Thinking about purchasing a new headset for recording or listening to music?
You’ve come to the right place and I’d like to make a recommendation if I may.
I’ve been using the Sony MDR7506 Headset for over 10 years and have come to love the sound quality and durability of the headset.
When I first began recording while in High School, these were my only source of audio while mixing or recording live. They work very well in these applications. They would also travel with me as my main set of headphones while listening to CDs or MP3s.
Lets look at a couple of the details of this headset:
- Top Rated for accurate & detailed music reproduction
- Premium 40mm drivers reproduce every musical nuance
- Closed-ear design nearly eliminates external noise, provides hours of comfort, and gives a tight bass response
- Gold-plated connectors prevent rust and corrosion
- UniMatch plug is provided for both 1/4″ and 1/8″ jacks
- Folding design for easy storage
The headset is very durable, hence the ability for it to survive traveling and studio use for over a decade. About the only part of the headset that might need to be replaced occasionally are the ear cushions. You can buy these directly from Sony or you can also find them online from other vendors. The MDR7506 Replacement Cushion usually runs around $5 each, so for $10 plus shipping you should be able to refurbish your headset easily.
The Sony MDR7506 Headset has served me well from CD Player to 4 Track Tape Recording to full on Pro Tools recording, so I’m confident it will serve you well in whatever application you are considering it for.
All of us should be careful of listening to music at appropriate sound levels. After years of playing in bands and listening to music at loud volumes I’ve begun to experience Tinnitus. Generally this seems like a ringing in the ears. So please be careful with how loud you listen to audio through any headset.
I’ve been a big fan of DigiDesign for the past 7 years or so. I currently record using a ProTools studio setup which has evolved over the years. They have several entry level options now that didn’t exist back when I converted to ProTools, so I highly recommend them if you are looking for recording and editing solutions.
I’m also a big fan of Fender Guitars and Amps as well as Paul Reed Smith (PRS) Guitars.
A Short Video Review of the Sony MDR7506 Headset