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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Sony MDR-7506
More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO overall (119 vs 23). None of the 26 comments that name both says outright which one to buy, so read the loves and complaints and decide by taste.
- Comments naming both
- 26
- Say they own both
- 4
- Choose the DT 770 PRO
- 0
- Choose the MDR-7506
- 0
Counted across 14 review videos, harvested Sep 2026. A comment counts as a choice only when it says so in plain words (prefer X over Y, upgraded from Y to X); questions never count. Quotes are whole sentences of 12 words or fewer, linked to where they were said. How we count.
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $160 | $115cheaper |
| Overall rank | #3higher | #23 |
| People who recommend it | 119more | 23 |
| Say they own it | 185more | 46 |
| Mentions | 985more | 287 |
| Type | closed-back wired | closed-back wired |
| Known for | Closed-backBassBuilt to last | Studio classicClosed-backBargain |
| Best for | Closed-back for people who want something that lasts a decade and blocks the room out. | The under-$100 closed-back with thirty years of studio owners behind it. |
| Buy | Amazon · $160 | Amazon · $115Direct |
#3 overall
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohm)
6 of the 26 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.
What owners love
- Built like a tank; the standard answer when durability is the priority
- Good bass and isolation for a closed headphone
- One owner replaced the pads once in three years and it is still going
- Wide-sounding for a closed design
The complaints
- Beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some
- Non-detachable cable on the classic version
- Clamp is tight for larger heads
In their words
“I use the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro and can highly recommend them”
A commenter under Audio Technica ATH-M50X Review! (Marques Brownlee) · Feb 2014
“I use the DT 770 Limited's and I absolutely love them”
A commenter under Why Do All Streamers Use These Headphones? (Dagwummy) · Jul 2023
“The beyerdynamic dt 770 are my go to cans”
A commenter under Best Headphones for Music Production, Mixing, Tracking (Sanjay C) · Oct 2023
#23 overall
Sony MDR-7506
5 of the 26 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.
What owners love
- The studio standard since 1991; owners keep pairs for 9-30 years
- Cheap, loud from anything, and repairable with third-party pads
- Clear, forward mids that owners use as a reference for vocals
The complaints
- Bass is thin; the most repeated complaint
- Bright, sometimes harsh upper mids
- Stock pads flake; the coiled cable is not detachable
- Plastic feel
In their words
“I love my MDR7506 but the low end is a bit lacking”
A commenter under Tested In-Depth: High-End Headphones and Amps (Adam Savage’s Tested) · Dec 2015
“I love my MDR7506 but they hurt my ears so bad”
A commenter under Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro | Why I Decided To Switch... (Audio University) · Dec 2021
“love my sony mdr7506 headphones”
A commenter under Don't Buy Studio Headphones Until You See This Tier List! (Under $500) (Andrew Chapman Creative) · Dec 2025
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