Sony MDR-7520 Professional Closed-back Studio Headphones (Discontinued)

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Oct. 31, 2020..

GEARANK

88 out of 100. Incorporating 150+ ratings and reviews.

Street Price:

$293

Manufacturer:

Sony

Gearank High Notes

2020.02: Equal Highest Rated Closed Back Headphones from $200 to $500
Tied With:
Shure SRH1540

Gearank Recommendation

The MDR-7520 appeared on our recommended list for Closed Back Headphones Under $500 from February 2020 until October 2020 when they were removed due to a lack of availability.

Overview

The Sony MDR range has been a reference for several decades now and we've covered the MDR-7506 as well.

With the MDR-7520, Sony presents this model as their flagship of the MDR line.

It features a lightweight magnesium alloy housing to decrease weight and increase comfort.

The design also aims to reduce fatigue, and help prevent unnecessary vibration.

It includes a detachable cable.

The MDR-7520 is a serious piece of kit for more discerning ears that don't care for exciting bass or flattering midrange.

For critical listening and mixing, the sound signature of the MDR-7520 does well with presenting you an accurate representation of your mix. If you prefer hi-fi sounding references, you may be better off with a different pair.