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.
The best headphones I've ever had I'm wearing now; they are Sennheiser HD600 (over ears, but not enclosed (sound blocking), has a long cord). Comfortable for long sessions and superb sound. They're no longer in production but can sometimes be found. There is a newer wireless version that I have no experience with.
If you really want to have a headphone that is made for Mixing/Mastering you should look att OLLOaudio S5X or the new X1 headphones I have used them for the past 5 years and never mix in monitors anymore,
Senheiser HD 650... if you must... but for years I tried to avoid tuning my room... it seamed like too much to learn... it was daunting... then I got a very good stereo system... although I spent pennies on the dollar, it would have cost around 15,000.00 but I got it on the secondary market... I listened to my music on it and I was sick to my stomach... sounded great on headphones because I mixed it on headphones... but if I'm mixing headphones to listen on headphones then I'm not even aiming at the target...
So I took on the task and figured out how to get my room right and use monitors... my mixes improved dramatically... I have since been mixing projects for other artists...
you will never get an accurate read on your stereo soundscape or phasing issues with cans, also I can mix for hours longer before I fatigue when using my room
