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Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $130.00
Buy New: $89.69
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Avg. Customer Rating:  83 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 7.4 x 3.7
MPN: MDR7506
Model: MDR7506
UPC: 027242682252
EAN: 0027242682252
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Headphones feature a sealed-ear design | | • | Dynamic frequency response from 10 Hz - 20,000 Hz | | • | Excellent power-handling, 40-millimeter driver for high quality sound | | • | Neodymium magnet delivers powerful bass and clear highs | | • | Gold-plated, unimatch connector for universal compatibility with desktop and portable devices |
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Product Description
The MDR-7506 is a large diaphragm foldable headphone designed for professional studio and live/broadcast applications. For clear, high-quality sound reproduction in a closed-ear design, Sony's MDR-7506 Headphone features gold connectors, an oxygen--free cord, and a frequency response of 10 Hz to 20 kHz. And a 40 mm driver unit provides clear, high quality sound reproduction. Rugged Design ? Proven to be reliable in the toughest situations Folding Construction ? Folds to compact size for easy storage Suipplied with soft caseCord length - 6.5 ft.Weight - 5.1 oz.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 78 more reviews...
Tried them all--these are the best. November 16, 2005
134 out of 138 found this review helpful
I run a digital arts studio and teach digital arts, and have tried more than a dozen different headphones in the $15 to $250 price range. Again and again, I go back to using the MDR-7506 for all applications from digital video shooting and editing to music recording and studio mastering. Most of the pros I know also use the MDR-7506 when they have a choice--and buy them for use at home too.
What makes these the best? First and foremost, excellent reproduction from bass into the high end, with unrivalled "punch" and clarity. They are much louder at a given input volume than most headphones, which is important if your are recording in the field and need to hear the headphone monitoring above the ambient sound and the live sound around you. They are comfortable, instantly adjust to different head sizes without any fussing, sturdy and easily repairable, and stowe quickly and easily in the included soft drawstring bag.
I do keep a couple of pairs of high-end ($300+) headphones to check as references when mastering music, but honestly I seldom find anything with them that isn't already clear with the 7506es.
The only problem I can report is that, even though they invariably outlast other headphones in terms of wear-and-tear, they do get STOLEN more often by my students. Once you get used to the 7506, its hard to go back to using any other headphones that cost less that twice their price.
I still dream of someday discovering a comparable headphone set for half or a quarter the price of the MDR7506. Every year, I buy a few $25 or $50 models just out of hope. So far, however, nothing out there qualifies as "acceptable" to me--including the many competing $99 headphone models from other companies and even from Sony.
Bottom line: Don't hesitate. You absolutely cannot go wrong with the MDR7506. This is the headphone of choice, the industry standard. The only reason they're so cheap is MARKET VOLUME--Sony sells a lot of these to audio and video pros!!
 Poor Connector Design February 23, 2007
32 out of 48 found this review helpful
While the sound quality of these headphones is very good, the poor connector design ensures that that good sound is not likely to last long. The design were the wire is attached to the connector is flimsy and lacks rigidity. I was concerned about this design when I first got these headphone. Sure enough, after just five months of moderate use, the left channel drops out consistently. If I jiggle the connector the left channel will come in and out. Do not waste your money on these headphones. The flaw inherent in the wire/connector attachment design needs to be fixed before I'd ever recommend these to anyone unless you are interested in buying new headphones every six months or so.
 Can't beat the performance for the price January 19, 2008
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
These headphones are very much worth the price. I have approximately 20-30 high-end headphones. I have spent as much as $900.00 for the top of the high-end headphones. Each set offers different things that are wonderful.
The Sony 7506 is no frills. No leather covered earpads or aluminum fittings. They fit snugly, but not as constrictive as Sennheiser 600 or 650. They do not float on your head like the audiophile Audio-Technica models which are excellent. The earpads fit on the ear rather than surrounding the ear like Audio-Technica. The phones are closed back and achieve a very good seal as to outside noise.
As far as sound, I cannot say that they are flat sounding. They have an immediate sound stage. You feel you are on stage with the musicians. There is no sense of separation from the sources of the music. The sound is very joyful and dynamic. They are very easily driven by an Ipod. I have not heard them with a headphone amplifier. I suspect that a headphone amplifier might make them sound overripe if not on the low gain setting.
Often times, I prefer an open-backed headphone because it seems to give you a sound that has more space in it. I like the more subtle approach, but these headphones do not seem too close.
On a technical note, the headphones appear to be made of plastic rather than lightweight metal. The wires that go to each earcup of the headphones are exposed so that they could be pulled if you do not use them very carefully. One thing you will note from the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 (which is approximately the same price) is that the wires to each of the earcups is hidden inside frame of the headphones. Additionally, I believe (although I am not sure)that the headphone frames of the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 are metal with metal fittings. I cannot comment on how long the Sony headphones will last because I have only owned the 7506 for a month or so. At the same price, you might want to consider the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 or the Grado SR-80.
In short, if you are not a fanatical collector of headphones and only want to purchase one pair, this is an excellent choice. By the way, by having more than one set of headphones, you in effect have several different stereos--each sounding rather different than the other. To achieve sound of this caliber from speakers, you would have to spend thousands of dollars to get the quality of sound a listener with good headphones can get from an Ipod featuring huge memory and portability. Lastly, you will not burden everyone around you in your family with having to listen to the same music you are listening to your music.
Fire your doctor and take the "natural cure." December 22, 2007
19 out of 21 found this review helpful
These were recommended to me after I gave a mixed review to the Sony MDR-V600s. I've never been as impressed by my V-600's as the Sony MDR-V6 phones that I lost. The earlier pair seemed trimmer, lighter, with a "cleaner" sound--no gratuitous boosting of the bass. My impression is that, although still being sold, Sony's support for the MDR-V6 is minimal and that their closest equivalent is the MDR-7506, not the V600s. The 7506's sound less bass heavy and feel less constricting than either the V600s or MDR-V700's. In fact, the specs indicate an even lighter weight and a shorter cord (best for radio announcing) than the MDR-V6 phones. And it doesn't hurt that they're available through Amazon Prime--which is not the case with MDR-V6's. It looks like my confidence in the pair was contagious--it's now practically the only set of headphones we use at our NPR radio station.
Don't be surprised if upon first listening to these you're unimpressed. And be even less surprised if upon exchanging the 7506's for a pair of V600's or V700's your initial reaction is one of satisfaction, even momentary exuberance. The bass is far more prominent, the sound is fuller, fatter, more engulfing--the overall effect is simply "heightened." Stay with them for at least 15 minutes, now go back to the 7506's--and don't be too surprised if you completely revaluate your initial impression. That's all it took for me to realize that Oscar Peterson's keyboard facility was not being accurately represented by the colorful sound of the V600's and V700's. All of those 32nd and 64th notes in the right hand were overly reverberant and "doctored" relevant to the 7506's, causing the piano notes not only to sound overly brilliant but to "bleed" into one another. Returning to the 7506's was like rediscovering "reality" and deciding that maybe "virtual reality" isn't all it's cracked up to be by today's gamers, audiophiles, and surround-sounders.
Heavy bass attracts my interest only when you're talking a 4-6 pound largemouth.
Oh My Gawd is an understatement! November 19, 2007
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This is the first time that I've left a product review of any type, but I just felt that I had to....
I'm not an expert in audio, but I DID get tired of less expensive headphones just not living up to my expectations.
These Sony headphones are worth every penny. First, they have plenty of volume - something lesser headphones lack. Sometimes I just wanna ROCK - I want it LOUD. Most headphones dis-appoint on that.
So - I bought these because I read a review saying that they had higher volume at lower settings. Not only am I pleased with the volume (even when only connected to my ipod!), but the sound quality is STUNNING.
FANTASTIC Bass - You'd SWEAR that there is a sub-woofer operating somewhere, and the highs are all there. VERY impressive dynamic range.
Ok - I'll stop being a salesman for Sony. Let's just say that I was impressed enough to leave my FIRST product feedback. Buy these headphones, you will NOT be disappointed.
Ron (yoda)
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