In Ear Monitor For Mixing

As a audiophile I have other headphones I prefer if I want to simply listen to music however as a pro AV tech, this Sony MDR-7506 is the ONLY headphones I want when doing any kind of pro use from checking a mic line in a live mixing situation to mixing audio for video, this is my choice headphone. The Sony sound is flat, not a lot of bass but is exactly whats needed when mixing as you want flat. The isolation is good when blocking outside sounds and I find the Sony will hold up to pro use, except the ear pads those are replaceable, I would suggest go ahead and order the extra ear pads as you will need them. I have been using my original set of Sony MDR-7506 at least 12 years of pro work and are simply fantastic! Never a short or any problems but I am on my 4th or 5th set of ear pads as in a pro situation I am very hard on these phones. You may find a better sounding headphone but when mixing or using in the field for anything pro AV, this is the headphones to buy!

I'm only starting to get into mixing techno on my Pioneer DDJ-400, and wanted something more durable than my over-ear Sony XB950BT's. The Sony's are fun sounding headphones, but I knew I needed something a little more neutral and not bass boosted. The build quality of the HD25 is most definitely plastic, but the headband and earphone hinges are durable feeling in the sense that they won't eventually snap from taking them on/off your head multiple times during a mix/set. The finish is this dark, almost matte-like low gloss - will help prevent scratches and hide wear very well. It's also a good benefit that all HD25 components can be replaced, which adds to the longevity of the product and means less wasteful consumerism by buying new, throwaway product. The sound - definitely an increase in highs and mids, with the bass not rumbly/boomy like my Sony XB950BT. The bass can get strong, but it is controlled and cleaner. I'm no audiophile, but I now understand that the type of messy, festival/rave bass isn't the right kind of bass when it comes to mixing. The HD25's also have pretty good noise isolation considering its an on-ear design. I actually wore these for about 2-3 hours today after receiving them with hardly any ear soreness. The split headband does help alleviate some of the pressure off your ears. Definitely noticed that I didn't get hot or sweat (even during this hot afternoon). An over the ear headphone would make me feel the opposite. They're very lightweight and comfortable, and adding 3rd party ear pads would only make the comfort even better. Overall, for the $99 price I got these at makes this a very good value considering how these will probably last me the next decade - a timeless and robust piece of DJ kit everyone should have.

Now that my whole family is working at home with me, I've had to mix in headphones more than I'd prefer. I've never had to be dependent on headphones for a mix the way I am now, and so was previously mixing on Sony 7506 headphones. As DJ headphones, the Sony's are great, but for mixing, it was frustrating to say the least! Getting these room some adjustment at first, reminding my brain what flat sound should sound like in headphones. Once I got used to them, I was able to trust them and use my instincts in my mixes in the same way as my near field monitors. Previous reviews praised how comfortable they are, and they ain't lying! I can wear these for hours and don't get all sweaty, or feel that pinch pain in the upper ear. I was also surprised in the low end response. At first, it seemed boomy, especially previously mixing on the Sony's. As my ears adjusted, I was really impressed with the low end clarity and how true they were. I mix a lot of boom bap style hip hop and electronic music with heavy low end, and these thing reproduce that sub sound nicely. Someone mentioned the mid range on these isn't quite as punchy. That's true, but you learn to adjust quickly, and without ear fatigue, you can get a feel for them quick. I was happily surprised to see extra cables and replacement pads! It might have said they come with those things in the description, but I didn't see it. So I was stoked when I saw that stuff in the package. While the price point is kind of up there, having used them for a while now, and realizing how they allow me to mix so efficiently, I feel it's worth it.

Cheap, VERY comfortable, and despite *strong* bass, it's not overpowering. I bought these to use while gaming and as a second reference while mixing music. The bass is strong and definitely forward, but not overpowering. It's pleasing to the ear. The mids and high mids seem well balanced, which is where it matter most in my opinion. Build quality is good. Nothing cheap about them. I really have to say a second time how comfortable they are. My old studio monitor headphones were unbearable after about forty minutes. These can be worn for hours at a time with no discomfort at all. The faux leather on the ear cups is also holding up nicely after owning these for about two years. No cracking or fraying. I've owned a handful of headphones over the years for mixing, listening, and gaming and these are my favorites in terms of comfort by a factor of ten.

If you need in ear monitor and and don't want to spend over $ Then this is your solution.

Bought this so I could have a cold shoe mounted recorder tilted up so I could monitor sound levels while mixing xlr mic + room ambient.

These monitor speakers, although pricy, are very well suited to mixing and editing in protools for a studio either at home or in a formal studio setting. They are transparent with a very flat sound that does not emphasize any particular aspect of the frequency spectrum. Flat sound as used here is a good thing. The bass is surprisingly strong in my editing room which only about 8' x 10'. I did add a subwoofer for frequencies below 50Hz. The highs are exceptionally clear and the midrange very smooth. These speakers are very easy on the ears even after several hours editing. I highly recommend them. I use them mainly to edit recording of live theatrical musical performances.

I ordered this a week before a show where we needed to set-up a monitor mixing console for the artist. We ran all of the inputs into two of these and then split them to FOH and Monitors. Utilizing phantom power worked well and we didn't run into any issues.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this monitor for both personal used as in making personal videos with mixing in music. I also use this as my work monitor.

Ideal monitor for any purpose. I primarily use these for guitar mixing. These have enough punchy lows to use without a sub woofer.