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Sony MDR-7510 Closed-back Studio Headphones Reviews

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Looking for 'phones that deliver? Comfort, durability, and accuracy is what we're talking about, and the Sony MDR-7510 headphones give you all three at an affordable price. The MDR-7510s' cushy, pliable earpads provide excellent noise isolation and conform to the natural shape of your ear, providing extreme comfort during long sessions. Sony's pro headphones are ubiquitous in studios worldwide, so you know you can make solid engineering decisions based on what you're hearing. Make "going to 'phones" a pleasure, rather than a pain - with Sony's MDR-7510 headphones.

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Sony mdr 7510 is my favorite and still is :)

By Yeng Chang on November 29, 2020 Music Background: Audio production/ sound engineer (home/hobby level)

I was a lucky one when i got this because i wanted to get back into music and audio recording and sound production. I didnt have my mdr 7506 anymore since my brother uses it. I didnt know which one to get since there are so many types of headphones but i am not your regular headphone bluetooth guy, i am an audio freak so i need studio monitors and Studio headphones etc.. That being said i needed something that was comfy on ears, high quality, and as flat as the mdr 7506(professional noise reduction. I found these on ebay and brand new and it was out for bidding and it was at 30$ bet but nobody was bidding them at all!! :) so i bet and i got it without having to go through the struggle of bidding to hope for a win :) im guessing not many people knows of theseso thats why nobody was bidding or sellin much at all lol. But i got them for $90 less ehich was only 30$ brand new in box!! and man i love it!!! It cuffs your ears so so comfortably, so even if you have them on for hours(i would have these on for like 5 hours) it does not t bother at all period! VErsus the mdr 7506, i love those but it hurts my ears if i have them on for at least an hour in studio and it bothers me. But these are high quality a d professionallly Flat sound and it actually in my opinion is better than the 7506, i can guarantee you but it is your choice and not mines but to me i still use them for everything and is so good and also can be loud but it won't hurt your ears if u turn it up. Use whatever audio soundcard or mixer and these will not let you down. 8/10

best value closed back headphones

By Sweetwater Customer on April 16, 2018

these perform like $300 headphones but they look really fragile FYI. I would put these in a hard case if you're going to bring them somewhere.

Holy mother of crap!

By Kevin J. from Pennsylvania on June 21, 2016 Music Background: DJ (on air} and live sound tech.

These are the best cans I have used for my on air DJing. The isolation is the best I have ever heard and I've used bookoo cans. 5hz to 40khz at this price is mind blowing. The extended frequency keeps extreme hi and lo noise out of the audio band. niiiiiiice! The very low impedance make these so easy to drive that I believe they could be driven by a watch battery. And the frequency extension makes my live recording monitoring much better.

Amazing detailed sound!

By Grant from Los Angeles, CA on July 15, 2014 Music Background: Producer, Recording Engineer, Songwriter, Singer

If you need a set of cans to edit tracks with this is it. Particularly on vocals you can hear every detail and adjust it as necessary.

My vocal recording artists love these headphones because the mid-ranges are easy to hear and track with.

I find for detailed work and tracking these are the best for the money you can use.

An excelent pair of headphones

By Clayton from Kandahar Airfield, Kandahar, Afghanistan on May 30, 2012 Music Background: Armament and Aviation Expert and Audio Production Major

I bought these to try them out. I'm currently using them to monitor recordings that I am making of various military aircraft and "sounds of war" as well as music. I am verry impressed. They are holding up extremley well considering the enviornment that I have them in. They also sound supprisingly clear even when covered in dust on convoys and other missions.

sony the one and only !!!!!!!!!!

By marvin saez tate from newport, rhode island on February 11, 2012 Music Background: producer, mastering engineer

as usual i am never disappointed when i purchased any sony product. from the days of the walkman til now its always been quality. listening to the mdr-7510's i can't even imagine what the mdr-7520's must sound like. nothing can beat headphones in this price range. 'get em'

My second pair!

By Grant Taylor from Los Angeles on January 19, 2012 Music Background: Producer/Singer/Songwriter

I have had the first pair for a few months. My clients love them for tracking vocals. I love them for editing the vocals and tracks. Very clean and clear.
Good detailed sound.

Crystal Clean Sound

By Grant Taylor from Los Angeles, CA, USA on July 14, 2011 Music Background: Producer/Songwriter

I have been using the Song HD headphones but got a second pair for tracking. I didn't expect them to sound as amazing as they do. Incredibly crystal clean sound. Totally impressed.

The most accurate cans you can get without an Amp

By Eric from Chicago on June 24, 2011 Music Background: Engineer & Voiceover Artist

Get these headphones. No really...you need them. Comfortable for extended use. Even, transparent spectral balance with no accentuation at any frequency. Acoustically open soft mesh covering the metal (yes metel) drivers. Very good isolation from exterior sound sources with faint bleed. No break-in period and the head bracket sits much farther forward sitting the ear-cups perfectly around your ear snugly. The lower Ohms give you ample drive, so buy a mic with the money you'll save by not buying a heaphone amp. Toss your old cans and make love to your ears with these. Cart em'!

Nice Cans

By Rodney Clark from Coral Springs FL on September 18, 2013 Music Background: Producer & Voiceover Talent

I’m a SONY Headphones fan and worked for years with the MDR-7509 and the HD version which are discontinued now. Quality of sound was great but ear pads wasn’t . Replaced them with the 7506 but had some hi frequencies issues with my voiceover recordings because they are a bit too harsh for my taste. Finally got the 7510 and BOOM !! Right on the money !! I will recommend for voiceover recording.

Review of Sony 7510 Headphones

By Robert W. Harrison from MARYVILLE, TENNESSEE 37804 on May 5, 2013 Music Background: Sang professionally for a short time singing Southern Gospel Music.

I have purchased several pairs of headphones over the past few years. I have Sony MDR-400 headphones which are really outstanding. The Sony 7510 are nearly right on par with the MDR-400 at half the price. I had bought a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones but they lacked the sensitivity and dynamic sound I had expected so I returned them. The Sony 7510 out performed them by quite a bit. The Audio Technica ATH-M50 were very handsome, in the red color, but in sound were not a match for the Sony 7510. I am still looking for another brand to buy, but they must have better sensitivity than was produced by the Audio's. I have wanted to audition a pair of the Beats Pro model but so far have not found any on display for listening. They are quite expensive, but I would still like to see and hear a pair. For an all around great pair of phones I highly recommend the Sony 7510's. I also have purchased a pair of the Bose A-2 headphones and like them also. They are not quite as dynamic as the Sony's but are very light and comfortable to wear. I am looking to possibly purchase a pair of Sennheiser 280 Pro's which I understand put out great sound have a high rate sensitivity which I like. I fashion a good bass response in the headphones I purchase so I am still looking. Another set I am considering is the Audio Technica ATH-D40 which I understand has good bass response as well as high sensitivity. Only time will tell which I think is the best. If you want an all around great pair of headphones, you will not be disappointed in the purchase of the Sony 7510 model. I would highly recommend them to anyone who loves music. Great Price for value received!

Clean Sound, Mostly Comfortable

By Zach Lorton from Alton, IL on July 2, 2012 Music Background: Vocalist/Instrumentalist, Video & Audio editor,

I really like the Sony MDR-7510 headphones, and I'm not crazy about Sony products in general. I work in a room where there's so much white noise it can make someone crazy, so I wear headphones ALL the time, and I need something that can block out extraneous noise. These do the job -- there's no noise reduction technology, but the closed shape surrounds the ears and blocks out SO much noise that you don't need any additional noise reduction. Because of the frequency response range, the audio is crisp, clear, and easy to distinguish from most other headphones. My only gripe is the head fatigue. I've got a slightly larger-than-average head (I have a hard time finding glasses that fit without being custom-made), so I begin to feel some head fatigue after wearing them for about 5-6 hours. Otherwise, I love everything about these headphones, and I would tell anyone that if you want quality sound in a solid, well-built package, these headphones are a great investment.

Sony MDR-7510

By Dale Blasingame from Atlanta, GA on January 30, 2012 Music Background: Musician, recording hobbyist.

I do home recording as a hobby, so I'm always trying to get good sound on a budget. I've tried to get by on inexpensive (< $50) headphones but the sound quality has never been good. I decided to splurge and got a copy of the MDR-7510 based on several reviews. The sound is beautiful - much closer to the fidelity of my studio monitors. I can work with these on and get an accurate idea of what tracks are sounding like without waking up the rest of the house.

Very nice. Would recomend.

By Sweetwater Customer from North Dakota on January 23, 2012 Music Background: Recording&Live Engineer. Pro Tools Operator

Sony MDR-7510 headphones are a great buy, and I recommend them to anyone.

Studio Headphones

By JJ Razzo from NY on June 2, 2017 Music Background: 9149603338

I have very high end, high cost headphones in my studio..... but.....These headphones provide the best value of any headphones I have in my studio! Value being the balance between quality and cost. These headphones get the most use as well and sound very very good!

more than a bang for your buck

By milton from springhill,LA on February 8, 2014 Music Background: Hobbyist, Recording Engineer

this is a really great set of can it will need some burning in it worth the wait the sound will open up a lot. the pads are soft but will hurt 10 to 20 minutes from be to sort but a little diy with 2 coffee filters to pull up the pads to be little more robust and it will help with the bass your welcome!

Very good quality/price ratio.

By François Beauvais on June 13, 2013 Music Background: Pro Musician

First let me say that I'm looking for 4 new pairs of headphones for my studio.

I've been touring for 2 years and playing with the mdr-7520 in a live studio setup for about a year now and absolutely love them. Recently I bought these 7510's. At first glance I was plesently surprised. They sound very good for 120$-140$ headphones.

Now to compare the 7510's to the 7520's, you have to keep in mind, they're in very different price ranges. Still I wanted to try the 7510's since they're about 200$-250$ less to see if I'd if they'd be good enough for my studio at home.

My answer is no. Since I got used to the detail clarity of the 7520's, I don't think I could drop down. That said, I still think that the 7510's are great headphones and have a better quality/price ratio than the 7520's. Unfortunatly, once standards are raised, it's hard to go back.

In comparison, the 7510's felt less detailed but pretty much in the same general colour (pretty flat with good, tight bass response) witch I like alot.

In conclusion, I would strongly recommend in it's price range but I'll stick with the mdr-7520. (Witch I also reviewed)

SONY MDR-7510

By Sweetwater Customer on January 14, 2013

Good quality studio headphones. Little bit heavy though, and the spring in the head band is too stiff. The ear pads are soft but too thin, and after 15 minutes of listening you feel the plastic case pressing too hard on your ears. At this point you need to remove them, and take a break. I would prefer 4 way swivel, and straight cable. A storage bag would be appropriate for this price.

MDR-7510 fails to deliver on high expectations

By Wayne Bouchard from Chandler, AZ on March 29, 2014 Music Background: Muscian and hobbyist engineer

I've used Sony headphones for years and when my last pair gave up the ghost, I decided it was time for an upgrade. I was very disappointed with what I found. These headphones have a lot of bass response, far too much in fact. When trying to listen to a mix, I don't get accurate results and have to remind myself to make corrections. The ear cups are also narrower than they should be with relatively thin pads. This means my ear lobes are constantly pressed against the headphones from both the sides and the top, making them terribly uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time. I am disappointed by Sony's design choices here. They have plenty of experience in this area and I would have expected far better from them. I find I can't recommend these headphones for serious audio work. For a higher end design priced accordingly, they just come up short in virtually all areas.

My Sony MDR-7510 Review...

By Jesse (43) from United States on June 11, 2013 Music Background: Hobbyist Musician/Music Listener

The Sony MDR-7510 professional recording head phones is somewhat puzzling for me. I bought them to replace a damaged pair of MDR-7506 head phones that i used just for general music listening purposes;and i rate those better than the 7510's for music listening a 4 out of five stars for over all sound in it's price point. The my new 7510's i rate for over all sound listening 2.5 stars. I've never used either pair for their intended purpose so do take note of it.

Conclusion and final ratings on the MDR-7510 over the MDR-7506's is: For recording if i were doing it;i'd rate the 7510's at 4.5 stars because they do something pretty awesome for your drums and base sound;and for the guitar side;it sounds like the guitars get lost in the cd mix. The 7506 headphones sound killer just listening to almost any kind of music;but have not used them for their intended purpose;so i couldn't tell ya if they'd score 4.5 stars just by that assumption. Try bothe headphones though;to see which ones you'd prefer. Good luck in your future head phone purchase.

I expected better from Sony

By Knoll on January 13, 2016

I really liked the the MDR-7510 but after two and a half years of very occasional use and careful storage, the right ear muff became intermittent. There doesn't seem to be anything visible to fix. Sweetwater support was great directing me to Sony however Sony directed me to area TV repair shops.

For the price, two and a half years is just not long enough for something marketed as "Comfort, durability, and accuracy..." to break.

Sony Closed Back

By Sweetwater Customer on July 4, 2019 Music Background: Studio Owner

The high end response for me actually was way overbearing. Even Joyner Lucas sounds bad on these headphones not sure how they managed to do that but for sure a let down. Expected a high quality product because it"s sony but i guess not.

2nd pair

By probe from harlem on July 3, 2019 Music Background: music producer

This is my second pair of these headphone. The first pair has a short somewhere in the right driver. I just bought a second pair to replace those after trying to fix the jack which wasn't the problem. The second pair also has the SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND I NOW HATE THESE HEADPHONES.

sony headphones 7510

By dale from PA on July 6, 2016 Music Background: been in bands for years, home recording

I've been using sony 7506 headphone for years, for me they are the best. I thought I would treat myself and upgrade to the 7510. That was very very disappointing. For me the 7506 just smoke the 7510, not even close.
The 7510 don't seem to have any clarity at all, no crispness, makes me think there is something wrong with them.

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