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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Sound
- Design
- Isolation
- Microphone
- Active Features
- Connectivity
- Comments
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Sony MDR-7506
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sony MDR-7506
Tested using Methodology v2.0
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TypeOver-Ear
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureClosed-Back
Bass AmountBalanced (0 dB)
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Treble AmountBalanced (0 dB)
MicNo
Sound SignatureBalanced
TypeOver-ear
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
MicNo
Variants
- ATH-M50x (Black)
- ATH-M50x (Gray)
- ATH-M50x (Metallic Orange)
- ATH-M50x (White)
- MDR-7506 (Black)
Our Verdict
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sony MDR-7506
The Audio-Technica will be more comfortable to wear during long listening sessions, and they feel better built than the Sony MDR-7506. Both are tuned for monitoring and recording audio. The headphones are fairly similar, but you might be able to find the Sony at a cheaper price point, so they might offer better value, even though the Audio-Technica include swappable cables for longevity.