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Melsi
Padawan
anyone have any experiance with these headphones that they could share?
Thanks
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Farview
Well-known member
I have several pairs and I love them.
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notCardio
I walk the line
I tried them and didn't care for them. But a lot of people love them, and I mean a LOT of people. And they are used quite frequently in pro studios (for tracking).
So the lesson here is, like everything else, tastes vary. If you can audition them, take a cd that you know what it sounds like and listen to them.
So the lesson here is, like everything else, tastes vary. If you can audition them, take a cd that you know what it sounds like and listen to them.
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Melsi
Padawan
can they not be used for referencing? and do you know if they are well isolated because, i dont want any bleed leading into the mic?
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Harvey Gerst
New member
I wouldn't trust any headphones for referencing. The Sony's provide decent isolation. Personally, I find the high end a little harsh and fatiguing, but a lot of people really like them. They're very difficult to repair when they break. But they're one of the standards in studio headphones.Melsi said:
Farview
Well-known member
They are good for tracking because of the forward upper mids and highs. They have enough isolation for me not to have the click track too loud while playing drums.
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notCardio
I walk the line
As far as referencing
I think that you can use phones to listen for detail, if what you have is a less than perfect monitoring setup (like a lot of us do). I'm sure a pro wouldn't have to resort to it, because they have better monitors in a better space and they know them more thoroughly. You can't use headphones for mixing, because you get an unnatural sounding bass in phones, but more importantly, the stereo field is exaggerated.
If you're listening for detail in a mix or even an individual track (not while you're tracking), my vote is always Beyer DT-770. Doesn't mean you'll like them.
For tracking, I don't know enough to give a valid opinion.
I'm with Harvey on the harsh highs of 7506's, plus I think they have a hyped bass, too.
But lots of people use them, so my opinion must be in the minority.
I think that you can use phones to listen for detail, if what you have is a less than perfect monitoring setup (like a lot of us do). I'm sure a pro wouldn't have to resort to it, because they have better monitors in a better space and they know them more thoroughly. You can't use headphones for mixing, because you get an unnatural sounding bass in phones, but more importantly, the stereo field is exaggerated.
If you're listening for detail in a mix or even an individual track (not while you're tracking), my vote is always Beyer DT-770. Doesn't mean you'll like them.
For tracking, I don't know enough to give a valid opinion.
I'm with Harvey on the harsh highs of 7506's, plus I think they have a hyped bass, too.
But lots of people use them, so my opinion must be in the minority.
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K.P.
New member
the 7506 are hyped in the top and bottom.
they can initially feel good sonically but I'd only use them as a spot check along with others.
as for use with tracking I find the isolation somewhat lacking. although a bit more, the AKG K171 or AKG K271 are much better. especially the K171.
if $100 is your budget, they're Okay.
they can initially feel good sonically but I'd only use them as a spot check along with others.
as for use with tracking I find the isolation somewhat lacking. although a bit more, the AKG K171 or AKG K271 are much better. especially the K171.
if $100 is your budget, they're Okay.
iqi616
Yet another Mike
My 7506s are okay at the top end - actually quite smooth - but definitely hyped at the bottom end. Had they not been a present from my wife I'd have returned them. However, I now find them valuable for double-checking the bottom end of my mixes against my references so I'm glad I didn't take them back.
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jeffree
New member
Yeah, as with speaker preferences, individual tastes for headphones seem to vary widely. A few years ago, I ordered and tried the Sonys along with the Senn 280s and AT 40s, and the Sonys were my least favorite of the group with my system and my ears. But I realize that I'm in the minority since I've seen the Sonys in use or lying around most studios I've worked in through the years. There were OK, but the sound wasn't my favorite. I sent them back.
The good news is that cans are small and light, so ordering a few top contenders to audition at home is cheap and easy. Return shipping's a snap. I'd suggest giving that approach a try--you may be surprised by how different these models sound, and I suspect that one model will grab you.
By the way, here's a good place for some general headphone comparisons although the selection is limited:
http://www.headphone.com/
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The good news is that cans are small and light, so ordering a few top contenders to audition at home is cheap and easy. Return shipping's a snap. I'd suggest giving that approach a try--you may be surprised by how different these models sound, and I suspect that one model will grab you.
By the way, here's a good place for some general headphone comparisons although the selection is limited:
http://www.headphone.com/
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TheRockDoc
New member
I have an old pair of K240's and a pair of 7506's.
Neither one really float my boat... but I use both until I find ones that I really like.
notCardio shares my sentiment as well as Harvey on the brittle highs. Interestingly, as men in particular get older, there is a decrease in high frequency hearing, and I sense that my be a particular appeal to the 7506 (although I've never studied the age median for the listeners
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the difficulty, of course, like any choice for audio is finding a selection at the same time from dealers that stock more than just a couple. Additionally, most are bubblewrapped before you even get to open the box. Like stereo speakers, be ready to try different sources at the same listening to find what would suit you best.
TRD
Neither one really float my boat... but I use both until I find ones that I really like.
notCardio shares my sentiment as well as Harvey on the brittle highs. Interestingly, as men in particular get older, there is a decrease in high frequency hearing, and I sense that my be a particular appeal to the 7506 (although I've never studied the age median for the listeners
)the difficulty, of course, like any choice for audio is finding a selection at the same time from dealers that stock more than just a couple. Additionally, most are bubblewrapped before you even get to open the box. Like stereo speakers, be ready to try different sources at the same listening to find what would suit you best.
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MadAudio
Damned if I do
I've had three pairs of them and while I like the way they sound, they are fragile. The 1/8" to 1/4" adapter is not very rugged (I've had two break), and the covering on the cups tends to loosen or split pretty easily. On one pair I replaced the plug with a Switchcraft, but doing so was quite a pain - the wires are a very, very thin gauge.