Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone
Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone
A studio staple since the '80s, the MDR-7506 is built for honest, detailed sound rather than hyped bass. It has been on engineers' heads for decades and still holds up.
- 40mm neodymium drivers for accurate, detailed audio
- Sealed closed-back design that blocks outside noise
- Folds flat, road-tough, with a gold-plated OFC cable (9.8 ft)
- 63 ohm, easy to drive from anything
Best for recording, editing, and critical listening.
Editor's note
If you only buy one pair of serious headphones, these are the safe answer. Not flashy, they just tell you the truth about your audio.
Why we picked it
Best for: Tracking, podcasting, and anyone who wants a bulletproof closed-back reference for not much money.
Three decades in real studios have proven the MDR7506 is the cheapest pair of ears you can actually trust.
What we like
- + Detailed, slightly bright tuning that exposes problems in a mix
- + Closed-back design isolates well for tracking and loud rooms
- + Very light and folds flat for travel
- + Legendary durability and an industry-standard track record
- + Excellent performance for the low street price
Watch outs
- - Permanently attached coiled cable cannot be swapped if damaged
- - Forward treble can sound harsh or fatiguing over long sessions
- - Stock faux-leather pads tend to flake within a couple of years
Price history
Lowest
$83
Nov 1, 2024
Highest
$113
Feb 1, 2026
Now
$98
30 snapshots tracked. Our own weekly price history, not pulled from a third party.
Details
- Brand Name
- Sony
- Model Number
- MDR7506
- Model Name
- Sony MDR
- Item Weight
- 8 ounces
- Impedance
- 63 Ohms
- Frequency Response
- 20 KHz
- Sensitivity
- 10 Hz
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