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Sony MDR-7506
MDR-7506
C$134.99 in Canada
Sale history: US$113 at Sweetwater in Oct 2026, above the ~US$99 it held for a decade. Vistek and AVShop in Canada carry it at C$134.99.
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Pros
- Industry-standard closed-back; dialogue mixes translate
- Folds flat with a soft case; coiled cord
- 63 ohms drives from a laptop
- Replaceable pads and long parts supply
Cons
- Bright treble; fatiguing on long sessions
- Stock pleather pads flake within a couple of years
- Non-detachable cable
- Tight clamp on larger heads
Why it is the pick
The closed-back reference for dialogue edits, sync and noise floor. The question it answers for a buyer: Why a 1991 design is still on editing desks
Specs that matter
- 40 mm drivers, closed-back
- 10 Hz-20 kHz
- 63 ohms, 106 dB/W/m
- Coiled cord, 1/4 and 1/8 in plug
Check before ordering
Buy from an authorised dealer; counterfeits are common on marketplaces
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