Topic: Headphones help

[ScoobieKW]

You need Sony MDR-7520's, a big step up from the 7506.

That's not too surprising since they cost 5 or 6 times as much.

If you can't justify the cost of 7520's, the ATH-M50's are a clearly audible step up from the 7506's and they can be bought new for $130 or less (around 1/3 the cost of the 7520's).

We own both 7506 and ATH-M50s in our house. I like the 7506s and love the ATH-M50 set. Big step up for not much money.

[fmaderjr]

We own both 7506 and ATH-M50s in our house. I like the 7506s and love the ATH-M50 set. Big step up for not much money.

They can be had for $110 shipped from Sound Pro's at the moment.
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[thunderbolt]

Been considering either (1) Grado SR325is and (2) AKG k702

any thoughts on those 2 models or any other suggestions in that price range?

Just a tad late to the party  , but I can tell you that I love my AKG 702s.  They are extremely well balanced.  They need 100-200 hours of break-in, for real.  I distinguish these from other cans in this way:  like monitors, they are designed to tell you what's on the recording, and in that sense they may be more "analytical" vs. "lush" for some people.

[cashandkerouac]

ideally i'd like a pair for mixing that is very neutral and flat, and a pair for listening that is more lush with a bit of boost in the bass and trebles.  i'm very intrigued by the Beyerdynamic DT880 and DT990 premium models, but there are a lot of good choices.  i've heard consistently good things about the ATH-M50 as well as the AKG 701/702 and the Sennheiser HD600. 

i've been using Ultrasone HFI-550 headphones since around 2005/2006.  they've served me well and i'll continue to use them, but i'm strongly contemplating an addition.  something to complement the HFI-550, not necessarily a total replacement.

[thunderbolt]

ideally i'd like a pair for mixing that is very neutral and flat, and a pair for listening that is more lush with a bit of boost in the bass and trebles. 

I got some Senn HD600's for "listening."  They're very good, and a lot of people like 'em more than the 650s.