Sony MDR7506 Pro Reviews

Aside from the fact that the MDR-7506 and the MDR-V6 have some drawbacks for mobile use -- namely the long, coiled cord and lack of an integrated microphone for cell-phone calls -- both headphones have aged extremely well and I'm glad Sony has let them be. As noted, while the two models look nearly identical, they don't sound identical. I can't say they're day-and-night opposites -- the two headphones share a similar overall sound -- but the differences are significant, so it's just a matter of picking the one that matches your taste. I'd go for the MDR-V6 -- I highly recommend it -- but CNET Executive Editor David Carnoy, who edited this review, preferred the MDR-7506. And so did CNET editor Matthew Moskovciak. In other words, these are two excellent headphones that offer distinct sonic differences. It's less about which one is "better" and more about which sound you prefer. But if you value sound quality and comfort, both of these should be at the top of your list when you're shopping for headphones under $100.