Sony MDR-7506 PA692-QA61UMHG
The 40mm drivers with neodymium magnets deliver a detailed 10Hz-20kHz frequency response, making these a reliable tool for critical monitoring. The closed-ear design provides effective passive noise isolation, while the foldable construction and included soft case add practical portability for a rugged, field-ready build. These headphones are best for audio engineers and video editors who need a flat, accurate reference for mixing and monitoring on a tight budget.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong sound (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 63 |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony MDR-7506 PA692-QA61UMHG | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 63 | - | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDR-7506 PA692-QA61UMHG | 32.1 | 18.1 | 35 | 65.6 | 44.7 | 53.6 | 87.1 | 22.3 | 98.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 87.1 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 37.4 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 87.1 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 53 | 97.4 | 60 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 70.7 | 99.2 | 73 |
Usage Scores
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