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Sony MDR75061 / 9
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Sony MDR7506

An "old standby" for a reason.

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Key specs

Acoustic Design
Closed-backMost common
Closed-back56%Open-back37%Semi-open8%

Closed-back is the most common — on 56% of the 63 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 67).

Impedance
63 ΩAbove average
63 Ω
18 Ω120 Ω

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 54 of 67 we've cataloged.

Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost common
Wired-3.5mm92%Wired-6.35mm8%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 92% of the 65 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 67).

Weight
230 gBelow average
230 g
120 g544 g

below average for studio & professional headphones — based on 55 of 67 we've cataloged.

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Impedance
63 Ω
Driver Count
1
Driver Size
40 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic driver
Frequency Response
10-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
10 Hz
Noise Cancellation Type
None

Connectivity

Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm
Cable Type
3.5mm single-ended, coiled
Headphone Jack
Yes

Design

Weight
230 g
Detachable Cable
No
Foldable
Yes
Headband Type
Adjustable over-head

Battery

Battery
No

Build

IP Rating
None
Material Chassis Primary
Plastic, metal
Material Ear Cups
Vinyl, foam

Features

Companion App
No

Identity

Model Number
MDR7506

Microphone

Microphone
No

Release

Date
1991
Year
1991

Lab data

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Sony MDR7506 Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.-20-15-10-50+5+10+15+20201001k10k20kdB (Relative)Frequency (Hz)

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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Sony MDR7506: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
20-9.3
25-6.4
32-3.7
40-1.8
50-0.7
63-0.6
80-1.4
100-1.6
125-2.3
160-3.5
200-5.7
250-5.3
315-3.0
400-1.8
500-0.5
630-0.3
800-0.4
1000-0.8
12500.2
16002.3
20004.8
25009.1
315013.1
40009.9
50007.8
63005.6
80006.0
100008.5
12500-6.2
16000-12.0
20000-40.0

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating
7.7/ 10
Recommended
Jasper Lastoria
Reviewed byJasper LastoriaWriterReviewed August 2022
Isolation3.5
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity6.0
Design7.0
Portability7.0
Features6.0

The verdict

Since the early 90s the Sony MDR-7506 has remained a companion for many audio professionals, and for good reason. Lacking in frills and luxuries, it does the job even if it's not the flashiest set of headphones and still sounds good.

✓Liked: Good sound for mixing, Solid cable, Price, Fixable

✕Could be better: Coiled cable is heavy, Not comfortable with glasses

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