They've been a standard for professional audio engineers for decades for good reason - and they only cost $79.99 on Amazon.
I've had mine since the mid-90s and have traveled around the country with them crammed in a backpack and they have held up like a champion. I keep saying I'll replace them with the same model if they ever die, but they just keep working.... The only issue is that the ear pad covering wears away over time, but this is easily fixed by purchasing BeyerDynamic velour pads. These pads are super comfy, and well worth the $23. They're not just a replacement for the original, they are an upgrade.
Sony's MDR-7506 is a robust, even toned set of over ear headphones that I've been using for the past 2 years or so. Durable, comfortable, and sounds great.
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E
These are pretty standard for the industry. Sound great and are not too expensive. I use them pretty much everyday when I'm editing. The only thing is they aren't noise cancelling, so if that's something you want then you might want to go for something else. But I've used them in the office with other people working/talking near me and I've been fine.
I know you’re being sarcastic but that’s really a thing on Amazon.
This is a really misleading and uninformed comment.
If you notice the graph with the frequency response curve, it goes up to 100khz.
Literally no headphones go up that high.
Youre right to say theyre "Not as good" as something like this, but anybody reading your comment will look even at that pair of sony headphones and declare them "definately not good headphones" based on provided info.
PS the sonys are cheaper https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E
I went through dozens of sets of failed headphones my first twenty years.
Bought these Sony MD7506 in 2000 and they've never let me down.
I had to replace the foam, cheaply, about ten years ago.
Funny enough, neither do I. The "cables" became a meme when they first came out, but they are sold pretty much everywhere. The abundance of them tells me that there is a market for them. Apple and their accessory makers can sell anything to an Apple fanatic.
Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LVZ4SXN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_H0PZW5W5874RQPEBPHAX
This is for prices being below the Minimum Advertised Price so it's actually usually a really good deal. Amazon frequently sells one of my favorite headphones like this. The price for it is very good and it isn't being manipulative or anything. It's a genuine deal.
People in this thread are being a bit too cynical.
Yeah lol I used to work for Apple and that was sent to me after my 5th year working for them.
Link to the stand. I just got it but it seems like it distributes the weight pretty well.
Sony MDR 7506 werden seit Jahrzehnten quasi unverändert produziert und verkauft. Teil der Verpackung ist ein "exploded view", der den Aufbau und die Komponenten zeigt.
Not 100% if you can get it for Buds Pro, but I run a Spiegen rugged case on my Buds+ and it protects the case really well
People are being too quick to be pissed about this. When you see it it's actually a good sign that you're getting a good deal. Amazon does this frequently with one of my favorite headphones. They're not being sneaky, they're just giving you a great price.
Yeah you should definitely get a different stand. The Sundara's pads will definitely be distorted.You should get this stand for the Sundarahttps://www.amazon.com/Headphone-Desktop-Stand-Headset-Holder/dp/B07ZYTS86X/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3GRDNE5A32FNN&keywords=headphones+stand&qid=1667499982&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI2LjA1IiwicXNhIjoiNS42NyIsInFzcCI6IjUuMTIifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=headphones+stand%2Caps%2C390&sr=8-9
The reason I chose this stand is because it has a moderate height. With shorter stand, when you hang your Sundara while being extended, the headphones' jacks will touch the table. As a result, the cable at the heads of the jacks start to bend. You can avoid this by retract the headphone every time you put it on the stand. You don't have to that with this stand
The last thing is you need to hang your Sundara by the metal part not the strap. Hanging by the strap will wear it out.
Source: I owned a Sundara and it was such a hassle to find a stand for it.
The Sony MDR 7506 headphones are great for practicing and home studio use... they're also used a lot in professional studios from what I understand... I like them because they sound great and have a long coiled cable so no issues standing with the bass and moving around a bit...
Here's the single one:
https://www.amazon.com/Headphone-Desktop-Stand-Headset-Holder/dp/B07ZYTS86X/
This is the dual one:
https://www.amazon.com/Jokitech-Aluminum-Headphones-Stand-Holder/dp/B01MU7UK5Z/
I learned with the passing of time that Bluetooth is not suitable for music production. You could try to reduce the IO buffer size but you’d still get a lot of latency. I suggest buying a pair of good, open-back, wired mixing headphones for your tracks, like these ones wich I think are the most bang for the buck out there
I was on a budget and got these, incredible value for money. You can obviously get better if you can afford it https://www.amazon.co.uk/-MDR-7506-Professional-Headphone-Black/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=asc_df_B000AJIF4E/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=404379811189&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12222902565188481781&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvq...
Ever since I've had my PSVR I've been using the original box it came in for the cables, camera, and processor box, this POWER A case for the headset, and just a small backpack for my PS4 and whatever disc VR games I have, but this looked particularly appealing as a more compact method.
The Amazon reviews seem fairly positive but I wanted to see if there were any opinions on Reddit also before I spent about $60 on it. :)
The Power A case (which I use and recommend) is also at Amazon. Other people here have bought and used this case too.
It’s $12.99 on Amazon. It goes on sale occasionally for $9.99. I think I got mine at best buy. The xbox one controller sits where the hump is and there’s a small pocket on inside top that holds power supply and cable. The go fits perfectly in the cut out area for the psvr. And it’s a hard shell case.
I honestly know nothing about those. Never even heard of the brand before. So it's a risk. The Sony MDR-7506 is an industry standard. You'll notice them a lot on TV and in movies because litteraly the entire crew wears them. Very flat response, and I've heard good mixes come out of them.
Without knowing your ears or your goals, that's my standard recommendation. And in threads dedicated to headphone purchases these always come up.
Again, you're buying headphones for studio work, so you aren't trying to by the best sounding headphones, rather youre trying to get the most natural sounding headphones.
Edit: after looking at that product a few things jump out. First, you don't want noise cancelling headphones for mixing. Also, they are marketed as "audiophile". Audiophiles spend a lot more money than $40 for headphones. So these are for people on a budget who don't really know what they are listening to. Which leads me to believe that these will be very colored sounding for "rich" response curve. The Freq response, Impedence, and sensitivity all leave a lot to be desired.
I found the Sony's on Amazon for $80 right now. At that point it's a no brainier.
you should look into HD58x
$50 cheaper than the 6XX at $170 but you will save another $100-150 as you wont need a DAC/AMP to power the HD58x
If you are listening to music out of an iPad/iPhone/Macbook/Mac you will NOT need an DAC/AMP with the 58x
So with that savings of $50 + $100-150 for a decent DAC/AMP combo you are looking at 75-80% similar sound signature for $200 less - id take that any day of the week especially if this is just going to be your first audiophile purchase and if you have another set of buds like i do with the Airpods Pro
Just my two cents - i did quite a bit of research you wont beat the HD58x at $170
I found a code and got them for $195 with 2 year accidental warranty so when i bend the metal bands to reduce the famous Sennheiser clamp i wont have to worry about breaking them.
Very satisfied with my purchase so far - mainly using the HD58x to listen to lossless and masters from Apple Music out of my Macbook Pro 16" - i could improve the sound with an amp but it gets so loud i am worried about damaging my ears so will most likely skip on an AMP anyways
The beauty of the HD58x is most consumer electronics (barring maybe PS4/Xbox controllers and some shittier PC laptops/desktops with bad sound cards) can power them - especially Apple products they use great DACs and the headphone adapter for $6 is what most people on Reddit claim is your cheapest DAC solution out there.
Picked up this stand for my desk for under $15 as well https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZYTS86X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you have any other questions hit me up! best of luck
Here’s the link on Amazon. I will likely be ordering the black one to match everything else. That stand is actually my bf’s lol, just used for the picture.
Apple hasn’t built an AirPod case with its individual speaker yet. So for now it’s best to buy an AirPods case... case. They usually come with a belt-hook to keep them safe or from getting lost. Here’s a link;
elago AW5 Compatible with Airpods Pro Case, Classic Handheld Game Console Design Case with Keychain [US Patent Registered] [Light Grey] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089ZXH1FW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_MQ4508C291DWHCKZ866X
I agree that he waterfield APM case is overpriced, but I also feel that way about all their bags. Given the cheaper solutions on ebay selling for about $30 (shipping/tax/etc), $60 would have been a fair price for this.
I bought this one from Amazon. Should be delivered by the end of the week. Listing says it will put them in low power mode.
Geekria UltraShell Smart Case for AirPod Max Headphones, Will Make Headphones Into Sleep Mode Immediately, Replacement Protective Hard Shell Travel Carrying Bag with Cable Storage (Microfiber) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08R91RBT7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RkY.FbDK8B9F6
Headphone Stand, Desktop Headset Holder - Lamicall Desk Earphone Stand, for All Headsets Such as HyperX Gaming Headphones, Beats/Sony/Sennheiser Music Headphones - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZYTS86X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_qLt8FbFH4NXE5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1