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# 40mm dynamic drivers for crisp sound Closed-ear design for noise isolation 9.8ft gold-plated wired connection MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

**Brand:** sony
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## Summary

> 🎶 Hear every detail, own every moment — the pro’s choice for sound perfection.

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- **What is this?** MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone by sony
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## Key Features

- • **Compact & Travel-Ready:** Foldable design with a soft protective case makes it effortless to carry your professional headphones wherever creativity strikes.
- • **Unmatched Noise Isolation:** Closed-ear design blocks out distractions, letting you focus on your mix or playlist with immersive sound clarity.
- • **Extended Reach & Durability:** 9.8-foot oxygen-free copper cable with gold-plated plug ensures stable, interference-free connection in any studio or workspace.
- • **Studio-Grade Sound Precision:** Neodymium magnets and 40mm drivers deliver crystal-clear highs, detailed mids, and tight bass for professional-grade audio monitoring.
- • **Comfort for Marathon Sessions:** Generously padded headband and ergonomic ear cups provide all-day comfort, perfect for long editing or listening sessions.

## Overview

The Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphones combine rugged foldable construction with 40mm dynamic drivers and neodymium magnets to deliver accurate, detailed sound across a 10Hz-20kHz frequency range. Designed for professional and home audio use, their closed-ear design offers excellent noise isolation and comfort, supported by a long 9.8-foot gold-plated wired connection and included 1/4-inch adapter. Trusted by studios worldwide, these headphones balance durability, portability, and superior audio fidelity.

## Description

desertcart.com The Sony MDR-7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone is a large diaphragm foldable headphone designed for professional studio and live/broadcast applications. These large diaphragm, foldable headphones feature a rugged construction, a secure, highly effective closed-ear design, and a 40 millimeter driver unit for clean, clear sound reproduction. Designed for professional studio and live/broadcast applications. Click here for a larger image 9.8 foot cord ends in a gold 3.5mm plug; 1/4-inch adapter included. Headband with generous padding for added comfort. Professional SoundA neodymium magnet provides excellent power-handling, and 40-millimeter drivers deliver high-quality sound, with a wide frequency response of 10 Hz - 20 kHz.Enjoy crystal-clear highs, present mids, and an extended low-end, for accurate monitoring.Comfort and IsolationThe MDR-7506s feature a closed-ear design, which provides both comfort and outstanding reduction of external noises. Comfort is only enhanced by the generous headband padding.A 9.8-foot coiled cord provides more than enough slack for working in a studio without removing the phones, whether you're the performer, the engineer, or both.AccessoriesThe included Stereo UniMatch plug allows use in both 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch applications, and a soft case for protective storage is included with the headphones--fold them up and stow them a way safely.MDR-7506 Specs Headphone Type: Dynamic, closed Magnet Type: Neodymium Driver Size: 40.0 mm Frequency Response: 10Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 63 Ohms Sensitivity (db): 106dB/mW Power Handling Capacity: 1000mW Plug Type: Gold, Stereo Unimatch plug 1/4" and 1/8" Cord Length: 9.8 feet Weight: 8.1 oz. What's in the BoxSony MDR-7506 Headphones, 1/4-Inch Adapter, Soft Case Product Description Sony MDR7506 Professional Stereo Headphones are ideal for sound monitoring in recording studios, radio, film production, video, electronic news gathering - and virtually any application where high quality sound is required. The closed-ear design MDR-7506 is outrageously popular in pro and home recording studios. It features a rugged design, convenient folding construction, 40mm driver units, gold connectors and a professional-quality OFC (oxygen free copper) cord. Sony 7500 Series headphones offer a practical range of choices for everyone from the casual user to the studio pro. These include the MDR-7506 which is lauded by many professional studios and broadcasters. Features Rugged Design: Proven to be reliable in the toughest situations Folding Construction: Compactness in storage 40mm Driver Unit: For clear, high quality sound reproduction Closed-Ear Design: Comfort and reduction of external noise interference Stereo Unimatch Plug: 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch applications Gold Connectors and OFC Cord: Reliable and stable signal connection and transmission Supplied Soft Case: Protective storage AmericanMusical is an authorized dealer of Sony products. From the Manufacturer Sony MDR7506 Professional Stereo Headphones are ideal for sound monitoring in recording studios, radio, film production, video, electronic news gathering - and virtually any application where high quality sound is required. The closed-ear design MDR-7506 is outrageously popular in pro and home recording studios. It features a rugged design, convenient folding construction, 40mm driver units, gold connectors and a professional-quality OFC (oxygen free copper) cord. Sony 7500 Series headphones offer a practical range of choices for everyone from the casual user to the studio pro. These include the MDR-7506 which is lauded by many professional studios and broadcasters. Features Rugged Design: Proven to be reliable in the toughest situations Folding Construction: Compactness in storage 40mm Driver Unit: For clear, high quality sound reproduction Closed-Ear Design: Comfort and reduction of external noise interference Stereo Unimatch Plug: 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch applications Gold Connectors and OFC Cord: Reliable and stable signal connection and transmission Supplied Soft Case: Protective storage AmericanMusical is an authorized dealer of Sony products.

Review: Superb Headphones and Excellent Value (with comparison to Sony MDR-V6) - I purchased these Sony MDR-7506 headphones a couple of months ago. More recently, I've also purchased Sony's very similar (but not identical - see below) Sony MDR-V6 Monitor Series Headphones . My reason for purchasing a second pair (and getting both models) was because the V6's were very inexpensive at the time I ordered ($30 cheaper than the 7506's), and because I was curious to see if I could tell a difference between the two. In reading many of the reviews here on desertcart and elsewhere, I knew that the two are constructed very similarly but there were different opinions regarding both the differences (if any) and which has the superior sound. These are both headphones in the $100 and below price category, which seems like a reasonable price to pay for high quality sound. I do not like to listen to music using earbuds, I prefer this style of "over-the-ear" headphone. although it does take some getting used to. I also have very inexpensive Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones for occasions when I don't want to use my more expensive Sony's. I am very satisfied with the sound quality from these headphones (both models), and with the comfort. They are the first "quality" headphones that I have owned, and the level of detail in the sound, lack of distortion, and overall quality is simply superb. I am completely satisfied. Now, regarding both similarities and differences between the Sony MDR-7506 and Sony MDR-V6, here is what I have found: - externally, they are almost identical in construction and appearance. The V6 has red stickers on each headphone "for Digital", and the 7506 has blue stickers "Professional". The phono jack for the V6 is silver metal (all metal), for the 7506 is gold (rubber and gold). Those are the only visible differences I am able to detect. - when I listen to the two headphones back to back, at the same volume level and with the same music, I can detect a slightly clearer treble and midrange from the 7506, and very slightly clearer sound. This is consistent with several of the other reviewers on desertcart for the 7506, who say they can detect a slightly better sound separation and more open sound for the 7506, with the V6's sounding a bit warmer. One reviewer also says that the internal grounding for the two headphones is different - the 7506 uses a separate internal ground for the left and right channels, where the V6 uses a single ground for both channels. (It seems to me that both grounds are going to the same place anyway, but if this is true - and I am not able to confirm whether or not it is - then maybe this contributes to a slightly different sound). - some reviewers state that the internal speaker drivers are different for the two headphones. However when I went to Sony's website to check the specifications for the two models, that is not what I found. And here is what the Wikipedia page states for these headphones: "both models share the same part number for their driver, but the magnet therein is known to vary. The MDR-7506 was introduced with a samarium-cobalt magnet, as is currently used in the MDR-V6. However, at some point, the MDR-7506 switched to the slightly more powerful neodymium magnet. These changes were made without changing the driver part number." - The box for the 7506 states "neodimium magnet". The operating instructions included with the V6 state "samarium cobalt magnet". Possibly either or both of these are out of date (as Wiki states, they may make spec changes over time) - the 7506 box is copyright 1994, and the V6 copyright is 1996. - The 7506 box includes an exploded view and parts list, which is very nice to have. The V6 box does not. - Both headphones include a soft case for storing/carrying the headphones, and both include an adaptor plug so that the headphone can be used with either a stereo mini-plug or a normal size plug. UPDATE 7/22/13 and 7/30/13: The Sony MDR-V6 and MDR-7506 headphones have just recently been reviewed by CNET, with similar comments to my own regarding the small differences in sound quality. Both headphones receive a very high recommendation from CNET. See the MDR-7506 review at [...] and the MDR-V6 review at [...] According to the specifications on Sony's website (which should be up-to-date), the only difference between the two headphones is frequency response: - MDR-7506: - Neodymium magnet, 40.0 mm driver, 10-20kHz frequency response, 63 Ohm impedance, 106 dB/W/m sensitivity - MDR-V6: - Neodymium magnet, 40.0 mm driver, 5-30kHz frequency response, 63 Ohm impedance, 106 dB/W/m sensitivity I am not able to explain how Sony is claiming different frequency response for the two headphones if all of the other specs are identical, but this is what they are saying. And I do believe that the two headphones have slightly different sound. Although there is a slight difference between the 7506 and V6, the sound from both headphones is very neutral. The "professional" choice between the two seems to be the 7506, and it is the more expensive model. If you read other reviews you will find that the 7506's are commonly used by studio engineers, because they are designed to reproduce the sound just as it is, without adding emphasis to the bass as some other headphones are designed to do. At this point, for me they are both excellent, and for thirty bucks less I'd go with the V6 if I could have only one of the two. I've been using these headphones with the Audioengine D1 24-bit digital-to-audio converter , and I am extremely pleased with the quality of the sound. As a final comment, some owners of these headphones comment that the ear pads wear out over time, and some owners also prefer different ear pads for better comfort. I also purchased a pair of Beyerdynamic EDT 250 Velour Padded Earcushions for this reason, and although I have not yet given them a try to compare them with the ear pads that come with the Sony headphones, I do like the fact that it is possible to fit different ear pads if desired in order to provide more comfort, as well as replace them when they have become worn (some owners use these headphones for many years). I notice that there are a very large number of reviewers for these headphones, many of them long-time owners who feel very strongly that these Sony headphones are the best. I'm just beginning to use them, but I have high hopes that they will be durable over time and that I will continue to be as satisfied with them as I am today.
Review: Oldie but a goodie - These headphones are amazing, especially for the price. These headphones were introduced in 1991, so surely something in this price range has come along that is better, right? What I found, nope. These are still the king. I researched several headphones before making this purchase. I narrowed it down to these (Sony MDR-7506) and the Audio Technica ATH-M50, which at the time of this review, were $50 more than the 7506. I had seen both headphones recommended numerous times. Luckily for me, 2 co-workers had the 7506 and the M5's, so I was able to AB test both. I listened to a variety of music on each pair. Here's what I found: Sound: • Treble - The 7506 is a fairly bright headphone. It does tend to push the highs a tad, but I didn't mind it. I didn't find it painful to listen to, even after an extended period, and I liked the detail that it brought out in some songs. The M50 did not seem to push the highs as much, but to me, it felt a little bit more restrained and almost muffled sounding compared to the 7506. Not bad, just not as "airy". Overall, I preferred the 7506 • Mid-range - Both headphones did well in the mid-range, but I thought the 7506 was overall more clear. • Bass - This is where I thought the M50 would win hands down. After many reviews that I read, I expected the 7506 to really get trounced here. This was definitely not the case. It could be just my tastes in sound, but the 7506 had very tight, detailed bass. The M50 had slightly stronger bass, but not quite as detailed as the 7506. I would guess, like many things audio, this will be largely subjective on which you prefer. I did not find that the 7506 was lacking at all in bass, though. • Comfort - This was probably the biggest plus for the 7506 vs the M50. The M50 felt much heavier to me and squeezed my head a lot more than the 7506. The 7506 were light and much more comfortable. Complete win for the 7506. The pair I tried had the Velour ear pads, which may have helped with this. I highly recommend those as well. You can find them here: http://www.desertcart.com/Beyerdynamic-Velour-Earcushions-MDR7506-Headphones/dp/B0016MF7W2 • Price - Even with the upgraded ear pads, the 7506 came in over $30 cheaper. Win for the 7506 here. • Build quality and durability - Both sets of headphones seemed very well built and durable. I don't see any immediate issues with either pair. I've heard many people with 7506 that have owned them for 10-20 years with no issues except for needing to replace the ear pads. I also read numerous people with M50s since they launched (5 years ago) with no issues either. Conclusion: Not surprisingly, I ended up purchasing the 7506. They were cheaper and I liked them better all-around. I'm sure there are other people that would do the same AB test and prefer the M50, so your mileage may vary. I actually ended up purchasing 2 sets so I could have a set at work and a set at home. Highly recommend these headphones and get the Velour pads as well as they are a very worthwhile upgrade.

## Features

- Neodymium magnets and 40 millimeter drivers for powerful, detailed sound.Specific uses for product : Professional audio system,Home audio system
- Closed ear design provides comfort and outstanding reduction of external noises
- 9.8 foot cord ends in gold plated plug and it is not detachable; 1/4 inch adapter included
- Folds up for storage or travel in provided soft case
- Frequency Response: 10 Hertz to 20 kilohertz
- These large diaphragm, foldable headphones feature a rugged construction, a secure, highly effective closed ear design
- Connectivity technology : Wired

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000AJIF4E |
| Additional Features | Foldable |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Audio Monitoring, Disc Jockey Use, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing |
| Audio Driver Size | 40 Millimeters |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #720 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #36 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Cable, Headphones, Protective Case, Unimatch Plug |
| Cable Features | 9.8 foot cord |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Carrying Case Material | Fabric |
| Carrying Case Weight | 9.6 Ounces |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Music Production Equipment |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Noise Control |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 27,490 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Angular or Rounded |
| Enclosure Material | Copper, Gold, Neodymium |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 20,000 Hz |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242682252 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm and 1/4 inch Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 63 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Is Electric | No |
| Item Height | 1 inches |
| Item Type Name | Studio Headphones |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Model Name | Sony MDR |
| Model Number | MDR7506 |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 10 Hz |
| Series Number | 7506 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home audio system, Professional audio system |
| Style Name | Headphones |
| UPC | 027242682252 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 90 day |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Wired |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 63 Ohms

## Images

![MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F-Ok9xuzL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are these a good choice for listening to music at home? I work from home, and I need music to concentrate.**
A: I love these headphones for listening to music as well as TV. I had a pair of MDR-V6 phones I bought from Tower Records in Nashville years and years ago in the early 90s that just died after almost 30 years of service, and these are very very similar. These don't have quite the bass that the V6s did, and the highs are a little brighter, but that will be in my best interest if they last me 20+ years like the V6s did!

There's a reason the MDR7506s became an industry standard soon after they were released by Sony in 1991 and it's not because they're bad to listen to. If you want to listen to your music the way the engineers and artists probably heard it in production, grab a pair of these. Hit YouTube and watch the in-studio recordings of Sting's Ten Summoner's Tales songs and look at the headphones everybody is wearing. Everybody. Mix of both MDR-V6 and MDR7506, the MDR-V6s having been released six years earlier in 1986. All the way up to current times like the video for "Times Like These" with Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Ellie Goulding and all those other artists that was released a few weeks ago had a couple of people wearing them. That's longevity.

I found that they are more comfortable with the aftermarket lambskin leather earpads that you can find for around $20. They aren't super easy to put on, but are very comfortable. I love the headphones for listening to music as well as television when I don't want to keep people up at night.

**Q: How is noise leakage out of these headphones? I am interested in using them for vocal recording so mix leaking out is a no-no.**
A: "Very little leakage - fantastic isolation."  Have been used for vocal recording in the past.  Husband's main use is for sound monitoring and mixing during live, very loud, performances.

**Q: comfort**
A: They are very comfortable for the first hour or so.  I sometimes wear my glasses rather than my contact lenses while using these headphones, and have found that with glasses the comfortable period is much shorter due to pressure on the wire earpieces.  The The coiled cable is fairly long, and if you move around in a chair while using these with a laptop, the cable will eventually snare you.  The cable connects to the left earphone, and if your earphone connector is on the right side of your computer, receiver, TV or whatever, that means the cable has to be draped across the front of your body.  You could reverse the phones on your head, but that would put the left channel into your right ear and vice versa. There's probably a way to reverse channels to correct this.

**Q: Do these headsets have noise cancelling capability for
airplane use when used without music?**
A: It doesn't cancel out the background noises, but it does reduces them. I've used these on an airplane and I was still able to hear the sound of the jets quite loud...

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb Headphones and Excellent Value (with comparison to Sony MDR-V6)
*by P***A on May 22, 2013*

I purchased these Sony MDR-7506 headphones a couple of months ago. More recently, I've also purchased Sony's very similar (but not identical - see below) Sony MDR-V6 Monitor Series Headphones . My reason for purchasing a second pair (and getting both models) was because the V6's were very inexpensive at the time I ordered ($30 cheaper than the 7506's), and because I was curious to see if I could tell a difference between the two. In reading many of the reviews here on Amazon and elsewhere, I knew that the two are constructed very similarly but there were different opinions regarding both the differences (if any) and which has the superior sound. These are both headphones in the $100 and below price category, which seems like a reasonable price to pay for high quality sound. I do not like to listen to music using earbuds, I prefer this style of "over-the-ear" headphone. although it does take some getting used to. I also have very inexpensive Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones for occasions when I don't want to use my more expensive Sony's. I am very satisfied with the sound quality from these headphones (both models), and with the comfort. They are the first "quality" headphones that I have owned, and the level of detail in the sound, lack of distortion, and overall quality is simply superb. I am completely satisfied. Now, regarding both similarities and differences between the Sony MDR-7506 and Sony MDR-V6, here is what I have found: - externally, they are almost identical in construction and appearance. The V6 has red stickers on each headphone "for Digital", and the 7506 has blue stickers "Professional". The phono jack for the V6 is silver metal (all metal), for the 7506 is gold (rubber and gold). Those are the only visible differences I am able to detect. - when I listen to the two headphones back to back, at the same volume level and with the same music, I can detect a slightly clearer treble and midrange from the 7506, and very slightly clearer sound. This is consistent with several of the other reviewers on Amazon for the 7506, who say they can detect a slightly better sound separation and more open sound for the 7506, with the V6's sounding a bit warmer. One reviewer also says that the internal grounding for the two headphones is different - the 7506 uses a separate internal ground for the left and right channels, where the V6 uses a single ground for both channels. (It seems to me that both grounds are going to the same place anyway, but if this is true - and I am not able to confirm whether or not it is - then maybe this contributes to a slightly different sound). - some reviewers state that the internal speaker drivers are different for the two headphones. However when I went to Sony's website to check the specifications for the two models, that is not what I found. And here is what the Wikipedia page states for these headphones: "both models share the same part number for their driver, but the magnet therein is known to vary. The MDR-7506 was introduced with a samarium-cobalt magnet, as is currently used in the MDR-V6. However, at some point, the MDR-7506 switched to the slightly more powerful neodymium magnet. These changes were made without changing the driver part number." - The box for the 7506 states "neodimium magnet". The operating instructions included with the V6 state "samarium cobalt magnet". Possibly either or both of these are out of date (as Wiki states, they may make spec changes over time) - the 7506 box is copyright 1994, and the V6 copyright is 1996. - The 7506 box includes an exploded view and parts list, which is very nice to have. The V6 box does not. - Both headphones include a soft case for storing/carrying the headphones, and both include an adaptor plug so that the headphone can be used with either a stereo mini-plug or a normal size plug. UPDATE 7/22/13 and 7/30/13: The Sony MDR-V6 and MDR-7506 headphones have just recently been reviewed by CNET, with similar comments to my own regarding the small differences in sound quality. Both headphones receive a very high recommendation from CNET. See the MDR-7506 review at [...] and the MDR-V6 review at [...] According to the specifications on Sony's website (which should be up-to-date), the only difference between the two headphones is frequency response: - MDR-7506: - Neodymium magnet, 40.0 mm driver, 10-20kHz frequency response, 63 Ohm impedance, 106 dB/W/m sensitivity - MDR-V6: - Neodymium magnet, 40.0 mm driver, 5-30kHz frequency response, 63 Ohm impedance, 106 dB/W/m sensitivity I am not able to explain how Sony is claiming different frequency response for the two headphones if all of the other specs are identical, but this is what they are saying. And I do believe that the two headphones have slightly different sound. Although there is a slight difference between the 7506 and V6, the sound from both headphones is very neutral. The "professional" choice between the two seems to be the 7506, and it is the more expensive model. If you read other reviews you will find that the 7506's are commonly used by studio engineers, because they are designed to reproduce the sound just as it is, without adding emphasis to the bass as some other headphones are designed to do. At this point, for me they are both excellent, and for thirty bucks less I'd go with the V6 if I could have only one of the two. I've been using these headphones with the Audioengine D1 24-bit digital-to-audio converter , and I am extremely pleased with the quality of the sound. As a final comment, some owners of these headphones comment that the ear pads wear out over time, and some owners also prefer different ear pads for better comfort. I also purchased a pair of Beyerdynamic EDT 250 Velour Padded Earcushions for this reason, and although I have not yet given them a try to compare them with the ear pads that come with the Sony headphones, I do like the fact that it is possible to fit different ear pads if desired in order to provide more comfort, as well as replace them when they have become worn (some owners use these headphones for many years). I notice that there are a very large number of reviewers for these headphones, many of them long-time owners who feel very strongly that these Sony headphones are the best. I'm just beginning to use them, but I have high hopes that they will be durable over time and that I will continue to be as satisfied with them as I am today.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oldie but a goodie
*by S***T on March 3, 2014*

These headphones are amazing, especially for the price. These headphones were introduced in 1991, so surely something in this price range has come along that is better, right? What I found, nope. These are still the king. I researched several headphones before making this purchase. I narrowed it down to these (Sony MDR-7506) and the Audio Technica ATH-M50, which at the time of this review, were $50 more than the 7506. I had seen both headphones recommended numerous times. Luckily for me, 2 co-workers had the 7506 and the M5's, so I was able to AB test both. I listened to a variety of music on each pair. Here's what I found: Sound: • Treble - The 7506 is a fairly bright headphone. It does tend to push the highs a tad, but I didn't mind it. I didn't find it painful to listen to, even after an extended period, and I liked the detail that it brought out in some songs. The M50 did not seem to push the highs as much, but to me, it felt a little bit more restrained and almost muffled sounding compared to the 7506. Not bad, just not as "airy". Overall, I preferred the 7506 • Mid-range - Both headphones did well in the mid-range, but I thought the 7506 was overall more clear. • Bass - This is where I thought the M50 would win hands down. After many reviews that I read, I expected the 7506 to really get trounced here. This was definitely not the case. It could be just my tastes in sound, but the 7506 had very tight, detailed bass. The M50 had slightly stronger bass, but not quite as detailed as the 7506. I would guess, like many things audio, this will be largely subjective on which you prefer. I did not find that the 7506 was lacking at all in bass, though. • Comfort - This was probably the biggest plus for the 7506 vs the M50. The M50 felt much heavier to me and squeezed my head a lot more than the 7506. The 7506 were light and much more comfortable. Complete win for the 7506. The pair I tried had the Velour ear pads, which may have helped with this. I highly recommend those as well. You can find them here: http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Velour-Earcushions-MDR7506-Headphones/dp/B0016MF7W2 • Price - Even with the upgraded ear pads, the 7506 came in over $30 cheaper. Win for the 7506 here. • Build quality and durability - Both sets of headphones seemed very well built and durable. I don't see any immediate issues with either pair. I've heard many people with 7506 that have owned them for 10-20 years with no issues except for needing to replace the ear pads. I also read numerous people with M50s since they launched (5 years ago) with no issues either. Conclusion: Not surprisingly, I ended up purchasing the 7506. They were cheaper and I liked them better all-around. I'm sure there are other people that would do the same AB test and prefer the M50, so your mileage may vary. I actually ended up purchasing 2 sets so I could have a set at work and a set at home. Highly recommend these headphones and get the Velour pads as well as they are a very worthwhile upgrade.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ God-level headphones. With these, heaven is on your head.
*by K***L on October 8, 2014*

There are some things in life that should be enjoyed as best you can. I believe one of those things is music. Having good headphones is key to private listening. What better headphones to listen to music in as close to the original form as possible but the Sony MDR-7605's? The industry has been singing praises for these headphones and, frankly, I can't help but join the chorus. These headphones give more clarity than any other headphone I have used, and I've used a lot of headphones in the past. So, why are they so good? I couldn't go into the scientific part as well as I would like so this is purely my anecdotal story. I like sound more than most around me. One could say I'm addicted to music. I'd been searching for a good pair of headphones for a long time. I'd settled with some Sony MDR-XB400s that Sony had graciously sent me for some really minor stuff I did for them but it just wasn't enough. I had tried the Bose, the Sennheisers, and the AudioTechnicas but none seemed quite right. Some had too much Bass, some didn't have any Bass, some couldn't play the highs very well, and some could only do the highs well. Overall, I had basically given up and was going to stick with the cheaper MDR-XB400s as they were more comfortable on the ear and did the best as all around good headphones. Now, not too long ago, a friend and I started geeking out on audio systems, receivers, speakers, and building your own home theater system with actual good stuff (no HTIBs). I really started to find out stuff I should've learned back when I was searching for a good set of headphones. One, Amplifiers are extremely useful, two, DACs are extremely useful for headphones. With some new knowledge, I went out to find a good set again. Now, since my last search, this search was much more precise. Before, I was only dabbling, now I was serious. I read all the blogs, I read all the forums (okay, I only read 4 enthusiast forums) and all pointed to either above 300 a pair if you could or the Sony-7605's. The warnings and caveats on the 7605 were that they played sound very close to how it was recorded which allows professionals t find the flaws and fix the flaws easier. The Bass isn't hard like most people want. I wanted something close to the original so I decided to grab the 7605's. I was blown away. I grabbed the 7605's with a DAC/AMP from FiiO, the E10K, and just wow. No Bass? I say it has the perfect level of Bass for my really heavy songs. Clarity? Wonderful at high ranges (some people do find the high highs a little headache inducing, I did not). Comfortable? I wore these for almost 9 hours straight during a blitz on a project, didn't even know they were still on my head when I finished. Sound blocking? Yeah, with sound playing, it's hard to hear the outside world even at low volume. They are large and not something I would walk around with on my head. I leave my old MDR-XB400s for that. Whether it be for recording with my Yeti Mic, or listening while I work, these headphones have another fan. I will add a note. Using these headphones on your computer without a good sound card is like putting the best chocolate in the world over old, almost rotting strawberries. It doesn't work. You do need a good soundcard or a DAC to use these headphones, or any higher quality headphones for that matter, to its real potential. I tested my desktop's sound card and it was horrible. If you do not have a good soundcard or DAC, you will not enjoy these headphones as much, or even dislike them. This doesn't apply to soundboards, studio microphones, or any other professional equipment. Also note, listening to 128Kbit MP3's is similar. Follow the Garbage in Garbage out principle and all will be well. Most people can't tell the difference between sound quality when you hit 256Kbits on an MP3. Going to FLAC/SA-CD may or may not make your listening experience better. Again, the science part is a little beyond my knowledge. The hidden effects of having the entire range playing and how it affects the brain is oft argued. Just know, at least try to use 256Kbit MP3s. I use FLAC or 320Kbit MP3s. My hearing, scientifically measured, is better than most so I can tell a difference. A side benefit, not indicative of the quality of the headphones, is that I can connect them to my A/V receiver when I don't want to use my standing speakers while playing a game or watching a movie. The screw-on, 1/4 inch plug adapter is a wonderful thing. A wonderful thing indeed.

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