tldr; The Sony MDR-7506 receives mostly positive reviews on Reddit (83% positive across 971 mentions). A solid choice in its category.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Sony MDR-7506
“They will last you a lifetime if you don’t abuse it. I recommend getting a cheap headband sleeve to protect that headband from flaking. Yaxi makes ear pads particularly for the 7506 that alters the sound in case you might feel the need to upgrade in the future.”
“Not to sound like a broken record, but the 7506s are also quite boosted around 4-6khz and therefore quite sharp. Please look at measurements before you make a purchase lol, they may not be entirely accurate to how your ears will perceive a pair of headphones, but if a headphone has +4dB at 4khz then it’s almost certainly going to be sharp.”
971 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/4/2026