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Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

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Size: 7" x 7" x 1"


Features

  • Neodymium magnets and 40 millimeter drivers for powerful, detailed sound.Specific uses for product : Professional audio system,Home audio system
  • Closed ear design provides comfort and outstanding reduction of external noises
  • 9.8 foot cord ends in gold plated plug and it is not detachable; 1/4 inch adapter included
  • Folds up for storage or travel in provided soft case
  • Frequency Response: 10 Hertz to 20 kilohertz
  • These large diaphragm, foldable headphones feature a rugged construction, a secure, highly effective closed ear design
  • Connectivity technology : Wired

Description

Sony MDR7506 Professional Stereo Headphones are ideal for sound monitoring in recording studios, radio, film production, video, electronic news gathering - and virtually any application where high quality sound is required. The closed-ear design MDR-7506 is outrageously popular in pro and home recording studios. It features a rugged design, convenient folding construction, 40mm driver units, gold connectors and a professional- quality OFC (oxygen free copper) cord. Sony 7500 Series headphones offer a practical range of choices for everyone from the casual user to the studio pro. These include the MDR-7506 which is lauded by many professional studios and broadcasters. Features Rugged Design: Proven to be reliable in the toughest situations Folding Construction: Compactness in storage 40mm Driver Unit: For clear, high quality sound reproduction Closed-Ear Design: Comfort and reduction of external noise interference Stereo Unimatch Plug: 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch applications Gold Connectors and OFC Cord: Reliable and stable signal connection and transmission Supplied Soft Case: Protective storage AmericanMusical is an authorized dealer of Sony products. From the Manufacturer Sony MDR7506 Professional Stereo Headphones are ideal for sound monitoring in recording studios, radio, film production, video, electronic news gathering - and virtually any application where high quality sound is required. The closed-ear design MDR-7506 is outrageously popular in pro and home recording studios. It features a rugged design, convenient folding construction, 40mm driver units, gold connectors and a professional-quality OFC (oxygen free copper) cord. Sony 7500 Series headphones offer a practical range of choices for everyone from the casual user to the studio pro. These include the MDR-7506 which is lauded by many professional studios and broadcasters. Features Rugged Design: Proven to be reliable in the toughest situations Folding Construction: Compactness in storage 40mm Driver Unit: For clear, high quality sound reproduction Closed-Ear Design: Comfort and reduction of external noise interference Stereo Unimatch Plug: 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch applications Gold Connectors and OFC Cord: Reliable and stable signal connection and transmission Supplied Soft Case: Protective storage AmericanMusical is an authorized dealer of Sony products.

Brand: Sony


Color: Black


Ear Placement: Over Ear


Form Factor: Over Ear


Impedance: 63 Ohms


Brand Name: Sony


Model Number: MDR7506


Model Name: Sony MDR


Built-In Media: Cable, Headphones, Protective Case, Unimatch Plug


Age Range Description: Adult


Warranty Description: 90 day


Customer Package Type: Standard Packaging


Number of Items: 1


Series Number: 7506


UPC: 027242682252


Global Trade Identification Number: 52


Manufacturer: Sony


Item Type Name: Studio Headphones


Is Autographed: No


Headphones Ear Placement: Over Ear


Headphone Folding Features: Over Ear


Earpiece Shape: Angular or Rounded


Control Type: Noise Control


Control Method: Touch


Item Weight: 8 ounces


Carrying Case Weight: 9.6 Ounces


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Impedance: 63 Ohms


Noise Control: Sound Isolation


Frequency Response: 20 KHz


Sensitivity: 10 Hz


Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver


Audio Driver Size: 40 Millimeters


Frequency Range: 10 Hz to 20,000 Hz


Enclosure Material: Copper, Gold, Neodymium


Specific Uses For Product: Home audio system, Professional audio system


Antenna Location: Audio Monitoring, Disc Jockey Use, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing


Compatible Devices: Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Music Production Equipment


Cable Features: 9.8 foot cord


Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant


Carrying Case Material: Fabric


Additional Features: Foldable


Is Electric: No


Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm and 1/4 inch Jack


Connectivity Technology: Wired


Wireless Technology: Wired


Color: Black


Style Name: Headphones


Carrying Case Color: Black


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  • Superb Headphones and Excellent Value (with comparison to Sony MDR-V6)
Size: 7" x 7" x 1"
I purchased these Sony MDR-7506 headphones a couple of months ago. More recently, I've also purchased Sony's very similar (but not identical - see below) Sony MDR-V6 Monitor Series Headphones. My reason for purchasing a second pair (and getting both models) was because the V6's were very inexpensive at the time I ordered ($30 cheaper than the 7506's), and because I was curious to see if I could tell a difference between the two. In reading many of the reviews here on Amazon and elsewhere, I knew that the two are constructed very similarly but there were different opinions regarding both the differences (if any) and which has the superior sound. These are both headphones in the $100 and below price category, which seems like a reasonable price to pay for high quality sound. I do not like to listen to music using earbuds, I prefer this style of "over-the-ear" headphone. although it does take some getting used to. I also have very inexpensive Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones for occasions when I don't want to use my more expensive Sony's. I am very satisfied with the sound quality from these headphones (both models), and with the comfort. They are the first "quality" headphones that I have owned, and the level of detail in the sound, lack of distortion, and overall quality is simply superb. I am completely satisfied. Now, regarding both similarities and differences between the Sony MDR-7506 and Sony MDR-V6, here is what I have found: - externally, they are almost identical in construction and appearance. The V6 has red stickers on each headphone "for Digital", and the 7506 has blue stickers "Professional". The phono jack for the V6 is silver metal (all metal), for the 7506 is gold (rubber and gold). Those are the only visible differences I am able to detect. - when I listen to the two headphones back to back, at the same volume level and with the same music, I can detect a slightly clearer treble and midrange from the 7506, and very slightly clearer sound. This is consistent with several of the other reviewers on Amazon for the 7506, who say they can detect a slightly better sound separation and more open sound for the 7506, with the V6's sounding a bit warmer. One reviewer also says that the internal grounding for the two headphones is different - the 7506 uses a separate internal ground for the left and right channels, where the V6 uses a single ground for both channels. (It seems to me that both grounds are going to the same place anyway, but if this is true - and I am not able to confirm whether or not it is - then maybe this contributes to a slightly different sound). - some reviewers state that the internal speaker drivers are different for the two headphones. However when I went to Sony's website to check the specifications for the two models, that is not what I found. And here is what the Wikipedia page states for these headphones: "both models share the same part number for their driver, but the magnet therein is known to vary. The MDR-7506 was introduced with a samarium-cobalt magnet, as is currently used in the MDR-V6. However, at some point, the MDR-7506 switched to the slightly more powerful neodymium magnet. These changes were made without changing the driver part number." - The box for the 7506 states "neodimium magnet". The operating instructions included with the V6 state "samarium cobalt magnet". Possibly either or both of these are out of date (as Wiki states, they may make spec changes over time) - the 7506 box is copyright 1994, and the V6 copyright is 1996. - The 7506 box includes an exploded view and parts list, which is very nice to have. The V6 box does not. - Both headphones include a soft case for storing/carrying the headphones, and both include an adaptor plug so that the headphone can be used with either a stereo mini-plug or a normal size plug. UPDATE 7/22/13 and 7/30/13: The Sony MDR-V6 and MDR-7506 headphones have just recently been reviewed by CNET, with similar comments to my own regarding the small differences in sound quality. Both headphones receive a very high recommendation from CNET. See the MDR-7506 review at [...] and the MDR-V6 review at [...] According to the specifications on Sony's website (which should be up-to-date), the only difference between the two headphones is frequency response: - MDR-7506: - Neodymium magnet, 40.0 mm driver, 10-20kHz frequency response, 63 Ohm impedance, 106 dB/W/m sensitivity - MDR-V6: - Neodymium magnet, 40.0 mm driver, 5-30kHz frequency response, 63 Ohm impedance, 106 dB/W/m sensitivity I am not able to explain how Sony is claiming different frequency response for the two headphones if all of the other specs are identical, but this is what they are saying. And I do believe that the two headphones have slightly different sound. Although there is a slight difference between the 7506 and V6, the sound from both headphones is very neutral. The "professional" choice between the two seems to be the 7506, and it is the more expensive model. If you read other reviews you will find that the 7506's are commonly used by studio engineers, because they are designed to reproduce the sound just as it is, without adding emphasis to the bass as some other headphones are designed to do. At this point, for me they are both excellent, and for thirty bucks less I'd go with the V6 if I could have only one of the two. I've been using these headphones with the Audioengine D1 24-bit digital-to-audio converter, and I am extremely pleased with the quality of the sound. As a final comment, some owners of these headphones comment that the ear pads wear out over time, and some owners also prefer different ear pads for better comfort. I also purchased a pair of Beyerdynamic EDT 250 Velour Padded Earcushions for this reason, and although I have not yet given them a try to compare them with the ear pads that come with the Sony headphones, I do like the fact that it is possible to fit different ear pads if desired in order to provide more comfort, as well as replace them when they have become worn (some owners use these headphones for many years). I notice that there are a very large number of reviewers for these headphones, many of them long-time owners who feel very strongly that these Sony headphones are the best. I'm just beginning to use them, but I have high hopes that they will be durable over time and that I will continue to be as satisfied with them as I am today. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2013 by Phil in Magnolia

  • Oldie but a goodie
Size: 7" x 7" x 1"
These headphones are amazing, especially for the price. These headphones were introduced in 1991, so surely something in this price range has come along that is better, right? What I found, nope. These are still the king. I researched several headphones before making this purchase. I narrowed it down to these (Sony MDR-7506) and the Audio Technica ATH-M50, which at the time of this review, were $50 more than the 7506. I had seen both headphones recommended numerous times. Luckily for me, 2 co-workers had the 7506 and the M5's, so I was able to AB test both. I listened to a variety of music on each pair. Here's what I found: Sound: • Treble - The 7506 is a fairly bright headphone. It does tend to push the highs a tad, but I didn't mind it. I didn't find it painful to listen to, even after an extended period, and I liked the detail that it brought out in some songs. The M50 did not seem to push the highs as much, but to me, it felt a little bit more restrained and almost muffled sounding compared to the 7506. Not bad, just not as "airy". Overall, I preferred the 7506 • Mid-range - Both headphones did well in the mid-range, but I thought the 7506 was overall more clear. • Bass - This is where I thought the M50 would win hands down. After many reviews that I read, I expected the 7506 to really get trounced here. This was definitely not the case. It could be just my tastes in sound, but the 7506 had very tight, detailed bass. The M50 had slightly stronger bass, but not quite as detailed as the 7506. I would guess, like many things audio, this will be largely subjective on which you prefer. I did not find that the 7506 was lacking at all in bass, though. • Comfort - This was probably the biggest plus for the 7506 vs the M50. The M50 felt much heavier to me and squeezed my head a lot more than the 7506. The 7506 were light and much more comfortable. Complete win for the 7506. The pair I tried had the Velour ear pads, which may have helped with this. I highly recommend those as well. You can find them here: http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Velour-Earcushions-MDR7506-Headphones/dp/B0016MF7W2 • Price - Even with the upgraded ear pads, the 7506 came in over $30 cheaper. Win for the 7506 here. • Build quality and durability - Both sets of headphones seemed very well built and durable. I don't see any immediate issues with either pair. I've heard many people with 7506 that have owned them for 10-20 years with no issues except for needing to replace the ear pads. I also read numerous people with M50s since they launched (5 years ago) with no issues either. Conclusion: Not surprisingly, I ended up purchasing the 7506. They were cheaper and I liked them better all-around. I'm sure there are other people that would do the same AB test and prefer the M50, so your mileage may vary. I actually ended up purchasing 2 sets so I could have a set at work and a set at home. Highly recommend these headphones and get the Velour pads as well as they are a very worthwhile upgrade. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014 by Scott

  • Best headphones for the money you will ever find!
Size: 7" x 7" x 1"
I have had a few of these over the years (Sony has made this model for over a quarter of a century!) and they have never failed to impress me. They have been a standard among professionals for decades and I still see people in radio, television and all forms of broadcasting, sound engineers on location, musicians in the studio, etc. using these headphones all the time to this day! You can easily find better headphones for LOTS more money but you won't find a better wired headphone than these made anywhere by anyone for under $100! They are surprisingly rugged in construction, and the sound they reproduce is extremely detailed and extremely revealing (they let you hear EVERYTHING, a major reason professionals recording sound for a living use them so often), and are quite affordable. And they also collapse down to a compact size for storage or transport in the supplied heavy duty carry-bag, one more reason why professionals capturing sound for a living so often swear by them. Because Sony got so much about them right (and they are STILL so popular among professionals) they have remained available unchanged or modified in any way for a quarter of a century and remain so today. I heard my first pair in a recording studio over two decades ago and was as so impressed by them I immediately purchased a pair for myself. I had to get them from a supplier of professional recording gear back then because retailers in those days only carried the lower end consumer version, the MDR-V6 (now discontinued), which had a SLIGHTLY warmer sound but with SLIGHTLY less clarity and detail. Back then the 7506s came in a clear plastic box with a satin covered (which looked like expensive silk) molded form for the headphones to sit in (the most beautiful packaging I have EVER seen a pair of headphones come in, even though I've purchased other headphones that sell for over $1000). None of my expensive headphones have ever arrived in such beautiful packaging (the box was practically a work of art). The included carry-bag used to be made of a very soft leather-like material, too. Now they arrive in a somewhat bland cardboard box and the carry-bag is of a thick woven nylon (or some similar material) which I'll admit is actually just as durable and functional in every way as the old carry-bag, and the headphones are still the same excellent classic from all those years back--the best wired headphones for under $100 you'll ever find. They have a mini-jack on the end of the partially coiled cable with a full-sized screw-on adaptor that is of very high quality included in the box. Screw the adapter on and it looks like a permanent fixture--like they came from the factory equipped with a full-sized headphone jack. These very compact over-the-ear headphones seal so well that even though they have no electronic sound cancellation (such things effect the sound quality, something to be avoided for PROFESSIONAL sound capture or recording use) they are never-the-less surprisingly good for passive headphones at isolating your ears from outside sounds. If you are looking for wired headphones under $100, look no further. These are the finest you will ever find! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2025 by Robert Schaffer

  • A great set of headphones
Size: 7" x 7" x 1"
-Background- This is my third headset for use in the workplace. I'm in the IT field. I spend about half my day talking to people, and the other half with my head down working. The trouble is, the people around me are in the same situation, and our quiet parts of the day are seldom aligned, plus we are all loud talkers, so my office is usually really noisy. The first two headsets I tried were earbud headsets. One set (Shure e2c) accomplished sound-isolation via earbuds composed of foam earplugs. Another set (from Phillips) used active noise cancellation. Both worked pretty well, the Shure being the standout for sound quality, but earbuds have a few fundamental problems. I found earbuds were a real pain to take in and out of the ear to accommodate 'drive-by' conversations. The Phillips would sometimes fall out of the ear. With the Shure headphones, I could stand to have them in my ears for about a half-day before the skin in my ears became irritated and wearing them became painful. The noise cancellation feature was great for external low frequency sounds, but did not isolate the real noise problem of background noise from other people talking. After some painstaking Googling and reading up on reviews here at Amazon ('Amazoning?'), I landed on these headphones. -Sound Quality- This was my first set of high quality over ear headphones, so I cannot size these headphones up against their competitors. That said, I was floored by the sound quality of these headphones. Previously, my favorite place for enjoying music was in the car, where I can play it as loud as I like without the concern of disturbing others (my own little environmentally-controlled acoustic bubble). They blew away any consumer-accessible home theater setup, car stereo, headphone or earbud I had ever heard previously, and instantly sold me on high-quality headphones as the ideal music enjoyment experience. These headphones are very well balanced. The lows are perfect: Strong but not overpowering or uncomfortable, present, and clear. Well managed bass is typically difficult to find in headphones, where it is either overdone or underpowered. Highs are are perfect: Clear, and not overpowering or "over bright." I have never heard high 'clipping' or distortion unless it was in the recording. With well-balanced highs and lows, the oft-neglected mid tones are in perfect balance with the rest of the sound. I feel like the sound is perfect, an even, level balance, even after several years of heavy use. I hear things in music that I never noticed before (even with other headphones), like sniffs and coughs from the audience during a winter-time recording of Horowitz. -Sound Isolation- The headphones have a sealed back. They do a great job of filtering out background noise. I sometimes wear them alone (no music) just to muddle down the noise in the office and on airplanes. They work just well enough - better than nothing but not as isolating as foam earplugs (and certainly more comfortable). Good sound isolation sets the stage for good sound reproduction. I barely have to turn my iPod up to enjoy music at a comfortable level. The lowest volume settings easily drown out my coworkers and works well on crowded airplanes, also. They also do a great job of not letting sound *out.* I often listen to really good jams pretty loud at the office. When I press the ear cups together, I can barely tell they are on while holding them in my hands. Great for not disturbing people around you or for not disturbing one's partner when playing video games late into the night. -Usability- You don't need a powerful setup to enjoy these headphones. I use them primarily with an iPod, but I have also used them for gaming. They are easy to take off and put on for quick conversations. While the sound quality is excellent, and a sealed back design is good for sound isolation, they may not be so good as a DJ headset, since the ear cups do not rotate 180 degrees. -Comfort- I have a large cranium (I wear a XXL motorcycle helmet) and large-ish ears. These headphones fit great and feel great. Usually they are all the way out to the second or third from last 'click' on the headband adjuster. With the ear cups on, the headband rests on the top of my head, but has never tossed my hair. I routinely wear these for a full 8-12 hours. There is no pressure on or around my ears or on my head. Sometimes they get a little warm, but never uncomfortably so. On airplanes, I usually put them on as soon as I sit down to filter out the conversations around me, and leave them on for the whole flight, including sleeping with them on. -Durability- These headphones don't get out much. They mostly sit in a drawer at my office when not in use. I have taken them on a few trips (DC to Salt Lake City and to Greece) where they have had to endure air travel in a laptop bag and a few trips through security. They have held up very well, with no signs of wear. -The Bottom Line- These headphones changed the way I listen to music, and they inspired me to seek out a headset for gaming. I would buy them again without a second thought. I know Sony has made a successor to these headphones, and from what I've read, the sound quality on the newer headphones is not as well balanced. I hope Sony continues to manufacture these, as they are a very nice, high quality product. Why mess with perfection? I often seriously consider buying another set for home or as a backup to my set at the office. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2010 by Timothy

  • Good Value Proposition
Size: 7" x 7" x 1"
I had to replace my aging Grado headphones that finally gave up, but I really just needed something basic to plug into my headphone amplifier. I did a bunch of searches, saw this one was pretty well reviewed and sounded good. I'd say it's nicely balanced if you just want to play games and listen to videos. The ear cups are super comfortable, and it blocks out a lot of nosie without noise canceling built in. Quality is very good for the price point and I appreciate the super long cord. They're pretty heavy but I don't get tired wearing them for long periods of time. If you want to avoid the hassle of bluetooth charging and tech and want a good solid middle of the road headphones that will handle 90% of daily tasks this is an excellent value proposition. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026 by Kenneth Hart

  • Great budget friendly neutral sounding headphones
Size: 7" x 7" x 1"
Just what everyone says, very light and flat responding headphones for mixing and subtle mastering. Bass is clear and present with a bit of high end but hardly any mud in the mids. A lot clearer than my ath-m50's I had for 9 years. I would describe it as dull and neutral sounding which is great for capturing those unexpected frequencies that clashes. Big Plus on that but however the headphones headband you gotta be careful and the ear pads are a bit on the cheaper feel. 90s like style student headphones, a bit uncomfortable but they work just well. Nothing like an upgraded ear pads can't fix. Overall, solid headphones that Sony did an excellent job! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026 by Sky

  • Listened to a bunch of headphones, this are closest to perfection. Not bassy. Excellent mids and highs, solid lows.
Size: 7" x 7" x 1"
I've tried a ton of headphones lately and these sound by far the best to me. I like generally flat sound. I'm more concerned with clear mids and highs and want present but not overpowering bass and low bass. Headphones I've tried include the following with my totally subjective sound rating on 10 point scale. YMMV. Audio Technica ATH-M50X - highs a little subdued for my liking - 7 Beats Studio 2 Wireless - Subdued highs, some mid bass emphasis but not overpowering. 6 Bose QC25 - A little weak on bass and weak on highs, best ANC. 7 Bose QC35 - Can be a little bassy, especially at low volume. Bright highs. Best ANC. 9 JBL - EVEREST 700 - Way too bassy. 5. JBL - Everest Elite 700 - Much better than non-Elite, 7 OPPO PM-3 - Excellent, expensive. 10 Sennheiser 202 - yuck. Too bassy, no highs, but cheap. 4 Sennheiser 280 - well balanced. 8 Sennheiser Momentum M2 - Close to perfection. 9.5 Sennheiser PXC-550 - wireless noise cancelling. These are excellent. 9 Sony - MDRXB950BT/B - Extra bass says it all. 4 Sony 7506 - Perfection 10 Out of all that I've tried the Sony 7506 are closest to perfection, to live performance. They are not bass heavy at all but can produce comfortable solid bass down to quite low frequencies. Tonal balance leans towards the upper mids and highs. Bright but not harsh. You end up hearing subtle sounds in the music that is missing with other headphones. Those who want more bass or don't want bright highs won't like these. But for my listening taste this matches perfectly. They are also very comfortable. Many of the headphones listed above are not as comfortable. Either tight band or thin band or ear cups that aren't big or deep enough. These headphones are great. Biggest disadvantage vs. many that I've tried recently is that these are wired... with a long heavy cord easy to get caught on things. I was looking for a wireless headphone. But ultimately I couldn't find one at a reasonable price that sounded anywhere near as good as these. Next closest was the Sennheiser PXC-550, but at $400, wireless wasn't worth an extra $320. I also found that there were times I didn't want noise cancellation. Too bad Sony doesn't make a wireless headphone with anywhere near this sound. Best of all, these are by far the cheapest of the decent sounding headphones I've listened to. The headphones in this list range in prices from $20 to $450. Highly recommend the Sony 7506... if you like this sort of sound signature. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2016 by Critic at large

  • The legend, and still one of the greats more than 20 years on
Size: 7" x 7" x 1"
Let me preface this review by saying I'm traditionally more of a speakers guy myself, however a new job in a new city forced me to have to get headphones. I do have a lot of listening time in on some of the industry's most respected phones (Etymotic ER4, Sennheiser HD600, AKG K701, and Beyerdynamic DT-770, for example), however I've just always preferred the open sound and impact that only a great speaker system can give you. Anyway, let's move on. I needed a set of headphones quick and didn't have a whole lot to spend what with the move and all, so I settled on the 7506 after generally positive reviews from about everybody I asked. I received them in and broke them in for about 48 hours before sitting down with them and starting to run music through them. It's about three months on listening to them every single night and I think I'm ready to write a review. The first thing you notice is, despite how they look, these aren't flimsy headphones - they use more metal than plastic, yet despite this, they don't feel very heavy, nor do they become uncomfortable quickly. I've got pretty big ears, and I can wear these for hours on end without a problem (which isn't the case with Sony's V600/700). Moving on to the important part - the sound. The easiest way to explain these headphones is to say they don't have much character of their own. While that may seem like a stab at them, what I'm actually saying is they're very even tonally and don't venture too far away from flat response in their usable range - and speaking of range, the low frequency response is almost mind blowing. I have never heard headphones anywhere near this price that go this low this easily. Even the V700 (which I used to own) couldn't go anywhere near this low at usable volume levels (the V700's are way too bloated in the low regions, which seems to hurt the extension). Also, these headphones are extremely easy to drive, able to crank out high volume levels from portable devices, so for you iPod folks, this is definitely worth checking out. Now, to nitpick a bit. The pleather earpads, while fairly comfortable, make your ears sweaty after a while in warm environments, and I'm told they wear out fairly quickly, however Beyerdynamic makes a velour pad for their DT250 that's pretty much a direct replacement (and I'm told a bit more comfortable). On the sound, while the frequency response is quite flat, the character of the sound is a bit plump in the lower midbass region, and a bit thin in the midrange - slightly so, but you'll hear the difference as you get into more expensive ($200+) headphones. Also, the headband on mine keep going back to their original positions and I have to keep sliding them back to the 4th click on both sides. Finally, I'm not sure I'm hugely fond of how the cables to the elements themselves extrude out of the frame a bit. Once in a while when I take the headphones off, I hook my finger on there - it doesn't really bother me, but I'm worried about breaking the connection one of these days. That said, these are a fantastic set of headphones, and I'm convinced they're about the best you can buy for under $100 overall, depending on your tastes (Grado SR60's are a bit darker and groovier with more sting in the highs and Sennheiser HD280's are a bit smoother on top and less analytical overall, at this price point), and the nitpicks aren't enough to stop me from giving these a five-star review. One last thing: a lot of folks say that these are physically identical to the MDR-V6 (NOT the V600!) except for the stickers on the sides of the enclosures, and there's evidence that supports their theory, however as I've not personally heard the V6, I can't say either way. Would be worth checking out - you might save yourself twenty bucks. Overall, a great sounding headphone with awesome low frequency extension and high sensitivity for a great price. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2008 by Orchid_Malevolence

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