All user reviews for the Sony MDR-7509

4-5 years ago, I (do) had available (that) a Beyer DT911 (excellent in many respects, for any other use. I care!) I considered buying a headphone more closed (if possible too), less velvety, lovely, or more "uncompromising" bearable during long periods of work for the ear. I had the chance to compare to my home store a dozen headphones in a price range of between 100 and 300 € in listening conditions fairly neutral or even optimal. (Different brands: Sennheiser Audiotechnica, AKG, Beyer, whose younger brother of the Sony range, the MDR7506). Initially, I was focused on a budget of € 200 max. Unfortunately, that does not allow me to buy a Stax example.
I was not quite convinced by any headphone up to € 200 at the time, there was always one reason or another that kept me (lack of definition, its overinflated and frequencies "embellished" or filtered hardness Stamp, inconfortabilité, etc.). Ultimately, I decided to crack a little piggy, my choice fell on the Sony MDR 7509HD, a step well above the 7506 model.
I use it for 4-5 years, including the mix.
There are probably better, but I like this headphone for its transparency "flat" (neutral) across all frequencies, without making a sound bite hard or too tiring to the ear for long. While remaining neutral and embellished in serious or light. Its high quality in my opinion is that he can reproduce sound with subtlety, clarity and definition, it can collect a huge range of components sound with finesse.
Worn for a long time, weight (although reasonable) arises. As with any closed headphones, it is better to give quiet time regularly. The Sennheiser HD25 for example, is unbearable after 5 min.

Wearing this headphone and finish have their advantages and drawbacks:
+: The "shell" fit nicely around the ears, the cable (accordion) is quite long and firmly inserted (at one point, side L), gold-plated jack (which reduces oxidation).
-: Not so adjustable that for "small size noggin" foam interiors are very light (must wear quickly, even if this is not the case with me), "cushion" or "applied "are quite brittle plastic (ideally I would have preferred a fabric like my Beyer).

If I remember, I bought about 250 €. Difficult to say whether today can still be a good value, considering the number of headphones that have been around even Sony. At the outset, I would correct. This is a headphone that I use almost daily. Accustomed to the type of sound reproduction, I would look in the future a headphone even better in this regard, if possible, a little more comfortable to wear. It is and remains an honorable quality for a budget not too tight nor too high.

>>> How long you use it?
Since 2000 ... Unfortunately he is preparing a mandatory retirement due to wear. See below ...

>>> What is special that you love the most, least?
The +:
-The space when folded
-Ease of use (it seems to put on his slippers in the ears ... )
-Sound. I know, there is no consensus, but it is a reference for me, especially given the fact that I'm used to. I listen to everything with him. TV, music, mixes, mastering.Je know exactly how it sounds, and I think that's the key with any monitor system. The more you practice, the more you know, the more we know what to expect and how to interpret it.
-The electrical sensitivity

THE -:
-The weight that can tire a little after a few hours of use m ^ m if you get used to (like everything) and that, paradoxically, gives an impression of quality / robustness
-The quality over time. Foams are especially prone to breaking up a little too early for my taste considering the selling price at the time. For about 300 € paid at the time, I would have thought having a healthy use for over 10 years. Or, wear foam was felt after 3 or 4 years of use ...
-The price of replacement parts. € 80 for a foam right to multiply by 2 for both ears, it's worse than racketeering. And it does THAT circular foam that surrounds the ear. If one must also replace the thin foam that covers the HP must still shell out. Ditto for the cable guide to rubber at the base of the wire on the left ear. It is not given and in the end, we quickly for the price of a new headphone very good. That's why I'm going to have to solve his retirement ...
-To nitpick, the storage bag / transport which is a little cheap and could have been a little more protective given the price of the product.
-The sound reproduction in the bass sometimes a little soft. On the rock, it poses too many problems, but electro ...

Did you >>> tried many other models before buying it?
Some, yes. I have been practicing since 1988.

How do you >>> the price / quality ratio?
Rather just saw the new price and the rapid physical deterioration. But ultimately, it remains despite valiant more than 10 years of use altogether rather intensive. After that I kind of maniac with my gear, so I dare not imagine the careless hands. It remains a delicate headphones. I've always handled his kneecaps and joints with extreme caution despite a solid feel yet very present.

>>> With experience, you do again this choice? ...
In theory, yes. But as always, you can never be sure because time can see appear a new model that we would lie. So ...

The Sony MDR-7509 are a set of top tier headphones for use in the studio. They can be used for a variety of purposes, including for monitoring during recording and for broadcast. These headphones really sound terrific. They look much like the other headphones in the MDR series, and I'm pretty sure that these are at the top or to close to the top of the food chain in this collection of mostly great headphones. They are also a fairly new addition to the series and offer a serious increase in low end clarity. The frequency response ranges from 5 Hz to 80,000 kHZ and they feature a closed back so they're okay to use for recording vocals. It has a 1/8" cable on the end but also comes with the 1/8" to 1/4" adapter which you're probably going to need most of the time. These have the same great feel and comfort of the MDR-7506 and others, but it's really the sound quality here that sets this pair apart. While I'm not an advocate or fan of mixing seriously on headphones, if there was a pair that you could do it with, these would be a good choice. Still, I wouldn't recommend doing that, but it's good to know that when you're listening during recording or playback that you're hearing a very accurate depiction of the sound and there isn't going to be much of a gap between what you hear in the cans and what you hear in the monitors. The price is of course a good bit more than the next MDR model down, but if you're looking for the combination of ultimate clarity and comfort in a pair of headphones under $200 US dollars, the Sony MDR-7509 is going to be the way to make it happen!

- How long have you use it?
for over two months to replace my AKG antdiluvien

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

most: sound (exceptionally a true REFERENCE), comfort (thundering, even with glasses), the design both strong and smart

the least ... like all the headphones of this type, it requires a minimum of run-to give its full capacity (the sound is more "open" and "dliquot; APRS one hundred hours of operation) otherwise, although has either closed the headphone attnuation is okay ... so it's an excellent headphone to control a mix / track or plug your ears, but put on a singing into a microphone sensitive there will be the "repisse" (for this I use the Sennheiser HD280 Pro prfre)

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
I think I cracked a seller ... I rgulirement the opportunity to use all kinds of headphones
This headphone has clearly distinguished from the other for me: the sound, both hyper prcis, neutral and musical still ranked among the best (MODELS of two and three times more expensive qq MODELS " audiophiles "). I think much suprieur to AKG and Sennheiser I cost. It is trs comfortable and allows extended use without fatigue

- How do you report qualitprix?
excellent especially with the euro during the current (bought from us $ 190)

- With the exprience, you do again this choice?
yes ...

Hello everyone

I decided to write my experience with the Sony MDR-7509 because I have just one change for BeyerDynamic DT990 PRO.
I bought several years ago on the advice of a seller and also because it was, some say the best moment of the headphone in this price range. Note that the use I make is the mix / mastering only.
During these years I found this headphone very well, which no comparison with others.
For a week I work on new music, asking me a lot of effort, time and a broad spectrum (trailer music for choir, orchestra instruments and electronica & world).
After 2 hours of mix my ears began to saturate and I felt that my head would explode. I do not remember these inconveniences in the past but I would certainly be ignored. So I learned about different forum and sites and I fell on the DT990 PRO I bought last night to finish my mix / mastering in the best conditions possible.
What to say: this is the day and night. DT990 PRO is already an open headphone unlike Sony. It's a big difference and I found that it is essential when making the mix. Then I found the sound much better (stereo, medium, balanced spectrum). I gave the Sony to compare and I found her a mega medium, too closed.

In conclusion I would say that, for the mix / mastering, prefer open headphones and I can only recommend a DT990 PRO (less than 150 euros today) rather than 7506 or 7509 SONY.

- How long have you use it?
for 4 ME

- What is so special that you like most and least?
sound and transparent perfect, I never had such a headphone in my life, incredible!
moreover, the frequency curve proves!
the minimum weight, very very comfortable (it's great) you can spend time in your studio feel to have a problem with cramping in your ears
I love the ergonomics
short but good !!!!!
.... but do not mix for the evening! not possible, I'm too scared to let me fired lol
mieu a headphone is simple in the evening.
It is better now for the production and especially the studio!
a headphone just for your home

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
sheneizer, AKG, Beyer Dynamic, stanton, numark .... no!
nothing like what it is fabulous mdr 7509

- How would you rate the quality / price?
on the other hand here, it is very expensive
j'lai paid 259 euro
but hey I wanted quality, I've had!

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
definitely yes
Besides, the next flight 'em!

Purchased and delivered so the sound does not suit me
C right in the acute meduium extremely good stereo but frankly the bass did not impress me instead and I wanted to find listening to my Dynaudio BM5A in a headphone
ULTRASONE 2500
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C best to listen but I will warn you c like opening Pandora's box
I never heard that the full range of frequency is the most serious and more acute as a 7509 law but with all the serious present and what at first listen then after running I do not even speak I You can imagine
To listen to absolutely

Stop!! Read this before you buy this quasque !!!!!

I used the last 3 months
j I am the error quasque buy this without trying just on notice on this Internet site and another site ... I wish to precise that I am in the use for music production, mixing and making voice (recording) and I can tell you that c is a real shit and I pse my words:

1 - I have the command in the United States with an attractive price and I did pay customs 50th and more!
2 - The headphone is heavy and not necessarily the most comfortable, plus it is fast Hot trs.
3 - The Cots

The sound is very sharp metal medium with ... C is just horible, the bass is present but nothing exceptional volume and low trs, the isolation is pretty decent these are all what we can give it.

The report qualitprix is ​​disastrous!!

It was 15 that I work in the studio, radio and various accessories J had the opportunity to use multiple headsets and I can assure you that your headphone does not exceed the 80th / 100th!
If you want absolutely a headphone I think the Sony MDR-7506 will be cheaper ... the best to the worst as well as that in any case it lighter.

namely that the Sony headphones are very fragile!!
Above all this series Sony MDR-V700DJ with this frame. (Avoid this for dj)

For dj head to ex Sennheiser: HD 25 value.
For studio, Studio & Production home n I dare speak because I crash but I think KOSS, Sennheiser, BeyerDynamic values ​​are safe.

Looking back I'll never buy the same at 50% discount is much better for less.
n ever buying a headphone without trying!!

I registered on AudioFanzine to post this comment just yet it's been ages since I have no Listen to the site must be loloboy not pay for a competitor c is not possible this headphone is a jewel I lost count of the times he has saved my mixes c is on for a dj or a particular price is pushing you lean more toward the 06 which is in my opinion the best quality but price is a half open c which can become strong Use according to Genant
revenont to 09 for use in the studio or home studio as well as musical composition c is the indispensable tool casi dune transparency is impressive I do not flatter your mix and I'm sorry but that is c jattend a headphone
How long have you use it?
4 years
What is the particular feature you like best, the least
transparency the least? frankly nothing if the thread is boring Semmel c
How do you report qualitprix?
200 euro for the best c given right? STORE YOUR NS10 puff in mdr
Exprience with, you will do again this choice?
yes but the 06 Jachet ossi for the life of every day he nest not too late

- How long have you use it?

Are there beautiful long time since I used more and thank you God!

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

The best: the size of the atria larger than the 7506.
The least: while everyone talks about transparency of the MODEL for any of the range 75 at Sony, it is urgent to listen to something else or get rpar ears! Those who save with a mix should have a NS10 monitors as ... These headphones are made to be analytical. So they exagrent certain frequencies. Nothing is transparent in all a. The TRS 7506 is a good for bass and treble. 7509 by the cons are so grotesque that it is unusable. Low and ultra low-mdium are pervasive, it pnible!

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

Yes, a good package, except the one I bought with my eyes closed based on the reputable of 06.

- How do you report qualitprix?

I bought it shortly APRS his release, he cot me a small fortune. To sound as dgueulasse, both say that the report qualitprix is ​​close to that of NS10 is to say at the grass roots.

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

Ah bah non! I sold it quickly to buy a 7506 I have been 5 or 6 years and that gives me satisfaction Entire (for which he is Czech ddi: CONTRL sound at the time recording).

For those who want to mix a headphone, Premire take you through the window and then (for those who live on the ground floor), lean on a plutt MODEL open.