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Audio-Technica ATH-M50 vs Sony MDR-7506

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Sony MDR-7506
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
17
4.4 out of 5
4 user ratings
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50 %
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10
4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
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User rating
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
19 %
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68
3.7 out of 5
68 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
1 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Audio-Technica ATH-M50Audio-Technica ATH-M50
Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7506
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Audio-Technica ATH-M50Audio-Technica ATH-M50
Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7506
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Black,Silver
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Silver
  • White
Black
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
CategoryStudioStudio
Foldableyesyes
Noise isolatingyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Audio-Technica ATH-M50Audio-Technica ATH-M50
Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7506
Weight10.02 oz8.08 oz

Sound

Audio-Technica ATH-M50Audio-Technica ATH-M50
Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7506
Impedance38.0 Ω63.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 2800010 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.8 in1.57 in
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.77 in1.57 in
Maximum input power1600.0 mW1000.0 mW

Connectivity

Audio-Technica ATH-M50Audio-Technica ATH-M50
Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7506
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
3.5mm
Cable length33
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
Type of connector3.5mm6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cablenono

Power

Audio-Technica ATH-M50Audio-Technica ATH-M50
Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7506
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity1600.0 mW1000.0 mW

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