Sony MDR-7506 versus AKG K271 Studio

[Twexcom]

Hello.

Which of these headphones would you recommend?

The AKG K271 Studio? Or the Sony MDR-7506?

It has boiled down to these two now.

Thank you.

 

[Twexcom]

And which of them has better bass?

 

[Seth=L]

And which of them has better bass?

LOL, I wish I could help you buddy.

bump, for a good guy.

 

[alexsound]

Hello.

Which of these headphones would you recommend?

The AKG K271 Studio? Or the Sony MDR-7506?

It has boiled down to these two now.

Thank you.

I've recently purchased 2 different Senheiser phones and ended up returning both. HD280 were a total POS, and the HD555's were better, but still not that great. I thought my old AKG 240's, which I purchased 22 YEARS AGO, and still have the receipt from Illinois Audio (mail order) needed replacing. Neither of the Senheisers could hold a candle, in definition, bass response, high frequency smoothness to my 22 year old AKG's. I would imagine the 271, which replaced the 270's, another great set of cans, will be awesome. I also had a pair of Sony MDVR6's I purchased for my portable CD player about 8 years ago and they only lasted about 2 years. They sounded great, but they fell apart pretty quickly. Go with AKG. Sony's sound good, but from personal experience, the AKG's will last you a LONG TIME.

 

[Seth=L]

I've recently purchased 2 different Senheiser phones and ended up returning both. HD280 were a total POS, and the HD555's were better, but still not that great. I thought my old AKG 240's, which I purchased 22 YEARS AGO, and still have the receipt from Illinois Audio (mail order) needed replacing. Neither of the Senheisers could hold a candle, in definition, bass response, high frequency smoothness to my 22 year old AKG's. I would imagine the 271, which replaced the 270's, another great set of cans, will be awesome. I also had a pair of Sony MDVR6's I purchased for my portable CD player about 8 years ago and they only lasted about 2 years. They sounded great, but they fell apart pretty quickly. Go with AKG. Sony's sound good, but from personal experience, the AKG's will last you a LONG TIME.

Just out of curiosity, are the MDVR6s able to be taken appart? What is the headphone structure made of?

The MDR-7506 are metal cased and can be completely disassembled for repair if necessary.

 

[Hi Ho]

I just bought my dad a pair of AKG k-240 Studios. I think I'm going to have to get a pair for myself. They sound amazing, are extremely comfortable, and are very well built.

 

[WmAx]

I've recently purchased 2 different Senheiser phones and ended up returning both. HD280 were a total POS, and the HD555's were better, but still not that great. I thought my old AKG 240's, which I purchased 22 YEARS AGO, and still have the receipt from Illinois Audio (mail order) needed replacing. Neither of the Senheisers could hold a candle, in definition, bass response, high frequency smoothness to my 22 year old AKG's. I would imagine the 271, which replaced the 270's, another great set of cans, will be awesome. I also had a pair of Sony MDVR6's I purchased for my portable CD player about 8 years ago and they only lasted about 2 years. They sounded great, but they fell apart pretty quickly. Go with AKG. Sony's sound good, but from personal experience, the AKG's will last you a LONG TIME.

Sure that was MDR-V6, or MDR-V600? The MDR-V6 is identical to the 7506, and is one of the most durable headphones made for professional use.

-Chris

 

[alexsound]

Sure that was MDR-V6, or MDR-V600? The MDR-V6 is identical to the 7506, and is one of the most durable headphones made for professional use.

-Chris

They were MDVR6's, not the 600's. the problem wasn't actually the phones themselves, it was the ear padding part. It would just fall apart, start peeling, etc. After replacing the padding (the outside liner part) for the 2nd time, I gave the phones to my daughter. As for sound and comfort, they were quite good headphones, but not as good as the 240's. Understand also that the 240's were also originally introduced as professional headphones, and are still considered one of the best pro models available.

 

[jaxvon]

They were MDVR6's, not the 600's. the problem wasn't actually the phones themselves, it was the ear padding part. It would just fall apart, start peeling, etc. After replacing the padding (the outside liner part) for the 2nd time, I gave the phones to my daughter. As for sound and comfort, they were quite good headphones, but not as good as the 240's. Understand also that the 240's were also originally introduced as professional headphones, and are still considered one of the best pro models available.

That sounds more like it. That is the only real downside to these headphones: the pleather pads that fall apart after a lot of use. Pads are cheap and easy to replace, though.

 

[Seth=L]

That sounds more like it. That is the only real downside to these headphones: the pleather pads that fall apart after a lot of use. Pads are cheap and easy to replace, though.

Yeah, especially on those headphones.

 

[alexsound]

That sounds more like it. That is the only real downside to these headphones: the pleather pads that fall apart after a lot of use. Pads are cheap and easy to replace, though.

Yeah, but it's a pain. One thing I did like about the Sonys was the way they could "collapse" for storage. I will say they were alot better than using any in
the ear models available at the time and they can easily be driven by a portable CD player to high volumes. The AKG's, using an adaptor, not so good.

 

[Twexcom]

I know that the Sony MDR-7506 has a steel chassis, but, what about things like the cable?

My main problem with headphones is the cables malfunctioning. which one do you think that is less likely to happen to? The AKG or Sony?

 

[Seth=L]

I know that the Sony MDR-7506 has a steel chassis, but, what about things like the cable?

My main problem with headphones is the cables malfunctioning. which one do you think that is less likely to happen to? The AKG or Sony?

I doubt it would be a major concern on either set of headphones, but I know that you can repair the Sonys, I can't comment on the AKGs.

 

[WmAx]

I know that the Sony MDR-7506 has a steel chassis, but, what about things like the cable?

My main problem with headphones is the cables malfunctioning. which one do you think that is less likely to happen to? The AKG or Sony?

7506 cable is one of the highest quality cable/plug combinations I have seen used on any headphone, though, the cable is coiled and this annoys some people. It features a very strong cable with a thick outer rubber layer and the strain relief that it runs through into the headphone casing is not going to give way for any reason that I can see being in the realm of normal. The plug itself is an extremely high grade one, made from metal parts that are cast and machined. The AKG units do not use anything special in quality for the plugs, but the cable on the K271S can be changed rather easily. It has a plug where it connects into the headphone itself.

-Chris

 

[Seth=L]

7506 cable is one of the highest quality cable/plug combinations I have seen used on any headphone, though, the cable is coiled and this annoys some people. It features a very strong cable with a thick outer rubber layer and the strain relief that it runs through into the headphone casing is not going to give way for any reason that I can see being in the realm of normal. The plug itself is an extremely high grade one, made from metal parts that are cast and machined. The AKG units do not use anything special in quality for the plugs, but the cable on the K271S can be changed rather easily. It has a plug where it connects into the headphone itself.

-Chris

Pretty nifty about the cable on the AKGs, but those MDR-7506s are tempting. I think that they may be my next audio purchase, when ever I can afford them.