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MDR 7506 Professional Headphones

$113.00

Sony

Sony’s range of professional headphones are engineered for a combination of strength, comfort and practicality, and are used daily in broadcast & recording studios worldwide. The dual-structure design of the headphones combines supra-aural and circum-aural design approaches, giving a more natural, clearer sound. The headphone cord (3 meters/ 9.8 feet) is an oxygen-free copper litz wire which provides maximum conductivity. Cord is an oxygen-free copper litz wire which provides maximum conductivity. Simple fold and stow design. The MDR-7506 professional headphones come complete with protective carry pouch and gold-plated 3.5mm/6.3mm adaptor.

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  • “Agreed, I just got a pair based on the review below. They came in 2nd place after the ancient Sony MDR-7506, but I bought them for the more modern design and detachable cord while…”
  • “I've loved my Sony MDR-7506 headphones so much that I bought two pairs - one for work and one for home. They are bulky, but with the price they're going for on most sites you could…”
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Product details
Headphone Cup Type
Over-ear
Body Part Use
Ears
Noise Cancellation Type
Passive
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Compatible Devices
Professional audio system, Home audio system
Ports and Interfaces
3.5 mm Jack
Cable Length
9.8 foot
Connectivity Highlights
Coiled cable
Earpad Material
Faux leather
Water Protection
Not Water Resistant
Waterproof
No
Water Resistant
No
Driver Size
40 mm
Frequency Response
10Hz-20kHz
Headphone Impedance
63 Ohms
Sensitivity
106dB
Sound Output
Stereo
Audio Highlights
Less audio leak
Maximum Input Power
1000 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion
High percentage of harmonic distortion in the bass range (not perceptible)
Performance Highlights
Sound Isolation
Driver Technology
Dynamic
Diaphragm Size
Large
Magnet Material
Neodymium
Style
Over-ear, Studio
Weight
230 g
Dimensions
7" x 7" x 1" (17.8 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm)
Foldable
Yes
Material
Plastic
Monaural
No
Manufacturing
Hailing straight from 1991
Earcup Style
Closed-back
Earcup Type
Closed-back
Recommended Use
Studio, Mixing
Highlighted Uses
Travel
Typical Users
Audio professionals, Audiophiles
Included Accessories
Soft Case
Supported Accessories
Replacement earpads