How does this pair of headphones compare to the sony mdr 7506 for use in the studio? which one has the most neutral sound? much appreciated.
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My application is as a working/ rehearsing/ home recording bassist and singer. I eval all my components with these phones& have mixed non critical recordings to the satisfaction of bands for their demos all through these phones. No experience with the Sonys. I just did hours of reading reviews, picked a pair that seemed closest to fity needs, then trained my ear through comparative listening to familiar sources to know the phones coloration of sound, These phones are fairly transparent across my sources. I like the modular cable design also.
757022
After comparing Brainwavz HM5 to Sony MDR-V6 the Brainwavz sound very mid-range and lack clarity. Your MDR-7506 headphones would sound much better in the studio.
757023
I'm not familiar w/ the Sonys, but these things are RIDICULOUSLY neutral. Honestly one of the most neutral headphones i've ever used, which means they're incredibly honest for studio/mixing use, of course. I highly recommend.
757024
I don't have the Sony one, so I can't compare. I'm very, very happy with with the ones I bought, though. Very neutral sounding.
323525
Bose QC25 are great but they have a cord and these Sony mdr-1rbt are Bluetooth and can be plugged in with 3mm cord. i guess just depends on what you are looking for in a headphone the Bose QC25 that i tried on at best buy sounded much better than these but don't have Bluetooth capability and thats why i chose these over those. Sony has great sound too but bose has much better noise cancelling capability. Overall both great headphones and have their pros and cons just up to you which ones you get. Hope this helped.
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They are both great, but the 315's are better sounding. I have a pair of 535's that sound good, but I use these more often than most all my earbuds. If I am listening through my home system, I use Beyerdynamic's either mt T-70's or my T-90's. Also as with all speakers and headphones there is going to be a break in period. They will sound different in a few weeks than right out of the box.
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These headphones are not designed for the casual listener. They are reference headphones for the studio, they are designed to have a flat response so when a track is in the mixdown phase of production they give an honest representation of level and sound.
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When I originally purchased these headphones over 25 years ago, they were supplanting the old studio standard Koss 4AAs. I have an old pair of those also. The Sony MDR-V6 are lighter and more comfortable to wear over many long hours in studio settings. If you look closely many TV and Radio broadcasters use these headphones to this day. The MDR-V6 headphones my not be the "epitome" of studio monitor headphones today (progress in technology), but for their extremely affordable price, they reproduce amazingly accurate lows, mids, and highs over the entire audio spectrum. To my 62 year old ears, they are more than precise instruments. When I originally purchased these headphones over 25 years ago, they were supplanting the old studio standard Koss 4AAs. I have an old pair of those also. The Sony MDR-V6 are lighter and more comfortable to wear over many long hours in studio settings. If you look closely many TV and Radio broadcasters use these headphones to this day. The MDR-V6 headphones my not be the "epitome" of studio monitor headphones today (progress in technology), but for their extremely affordable price, they reproduce amazingly accurate lows, mids, and highs over the entire audio spectrum. To my 62... » Read More When I originally purchased these headphones over 25 years ago, they were supplanting the old studio standard Koss 4AAs. I have an old pair of those also. The Sony MDR-V6 are lighter and more comfortable to wear over many long hours in studio settings. If you look closely many TV and Radio broadcasters use these headphones to this day. The MDR-V6 headphones my not be the "epitome" of studio monitor headphones today (progress in technology), but for their extremely affordable price, they reproduce amazingly accurate lows, mids, and highs over the entire audio spectrum. To my 62 year old ears, they are more than precise instruments. « Show Less
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If you want to stay with the Sennheiser brand, take a look at the HD 280 Pros. Very nice headphone that, in my opinion, sound almost as good as the 595's but are closed back.
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I have not had my pair ever do that. They play all sound ranges great. Best pair of headphones I have had. Had a pair of AKG 240's before. Very natural uncolored sound. Not heavy over loaded bass like Beats or Bose.
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I am not trying to be flip with my answer, but its like comparing a VW Beetle to a new Corvette. The difference is that noticeable.....higher highs, mid range is dynamic,lows are right there without being overbearing....I have both headsets.....I hardly ever use the the 7506's anymore. the 7520's keep getting better as they break in. You will not be sorry if you purchase them......Roger
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Sound-wise, yes, build quality, no, expect these to break apart after 6 months. I would recommend a pair of Sony MDR 7506's. They actually sound better, and are better build-wise. I love the Shure's sound, but I cannot recommend them over the Sony.ALSO, these are cheaper. You can get these here for $84.95.
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Both are great headphones. Everyone's description is pretty head-on from what I've read. I remember buying the HD280's at target on clearance- I opened them in the car out of excitement. They had REALLY TIGHT bass. The PX100 is more sloppy, but it's a really fun headphone unlike the PX100. I enjoyed it alot for most of my music (Electronica, Rap, Metal, Trance). The bass really hits on the 280's.
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According to Sennheiser's website, they're 260g, which is the same as Beats Studio headphones. These headphones were designed for listening at home, not for portability, so they're not especially light.If that weight is uncomfortable for you, you might want to consider lightweight headphones like the Bowers & Wilkins P3 or Bose QC15. Of course, the audio quality isn't the same. Or consider the Beyerdynamic T70p, which is actually a bit heavier than the HD 650 but has a more modern design that distributes the weight comfortably around the ears. I can listen to those Beyerdynamics all day. According to Sennheiser's website, they're 260g, which is the same as Beats Studio headphones. These headphones were designed for listening at home, not for portability, so they're not especially light.If that weight is uncomfortable for you, you might want to consider lightweight headphones like the Bowers & Wilkins P3 or Bose QC15. Of course, the audio quality isn't the same. Or consider the Beyerdynamic T70p, which is actually a bit heavier than the HD 650 but has a more modern design that distributes the weight comfortably around the ears. I can listen to those Beyerdynamics... » Read More According to Sennheiser's website, they're 260g, which is the same as Beats Studio headphones. These headphones were designed for listening at home, not for portability, so they're not especially light.If that weight is uncomfortable for you, you might want to consider lightweight headphones like the Bowers & Wilkins P3 or Bose QC15. Of course, the audio quality isn't the same. Or consider the Beyerdynamic T70p, which is actually a bit heavier than the HD 650 but has a more modern design that distributes the weight comfortably around the ears. I can listen to those Beyerdynamics all day. « Show Less
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Personally I rank them a bit higher, others will say these don't have enough bass (I would strongly disagree) however to be honest I haven't used these in ~9months, I gave them to my fiance and bought some ATH-A900X's which are the same driver but with aluminium housing and sound a few notches above both. Both are fantastic headphones, but the M50's have a much flatter soundstage compared to the ATH-A700X's, I would also say that they are not as comfortable. Slightly more portable.
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I have both of them and I can honestly tell you that, sound wise, these are better. They also seem to fit more snugly around the ear without being uncomfortable, and they do not leak as much sound. But build quality wise- the mdr xb500 stands out much more. The swivel design tends to be more easier to break than the solid design of the sony mdr-xb500. The wire of the sony mdr-xb500 series is also thicker. These have a more striated design. If you tend to go through headphones due to breaking, I would not recommend these headphones.
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The pro700's had more bass to them but it really muffled the other ranges to the point that I really didn't like the sound. The ATH-M50's are my favorite headphone I've tried yet. Good rounded sound but decent bass too. I love them. Also the M50's are much more comfortable.
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Unlike the Beats these headphones are Monitor headphones, meaning the sound is very balanced unlike the very bassy beats. The highs and mids are arent as drowned by the bass and plus the athm50's are much cheeper than the beats. Hope this helps :)
2019601
I've owned both and they are both good headphones. The Inspiration are on the heavier side compared to the extremely light weight Momentum. I was happy with the sound with both headphones but the Momentum are definitely better at everything.
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I like these headphones too and I haven't experienced any noticeable cable tangling. In contrast, my other most-used headphones are Shure SE535-V but what I don't like about them is exactly what you said about the Sony!