Sony might be better known for its TVs and consumer goods, but the company has a long history of professional studio products, such as the MDR-7510 and MDR-7520 headphones.

A simple, ergonomic design, the MDR-7510s sit snugly on the head, their elongated oval ear pads angled ever so slightly for a perfect fit. The Sonys have a clear sound, with less emphasis on the midrange and a brighter tonality that rivals more expensive sets.

Verdict

We like: Loud; uncluttered design; easy to wear
We dislike: Nothing

While the design, including the cradles for the earpieces, appears to use a lot of plastic, it seems robust enough, and we’d take these any time as a good reasonably priced workaday tracking tool.

Sony MDR-7510 specs

• Type: Closed-back headphones
• Freq response: 5-40,000Hz
• Sensitivity: 106dB
• Impedance: 24 ohms
• Quoted input power: 2000mW
• Connections: Stereo mini jack with screw-on 6.4mm stereo jack
• Cabling: 1-3m coiled (captive)

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