Sony MDR-7506 vs Sennheiser HD 280 PRO vs Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Headphones
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- Comparing popular pro neutral balanced $100 headphones. They are all dynamic, closed-back headphones and are being reviewed from the point of view of recording and mixing audio. Also, do headphones degrade after 20 years? Yes, they do.
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00:00 Intro
02:50 Gut Conclusions
04:01 Sony MDR-7506 in detail
06:42 Audio Frequencies 20 Hz to 20 kHz Explained
07:09 Sennheiser HD 280 PRO in detail
09:46 Audio-Technica ATH-M40x in detail
12:16 More Detailed Conclusions
13:17 New vs 20 Year Old Sony MDR-7506
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Dawg I came for a review and loved the whole video. From the mini sound edits to the actual facts too.
That intro was awesome dude! The hole thing was pretty enjoyable!
GREAT job!!! Way more open and more subjective than most reviews I’ve seen. Excellent!!!
Your production value is amazing! Keep up the great work! New subscriber here 👍
I agree with the cat. After countless hours of sitting through comparison videos, only one consistently comes out on top. It's the M40x for me. Thanks, younger brother. Nice work. Oh, liked and subscribed.
A good and entertaining review; thumbs up, man!
Yeeees. Thanks, i really needed this super gut-feeling review to decide
pointless transition? I thought that was great and fun, great video production, it kind of sucks that your videos have never popped out on my youtube feed before you are great at making videos!
You hit the sweet spot for quirky fun personality with good knowledge to share delivered concisely.. Thanks!
Great video. I’ve got some Sennheisers on the way, and am just killing time. I’m gonna plug them into my Yamaha silent guitar, with or without an amp in between. Those Sonys look mighty fine, too.
Thank you for making this.
cool editing and production.
Thank you for the reviews and comparisons. I just ordered from Amazon the Sony MDR-7506. I understand it's industry standard and used for more professional purposes at times, but man I just like the classic look, the wire, and the it being able to fold. I was going to use these headphones for music, watching movies at night time and listening to podcasts.
One question? Will my phone be able to power them though?
@@niteshmgs7569 No i don't think so. There is no power buttons on the headphones.
Yes your phone will run them just fine. I use mine with my phone. @@niteshmgs7569
Thank you. I learn so much.
Great video man. I personally love the M40x for my digital piano and general music listening.
i have lots of headphones and in my car, my mixes with m40x sounds good :)
I change the pads on my Sony MDR 7506 for the PREMIUM Brainwavz Audio
EARPADS - MICRO SUEDE .......Now these are fantastic headphones with the new pads
Dude, how do u NOT even have 1k subs? You put out such high quality content holy shit, so underrated! You earned yourself 4 subs rn
Great video!
Which is good for music production and mixing and mastering?
this is a very nice no bullshit format, thank you
I have had the SOny 7506 for about 7 years now and they are great. A pro tip for larger ears is to get angled earpads.. Fits perfectly around my ears and I can wear them through my workday and gaming after work. I don't like the headband as much, but the clamping force takes the strain off the headband, but not perfect.
Sub'd because OP seems like a cool guy who make video and doesn't afraid of anything.
Well done. Well said. Thank you.
After 20 yrs, I still love my Sony MDR 7506s. My ears are still happy..
Love 7506, just a great sounding competent headphone, you will notice it's brightness when compared to CD900ST. It's definitely one of Sony's best sounding closeback headphones.
Also have Yamaha MT-5, another very good recommend.
Refreshing to come across a video that has more to offer than just rephrasing of the specs sheet. This would easily be the best headphone review I have seen on Utube if it weren't that I am a dog person.
Awesome video, you deserve way more subs man! Would you recommend the Sennheiser 280 Pro to someone who mainly loves listening to classical music and wants to hear every single sound and instrument as clearly as possible?
Yes, I do use the Senns exclusively for music right now. All the headphones replicate the human hearable audio spectrum well, but the Senns are balanced in a way the compliments engaged listening. Plus they make it easier to disconnect or not be distracted by the outside world cause I can't hear as much outside of the headphones.
@@DotDotMatrix Thanks for the answer! One more question though if you don't mind - do you think I'll be okay with just plugging it straight to my laptop, or would you say it's highly recommended to also buy an amp or dac for the sennheisers?
@@totalwaur5009 Direct into laptop should be fine in most cases, it definitely has enough gain on all my computers, but you could always decide to add something later if the audio situation is lacking. Aside from recording, being able to switch outputs easily is the main reason I would get a box for listening nowadays.
the 280 is very flat and some people might like others for their the top end and bottom end boost of certain headphones nut i like the neutrality of the 280
Stereo image of 280 pro is not the best, though and you do not need some low end boost for classical music. So my answer is "no"! Better choose headphones with higher ohm value for more detailed listening experience
Can use 40x directly with my laptop i dont have an amp is that going to limite thre performance if so i will go with other gaming option lik hyperx clode 3
Any decent laptop will be able to power these headphones... There might be comparisons to an amp where the amp sounds better, but I've never plugged them into something and felt like volume power or dynamic range was missing.
as soon as the video started, I thought, "Holy Moly, I love this dude. I'm gonna buy whatever he recommends." very poignant and subjective review ! After watching so many reviews with loads of overwhelming technical jargon, this was just what I needed. Love the vid, keep it up !!!
Unfortunately my 7506's only lasted just under 2 years. I barely used them, nor did I mistreat them. One day, I put them on to do some mixing and the right side went completely out. Now, also owning the AT M40fs since 2018, they're still alive and kicking. I used them more, resulting in the pads being very worn. They still sound good regardless (not like the Sonys).
Which one of these do you think would be best for tracking and mixing vocals? I've heard the Beyerdynamic DT 770 headphones are a solid pair and comfortable, but they don't fold down at all or pivot for easy one ear listening. Just curious about your thoughts. Great video btw!
Sonys are my most used for working, easy to slip on and off, durable... Ear pieces don’t flip but it’s easy to pull one behind your ear AudioTechnica is good but build quality is less, it’s easy to break off the ear pieces if your not conscious of how they move and can easily flip upside down, but ear pieces do flip out... If i din’t have the Sonys I would be using ATs. Sennheiser is the biggest, and while ear pieces flip out I use them for “non-work” listing… the cord is short and stiff and I prefer lighter headphones. They all have a sound profile that is neutral enough that any of them can be used for mixing along with visual tools for maintaining consistency.
@@DotDotMatrix Thank you so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. There are so many out there, all with their own pros and cons, so it's helpful having another opinion before spending the money. I really appreciate your help.
Hi, if I use BTR5 with MDR 7506, will it be more colorful and easy to listen to?
Thanks!
Never used BTR5, but a quick read make it seem like it's not really a device that has the aim of coloring sound like something that is tube driven or a simulation, but rather has more subtle controls... There's an EQ so that can help make something easier to listen to... I assume you are referring to higher frequencies being "fatiguing" and maybe wanting to curb down around 5-10k and up ...especially if you have a youthful full range of hearing.
I'm seriously considering getting the ATH-M40x but I see quite a lot of people complaining about the built quality (some problem with the hinges), anyone knows whether they fixed this in the newer "batches"?
Because they can articulate around in so many directions I can seen how someone could get confused about their position and force them in the wrong direction (especially in a dark room). They fold up really easy, but the pivot points are encased in light plastic... I had overlooked that the Sennheisers pivot in a similar way, but it was less obvious cause of their heavier build and it is also less comfortable to wear them with 1 ear pieces turned out. Don't know if Audio-Techs have changed in the last 8 months, but I would be weary of the strength of those joints if I were throwing them in a bag and taking them places where I would be rushing to setup and generally being less careful with my gear.
i have m40x sinds 6 month. The quality is very very good. :) zero problem.
Hey. Thanks for the review. I really like the design of Sony. But I'm worrying about the sound quality. You said its better for dialogue kind of usage. I'm going to use it for djing and music production. Do you think should I choose others?
I used to exclusively use them for music...but I think they do well with the human voice (and my tolerance to listen to them for long periods of time.) Of those 3 headphones I think Sonys are the best choice if you have to bring them around to different places cause they're light and built well. Sony's are my most used "working headphones" cause (1) I'm so used to their sound, (2) I find them to be good for wearing for a long period of time. There are a lot of good headphones out there that fit those parameters, Sony's are just the one's I chose early on and am happy with them.
@@DotDotMatrix thanks for honest comment.
Do you recommend those audio Technica's for mixing
Btw im more into rock and classical stuffs
Yes, I think they sound full and balanced. Really the only solid downside to the AT's vs the other 2 is the hinges for folding them up are much more fragile, so I don't fold them.
Love the video man :)
I moved from a Superlux hd681 evo to a Philips SHP9600 which are open backs for gaming.
I've been very interested in the Sony MDR for a long time due to it being more flat and more detailed. Is the move from open backs to closed backs that much noticeable in gaming?
I've never needed open back headphones. If it's just for the experience of playing games it shouldn't matter much unless you want to hear the exterior sound in the room like people taking to you. I tend to view headphones as a tool for focusing that can diminish outside distractions.
Witch one are recommend to use with a Sony a55 audio player ?
My gut says the Sennheisers cause the short cord is actually a feature if it's plugged into something in your pocket... they are also the most immersive for music.... but if you don't want to block out the world, like if you need to be aware of traffic or whatever if your going into the world with them, then you might want "open back headphones".... otherwise the Sonys are lighter and let more outside sound bleed in... but skip on the AudioTech for mobile...the hinges have a weaker construction.
How would you compare these headphones to the AKG K371 headphones?
I’ve never used the AKG, but they look quality and are neutral balanced.
Dude Im your 400th!
Glad I found your shtuff. 🇵🇷
What would you recommend under $200, closed backs, no amp required (low imp high spl)? Thank you
I don't own any $200-$100 headphones to have any meaningful feedback, but rtings.com does a lot of tests on headphones (like sound profiles, which manufactures don't typically publish). But I think it's easier to search the site with a shopping list in mind and compare factors that are important to you.
ATH M50X. Great allrounder/hybrid
What do you recommend for hip hop tracking,mixing and mastering?
Of these 3... Sennhieser or AudioTechnica... I'd give an edge to AudioTechnica for being more versatile, but the plastic hinges on them aren't as durable so I am more considerate of that when using them.
If I’m recording vocals and mixing them also which ones should I buy?
Really, they're all good... but I default to the Sonys for most "work related things".... Audio-Techincas might be a little better with natural sound quality, but the way they are built makes it so you have to be a little more careful not to break the pivot points for the ear pieces....which do rotate around more. if your careful with your things that might not be an issue.
If I buy a Sony MDR-7506 only to wrie beats, do I need sound or it will be enough only built-in audio?
Any current computer has good enough built-in audio out to playback music, but it needs to be plugged into a headphone port (or an audio out with a preamp.... SOMETHING TO BOOST THE VOLUME) ... as oppose to a line level out.
Thanks@@DotDotMatrix !
Can u tell me which headphones should I buy ? For transcription ?
Sony MDR's are the most tuned to complimenting the human voice, and are also the lightest, so they are the least fatiguing for me when it comes to listening to dialog for hours and actually wearing them.
Hello , for listening to music in a great quality and also for gaming . Which one should I choose ?
I think they all sound very good... Sony’s are the lightest and the one’s I use the most (especially if I’m wearing them for hours), so that is my personal pick.
Sennhieser’s have a short stiff cord and are the heaviest, which can be limiting, but they do feel more immersive.
AudioTechnica’s are somewhere in between, if you want to take the middle road and like having multiple cords to plug into the headphones then they might be a good choice.
@@DotDotMatrix thanksss , i think I’ll run for the M40X
I have never own professional or good quality headphones. I just have AirPods 2.
Is there a really big difference between the quality sound ?
I actually did a video "EarPods, AirPods vs Headphones" ...I was comparing them to Sennhieser's (ruclips.net/video/puXgrztzzW8/видео.html) ...The gist was Headphones have more low end response, and more immersion... the sound is covering your ears and it feels wider, as its not just being piped directly into the ear.
Should I get the sony mdr 7056 for recording rock vocals ??
A long time ago I used to record rock vocals with these and liked them. I might have a bias, but they are still my most used headphones for everything. They sound good, have a profile that is suggestive of how you would EQ the human voice, are light, and the cord is long enough to move around with.
@@DotDotMatrix Thank you very much sir and for sure this was the best video in the entire youtube.
The Iconic Sony 7506 studio standard for over 30 odd years.THE KING🎧
🎼☮️👊
I have m40 x i like it in listening and mixing
But the problem is not so comfortable that i need
So i deceded to buy the dt990 for mixing
Came for a headphone comparison, stayed for the Toejam and Earl sound-bytes.
One more ,,,,of u make music on iPad ,,,what do u use for auto tune and have u tried beatmaker 3
I've only played around with the iPad for music. I use Reason 11 and Logic 9 depending on what computer I'm using...I don't use autotune a lot, but sometimes I will manually pitch correct sour notes with their built-in tools.
Is m40x better than JBL Live 650BTNC???
Pls reply...
I've never used JBL Lives but it looks like for the extra $100 you're getting a bluetooth option and noise canceling which the m40x doesn't have. I don't use those features, so it depends on if you listen in noisy environments and if you do it would be better to compare "neutral balanced noise canceling headphones"
Despite your wise cat there, I can't seem to decide between the Sony's or the ATH's. In my area the Sony's are selling for a lower price than the M40x's, so that made me curious about the M30x's, which are also selling for even lower. But I heard the M40x's are the most "neutral sounding" ones out of these, surpassing the M30x's. Guess I got trapped in the rabbithole dude, I was thinking about getting the Sony's since they would "sit" in the middle (In my case), some sites even said the Sony's still reproduce a "better audio", despite being made back in the H. Bush presidency. I was gonna use the Sony's for everything, including some voice editing purposes. Do you agree?? Great video and thx.
In general the Sonys are my favorite for working and general listening (so...90% of the time I'm using the Sonys), but I do like to switch between different headphones for enjoyment...or just cause I don't feel like unplugging things and moving them around...and I thought I would use different headphones to the cross-check the way a mix sounds.... but I never do.
Which is better for hip hop/Metal with bassdrops/Electronic?...I want good bass but don't want the rest of everything drowned out. Thanks!
Of these headphones none of them would drown out any frequency bands. Sennhiesers are probably best suited for a full sounding music centered workflow, I assume you mean in music creation, but I do use them a lot for listening... And sub-bass is always going to have a bigger feel on a speaker than headphones so it's always best to proof that....or at least be aware of it on the EQ
@@DotDotMatrix thanks for the reply! I've seen people say that these are good but the only issue apparently is the fact that they have this thing where I'm guessing it doesn't cup your ears tight enough and if you slightly tilt or move your head, the sound on one side could possibly change. Any thoughts on that? Thanks again!
@@DotDotMatrix my mistake...I meant I've heard that about the AKGs
👍 I've never owned AKGs, and never had issues like that, but incase you meant AudioTechs, they (and the Sennheisers) have a rotating pivot joint that might be good for fitting to the shape of different sized heads, but it is of weaker build on the AudioTechs and could be a failure point if mis-handled.
Do headphone drivers usually degrade over time like your Sony cans did, or is this a common issue with them?
I don't see it as a Sony issue, they were used a lot in those 20 years. Some headphones might be built to last longer... I'm sure using them for recording where they are sometimes exposed to audio spikes, like if the gain on a mic is too loud and you can hear the headphones screaming across the room shortens their lifespan. The good thing about them is the same model is still in-production, so you can repurchase that same sound, but they are also user serviceable too.
thanks
You're welcome!
At first, I was thinking, what the hell is this guy doing. Then I nearly busted my ass falling out of my chair laughing. I'm subscribing, because you also seem to know what you're talking about, and, well, I don't know jack yet, so . . .
I think the AKG 240s and the JVC HA-RX900s match up well with these and you can get them for under 70 dollars.
The AKGs have great detail and separation of instruments but a little lacking in bass. The JVCs have a more full bodied sound with solid bass but not as detailed as the AKGs.
AKG 240 is not closed-back, right?
@@PecikCZ the AKG 240 headphones are over the ear type and not closed back.
@@marvinmurakami8828 Thanks!
And do you have any ideas about Sony mdr-7506 vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50X... like neutral sound, details etc.? 🤔
@@PecikCZ I'm sure that Sony and Audio Technica would be great choices. Don't know much about the Beyerdynamic. You might also want to check out some Sennheisers in the same price range.
@@marvinmurakami8828 I have read that ath-50x and dt 770 have not natural sound, they have boosted bass and trebles or so. I am really confused. It is crazy hard to decide. Recently I have tested AKG K361. They have great and detailed lows, very pleasant. But vocals seems little bit in the background. I have used Shure SRH440 and they are really different than many closed-back headphones, they have more mids and highs. But the build quality is weird. Now they have introduced upgraded model SRH440A. Build quality seems very improved but sound is totally different. According tests they have more bass than any other headphones we were writing here about, so probably these will be really not for me. So probably I should try Sony, but I am really affraid after those AKG which should have been neutral too :D
After going through many pairs of headphones, i'm starting to think the MDRs with their exposed cables are the safest for said cables. Your first thought might be they are exposed and easy to damage, but the reality is, when manufacturers try to hide the cables, they tend to pass them through delicate articulated areas that slowly but surely bend and destroy those cables. Not so with the MDRs. As long as you don't treat your headphones like absolute garbage, those floating wires will probably last you more than others. So i'm not surprised your old pair still works after 2 decades. Hard to go wrong with them.
Even recently i threw away a pair of Sennheiser well above 100 bucks, for exactly this reason. Shitty wires.
Hey I play the flute and record my own production ..what shall I go for .
Sonys are my default headphone. The only non-bias thing I can say is go with them if you want a longer cord that your not pulling against... but if your just doing stuff right in front of where your plugged in the Sennheisers are good music production headphones (despite their short & heavy cord).
No AKG K361?
They look good, maybe someday if I get them.
I'm trying to save up for an m40x, my current superlux is physically painful to use even after buying better pads for it.
eh I went with an shp9500 instead
@@DANKKrishhey man did u get the shp9500? If yes hows the bass?
@@fishfooties9850 i did. what bass?
@@DANKKrish the bass on the shp9500 is it punchy? is it clear? or do u think its flat?
@@fishfooties9850 jokes aside i don't have it anymore but it was really light on bass. if you care about bass a lot it's not something you should get.
You... actually reviewed based on your gut and provided an opinion? And you seem to know what you're talking about? Don't see that every day. Instant-subscribe
Subscribed when he said 20 yrs
Interesting, Audiotechnica must've changed over time. When I purchased my pair, it came with a coiled cord
My AudioTechnica came with BOTH a coiled and straight cord and I definitely like having the 2 to switch between.
20 years, WUT!
i feel pretty good when i can geta set of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x to last a year and a half (with ear pad changes and wire changes. after that the plastics ALWAYS break or the things won't seal.
Always have to be careful with the Audio-Techica hinges... really easy to break especially if the the headphones are flipped around and rotated in some weird way.
@@DotDotMatrix yes!
they don't break all the way. it's just a part that keeps them tight on your head. and of the several pairs i've had i never figured out a way to fix it when it happens (note i didn't say [if] it happens). do i need to watch out for something like this with the sony's? some other part that might break/get loose or something?
I've had the Sonys for 3 years and the the ear pads are deteriorating, but that would be the same for any headphone that is constantly in use. They really are ideally built for how they are used.
HD 280 for me, for mixing music, i wouldnt use them outdoors, they are not for that.
Your car has some shit on it. Jk hahah, good video, I ordered the M40Xs some days ago and I'm waiting for it to arrive. I have been watching a lot of videos of comparison with them, and I'm actually proud of my purchase
I ran over an old can of primer years ago and it has become one with my car.
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x comes with more than one cable... one of them is coiled, just saying.
Liked the cheep clip solution. The cat may be correct but Cats hear a different range of sound and have no moral centre.
Which Sony ones are degraded? Old or new ones?
If this is about the earpads comment... the new ones have started to lose the shiny stuff that covers the foam... it comes off in black flecks and once it really starts going it's easier to just rip it off, so I'm not taking it with me every time I wear them... the pads can be replaced, but I didn't do it when it happened with my old Sonys. I do wear them a lot... probably 10x more than my other headphones, so it's not like they are cheaply made.
@@DotDotMatrix No its a comment on sound and distortion you were talking about. I mean which of them has distortion and their drivers got degraded? New or old ones?
Old ones distort low frequencies, I think it started happening after 10 to 15 years.... Either from too much input when recording or just age. New ones are still good.
Cats should just review everything
i love that gall shit on your car xd
I already have the M40x. 280 Pro, on the way. Sony, surely in the near future.
which do you think is better at music production? m40x vs 280 pro? :)
@@gabriellegildelapena9972 i had both .... i prefer a little the m40x because the bassline of 280 is very not flat ... for the rest both are good.
@@ChrisBessyis the m40x bass good and punchy?
@@fishfooties9850 the bass of the m40x is flat, thus you have the bass but not like a Beats headphone. If you want mix a track in home studio i prefer the m40x. If you want more bass, take the m50x... :) i tried booth and i prefer m40x. tell me if you have questions.
I subscribed just because the first minute buhahaha
I bought this unit. It sounds like shit.
Even my unprofessional AKG K-52 sounds much more reference than HD-280 Pro. In addition, the price of AKG K-52 is a third of HD-280 Pro price. The only advantage of HD-280 Pro is better isolation.
Please explain the bird crap all over your car.
I was clearing out a house and had paint cans stored next to my car, but forgot about them when I was backing up while turning ,and as a result the front left tire exploded an old primer can that instantly adhered to the sun heated car. Most of it was on my tire, so I painted white walls on all my tires so it would match. In real life most people would comment on how cool my tires looked and not even mention the bird crap paint job.
Nice fake story
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clean the bird shit on your car dude
...that is paint carefully applied to look like bird shit
I've had all these, and the HD280's are by far the best. They all suck though, especially the m40x's and I would personally instead get some 58X jubilees/6XX's or Beyer DT770's.
why the hd280 is better then m40x ? thanks
Where DT770 do better? I am picking between them and 280s. Which are more comfortable to wear?
These all suck when compared to Phillips SPH9600 ($90)
...title for the next video.
Please send me one of each. What? I didn't win a bunch of headphones from a scammer? Sigh... Sadly, this didn't help me make up my mind. I'm stuck between the 7506 and the M40. Maybe I should just take the cat's word for it. I'm sure either would work.