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What Are the Best Studio Headphones? ATH-M50x vs MDR-7506 vs DT 770 Pro
Three closed-back monitors have survived every trend in studio gear. Here is how the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, Sony MDR-7506 and Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro actually differ, and which one belongs on which job.
Why Does Every Studio Still Keep Sony MDR-7506 on the Mic Stand?
Introduced in 1991 and still on every tracking-room mic stand, the MDR-7506 is the closed-back monitor that outlived three decades of wireless flagships. From the records Andrew Scheps mixed for Adele and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to the film sets that made it a location-sound standard, here is the history, the specs and why engineers never replace it.
Best Studio Headphones Under $150
A practical guide to affordable studio headphones for recording, mixing, podcasting, and home-studio monitoring.