no loose jacks, crackly cables, or busted headbands. And trust me, they've been used heavily. If you break these, you really need to learn how to control your temper.

Value:
Best set of phones under $1K, that I've heard at least. Unbeatable.

Desirability:
Looks pretty squat and chunky, and sometimes the cables they run on the outside get in the way of the rotation of the earpieces, but that's quibbling. These headphones rock. There's a reason they turn up everywhere in pro music.

Sound:
Superb. I have yet to hear a set of headphones I prefer, and I've heard a LOT of different phones. They're very accurate, and extraordinarily clear, and not flattering in the least. Simultaneously, they don't have the grating tinniness or deflated sterility of many monitors I'm an accuracy junkie, but these headphones also please my bass-addicted, trance-loving sister and my hip-hop/Dave Matthews brother who owns another set for himself. They're great backup for mixing, bass and guitar out of an amp sim, and for general listening. They strain the iPod a bit, but still sound great.

Support:
Never had to contact them. I consider that the BEST customer support.

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"Very good, too boomy."

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          8 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from gmail.com
Submitted: 1/4/2008
Style of Music: all
Musical Experience: Active Musician.
Location: Norway

 

 
Feature:
Not relevant.

Quality:
I broke mine, but it's still usable. One of the pads fell off the main structure. It is quite durable though, but be carefull when transporting it ;)

Desirability:
It's clearly a reference.

Sound:
The low-end is too boomy, not very accurate it seems. I've had this headset for 4 years now, the sound is excellent compared to *many* headsets that are more expensive. Though there are limits with is, like the bass.

Ease of Use:
Easy as any headset.

Support:
Not used.

Overall:
Definately the best headset I've used, though I'm now looking for something even more perfect !

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"Knocking at Perfection's Door"

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          8 out of 10
Quality:
          8 out of 10
Value:
          9 out of 10
I Want It:
          9 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from polarismusiqworks.com
Submitted: 11/16/2007
Style of Music: Everything
Musical Experience: Recording Engineer/Producer/Band Director
Location: USA

 

 
Feature:
The cans are basic no special features like voulme control, etc. They are very comfortable and snug. Some times the get stuck when folding so you think you might be attempting to unfold them improperly, but your not. These headphones have a little hinge "clicks" when you unfold them.

Quality:
The quality of the product is not premium. My first pair lost their top end after 2 months of usage and my second pair's ear pads outer casing, deteriorated drastically after only 4 months. The fastes I've ever seen anyy cans ear casing go. The pads themselves are of very good quality and are soft but firm. Can really create an "air tight" vacumed seal. Great for mixing and recording. The rest of the manufacturing is pretty solid and can take some a little extra but like all gear, take care of it the headphones wil last a very logtime.

Value:
Regardles of the little things or even the big ones, I still consider these headphones worth the money.

Desirability:
They look pretty impressive when the come out. They LOOK like they work is a good way to decribe them. A rather simple to the point style and black color make them less gordy than sleek, compared to other headphones their size.

Sound:
Simply the best sounding pair of headphones I've ever owned. i can work with them at very easy levels for hours without ear fatigue and get significant level of quality and detailed mix work done.

Ease of Use:
Plug them in and go. Has the standard, gold plated, 1/8" to 1/4" stereo adapter for pro audio stereo eqpuipment.

Support:
I was actually too busy at the the to even deal with SONY with my first damaged pair but had a friend who had loved mine so much, purchased them and had the same thing happen with the top end crossovers and were fully replaced with no hassle or cost. Though my direct service was deferred, no fault of SONY's, I can only consider their response to him as top quality customer service.

Overall:
These are the best headphones I've owned and I've owned quite a few. They are not perfect but comes pretty darn close.

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