Sony Headphones Mdr 7506 Ear Pads

I needed to replace the ear pads on my Sony MDR-7506 headphones - this for the second time... I use them to monitor audio levels during production. The originals and previous replacements wore out quickly, leaving flakey black plastic bits all over my head, face and ears. NOT acceptable. I am trusting that Sheepskin leather will hold up much better.

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!

The ear pads on my Sony MDR-7506 headphones had become cracked and the outer layer was peeling. These were easy to replace and are more comfortable than the originals.

Sony MDR-7506's are awesome headphones but what do you do when the original ear pads give out before the drivers do? Get these! Easy to install and better than the original pads. What I like about the deluxe model is that they've replaced the stock faux-leather surface with a soft felt covering. Great external sound dampening and comfort - PLUS... no more sweaty head when using them for long listening times. Great product!

Have always been a big fan of the Sony MDR-7506 over the years... after replacing my latest pair of headphones after 7 years of daily use as an on-air radio pro, I found these ear pads recommended by B&H. Never had any issues with the stock ear pads on my MDR-7506, but decided to try these as an upgrade... and very glad I made the decision! Nice to now have warm & fuzzy ears and never feel any fatigue from wearing for long periods of time. It's a subtle upgrade, but worth it.

These are much more comfortable than the original ear pads, and they seem to grip to the MDR-7506 headphones better as well. Highly recommended.

I bought the Sony MDR-7506 to use it for video editing. I have the Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC. They sound good but even though I appreciate the modern look and design, their ear pads put an extensive pressure on my big ears and that make it hard to have it on for a long time. Their sound is good but it is slightly dull for me. The Sony MDR 7506 are lighter and their ear pads are more comfortable. The sound is good and clear. I am able to hear everything. Some YouTube reviewers say that its sound is too bright. Well, if I am editing audio I want to hear everything and this "brightness" helps and works. Do I enjoy the music using MDR 7506? Yes! And I am able to hear and understand every word. I exchange these headphones twice because the right ear pad was a bit larger than the left one. Yes, I've got two pairs with the same problem and thanks to the B&H assistance the last pair I've got yesterday is OK. The factory quality control should be improved. Even though the Sony MDR-7506 represent the 90s style design, they sound the way they should. The Sony MDR-7506 has a word "Professional" on it. Proved by time. This is not an advertisement. This is my personal opinion.

I finally replaced the worn out stock ear pads from my Sony MDR-7506 headphones and I'm very pleased with these velour pads. They feel comfy on the ears (even for long continuous use) and have no potential for a mess of leather flakes. As I do not have a direct comparison between new stock Sony pads and these, I can't fairly compare the effects that each pair has on the audio. I can say that as ear pads they do an excellent job of containing noise and the audio quality is as good as I remember it being.

Have had my Sony MDR-7506 headphones for the better part of ten years. They have held up wonderfully, but alas the earpads have not fared as well. The pads I had previously (can't remember if they were OEM or a second pair bought several years ago) were covered with a thin synthetic type membrane that eventually just disintegrated into shreds from normal wearing. I finally ordered these Auray pads from B&H and am loving them after a few weeks of daily use. I can't vouch for how long they will last, but I can pretty much guarantee it's going to be a lot longer than what I had previously. And, they are really comfortable! I was on the fence initially because of the slightly higher price, but now that I've been using them, I have no regrets and am really glad I sprung for these. Yay!

These pads were purchased to replace the original ones that came with my Sony MDR-7506 headphones. As stated in many of these reviews, the original pleather ones simply disintegrate after time and flake apart. These were very easy to install, are more comfortable (imho), and hopefully they will give new life to these phones for several more years. If you have a pair of Sony's that still work but you don't like all the black dandruff, do yourself a favor and pick up these replacements.