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Sony MDR-7506 vs Audio-Technica ATH-M60x

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Sony MDR-7506
7.2
/ 10
On-earMid range
Audio-Technica ATH-M60x
7.2
/ 10
On-earMid range

Specs comparison

7.2/10
SCORE
7.2/10
63Ω
IMPEDANCE
38Ω
106dB
SENSITIVITY
98dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Sony MDR-7506 scores 7.2/10 with 63Ω impedance and 106dB sensitivity. At 63Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M60x scores 7.2/10 with 38Ω impedance and 98dB sensitivity. At 38Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Both headphones score equally. The best choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to find your actual bottleneck.

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