Sony MDR 7506 (headphones)

Summary: Okay, here's my background - broadcast production, engineering and talent, both on local and national stages. For someone who worked on news and in-studio, I would wear headsets day-in and day-out - quality and range of sounds are crucial, so is durability. Having used a lot of headsets from Koss Pro4AA in the 1970's and onward, its important to work with the best. There are a lot of headsets that claim to be professional, but in name only. The Sony MDR-7506 is the real thing. Rugged construction which holds up on location, as well in the studio. The sounds you hear are what the audio engineer created, no coloration - bass is smooth without the muddy boomness of many brands and models being offered. Also important, these are headsets one can repair, rather than throwaway models that can get expensive over time. The cans even come with a graphic/text service manual to make maintenance and parts ordering easier. Don't lose it, put it in your files. The flexible steel headbands and high quality parts make it one rugged mother! Sound quality over the frequency range is crisp, clear and natural. From a professional point of view, you'll really want to own a pair of these. From an in-home perspective, you'll love them! You won't find them in a Big Box Store - got mine from JandR out of New York! These really are the cream of the crop, you won't be dissapointed!

Andrew B. @ MALL727.50megs.com