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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
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Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Sony MDR-7506
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Sony MDR-7520 Headphones
Sony MDR-7520
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Editiorial reviews
39
4.3 out of 5
24 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3.9 out of 5
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25 %
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3 stars
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4.1 out of 5
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20 %
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4 editorial reviews
Sony’s MDR range of closed‑back cans has been popular in studios for years, and now includes a new flagship model.Read more
Performance Build Quality Comfort ValueRead more
The Sony MDR-7520 are above-average critical listening headphones, with a great build quality. They have a simple and straightforward design that looks premium a...Read more
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User rating
72
3.7 out of 5
72 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
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2 stars
9 %
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60
4.0 out of 5
60 user ratings
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28 %
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2 stars
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3.7 out of 5
70 user ratings
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32 %
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4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nononono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymiumNeodymiumNeodymium
Diaphragm material
N/A
N/A
N/A
Liquid Crystal Polymer

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Red
  • White
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
BlackBlack
Acoustic designClosedClosedClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
Plastic
N/A
N/A
CategoryStudioAudiophileStudioStudio
Foldableyesyesyes
N/A
Noise isolatingyesyesyesyes
Connector contacts plating
N/A
N/A
GoldGold

Dimensions

Weight10.05 oz10.05 oz8.08 oz9.49 oz

Sound

Impedance38.0 Ω64.0 Ω63.0 Ω24.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 280008 - 2500010 - 200005 - 80000
Diaphragm diameter1.77 in
N/A
1.57 in1.97 in
Driver technologyDynamicDynamicDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.77 in
N/A
1.57 in1.97 in
Maximum input power1600.0 mW
N/A
1000.0 mW4000.0 mW
Channels
N/A
2
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity
N/A
< 102
N/A
< 108
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
0.1 %
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length1.2333
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyesno
N/A
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
6.3mm3.5mm
USBnonono
N/A
Detachable cableyesnonoyes

Power

Battery operatednononono
Power handling capacity1600.0 mW500.0 mW1000.0 mW4000.0 mW

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