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Sony MDR-7506
The 40mm dynamic drivers and 10Hz-20kHz frequency response deliver a flat, accurate sound signature trusted for decades in recording studios. Its folding design and durable build, combined with the included H&A leather earpads, provide lasting comfort and portability for mobile work. These headphones are best for audio engineers and musicians who need a reliable, closed-back monitoring tool for mixing and tracking sessions.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 63
open closed back closed
35 Overall Score
Price MX$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 77 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Ear Cushion | leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 63 |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-7506 Professional Folding Headphones, Bundle with Remote Audio Ear Pads for Sony MDR-7506 Headphones, Pair |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony MDR-7506 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 63 | - | 60 | 32 | 16 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 65 | 90 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDR-7506 | 30.4 | 15.4 | 34.5 | 62.3 | 44 | 79.3 | 70.1 | 13.8 | 62.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 87.1 | 97.4 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 70.1 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.2 | 96.2 | 96.6 | 91.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 47.9 | 68.5 | 79.3 | 70.1 | 99.3 | 66.1 |
Usage Scores
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