Sony MDR-7506
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
Sony MDR-7506
The Sony MDR-7506 headphones are widely praised for their clear, balanced sound and comfortable fit, making them a top choice for studio monitoring and casual listening. Users highlight the detailed treble, tight bass, and neutral sound signature, though some note the ear pads feel cheap and the coiled cable is excessively long. Overall, they are considered excellent value for money, with many reviewers preferring them over competitors like the Audio-Technica ATH-M50.
Pros
- Clear and balanced sound
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Excellent value for money
- Detailed treble and tight bass
- Lightweight and foldable design
Cons
- Cheap-feeling ear pads
- Excessively long coiled cable
- Non-detachable cable
- Slightly uncomfortable headband
- Narrow soundstage
JBL Tune 670NC
Most users love these JBL headphones, praising excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and long battery life—many report great value for the price. One reviewer had a defective unit with no sound in one ear. A few users appreciate the easy controls, foldable design, and app connectivity. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with a minor quality control concern.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for price
Cons
- Potential defective unit (no sound in one ear)
- No answers to Q&A questions
Scores
Specifications
| Sony MDR-7506 | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | Over-Ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | — | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 63 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | sound_isolation, Retractable, Media Control, touch, Wired, Over Ear, dynamic_driver | adaptive_noise_cancellation, 5.3, 70 hours, Detachable, voice, Wireless, On Ear, dynamic_driver, 32 ohm, 10 meters, 1 x JBL Tune 670NC headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 2.990000009536743 m | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | 10★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDR-7506
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong sound (76th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
JBL Tune 670NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
JBL Tune 670NC offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
