Sony MDR7506
Score: 73/100
Sony ULT WEAR with ANC
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Sony ULT WEAR (WHULT900N) delivers powerful bass, adaptive ANC with up to -22.9 dB attenuation, and up to 44 hours of battery life. Its bass-heavy tuning and inability to use LDAC while multipoint are notable trade-offs. It targets bass enthusiasts and travelers who prioritize long endurance and strong noise cancellation.
The Sony MDR-7506 is a professional closed-back studio headphone known for its accurate sound reproduction and excellent isolation. Lacking wireless connectivity and on-headset volume controls makes it less versatile for modern mobile use. Best suited for audio engineers and broadcasters who need reliable wired performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 260 g | 255 gbest |
63 Ωbest | — | |
106 dB SPLbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 144 minutesbest |
— | 10 mbest |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Wireless Connectivity | false | true |
Audio(3) | ||
Frequency Response | 10-20000 | 5-20000 Hz (Wired), 20-20000 Hz (Bluetooth) |
Impedance (Ω) | 63 Ω | 314 Ω (On), 32 Ω (Off) Ω |
Sensitivity (dB SPL) | 106 dB SPL | 110 dB/mW (On), 100 dB/mW (Off) dB SPL |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 260 g | 255 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 246x84x185 mm | 262 x 219 x 302 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers consider the MDR-7506 a studio staple, emphasizing its closed-back architecture for superior isolation, the 40 mm neodymium-driven drivers for accurate bass and dynamics, and its foldable, portable build with a long coiled cable that resists snags. Editors highlight its comfort during long sessions and its ability to deliver ample volume even from low-impedance sources.
Everyday users consistently commend the headphones for their clear stereo imaging, robust noise isolation, and practical foldable design. The long coiled cable and included adapters receive positive remarks for flexibility, while the most common complaint centers on the absence of an on-headset volume control and lack of wireless connectivity.
Professional reviewers commend the ULT WEAR for its comfortable fit, impressive ANC attenuation, and exceptional battery endurance, while highlighting the bass-forward tuning that can mask vocals and the inability to use LDAC alongside multipoint as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users echo the professional praise for comfort, long battery life, and effective noise cancellation, but many express frustration with the default bass-heavy sound signature and the limitation of not being able to listen while the headphones charge.
“extraordinary acoustic isolation”
