Sony MDR-7506 Review - The "Standard" Pro Headphone
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
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This might actually be my least favorite "audiophile" grade headphone. EQ is not really that effective on this thing, but if you want to try to tame it, play with pulling down 10k and 3.5k.
These are so familiar that even Wikipedia has a whole page on the Sony pro headphone series: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_MD... 
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glad you still do headphones metal571.
keep it going
I absolutely love the aesthetics of these headphones. Something about the utilitarian and simplistic design of old.
My dad has a pair of these that he got when they were first released. 25 years later they're still going strong!
My dad had a pair... he gave them to me when I was 10. Im 32, they are still my main headphones.
Seriously didn't you thread-bare the wire yet between the headphones when folded it catches. I'm surprised they last this long been made from plastic but that's good because I just bought some😁
@@cantydarknorthmedia I might be late but does the leather ok after a long time? and it dosent have microphone right? : ( oh well idk if I should buy this or others if you have suggestions would you tell me? :D
I love this mans reviews, no bull****, he tells it as it is but without being crass, I bought my AKG550's after watching tonnes of metal571 reviews and it was a perfect purchase, the only crime is that he only has 2574 subscribers why? he is without doubt one of the best reviewers on any media platform ive seen, we have to get the word out here. thanks again metal571
This might be the best comment I've ever received lol so thanks a lot. I really was dissatisfied watching other people review headphones and describe sound so I took it upon myself to give people a much better idea of what it is really like to own each pair. Glad you are enjoying it.
you r the man
I own a set of their predecessors the MDR-V600, although they accentuate the bass slightly, I am aware of this and adjust for that fact when I use them for Monitoring headphones..I wanted the best usability for a "higher end set of headphones". I've owned this set for over 20 years and literally beat the crap outta them, and they are still going strong. What surprised me was I've never had a problem with the cable going bad either.. I'll be buying their second set of replacement earcups witch you can still buy on amazon.. I will be buying the 7506 version soon, as I am doing more and more studio work at home..Great review.
Really appreciate the detailed breakdown of sound in this review, thank you! New to this complex world of recording and I think all things considered these have got to be a solid bet, the reputation must be founded on something.
Popularity, and harshness can be useful when doing live monitoring. In the audiophile space, not so much.
@@metal571 Yeah. A friend's actually convinced me to go with open back, so opted for Beyer DT990s. Was a tough call, have to see how they go. Get the sense they might not be the last pair I ever buy...
@@jcleary1945 extremely sibilant. Highly recommend against those too but see what you think lol
@@metal571 Oh dear! Did see your review, hope I'm one of the ones that like em. In The Mix sold me and they'll be fun to test out. Can always return. Since I've got you, can I ask your personal favourite headphone, for mixing, sub-$200?
@@jcleary1945 K371 easily
I love this channel! So relaxing to watch.
Wow..yeah
My new favorite headphone review channel!
I actually ordered these today, they have been out of stock since ages now, as soon as they came back in stock, i got them & I am really looking forward to monitoring my podcasts with these now!
I received these headphones as part of my standard issue gear kit when attending college for sound engineering 12 years ago.....needless to say I still have them and have only needed to replace the ear foam since then. Still use them daily swapping between these and my Audeze LCD-2's. Two completely different sets but there's something about the 7506's that I love. I'll replace them for sure if they ever break down on me! Great review!
Definitely the standard for studio monitoring. These, the M50x, and DT 770 are still in studios all over the world. They're iconic but I also prefer my own pair of LCD-2F so much that I just couldn't justify keeping one around
My first "real" headphones. First the 7506 followed by V6's. The clarity, at the time, to me, was much appreciated compared to your typical sub-100 whatever-is-lying-around headphone.
deo1 I recently got into music and my music is starting to get some traction so I want to take it more seriously what headphones would you recommend for the best quality in production
I bought mine in 1997, and still have them! I almost never use them anymore, but they're in great condition. A walk down memory lane...
glad to find out your ear touches the pad. that's a problem with my old mdr-v600's it starts to hurt after a few hours and I have to tear my headphones off sometimes
What’s your take on best bang for $ when comes down to casual listening headphones outside studio ? Thanks
For starting, nice review again! Concise, informative and detailed.
You mention something important in your video, which is very often overlooked by audiophiles. Professional audio gear is made with special purposes, and they are generally not intended for the consumers!
I have the same impression with my ATH-M70x, which I wrote already down at Z's review. It is hissy and splashy and produces tons of sibilance, but it is my only headphone that has the same sound signature as a pair of 18k$ mastering speakers in the studio where I study. You get every annoying detail right into your face, because it has an elevated - though according to the Harman curve I would more say not subdued - 2-10k region. You would hate it :D I would NEVER recommend it to anyone for pure pleasure listening, unless you really know what you want. But as a flawfinding tool it is flawless.
The most stupid advice a beginner in the audiophile world can get is to buy a pair of "studio monitors", because "they are flat". No! Go with a good consumer can, which is reasonably flat, but all the annyoing stuff from a real pro gear are removed (like your beloved and really very good HD600). You don't buy military vehicles just for having fun in the mountains!
Good to hear that this is actually true. It was really more of a guess from my perspective as to how the engineers who designed this headphone said "okay, that's correct" to this particular sound signature when it ruins my hearing every time I put this thing on lol. Makes a lot of sense now, and yeah I did see Zeos be very disappointed in the 70X, which also is now expected. Interestingly, the HD 600 also is supposedly marketed as a reference headphone and it sounds very close to neutral to me unlike these purpose-made professional headphones. Your advice would also apply to the regular HD 800, which has an annoying sibilance spike that audiophiles have chalked up to a minor design flaw. Maybe it was intentional to a degree as those are also marketed now as the pro version, whereas the smoothed put HD800S is the consumer version.
Well from what I have experienced in the audio field - and I am quite new I have to admit - I couldn't say if "reference" and "neutral" really exists. Today I was in an audio store and I heard several smaller monitors which had far more engaging sound than the aforementioned 18k$ PMC monitors. And I am pretty sure they do not cost that much because Dr. Dre is marketing it...
Much like Tyll, I also quite believe in the Harman curve. From that perspective the M70x is neutral - apart from some dips and peaks. But I find the Harman curve is not finished yet. When I listen to the M70x I reduce the treble linearly by 6dB from 3k to 10k. And it improves those headphones massively. Which means that the ideal frequency response in this particularly annoying area should be somewhat different. Most headphone manufacturers know that and put massive dips here - even AT uses other frequency response on other models, including the M50x. The HD800 may suffer from the same problem, that it wants to be to close to the Harman curve in this area.
As for the HD600, I think it was never really marketed as a reference headphone, but it is such a damn good one, that it established itself as a hifi reference point. And rightly so. It has a very well balanced sound. But from an audio engineering standpoint I don't think it would be "the" reference. "A" reference maybe. However, many pros swear by the beyerdynamic ones, which are truly a polar opposite to them.
By the way, you should listen to the SRH840. They are the closed back HD600 (no wonder why Zeos likes them), even their frequency response fit very well. You would love them.
I think my personal reference is the Olive Welti curve. This compensation example from Tyll seems to show after compensation what my ears hear in general as well www.innerfidelity.com/content/first-test-estimated-harman-target-response-curve-various-headphones#vOyvAgoIcEfPtdBd.97
You might also want to check out my EQ on my HD 600 if you ever have an HD 600 lying around and a desire to dial in some parametric EQ to hear what I currently called "neutral". It's definitely a softer lusher neutral than what you're probably used to.
This is the curve, what I meant under Harman curve. But you can see, that most headphones have a dip between 3k and 10k, while the M70x doesn't. In fact it has a 6dB peak at 10k. It is not a flawless headphone for sure, but it follows the Harman curve better than anything I know, except for the Oppo PM-3 (which loses a lot of treble over 4k) and the Ether C (which costs 1500 $).
I may play with your settings, but I have no issues with the HD600 to begin with. Maybe adding a little air to it. I like mild v-shape, which explains my love for the M50x.
great review ! it helps me decide what headphone to buy for my home studio
Besides these what other headphones are great for mids and vocals at around the same price range?
I’m looking for something to use while making music and recording vocals. I won’t be mastering with them but something that will help balance the tracks and tweaks the tones. I’m looking at Etymotic Research ER4SR. Thoughts?
Really detailed in depth analysis thanks so much!
Love mine. I have both the V-6’s and 7506’s. They sound like classic B&W’s to my ears. The first time heard the V’6’s, I thought was back in the late 70’s in my buds room listening to his rig with B&W DM-7’s, early 801’s. I think they DEFIANTLY sounds great!!!! I have and have heard other good times great cans and these will ALWAYS be my “TOPS” just love that signature of classic B&W’s and these cans DO IT FOR ME-Hands down!!!!
muspobear do the 7506 actually have olot of bass cus in onother review the guy says it has olot bass
+Fregend Fan they don't, not relative to the mids and highs. If you want a lot of bass in a closed back the X00 or DT770 are the better choice, the latter also having a lot of treble
muspobear thanks
Just had these. I found them a bit uncomfortable and they physically hurt my ears after 45 min. The pads didn't quite cover my entire ear. What would you recommend as far as studio mics with bigger rounder earpads with good quality? The ones your wearing in this video look bigger what brand?
how these compare with the akg k 361 and k 371? for recording vocals
If I bought these for 89 bucks just to use as an over the ear monitor while I play drums in my band would in your opinion think its a good choice if money is tight for me ?? and also just for listening to my I-phone ? Thanks !!!
I wonder if using the exact same pads whether these sound exactly the same as the cd900
wow great detail on the review. Only one more thing to add is the slight variations in sound from batch to batch. Not sure if thats due to some people getting fakes but it may be worth investigating for people that are thinking of getting a pair of these.
Yeah there are a lot of fakes out there and the drivers' sound quality (even with genuine examples) seems to have changed a bit over time. I had a used V6 that actually had detail to its top end but the same harsh upper mids. Might have been a much older unit.
metal571 I think the old v6 didnt have neo drivers giving it a slightly different sound. I read that somewhere in a v6 history blog
***** Yeah Wikipedia suspects the same thing. The samarium cobalt magnets were supposedly never used in the 7506 while the V6 used them up to a point and then both eventually went neo.
The “Fender Stratocaster” of headphones.
That's actually a very good way of putting it. Bright, vintage, respected, and still popular indeed
@@metal571 ...let me add affordable, ubiquitous, and begging for modification...
i like the 7506's but i HATE fixed cables (on _any_ headphones)... and though their earpads are nice, they deteriorate too easily... if sony gave 'em detachable cables i'd buy a half-dozen right now...
obvi•US if you have a soldering iron it’s very easy to install your own headphone jack.
@@yarb2643 Well, there are at least a couple ways to do it, and they vary greatly in difficulty (and "very easy" is subjective anyway)... As much as I love em, I certainly don't think they're worth the extra effort to add my own detachable cables. I'd rather get beyer, AKG, or Senn and keep on moving'.
Can I plug those headphones in portable audio recorders like zoom H4N and Sony pcm d100?
Love the shirt. I have the V6 not the fake one. I'm really happy with them. I also have some sony in ear buds mdrxb50 extra bass. I Love them too. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for this review! V.Helpful
Quite happy with mine for 15+ years and they got water/fire damage in the cloth, but I am checking out some Behringer ones which sounds almost the same. If I manage to clean and refurbish the old 7506 then they can serve as bass checkers. I also used some Sony ear plugs for ages for not adding some "fancy" boost and keeping it simple.
Thank you for the detailed reviews. I'm looking for a not-too-expensive monitoring headphone. I had the Sony V6 (one side just died after many, many years), and generally liked them alot. Main use for them right now is for playing a digital piano, although I might use them for some composition or mixing in the future. Wondering what you think of these vs. the Sennheiser 598 Cs, or perhaps something else that you think would be better?
+jlhopes 553 is the most accurate closed back under 200 bucks that I've heard so I'd get that
Sir what headphones ru wearing
the legend finally returns
hyprz haha I already did a 380 review before this recently so trying to ramp things up again.
Btw the twitter link at the top of your youtube banner and about page links to your old twitter account. You gotta update it to your new twitter.
hyprz good call I gotta fix that
Got a free pair when I bought my used Roland drums. Sound awesome and comfortable despite ear pads being a little worn.
Great review and yes these are good for production work. So metal571, what would be the modern take on these?
K371 beats em
is this good for listening to music + gaming?
I owned a pair of Sony MDR-V6 years ago. They were very good headphones.
What model you would recommend for stereo music listening as well as Movies watching? thank you
Sennheizer 280pro?
Which one is better 7506 or V6?
I need the shit Magni + Modi for this headphone? (I have a macbook pro)
I have had 7506s for my VO studio for years. I never even thought to try them for music listening. I recently got into the headphone amp craze and have an iFi micro iDSDm Schiit Valhalla and HD 600's. Just out of curiosity I plugged the 7506 in and have to say. The 7506 is a more colorful and punchy sound and was surprised to like them for music. I'd say the HD 600's are a better can for soundstage and Classical/Live jazz recordings but I will for sure be listening to the 7506 on occasion. I'm really looking forward to budgeting for a set of Audeze LCD-X but patience will have to prevail.
Been a long time there metal571, good to see you back.
Bought equivalent Audio Technica M30 ( foldable M35 were harder to find ) just to compare with my 7506. Straightaway the M30 sounded warmer and had a bit more sound stage while 7506 was more forward ( not as forward sounding as M50 ) and also more dynamic.
Wouldn't really recommend Beyerdynamic velour ear pad replacement for 7506, V6, M30/M35 ( sound leakage ) when you can get genuine sheep skin ear pads from Auray.
Interesting - I haven't heard about those pads before, but I know there are other replacements out there. The M50's upper mids were also bothersome to me, maybe even moreso with distorted guitar than the 7506. The treble is what really killed me this time around buying these cans though. I heard an M40fs once and it was way smoother than the 7506 but also very "canny" sounding and cavernous like a cheap closed back. Never did give those entry level AT M series headphones a go.
Auray are much cheaper at bhphoto site. The quality on the Audio Technica sucks though have to say and have a more discreet badge ( just a simple ATH M30 and Audio Technica logo on the right ear cup )
Nice work again! Focal Spirit Pro might be a good modern hp for the same pro-uses. They also have strong upper mids (very easy to hear voices, drum transients etc.) but they are surprisingly neutral for a very closed can. Those are way more expensive though, but maybe a better fit for a pro - if they can live with the tight grip. I often use them as a portable too, as well as drum recordings etc.
That Spirit line... the most uncomfortable headphones, bar none, I've ever tried. Avoid them at all costs lol
The clamp is hard, but the pads are quite soft. When I find a good place on my ears I can wear them for quite a long while. But yeah, surely not for everyone.
The pads were not designed to go around my ears apparently. The Spirit One I tried had earcups designed for non humans seemingly. They rested squarely on my ears and had a tight clamp. Horrible.
And yes perfectly described at the end. Make a mix sound good on the MDR's and you have a good mix end of story! They are terrible for listening
to music but if music sounds good on those it'll sound good on anything. Such a grainy revealing headphone I love it so much.
Can you or anyone else here recommend something for listening for music? Nothing crazy expensive...
@@petesorensenguitar Yes the Audio Technica ATH-M40X. Prob the best pound for pound and all rounder headphone I have ever had. And good for listening to music.
@@eddiebaby22 thanks! Will look out for deals!
K361 or K371
How do you define “grain”
Nice review! I've watched tonnes or reviews over the last few days looking for a great, relatively affordable pair of headphones to tide me over in the mixing and mastering areas until I can afford good monitors and acoustic treatment. I'm trying to make neo-soul with deep bass elements (i.e. deep house type basslines and kicks). I saw a comment recommending the AKG 553's from you. I already own ATH-M50x but find them quite uncomfortable and I've had issues trying to mix with them.
Is there any type of headphone you would recommend I purchase? I was thinking an open/ semi-open back would be best and use the M50xs as a supplementary reference. Should I fork out the extra cash and splash $520 on DT1990s? Thanks in advance!
+Alex Sawamura nah I would get a K553, that's the more neutral I know of and a lot more comfortable than the M50 anywhere near that price
Awesome, thanks dude! Gonna order now :)
I am choosing beetwen this and AKG mk240 for guitar practice, mostly overdriven tone .. any sujestions ?
I'd say K361
Are they good for gaming?
This is also one of the most recommended in film editing. I had a lot of film editors I corresponded with recommend me this one.
I know I'm nearly five years late, but great review. The MDR-V6 was the first "high-end" headphone I ever bought (and also the first thing I ever ordered on Amazon, back in 2012, along with the Beyerdynamic EDT 250 velour earpads), and I was always confused why, despite being so hyped, I never enjoyed the sound of them. This review encapsulates the disconnect between acknowledging their greatness as studio monitors and recommending them to consumers for music listening.
I've always been sad I sold them, because I love how they look and feel. I just didn't like how they sound (for enjoying music). I've long contemplated buying them again just to have a pair around, but I guess there are better ways to spend my money...
Hah I had the same thoughts, I owned the MDR-V6 first then sold them because of the upper mid and treble harshness, then made the mistake of buying the 7506 which was just about the same experience all over again. They're iconic... but then you actually try to use them for music and it's not particularly enjoyable.
I loved all 4 of mine. after I broke my last pair, I went and upgraded to Sennheiser HD 25's. I ripped out a jack, started podcasting, got another set, replaced the jack, and now I have 2 HD 25's. I really want to grab another set of these for a bit more comfort
+BackRoad Kingdom I've always wondered about those Sennheisers since a lot of people seem to like them despite being an on ear design.
Great review. Thanks!
hey i love ur videos!! im looking for a pair of studio reference phones open and flat for mixing. thinking of getting the k701 is there a better option?
HD 600 without question. I would never use the AKGs or DT880s for critical mixing decisions. Both are more colored
+metal571 thx alot
Hello sir please review the sennheiser hd25
What a headphone review should be. Perfect.
this is the ns-10 of headphones, i was about to comment that , just before you actually said it
Compared to the SURES your wearing?
Hi I was planning on buying these, I love the studio 80s/90s look, but too many reviews go on about the top end been almost too much/ harsh🤪. I would use them for general listening on my early 90s Separates, and recording on to Cassette( for fun), you in a positive way have finally steered me away from the idea💡👍.
I would greatly recommend the K361 instead for close to the same price
I deeply love my Sony MDR-V6's .. i like them for mixing I like them for listening.. I like them.. I modded my to have a removable cable.. for under $100 I don't think you can do better.. comfortable as well.. sony really nailed the heck out of this design 30some years ago now... great headphone.
Need to try Aurvana live
those are not for me.. build quality / comfort is not ideal ..but everyone ears /head shape are different.. I do quite like the sound and vintage looks of the V6's personally.@@metal571
Not a big fan of the Sony comfort either, but all that matters in the end is that you specifically enjoy the headphone, so glad you've found yours
What do you think of the Audio-Technica ATH-M40X do they performe better?
I would just get a K361 if you are looking at this price range
Awsome review thank you!!
This or Shure SRH440?
@metal571 Great review.. Thank you. I check your review before making any headphone purchase.. i am looking for a headphone that is mid-centric ideal for vocal and Can you give me a recommendation under $400? Thank you very much.... :)
The A900X has a warm and present midrange with some treble sparkle that gives vocals excellent body
Spot on. Def hit all the pain points I too experience with my MDR 7506
It's too bad since they are built very well as Sam formerly from Rtings was reminding me about yesterday
TIP : Put the bright lamp in front of you.
+45eno fixed in newer reviews
I watched this video when you uploaded it almost six years ago and now I am watching it again. As I have broken my DT 770 out of frustration today (they have been extremely painful to my ears) I am looking for an alternative. Do you think this can work as an alternative? I just want a comfortable pair unlike the 770, do you think the soundstage of these could compete against the 770s?
No and no
@@metal571 Oh my. OK. Do you have any recommendation for me in that case? Keeping the wide soundstage of DT770 and with less treble and bass and with utmost comfort? Not something really expensive though Lol
hello, could you tell me please what headset you are wearing while recording this video, please? because i am looking for a headset for podcasting and design-wise your headset looks comfortable . i was thinking about buying the sony headset that you have described, that's why i stumbled on this video. Thank you, have a nice day :)
SRH440 in this case. Nowadays I'd get a K371
@@metal571 Thank you ! have a good day!
Can I use these headphones with an Apple IPOD Shuffle MP3 Player?
Alan Stefanowiz yes!!!
I purchased new pads for my 7506 after swapping them the sound was harsh, thin, and sibilant. Honestly, a kind of sound that nobody can like, useless even for a pro. The 7506 is not supposed to sound this way, and this was clearly a result of a poor seal. I gave the pads some day of break-in, pushing them against my ears and they start to loosen and seal much better. No more harsh-thin sound. I am pretty sure all the bad impressions about the 7506 are seal dependent.
Very interesting info. Will keep that in mind when mine arrive.
thank you,for the great review,i nearly bought a pair,until i listened to your review,few,that was a close mistake,cheers mk
The mistake was not buying these. By the by, the mids are the one thing that people who calibrate this barely touch! Lol, so much for the review.
From what I can tell these are best for the price. Have heard people say the production quality has gone downhill though... 🤨
are they good for gaming
i own v6s have no issues with their sound quality at all, sounded quite bright when i first got them but after about 100hrs of use they mellowed out now they sound awesome. the grain you are talking about is indicative of the type of dac you are using not the headphones in my opinion. i use a decent headphone amp dac combo running coax digital from my pc and they sound really clear. i will be getting another pair of v6s from amazon was checking out your review to compare these with the v6s, there are so many different opinions from reviewers online about them. too much bass, no bass too much treble etc etc. thanks for posting your opinion.
You need to try other headphones, a DAC or amp can't fix an inherently old and underperforming driver. I've heard these over and over again and all of them sound the same no matter what they're plugged into.
Fair enough, i own quite a few pairs of headphones and really enjoy the sony v6s. speakers are always a matter of personal taste in the end, its the same in the stereo game. good luck with your channel man.
I find the MDR 7506 a little too bassy...is it just me?
Ηaving headphones like these is perfect for hearing that chair squeak like crazy :D
I love headphones
+Greek Fidelity lmao I seriously have to replace this stupid thing.
what would you recommend as an "audiophile's" headphone? Best value, not necessarily the most expensive one.
K361
can i use sony 7506 headphone for karaoke mobile singing ???
+Hershil Mehta idk about mobile since the coiled cable will be annoying
Sony 7506 vs KRK 8400?
Hey man amazing review!!! i bought them today but i pretty get no bass. the loudness is fine also the high and mid frequencies. first i thought that it was a problem with my audio settings in fl studio but i have also the same issue in youtube soundcloud ect. and only with that ones. my other headphones are working fine. do you know how to fix it? tried to google it but i cant find anything that could help me. thanks alot
+CyCross that's because relative to the mids and highs there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of bass. Try installing EqualizerAPO and the Peace plugin for it and then using my settings in the description. That's a free system wide equalizer
Excellent review.
Would these pair up well with a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2? I belive they're 64 Ohms so not all that lightweight. Not that I'd fully understand.
@ I bought a Behringer HA400 headphone amp that I run out of the Scarlett 2i2 headphone out. I connect my Beyer DT770 and my Senheiser HD 280 (which is what I finally bought) to the headphone amp and it’s made a pretty decent amount of a difference. Can’t comment on whether this is the perfect method but it works fine enough for me. There is a RUclips video somewhere on the Beyer + Focusrite + Behringer combination, check it out.
Didn’t try the Sony at all finally.
These play insanely loud given that impedance. Don't think it'll be a problem given most laptops could even power them
After using these for a few years I'm ready to move onto the Beyerdynamic DT-770s. I think I'll be happier with the soundstage on the 770s.
how are these for fps gaming? are they good for positional audio? how are they for classical music?
No, no, and no are the answers to that
@@metal571
haha thank you for the answer!
if i may kindly ask you to recommend a headphone under these specific parameters:
1) closed back and good isolation (i want to run my headphones as low volume as possible as i feel the years of headphone/earphone gaming and loud musical events have slightly damaged my hearing and i don't want to exacerbate the problem if i can help it
2) great for classical
3) great posititional imaging (for fps gaming) and a decent sound stage
4) bass response isnt a priority
5) must be european, american or japanese made
6) value less than $500 ideally, but am willing to hear you out (the lower the better but really if theyre good theyre worth it
7) detatchable cable would be ideal but not 100% critical, i just dont enjoy the fragility of headphones without this interface - every single pair of headphones ive ever owned (approximately 6 or 7) have had loss off sound in one ear.
thank you so much
One thing you will notice about the MDR 7506 is when listening to mp3 it will reveal the low bit rate and dirty mids and treble. Try listening to 96/24 and they perform very good. Sound quality on these headphones is not consistent as I have several and sound tends to vary.
yup, I notice the same thing. If you have a bad music file, these headphones will let you know.
In my opinion, the 7506 are not flat at all (compared for example to Beyerdynamics DTs etc..), they still have a "hole" in the middle, or maybe a slight "V" like EQ on the basses and highs.
Great review..almost vinyage itself!
Do you think there is an high end studio monitoring heddphone ?
High end, not really. More accurate though yes, the K371
metal571 thanks for the answer 👍
I watched your review wanting to know more about that particular headphone.. But I ended up being attracted to the headphone you are using.. What Are they? Thanks in advanced for the reply..
Why won’t he answer you?
Because I died. No it's because the creator studio app that I use to respond to comments is bad at linking to the original video so even I didn't remember what I was wearing. Checked it now - it's a Shure SRH440
So what headphones would you recommend for $100 or lower? For studio/monitor use? Cheers
Dt770
That or K361, just don't use a DT 770 to mix, too V shaped
@@metal571 i'm considering to buy a headphone for music mixing, some audio post production commercials (with voice over & music) too, either K361, K371, HD 280 pro (new model), Yamaha MT5 or ATH40x? Which one do you recommend? Thank you
@@erwinyulista K371
@@metal571 thanks
Nice video! I think the MDR7506 are the best sounding and most uncomfortable headphones out there. I'm looking for the best of both worlds.
I like the DT770 80 ohm way better. Check out my review on those
From your DT770 review, it sounds like those headphones may have a little bit too much bass for me. All I really use headphones for is to edit and record our podcast and I really like the flat/neutral/clear sound of the Sony's. After 20 min or so they start to get uncomfortable even with the upgraded ear pads and head pad.
W. Scott Smith I find the M40x to be far more accurate than the Sony and you might find them more comfortable. Stay away from the weird lumpy response of the M50x. The K553 is another step up while remaining very neutral.
What headphones are you using?
SRH440
Great review! I've owned a pair of MDR-7506 for 10 years and interested in replacing. Any recommendations for a similar price range?
Wait... Think I found the answer myself. AKG K361 or if you have the bit of extra dosh, K371.
Indeed
7506s are revelations. They are meant to reveal everything. If you have buzz or rumble anywhere in your system, you'll hear it on these. They are not flattering, they are honest and flat for critical listening. This is why you find them on every film set, and in every recording studio. Everything else in the headphone world is compared to the 7506. The only justified complaint in my humble opinion is the build. The latest versions are a little light and floppy. If you want the same performance and accuracy, but a better build with a little better fit and a bit better bass, try the Mackie MC 250. Also $100.
i was thinking of getting these for playing guitar, do you guys think its a good idea?
+Lv H way way too harsh for that. I'd recommend the 271 instead. That was one of my favorites for that sort of thing
thank you for the reply. after watching your video of the akg k240 i was thinking of getting those instead as the 271 seem a bit pricey. what do you think?
Lv H okay wasn't sure open back was an option for you but if it is then those are also great
Because everybody's ears are different, there's lots of choices regarding cans. The MDRs have high gain for sure, but EQ can always fix that. Decent flat response. My ears are still happy after 20+ years. I've replaced the cups as the thin vinyl shreds after awhile. Personally, I love 'em.
The problem is applying EQ to these and even milder EQ to a K371 is certainly not the same result. You have to try it yourself to see, but by all means, always use what sounds best to you
Thing that bothers me the most is the grain/poor decay and the low midrange dip.
Have you thought about buying a vintage Yamaha HP-1/YH-1? They'll show you some of what a good vintage can is.
I'm aware of those cans but never tried them. I think they measured very well on Tyll's machine
the casio of the audiophile world
I really love how it looks ima buy it anyway
I produce electronic music, what headphone is the best between Akg 240 studio or this 7506?
------> Akg 240
K361
Thanks for a great review! Definitely not getting these, as I dislike midrange graininess. I bet the saxophone on "Open Road" by the Yellowjackets would break your ears, even if you do like hearing the reed, lol. Most of my Sony cans are pretty lumpy anyway, so I don't use them for music.
+Altema22 yeah these really aren't for music enjoyment, only analyzation
The 7506 is perfect for monitoring dialogue. A high-pass filter is normal in a voice track.
You can completely rebuild your 7506. OEM parts are all available. I'm 4 sets of pads in. I'm thing about buying an new head strap for 20$.