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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: MDR-7506
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- The MDR7506 large diaphragm foldable headphones are designed for professional studio and live/broadcast applications. PRODUCT FEATURES: Rugged Design; Folding Construction; 40 mm Driver Unit; Closed-Ear Design; Stereo Unimatch Plug; Gold Connectors and OFC Cord; Supplied Soft Case.
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User reviews
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If You Own One High Quality Headset, Better Make It SONY MDR-7506!
by andrew727 on August 14, 2006
Pros: Clear, Precise Audio!
Cons: Ear pads tend to wear out over time...
Summary: Okay, here's my background - broadcast production, engineering and talent, both on local and national stages. For someone who worked on news and in-studio, I would wear headsets day-in ...
Summary: Okay, here's my background - broadcast production, engineering and talent, both on local and national stages. For someone who worked on news and in-studio, I would wear headsets day-in and day-out - quality and range of sounds are crucial, so is durability. Having used a lot of headsets from Koss Pro4AA in the 1970's and onward, its important to work with the best. There are a lot of headsets that claim to be professional, but in name only. The Sony MDR-7506 is the real thing. Rugged construction which holds up on location, as well in the studio. The sounds you hear are what the audio engineer created, no coloration - bass is smooth without the muddy boomness of many brands and models being offered. Also important, these are headsets one can repair, rather than throwaway models that can get expensive over time. The cans even come with a graphic/text service manual to make maintenance and parts ordering easier. Don't lose it, put it in your files. The flexible steel headbands and high quality parts make it one rugged mother! Sound quality over the frequency range is crisp, clear and natural. From a professional point of view, you'll really want to own a pair of these. From an in-home perspective, you'll love them! You won't find them in a Big Box Store - got mine from JandR out of New York! These really are the cream of the crop, you won't be dissapointed!
Andrew B. @ MALL727.50megs.com5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Value - Sound quality - durability
by Pepdrum on March 28, 2007
Pros: Accurate sound reproduction and durability
Cons: A little heavy and the ear cushion covering wore out in a relatively short period of time
Summary: I originally purchased the 7502 which are very good sounding headphones at a lower price; but, are not as durable as the 7506's (The lightweight band broke). I use ...
Summary: I originally purchased the 7502 which are very good sounding headphones at a lower price; but, are not as durable as the 7506's (The lightweight band broke). I use these for mixing live and studio recordings as well as with my Sony MP3 player. I highly recommend these for accurate sound mixes as they provide a very clean sound at all frequencies. This is especially useful when relying on the accuracy of headphones for mixing tracks. Some other headphones create a nice sound, but masked the mix. As a testimonial, I have put these on the heads of other people (pros and casual listeners) who have immediately ordered their own set. The only surprise is that the plastic ear covering material is extremely thin and wears out in short time. Not that much of a problem as the cusion material underneath is durable.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good sound, but not durable at all.
by PaulExcoff on August 20, 2011
Pros: The sound quality of these headphones is really good. They're comfortable.
Cons: The hinges on the earcups broke repeatedly and I devolved to holding them together with superglue. After less than 1 year of use the sound in the right ear stopped working. The springy cord is annoying.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Reliable, durable, and pretty decent
by cliff_marsland on January 22, 2007
Pros: Very durable, decent reproduction, nice for the money.
Cons: not in the same league as Ultrasone
Summary: I've owned a pair since 1994, and it's seen constant use since then - still works fine. Music reproduction is pretty good and it's just fine for ...
Summary: I've owned a pair since 1994, and it's seen constant use since then - still works fine. Music reproduction is pretty good and it's just fine for old time radio.
It's also very rugged. Other than the earpads disintegrating over time, which is natural, there's been no other breakage.
I finally decided to get new headphones. I first bought the MDR-V600's which are ok, then I tried the Ultrasone HFI-650 which blew both of them away. But to be fair, this Sony wasn't designed to be in the same league as the much more expensive Ultrasone. The 7506 does what it was designed for and does it well.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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They Last Forever!
Pros: Great sound, convenient (they fold up nicely), very comfortable. I have had mine for about 8 years now, and they still work flawlessly!
Cons: The ear cushions started to fall apart after a couple of years, but they are very easy to replace.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing quality headphones
by natalie_89 on December 10, 2010
Pros: I've stolen from Sony. The sound is amazing,clear,loud,pristine,you name it. The bass is incredible, and the noise isolation is outstanding.
Cons: Couldn't find anything so far.
Summary: I would recommend this to anyone who loves music. I got this a christmas present for my boyfriend, and as I've read probably just about 800 reviews before buying ...
Summary: I would recommend this to anyone who loves music. I got this a christmas present for my boyfriend, and as I've read probably just about 800 reviews before buying it, I wanted to try them on and see if everything I've been reading is true, and it is. If you're reading this BUT THIS HEADPHONES, you won't regret it, it's a whole new music experience, it takes music to a whole new level. I'm extremely pleased with my present.
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Amazing dynamics, great response
by Matoro90 on December 24, 2009
Pros: Sound Quality
Dynamic Range
Very AccurateCons: Low quality cushions, they tear to easy
Summary: Well I've always used headphones to even rate the quality of my mixes, i've used from Bose to Sony and Sennheiser but the MDR 7506 really filled my ...
Summary: Well I've always used headphones to even rate the quality of my mixes, i've used from Bose to Sony and Sennheiser but the MDR 7506 really filled my expectations, they have a great response, a great dynamic range and as hard as they can get before the driver starts destorting. I am an audio engineer, music lover and now an MDR 7506 fan!
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Great sound reproduction, great display highs and bass.
by mchris1x on September 23, 2009
Pros: Excellent sound, springy cord, durable construction, folding design, carrying bag, 1/8" and 1/4" connectors.
Cons: I do not have any, but others may not like the cup size or longer cord which may get caught on things.
Summary: I enjoy the accurate sound reproduction (20-20 Khz. which is the limits of most human hearing). It is very even without tinny highs or muffled bass. I've listen to ...
Summary: I enjoy the accurate sound reproduction (20-20 Khz. which is the limits of most human hearing). It is very even without tinny highs or muffled bass. I've listen to these on a computer, iPod, and playing Guitar through a Guitar amp, and the sound was awesome every time.
I've listened to lots of genres of music on these and everything sounds good. Flamenco guitar, vocal Pop, Heavy Metal, Rap (Old skool), all sound great. Live Music even sounds more "Live" if that's possible.
I've tested these against many, many different sets (Sennheiser, Panasonic, other Sony, Koss, AKG, and Bose) and for me, these sounded best overall. Thanks to all the sales people who let me open them all and let me try for myself. Which is what I recommend to anybody buying headphones. -
A great pair of headphones!
by iAnderson87 on April 11, 2009
Pros: The sound quality is spot on, they are very comfortable, have good bass quality, and the headphones cancel out roughly 80% of the ambient noise.
Cons: There really aren't very many. The cable to the headphones is too long, and that is about it.
Summary: For the price, these headphones are probably a pretty good buy. They came out in 2006 so there are better headphones now, but if you are a consumer looking for ...
Summary: For the price, these headphones are probably a pretty good buy. They came out in 2006 so there are better headphones now, but if you are a consumer looking for an exceptional pair of headphones, look no further. These are a good buy that are reliable and great quality. These are made for professionals in the radio business, so they are most likely geared to the public for more serious audio fanatics.
(Out of 5)
Sound - 4.5
Appearance - 4
Price - 5
Quality - 5 -
Full range, smooth, durable and accurate pro phones.
by Trainman4237 on April 18, 2007
Pros: Frequency response, comfort, ability to take a beating
Cons: Almost too accurate for your own good:..be careful of too-loud levels!
Summary: I've had many earphones throughout my life and career (as a former broadcaster, producer of many classical recordings, major orchestra concert producer, etc.), but these remain among the best ...
Summary: I've had many earphones throughout my life and career (as a former broadcaster, producer of many classical recordings, major orchestra concert producer, etc.), but these remain among the best at any price. For 100 bucks, they're terrific.
Others have commented already about the excellent frequency response (I especially enjoy the natural-sounding low end and distortion-free top) and have generally praised their durability and quality. Add my kudos to theirs.
A concern: the excellent sound makes it possible to listen at sound levels that may not be healthy...so be forewarned. Excellent choice!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: MDR-7506
- Description: The MDR7506 large diaphragm foldable headphones are designed for professional studio and live/broadcast applications. PRODUCT FEATURES: Rugged Design; Folding Construction; 40 mm Driver Unit; Closed-Ear Design; Stereo Unimatch Plug; Gold Connectors and OFC Cord; Supplied Soft Case.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Headphones
- Weight 8.1 oz
- Recommended Use Home audio system,
Professional audio system - Additional Features Gold-plated plug
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor Full size
- Headphones Technology Dynamic
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Frequency Response 10 - 20000 Hz
- Sensitivity 104 dB
- Impedance 24 Ohm
- Diaphragm 1.6 in
- Magnet Material Neodymium
Remote Control
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Headphones cable - Integrated - 10 ft
- Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter,
Soft case Power
- Power Device None
- Battery None
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Sony
- Address:
16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 - Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
