Sony MDR-7506 Closed-Back Studio Monitor Headphones - Wired, 10Hz to 20kHz Frequency Range, Good for Studio Recording & Mixing, 63 Ohm, Lightweight Foldable Design (227g), Includes Pouch, Black

Excellent headphones, much better sounding than the Audio technica R70X's.That lasted seven weeks! Very neutral sounding With a controlled very deep bass.And with natural sounding midrange, and high's. I can see why they are labelled professional, with the sound quality they give.As some other reviewers have stated, these headphones are the choice of professionals recording studios. And I can well believe it, with the sound quality they give.I use my pair, to listen to music, with my old analogue Technics HiFi. They work really well, with this format, and the sound quality is sublime.They are very sensitive, and pick up errors in music recordings, that you won't hear through speakers. It can be disconcerting at first, until to recognise the errors.For example, on Al Stewarts Year of the cat album.On the first track " Lord Granville. " there is a slight knocking sound in the recording.When you hear it.It sounds like someone knocking on the door! It bought me out .I should add, they are very comfortable with the fabric ear pads.I can wear them for four hours, at a time. With no discomfort.Some reviewers, have said these headphones last for over a decade. I would be happy at that .They also sound good at higher volumes,without sounding strained or distorted.I would say, that that you get what you pay for.And these headphones are no exception! I'm very happy with mine.And I would replace them, with the same again. When they are worn out.Yes, they are easily worth the money. I highly recommend them for music use.

The Sony MDR-7506 lives up to its reputation as a studio staple, and after using them, I can see why they’ve been a mainstay for audio professionals since the early 90s. The detailed sound is fantastic—crisp highs, clear mids, and a tight, controlled bass that works well across everything I’ve thrown at them, from EDM to classical.They’re lightweight but feel robust, with a solid build that inspires confidence. I also love that Sony hasn’t changed anything about them over the years, keeping that classic 90s hi-fi look intact.Negatives?• They fit almost like an on-ear headphone—my ears touch the insides of the cup and the foam in front of the driver, which can get a little uncomfortable over time.• I wish they had a detachable cable—if the cable ever breaks, it means replacing the whole pair rather than just swapping out a cable.That said, none of this is a deal-breaker, and I’m already looking at replacing the pads to improve comfort. For the price, sound quality, and heritage, these are an easy 5-star purchase.

These have replaced a pair of old Technics cans that have seen better days and the difference in quality is incredible. Don't buy these if you are one of those morons on the tube that likes thumping bass at head shrinking volume - these are not for you. If, however, you need a fairly flat response closed headphone that can be worn for long periods with minimal leakage then you will struggle to beat these for the price.For studio and instrument work with digital piano, guitar and a range of soft synths these are excellent with a subtle richness to the bass, great mid range and high end. You can almost certainly do vocal work with these too with no risk of leakage contaminating the mix.With my old cans it was hard to distinguish between mp3 and CD audio to be honest, not so now. You can hear what you're missing with these. Build quality looks solid, not a huge fan of coiled cable but it keeps things tidy. A very good fit and comfortable on the ear (although this depends to an extent on your particular ears I guess). Packaging - just a tad OTT imo - these are only cans after all but it might make you feel justified in the price paid. Personally - you could have shipped me these in a plain old cardboard box and I would still have been delighted.All round an excellent piece of kit fully deserving of five stars.P.S. I've now owned these headphones for over 12 years and I've burned through a couple of sets of replacement ear pads in that time. The headband is now just starting to show signs of wear, the cable has stretched a bit and I'm detecting just a few hints of distortion if I push them too far (but they still sound pretty good).I have used these daily: for listening to, recording, mastering and mixing music. I use them with my Yamaha classical guitar (which has a headphone out socket) and for my Roland keyboard - with numerous virtual pianos and instruments.So these really have been put through their paces over the years and they remain my only headphones. As I reluctantly start to think about replacing them, I am struggling to think of a better headphone for my requirement at this price point.My only real gripe is the cable - if I could switch between curly and straight, that would be the icing on the cake.Rest assured, if you buy these and look after them, they will last you a good long while.

long story short: they are great for the price, but the mids are scoopedIn my hands it feels to be of good quality, it feels rigid and robustIt's pretty comfortable, though the muffs are a little small for my ears which after a while can hurt, but I just have to take them off and rub my ears and then I can wear them for another hourthe cable is a long coil which means you can get a-lot of length out of it while not tripping over the wire though I believe it might be what's introducing the static noises that are present when no audio is playingI really can hear a-lot of detail in the songs I've listened to so far (restless gypsy-WASP, break down the wall-stone fury, valhalla-crimson glory and dream dancer-crimson glory) and the bass is very clear and present, the treble is ok, it's pretty clear but the mids are a bit weak, and the mid range is very important, the mid range hosts vocals, guitar solos etcthis review is in comparison to my previous headphones, roland rh5