Sony 7506 vs. Sennheiser HD280

[funkysurfer]

Ok. I've read many threads on cans and these two along with the AKG 240 seem to be most popular. Originally I was thinking of going with flat freq. response for recording/mixing. However, I would like to use them for practicing too and they need to handle a low B.

Which one does both & is better at it?

Also, I am open to other suggestions in the $100 and lower range.

Thanks!
FS

 

[DrGroovenstein]

I'm interested as well, I was thinking of picking up some Sony 7506 cans. I already have the HD-280 and sometimes I find it hard to pick out bass parts from recordings. Though, they do sound pretty darn good.

 

[funkysurfer]

I'm interested as well, I was thinking of picking up some Sony 7506 cans. I already have the HD-280 and sometimes I find it hard to pick out bass parts from recordings. Though, they do sound pretty darn good.

Interesting.

Oh yeah, BTW… you're the one who spells his name wrong!

 

[Rick Brienzo]

I have always liked the Sony 7506’s I own four pairs.

If you want some more low end check out the Sony MDRV700DJ.

I have a set and they are kind of like the 7506’s with a bigger bottom.

 

[DrGroovenstein]

Not that want bigger bottom, just tighter I guess. The bottom end on the HD-280 seem to get boomy in some instances. But maybe I just need better EQ control heh.

 

[Rick Brienzo]

Not that want bigger bottom, just tighter I guess. The bottom end on the HD-280 seem to get boomy in some instances. But maybe I just need better EQ control heh.

What are you using the headphones for? Mixing, Practice, Listening Pleasure?

 

[DrGroovenstein]

Practice. Eventually for mixing. I have taken my HD-280 on a plane from time to time though

 

[Rick Brienzo]

The 7506’s have a real clean, clinical, flat type of sound. Some may say a little bright. I use them to monitor/trouble shoot live sound and to mix and monitor in the studio. They have the ability to really look into a mix like a microscope. I am always amazed at all the little noises and problems I am able to find in a mix using them. The mixes transfer well once you get used to them just like any monitoring system and I have never had a complaint from a client regarding sound quality or comfort.

I have never used the HD-280’s so I can not comment on them.

 

[these_go211]

that was a great description of the 7506's rick. i've used them for awhile too. nice cans for monitoring.

 

[g00eY]

i have Sennheiser HD280s for generally listening purposes. i agree, it does lack that low end, but if you're using it through a computer you should be able to boost the bass, and it'll sound great. i should also add that they make me look stupid cuz my head is shaped funny.

 

[Captain_joe6]

That is exactly the thing with the HD 280's. You have to coax the bass out of them with some thoughtful EQ-ing. Get online and find a response graph for them, then make a reverse of that graph on your graphic eq to set them somewhere near flat. I can actually set things to go so low and so loud that it makes my teeth hurt.

On the other hand, I plug them into my iPod and turn the EQ off completely (flat) and I think they still sound great.

 

[DrGroovenstein]

I don't have that powerful of eq options, at least not yet.

 

[Captain_joe6]

Sure you do! Everybody these days has iTunes or Winamp, and they both have decent graphic EQ's. If you really want to hear things the way they are, check out Apollo Player. It only plays a few common audio formats, but it plays them very, very well, is very light on resources, and is completely free. It even has a more expansive EQ function and reveals all the little clicks and pops and such in my mp3's ripped from CD's that looked pristine. Give it a try.

 

[zombywoof5050]

I don't notice any loss/lack of bass with my HD280 Pros. I prefer them because of their good isolation.

 

[winston]

Good thread, I've been wondering about cans in the ~$100 range. I've heard enough issues about the Sennheisers' construction/sound to be not so interested. Also curious about the Grados in this range, which tend to get good reviews from audiophiles. Can anyone compare the sound of the 7506 to the AKG 240 (I'd get the newer low-impedance ones)--my interest is in a flat response for accurate mixing.