Sony
MDR7506
$98.00
Sennheiser
Based on 61 Reddit mentions
$149.99
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
Audio-Technica M40x will probably be your best bet. If you're able to spend a bit more, I'd suggest the Sennheiser 560s phones.
isoGUI in r/musicproduction
April 24, 2026 1:52 AM
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Sennheiser HD560s/HD600/HD650 depending on what you are comfortable spending. I used 560s and 650 for most of college in our school's control room. I use Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250ohm for mixing. WIth Oratory's EQ presets, they are kick ass. too bright ootb without eq however. They are 9.5/10 in com
...PixelPlug in r/homestudios
April 28, 2026 9:08 AM
2
Nice review! The headphones are indeed "Versatile" as you said. If someone wanted to own just one open back headphone, this would be a great choice. I also really like how the pads are machine washable. Personally, I think the tuning is pretty solid in the sea of headphone tunings, it's better overa
...SilentIyAwake in r/sennheiser
June 6, 2025 2:28 PM
2
You will get used to it cause it's very slight. But if you can't should have gotten the 560s Sennheiser which are flat
Existing-Network-267 in r/BEYERDYNAMIC
April 26, 2026 10:28 PM
1