The MDR-7506 is a staple within the recording, film and live arenas. Due to its low impedance and closed-ear design, these headphones do an outstanding job of cutting down background noise while providing plenty of volume in the studio or in the field. Additionally, the closed design helps eliminate headphone bleed when overdubbing in the studio.

The MDR-7506 is an over-ear design and is ideal for use with MIDI workstations, camcorders, or other equipment with less than powerful headphone amplification. The headphone has a foldable design, making it convenient to store or transport, and its coiled cable allows it to stretch and spring back into place whenever you need a bit more reach.

Sony MDR-7506 Headphones    Pair of Deep Earpads    Travel Case

Circumaural closed-back stereo headphone ideal for use in professional applications

40mm diameter drive units deliver deeper bass, lower distortion, and wider dynamic range

Neodymium magnets for maximum energy and minimum size

Compact, foldable design

Coiled cable allows for better mobility and reach, while also preventing snags from tugging the headphones right off your ears

OFC cable and gold plated Unimatch plug provides both 1/8" mini-jack and 1/4" TRS phono connectivity

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I saw some Sony headphones advertised as Hi-Res audio capable. Are these headphones capable of that?

A: In a word, no. They are not rated to exceed 20kHz in their upper frequency response. That doesn't mean they can't reproduce these frequencies in some capacity, it means they are not flat (however that is being measured) past 20kHz. In fact, these headphones have a significant drop off past 15Khz, but that does not equate to a more muffled or low-fi type of sound. You'd have to hear the difference between these and something like a Beyerdynamic DT880 to know what I mean. There is no loss of fidelity, but they are not rated up to 25 or 30kHz, which I would consider the minimum to be Hi-Res capable.I'm answering this in case it helps someone else out.

Q: 2. sound suddenly completely stopped coming through from the rh ear pad. left still works. about a year old. is it serviceable and where? i'm in new york city

A: It may be fixable depending on where the issue is on the headphone. For a repair option, you could reach out to Pro Sound Services at 212.586.1033. However, the cost of the repair be close to the cost of a new pair anyway, in which case we recommend purchasing a new pair.

Q: 3. I own the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, which I use for film production location sound. I'm looking for a more compact alternative that will take less space in my camera bag. Are the Sony MDR-7506 a good option in that regard?

A: Yes, the Sony MDR-7506 Headphones (BH #SOMDR7506 • MFR #MDR-7506) are a great option for monitoring location sound, with 40mm drive units that can accurately capture a wide dynamic range. They are also easily foldable and should definitely take up less space in your bag than the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x's.

Q: 4. Is this a good headphone to use to manage sound from field recording?

A: It is an industry standard for that application.(answering in case someone else other than the asker benefits)

Q: 5. How do I shorten the coiled cord on the Sony Mdr 7506?

A: The Sony MDR-7506 has a permanently attached cable. Unfortunately not designed to be user replaced or serviced.

Q: 6. what adapter should I buy for this to work with an Ipad mini?

A: You do not need to purchase anything. It comes with a 1/8 plug and a 1/4 adapter that you remove.

Q: 7. What is the brand of the leather and deep earpads that are listed with the Sony mdr 7506 ?

A: The sheepskin ear pads are made by Auray.

Q: 8. How could I use these Headphones with an iPhone that doesn't have a headphone jack?

A: Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter. Can be found art the link below. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1280795-REG

Q: 9. Are the leather earpads as deep as their "deep earpads"?

A: The deep ear pads are designed to sit a bit farther off the head than the leather or standard ear pads.

Q: 10. Can these be worn comfortably for a long period time when wearing glasses? My other Sony headphones press on the arms of my glasses resulting in an eventual headache.

A: Absolutely you can wear glasses comfortably with these headphones. I wear wire rim glasses and have used the Sony MDR-7506 phones for many hours over many, many years.