The model range of the Sony MDR series includes exclusively overhead headphones of a predominantly closed type, which are in particular demand among professional sound engineers and people who appreciate honest monitor sound. The modern history of this line began with the legendary Sony MDR-7506 monitor model, which for almost 30 years of its existence has collected so many awards that it is impossible to count.


Let's make a reservation right away that these are not exactly the audiophile headphones that you want to slowly connect to the amplifier, pour wine while the headphones are warming up. And then blow the dust off the record for maximum authenticity, install the needle in the groove and enjoy. On the contrary, Sony MDR-7506 for almost 30 years of its existence has earned the reputation of a rather reliable tool that can be thrown out of the window after an extremely unsuccessful session, then pick them up, as if nothing had happened, on the street and go back to work. In addition to honesty and reliability, they are valued for their openness and the detail of the upper frequencies and the middle.

Naturally, a lot of water has flowed since then, and the purpose of the MDR series has slightly blurred, and both classic monitor headphones and experimental models with unusual characteristics for this series were released under the MDR flags. For example, Sony MDR-1000X is a fashionable overhead headphones for the street with excellent noise reduction, pleasant design and 20 hours of battery life. Usually, such models are produced by the Japanese giant in the Sony WH line. And the Sony MDR-1ADAC model is, on the contrary, experimental headphones with a built―in amplifier, an extended frequency spectrum and the ability to connect via USB or Lightning.