Sony MDR MDR7506
The 40mm dynamic drivers and 10Hz-20kHz frequency response deliver a flat, accurate sound signature trusted for decades in recording studios. Its folding design and durable build, combined with the included H&A leather earpads, provide lasting comfort and portability for mobile work. These headphones are best for audio engineers and musicians who need a reliable, closed-back monitoring tool for mixing and tracking sessions.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 63
open closed back closed
36 Overall Score
Price $93
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile) 71st
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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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 78 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 | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | padded |
| Headband | padded |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 63 |
| Sensitivity | 106 |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-7506 Professional Folding Headphones, Bundle with Remote Audio Ear Pads for Sony MDR-7506 Headphones, Pair |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony MDR MDR7506 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | TOZO HT2 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Truefree HF-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | - | 40 | 45 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 63 | 470 | 32 | 32 | 48 | 20 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 24 | 60 | 40 | 125 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDR MDR7506 | 32.1 | 18 | 35 | 77 | 44.7 | 53.6 | 70.6 | 22.3 | 36.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 37.4 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 70.6 | 99.2 | 73 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 95.7 | 99.1 | 90.7 | 81 | 87.1 | 83.1 | 87.5 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 98.3 | 81.5 | 53.6 | 0 | 97.7 | 55 |
| Truefree HF-10 Compare | 93.4 | 85.3 | 95.7 | 83.1 | 99.8 | 81 | 87.1 | 95 | 93.9 |
Price
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