Hi all. I have a very small setup for recording music - basically just a iPad, keyboard, mic & headphones. I’m currently using Sony MDR-7506 headphones which I’ve had for years and replaced the cushions on it several times. The cord on it is finally wearing out and will need new headphones soon. Was planning to get a new one of the same model but thought I’d ask here if anyone had any recommendations of others in the same price range as the Sony that is worth considering. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks!
Hi @Dav ! In similar price range, the GRADO SR60 series are good. It has neutral and precise sound. It is 'open' so it gets closer to speakers feeling, and it's quite effective for mixing. Of course, it's not 'the best', but for the price... rather cool.
None-no no no no-use cans for the sound spectrum never for the sound.IE cans will let you place instruments very accurately but will never_never let you interporate the sound that instrument should be-Sorry an old bug bear. I use Big Reds 15 Inch speakers flown 14ft appart- but then I live alone lol
There's something to be said for sticking with what you're familiar with. If you know the sound of the Sony's, then you don't have to recalibrate your ears when getting another pair.
Im half deaf..lol..but I still enjoy music...so I gotta go with what some good musicians told me and that was Gemmy from Wikiloops, who's since passed KRK KNS 8400.. (maybe a hundred bucks)Still dont matter much to me....we all hear it different..some guys like Ear Bleeder mixes...other a bit less...lol
That's true, @Dr_J . I have become very use to the Sony's sound.
@FishinMission : thanks for that recommendation. Reading some reviews on them right now...
Edit: I like I’m reading about those. People say it’s pretty flat. I’ve been listening to some headphones in the stores and many are so bass thumpy, I’m trying to avoid boomy bass headphones.
I have the same model Sony headphones as you do, but I seldom mix with them now. Turns out I was getting a completely wrong impression of my mixes using them. Instead, I listen to my mix on my trusty old computer speakers and then final with the Mastering button in Logic Pro. My ears alone are too far gone to trust anymore, so I trust LP's wizardry instead. I'll later listen in my car for any additional tweaks that might be needed (too much bass, too much high-end, whatever).
I do the same, @Neumuzik , check out my mixes in the car, and I'm often surprised how different it sounds. I picked up the TB Morphit plugin that is suppose to do headphone correction for the Sony, seems to help me level things out a bit better.
