Sony MDR-7506 Professional Folding Headphones $75 + FREE SHIIP
 

Sony MDR-7506 Professional Folding Headphones.

With soft case

This usually goes for $99.99

now $75

http://www.adorama.com/SOMDR7506...._source=ET

Sony MDR-7506 Professional Studio Headphones $80 + Free shipping
 

Adorama has Sony MDR-7506 Professional Studio Headphones for $80 + free shipping. Thanks HayaC

Price Research: Our research indicates that this Sony MDR-7506 Professional Studio Headphones is $17 lower (18% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $97. - iconian

I've bought these and V6's as gifts over the years and it seems to me that <$70 is the right price. There may be some minor differences between these, but Sony has been playing marketing games with these models over the years.

Still a great price, the lowest on Amazon is $96

very possitive comments on amazon. looks like a good deal!

very nice price accordingly... i'll get one!

thanks OP

Almost identical to the V6, these use a neodymium in stead of the cobalt magnet in the v6 also has gold plated connectors.

I own the MDR-V6, which are the exact same headphones but with a VERY slight difference in frequency response. I highly recommend them or these to anyone looking for an above average pair of cans.

Personally I would just buy the V6's and save $10 bucks (they are retailing for $70 with free prime shipping on Amazon), but for someone who insists on wanting the "professional" series go for these. Also, these are known for their legendary life span, so the warranty shouldn't be an issue.

If you plan on wearing these all day, buy the replacement Velour Padded Earcushions, although I wear mine for at least 5 hours a day with no discomfort.


From Wiki:
he Sony MDR-V6 was superseded by the Sony MDR-7506 with only minor cosmetic differences and a different frequency response, such as the latter being provided with a gold plated headphone connector and a flat frequency response of 10 Hz to 20,000 Hz instead of the MDR-V6's 5 Hz to 30,000 Hz. The MDR-V6 also costs less than the MDR-7506.

Another difference is that the MDR-V6's, labeled with "Digital" are intended for mass market distribution through Sony's consumer division, as opposed to the MDR-7506's, which are labeled with "Professional" along the side and distributed through Sony's professional division. The MDR-7506's also come with a much more accessible warranty, which is another reason for the higher price.[2] The next model in Sony's pro line, the Sony MDR-7509, use a larger driver."

Have owned there for 10 years. Excellent sound to this day but after an hour my ears hurt, always have. Replaced the ear pads a few years ago but maybe they make extra padded/foam ones that alleviate this issue.

I own both the V6 and the 7506 models I love them both their both great with some diference
I rotate between them depending on the needs at the time

These are great. I use them professionally and dollar for dollar they are the best you can get under $100.

Thanks for the info. Any place in particular where you would recommend we pick up the Velour padded ear-cushions? TIA

i own ath m50.how are these ?is this on the same level with ath m50's?

1/4" adapter included?

There is a reason these have been around 20+ years. Found myself a pair for $67(really lucky) last year for Xmas. The frequency response is flat that is why Studios use these as reference headphones. Other cheaper or more expensive headphones may sound "better" but that is because they don't have a flat response curve and just suit the preferences of the listener better. Adorama is a great company so no need to worry about counterfeit products from them. Buy them from anyone other then a reputable dealer and you WILL get a FAKE product. Ebay is listing thousands of fakes for less then $40. You will not be able to tell the difference physically unless you had one of each and compared them side to side and were told which was the fake....they are that good.

Yes indeed.

I've owned a set of these for 13+ years and they are still going strong. They're extremely comfortable and sound great! I could use a second set so I'm jumping on this deal.

You should get 5-10 years use out of the ones that comes with the phones, and I consider them quite comfortable.

AFAIK the only brand that makes the replacement pads is Beyerdynamic. They will run you around 20-30 for a pair. Beyerdynamic EDT 250 Velour Padded Earcushions

Amazon for $23:
http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynami...RV6+velour

Sweetwater for 18.48:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/d...nAodi04AMw

Unknown website for 10.59 + SH:
http://www.halowayexpress.com/pro...7J299.html

Thanks

i've been using mine for about 10 years and just recently replaced the pads for the second time (the DT250s). they are great with and without an amp.

thanks for sharing!

Trent Reznor uses these. That's enough endorsement for me.

I have owned the ATH-M50 for a little over a year now and I bought the MDR-V6 a few weeks back when Amazon had them $40. By all accounts they are almost identical to the MDR-7506. Both are built like tanks. The M50 is made of heavier and thicker materials, but the V6 is lighter weight and more comfy. Both have excellent sound quality for their price. I would say the M50 is the better of the two, but only barely. The M50 has considerably more bass and a slightly recessed midrange. The V6 are bit treble happy, but otherwise more balanced all around. If choosing between the two I would base my decision on this (assuming price was not a factor). Some would prefer the fun bass of the M50 while others would hate the recessed mids. Some would love the overall balance of the V6 while others could not stand the excessive treble. Matter of taste here is really more important which one is sonically superior when they are this close. Which would lead me to wrap up by saying if you own either one you really do not need to own the other. They are just too much alike. Get something different like pair of open or on ear headphones if you want another set.

Just got my pair! Excited to try these things out

repped thanks for taking time and explaining!

Dont kid yourself. The ath m50's are definitely better. There are lots of better headphones than these in this price range. Sony's are not really considered the best for audiophiles these days.

Ive owned Sony V6's for like 13 years or something and ive also listened to these 7506's. Generally speaking, Sennheisers and Audio-Technica's are better.

I've had the V6's for a few years and love them. Sound great and are comfortable.

I wear them 4-5 hours per day.

That last site (Haloway Express) is a scam site--go with sweetwater or Amazon

Good god how. I dont know how people like circumaural headphones. Back when I bought my V6's like 13 years ago when I had no clue about good sound really, or other designs, they were good. Past that though, circumaural headphones are so damn unconfortable after long periods of time, even short periods of time. I dont know how people enjoy that. Not to mention any huge jerking movements and they fall off your head. I did enjoy my V6's for a long time and still have them today, but theres so many more comfortable and better sounding headphones out these days I dont use them much anymore.

These are what the pro's use. If you are looking for exaggerated bass, then these are not for you. I have two pairs. They are 10+ years old and still sounds great. Only problem is the coating on the foam starts flaking off over time.

Thanks for the headsup

That's not true. Pearstone also makes solid replacements, and the ones they make cover the drivers, thus protecting them from dust and such. They typically run around $20 [bhphotovideo.com].

You could also get official Sony replacements for just $9 [amazon.com], but of course they'll have the same problem as the original pads (extremely flaky and don't last).
Anyway - I rarely if ever TD a deal, but I really don't know how these are FP at $80. They are identical to the MDR-V6, which typically sells at amazon for $10 less [amazon.com] on any given day.
On Black Friday, they were FP at $40 from amazon, fully 50% off this price. (Picked up three.) Next day they could be had for $50. So this is not a good deal by any means, unless you're a chump who wants to pay $10 more (maybe less if you live in an Amazon tax state) for the privilege of having the rarer model number.
Not TDing the headphones - they are 'analytical', sort of soulless, and not the most fun sounding 'phones, if you're used to something like the Koss PortaPros or the Grados, as I am. But they're still solid. Great for classical especially.
One complaint - the telephone-style coiled cord is a major annoyance and severely limits the portability of these things. They will tangle and fudge up quickly if you try to take them around. Replacing the cord yourself or having it modded is something everyone should consider (but then of course these would cease to be in any sense 'budget' 'phones).

So it sounds like the counterfeits are worth it if quality is the same?

Sony headphones are known for the degrading ear pads. They start flaking off after a while. Same thing happened with my Sony V6's. I dont intend to purchase replacement pads though heh, they arnt worth it.

Would like to replace my Sony MDR-D77, but I can't find anything near the quality.

Wait, wait, so it seems like they're not identical:

I doubt that most of this amounts to anything other than marketing BS. The frequency response of the human ear is far less than the claimed response of the MDR-V6 (which is wider than that of the 7506 anyway), and the MDR-V6 does have a gold-plated connector (I own one). Using a different material for the drivers seems like a significant change...I didn't know neodymium wasn't standard. But I honestly couldn't tell you what the advantages of using one over the other are. Wtvr. This is a good price for this particular model, and I guess that makes the deal lukewarm, but I would rather pocket the $10.

Everything about these headphones are SUPERB, & this is an awesome deal except the ear sleeves which suck because the fall apart pretty fast(but they can be replaced w/ better ones for $10-20 & these headphones should last years compared to others that aren't that durable! I have 1 pair of these & the V6 & there is a little bit of a difference.

Thanks for the other pad options.


I agree that these should not be front page, however, you have to remember that deals are relative. This SPECIFIC pair of headphones is currently selling at a lower rate than normal, which makes them a good deal. The fact that a different model headphone is normally priced for less is irrelevant. Would I buy these at this price? No, I would get the V6 for $10 less, as I mentioned in my first post on the 1st page, but for someone who is dead set on this model of headphone, this represents a better-than-average price for them.

Hopefully people will read the long posts and be able to make a more informed decision with the knowledge within them and pick up the V6's instead.

Except the severely lacking bass that Sonys are known for and the fact there are much better headphones in the same price range as well as knowing you will have to add more money on top of the price to replace failing ear pads down the line... Just sayin....

This is the best set of headphones you can buy for the money. Had mine for 20 years. They are 1 watt not the 100mw like most other "over the ear" headphones. They fold up nicely and fit in a nice pouch. Check the wattage on those fakes before you buy. The Sony's have the best ability to handle even live bass guitar signal.

No what I said is you can't tell the difference just by looking at them. The counterfeits look like the real deal because China has been making knock offs of these for a long time. The proof is in the sound when you listen to them.

Right with ya man.

Don't know where you got your V6 but it is not supposed to have a gold plug but nickel plated

Anyone have any suggestions for a set of headphones like this that are bluetooth? Preferably cheaper than $200.

I was a DJ and aspiring music producer for over 10 years before I grew up an got a job (biggest mistake of my life) and these have long been my favorite headphones.


not a bad deal either!

Great headphones for the price---much better than the Beats that are floating around at 2x the price. The only drawback for me is the coiled cord. If you're using these as walk around 'phones as opposed to studio cans the cord is awkward and heavy.

Adorama Slow to Process Order
 

I placed my order and would like to quickly buy replacement ear pads.

Adorama took quite awhile to email saying, "We have received your order, and it will be processed as soon as possible." It's still listed at "pending" when I check the order status online. So I'm not buying the pads right now, fearing that Adorama will cancel my order due to an out of stock situation.

The best? So much of this is personal preference. Not everyone is into a flat Hz curve. If someone likes Beats Audio, they'll hate these, even though Audiophiles may scoff at Beats. I prefer the HD428's for comfort, albeit at a loss for low end. Here's some sub $100 cans that get a big thumbs up on many head gear sites.

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-EF...B000ZJZ7OA

http://www.amazon.com/Koss-ProDJ1...B003X1BEKI

http://www.amazon.com/Ultrasone-H...B00101UHS8
these go on sale for $99 now and then

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SRH44...B002DP1FTU

I've had both the V6's and 7506's and love them both. The best deal would have been the BF sale on the V6. The V6s have been around since 1987 and still going strong. My professional musician brother in law has them now but they have only needed one pad replacement in that amount of time. My 7506s were purchased around 2000 and are almost perfect except for the time I ran over the cord with a chair and had to rewire them.

I also have a pair of Sennheiser HD650s and while those "sound" great I hardly ever use them. Simply put they're not durable. I've dropped them twice and each time I had to get out the tube of plastic epoxy. The Sonys are like a Timex they just take a lickin'.

A few years ago I had some Sony credit and bought a bunch of replacement ear pads. I've only had to use one set on the 25+ year old V6s. The 12 year old 7506's are still in perfect condition. So with that said, if anyone needs some Sony pads, let me know.

FWIW, I just received a shipping notice on my order so it would seem they're working through the orders pretty quickly.

Folks, these are the best headphones in the entire World! All the shit you see nowadays like Beats are an absolute joke compared to these. I've worked in the radio industry and this is all we use. It's a standard in the business. I already have these and was thinking of buying another pair for backup, but then I thought to myself, these never break, so why do I need another???

So you're saying the fake ones are just as good???

Exactly my thought as well.

See the following post: http://www.head-fi.org/t/516007/a...dr-7506/45

Don't know where you got your V6 but it is not supposed to have a gold plug but a nickel plated one. The V6 is supposed to have a slightly softer treble and is more bassy than the 7506. That's what I have read. Thread crapping these or the V6s is not necessary.(you know who you are) Both these model's have proved themselves with countless positive reviews by audio professionals, consumers and audiophile magazines for years. The sound signature is a personal preference and there is no guarantee you'll like them but most seem too. The treble can be a little fatiguing but if equalized properly, it can be tamed somewhat. I have had my V6 for a week now and love them. Very accurate and has a very good low end. They are unforgiving too low bit rate mp3s. You will hear flaws you never knew were there. That's how detailed these are. Here are settings for the 7506 to make them less fatiguing: ( Credit to Wimax from Audioholics who used audio equipment identify and somewhat correct some of the FR dips and spikes on the 7506s)

Frequency 4407
Q 4.5
G - 3.0db

Frequency 10300
Q 10
G - 3.5db

Frequency 205
Q 5
G 5.0 db

What you'll get is a more pleasing, less fatiguing sound without changing the sound signature a great deal. Goes for the V6s as well. Thanks again Wimax.

Frasier wears these ! and so does Howard Stern and so do a zillion others in the radio and broadcasting industry

These or Sennheiser HD 280??

hehe, yup Howard wears them too. everyone in the radio industry wears them. It's the standard.

Yeah I know, I ve had mine for the last 8 years.

Anyone know how long this deal will last? Was it sent out in a weekly ad as a 24 hour deal or something?

Appears to be dead. Now at $99.99

Correction. Price still seems to be $79.99 if you click on the sd link.

If you search for MDR-7506, it shows $99.99.

Bought two of them at $80/ea and FS. Thanks OP!

I bought 2 of the MDR-7506 over 15 years ago. I changed the earpads for one of them and both are working good.

so tempted... just going to have to settle for my HD428 for now though

The 'thread crapping' was based on my assumption that the phones were identical. I was wrong, and it turns out they're only very similar, with only minor differences in signature. :shake: Maybe those minor differences plus the neodymium drivers and gold-plating matter enough to people to shell out the extra $10...but I still don't see how this makes it to FP.

As for gold plating:
http://img341.imageshack.us/img34...180web.jpg
I got them replaced by Sony the plug fell awkwardly and broke, so maybe it's not typical. That or by gold plating they mean 'the entire plug', not just the inside.

Thanks for the settings btw. I haven't experienced fatigue with these, exactly - just got sick of the kind of soulless sound it has in comparison with my 'fun' 'phones. But of course you eventually get sick of those, too, so it's nice to be able to own both sorts :)

I have the MDR-v6 and they're the best headphones you can get for the money, hands down. The wire is starting to fray so I may give these a shot.

been using these in the early 90s love em!. great for having in the studio or remixing a few tracks or just for a spur of the moment gig

I like the Beyers, some have a problem with them being a bit warm, but I don't have any issues. Also, you may not get the same "seal" with these, but they are more comfortable. As for the sound and build of the headphones I love them and had mine for about 6 years now.

After about 3 hours, my order status suddenly jumped from "it will be processed as soon as possible", to: "packed and has been assigned a tracking number(s). It will ship by the end of today."

They do have Sony replacement pads by Sony:
http://www.amazon.com/211566803-R...or+sony+V6

No the fake ones are crap but they look exactly like the real thing. 20 years ago these were made in Japan. Current production I believe is in Thailand. If it says made in China....you got a fake. I do not believe any are made in China.

These are the ones that you are likely to see more than any other in a hollywood recording studio. They have been around for years and are still number one for studio and broadcast use. You can see them on both producers heads on the Imus in the Morning show every morning.

Not sure this is needed since these are well loved. But these are awesome. My dad bought me a pair when I was 12 and I'm now 29 and they are still amazing. Beats may sound good but to me they are a joke, I'm a music junky. My dad having owned his ow studio gave these to my brother and I as gifts and now being grown up I finally apreciate the gesture.

Imus :lmao: what a joke. HOWARD!!!! :woot:

Came to say this. I have a pair of V6's - for $40 they're fantastic. $80 for the slightly-more-expensive-for-no-reason version? Meh, I'd probably rather spend up and get Grados or something.

How do you replace the ear pads? is it easy?

What would you say is the main difference? and where did you get them for $40???

As has been said multiple times, the headphone jack is plated with gold! gooooooooold!!!!!
... And there's a slightly better warranty. [Note: I've had two pairs. warranty doesn't matter. [I lost the first ones in a move.]
I got them for $40 here:
http://store.sony.com/p/MDR-V6/en/p/MDRV6/BSTOCK
[They are no longer available. Shipping was $7, no tax. You can, of course, get them new from Amazon for $70 as well.]

These types of headphones shouldn't be worn when you're in a situation that calls for "huge jerking movements" Which is what confused me when I first saw guys wearing those G I A N T Beats headphones to the gym... then I realized they just didn't get enough hugs from mom growing up and were seeking attention.

Depends on head size I suppose. You probably have a fat head.

We have the same exact in our church. The leather/fabric on the muffs is bad quality. All we have left is the padding underlay. I dont think that they are worth anything above $60. We are shopping for new ones, and these are off the list.

Edit: Just to add some good things about these... The sound quality is crystal clear. And for all you people who are looking for "great sounding" look elsewhere. These don't have noise cancellation or frequency boost like BOSE. They are not suppose to. these are for professionals who want to hear every imperfection that there is in the sound stream, so that they can better do their work.

I think you took my exaggerated statement of "huge jerking movements" too literally. I was just saying, even moving around a little bit or looking downward or something like that, ive had them start slipping off my head before. My point was, because these are supra-aural(I just realized I was calling them the wrong thing) and put pressure against the ears/head to stay on, the same pressure makes them uncomfortable on the ears because of the pressure applied. Its a pretty common complaint of any supra-aural headphone and why most experienced audiophiles dont use them. I can vouch for this issue with the Sony line supra-aural's(V6's, 7506's, etc). If you enjoy low bass headphones that have low quality pads that will degrade overtime and are very uncomfortable, I suggest Sony V6's or 7506's. :)

I got a set of these 15 years ago. In a way, they're actually too good for casual use. MP3s recorded at anything less than 192 kbps will sound compressed. I tried playing games with them, and they're so clear that you can tell which sounds are samples and which are synthesized. And on many of the samples you can hear the slight hiss when the sample starts. It made the game seem fake - like if a blu-ray movie showed so much detail you could tell the actors were using props instead of the real thing. I had to go back to regular crappy computer speakers for the game to become immersive again. On my digital piano (Yamaha P-80), they're so good I can faintly hear when the piano sound samples loop. But I've learned to ignore it because every speaker I've hooked up to it has sounded like mud compared to these headphones.

They're billed as studio monitors with a flat response curve. In English, that means they come as close as you can to delivering the raw, unadulterated sound exactly as it was recorded. If you prefer a different frequency profile like a punchy bass, that's what an equalizer is for. By the same token, if you like a punchy bass in everything you listen to, these are not the headphones you're looking for.

You must be listening to these on a poopily(Did I invent that word just now?) powered source or something. When I got them I was disappointed in them because of a lack of bass and the highs being too high. Then I realized I didn't have the correct driver installed for my sound car and, holy crap, it made them much better.

Then I took them over to a stereo that actually send a lot of power to it's headphone jack and it was like I was wearing new headphones. Night and day. I'm really into the whole audio quality stuff and when a decent setup these are amazing sounding.

It sounds like you just have a sweaty fat head and a poorly powered headphone amp. Haha...

I'm TOTALLY just joking around with ya :) But really, these CAN sound really great. I see people wearing them on radio/podcasts/etc very often.

Adam Carolla: http://www.bbsradio.com/guest_stu...lla_sm.jpg

To each their own of course, if you like them, hey....

I am a fairly experienced audiophile. Its not like ive only listened to them in a single place with no comparison. My Sony V6's ive used off of $800 receivers for movies and music, used them off computer output in games/music, casual use etc. Of course you can make them sound better to some degree, but the fact remains, for me theres just better options out there. As I said already, Sony line a very well known for having weak bass and more of a raw sound to them. Id take my Sennheiser HD555/595's or Audio-technicas over them any day.

For the most part, I use headphones for movie watching and music. For that, Sony's fall short in the bass and comfort/longevity department. Im definitely not big on Supra-aural headphones. Grado's are better if you really like Supra-aural stuff.

Also, keep in mind. Seeing them on radio and such doesnt really prove anything. Sony's are considered fairly inexpensive and have been on the market for like 20 years lol... This is also for strict studio use do you see those. They arnt being used for movie watching or music enjoyment heh. They are being used for their raw output nature. They are studio headphones, they arnt there to offer an incredible soundstage presence.

Good info. It was nice chatting. :)

I also have the similar MDR-V6. Worked in TV productions for decades, a lot of the audio guys, especially the field guys, used these or the MDR-V6. I've tried both and honestly can't tell the difference.

Both have a very flat, not spiced response.

I don't know if they're the best, but they're pretty dang good.

(the first thing I did was remove the silly "digital" stickers on the side - that didn't affect the sound at all:)

They are available at a different link there : http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/...1665089914
Unbelievable that they were priced at $40 when they are now $110 there. You sure about that? The Sony Store isn't exactly known as a place to get slick deals.

And what's the big deal about a gold plate, is the audio heard any different? Do they look and feel the same exact way?

Acoustically I can't tell the difference

Visually - yeah - they look different. The v6 has a silver/chrome looking plug while the 7506's plug looks goldish..

A few weeks back, i got the V6 for $39 so it may be on sale again soon.

I love how this thread is still going strong. The debate over headphones is worse than Android vs Iphone lol.

It is now at $75, unbelievable

Still alive. Thanks!
adorama [adorama.com]

the deal is now dead

Double dead.