Comments on: Beyerdynamic velour pads: new life for Sony MDR-7506 or V6 headphones

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 09 May 2011 03:28:33 +0000

I just did the replacement with pads ordered from B&H… took at most 10 minutes, and that’s because I was being very careful.

Really not a problem – the new pads look and feel great, and I really believe the phones sound better with these pads.

You won’t regret it!!

By: Daghead

Daghead — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:47:11 +0000

After more than 2 years of constant but careful use I finally noticed some tearing and am REALLY pleased to find this review! Thanks!

By: David Tames

David Tames — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:28:52 +0000

Ray, The Beyerdynamic are a tiny bit deeper, but not by a lot. Also, the modification link above might provide some additional insights.

By: Ray

Ray — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:48:29 +0000

hi everyone,

I just got myself a new pair of MDR-7506 headphones. The sound quality is great but I’m unhappy with comfort of the pads. I think my ears are a little bigger than average ear size. The pads don’t sit on my ears but I can defiantly feel my ears touching the inner sides of the pads. They don’t pinch but just after a few minutes it gets too warm and uncomfortable. Then I find myself adjusting the headphones on my ears ever couple of minutes.

can anyone tell me if these Beyerdynamic pads are any deeper or wider than the original sony pads? How do they compare in terms of dimensions and comfort?

thank you

By: David Tames

David Tames — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:52:36 +0000

Did mine come with a cover for the speaker part, or did I use the original speaker cover material? I don’t recall at this moment. Whatever you do, however, make sure you get the “real” Beyerdynamic covers, some “house brand” covers might not be of the same quality as the Beyerdynamic pads. Oh, and this link is interesting: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/94836/sony-mdr-v6-7506-beyer-pad-mod-with-pics-lots/15

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:45:22 +0000

I noticed that these don’t have a layer of foam to cover the speaker like the original pads have. Is this how they’re supposed to work?

By: helmutyoyo

helmutyoyo — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:58:03 +0000

Thank you David for this precious information,

I was wondering if you had any picture of your resurrected mdr7506 ?

By: Becca

Becca — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:30:29 +0000

Thank you for your quick response, David!

By: David Tames

David Tames — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:02:53 +0000

Becca, the Beyerdynamic pads fit perfectly, I got them for both of my MDR-7506 headphones, and they’ve been in use since I first wrote this post. Not only do the fit perfectly, but they feel wonderful on my ears, no more icky plastic feel. I would stick with the genuine Beyerdynamic pads, I see that there are some house-brand pads available, I don’t know anything about those.

By: Becca

Becca — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:51:12 +0000

Hey there,

I am extremely unhappy with the original Sony pads on my 7506. I can’t stand how the pads come off so easily. I feel like I am constantly having to put them back on the headphones. Is anyone having this problem? If so, do the Beyers fit better so that they do not come off with daily use?

Thanks!

Becca

By: David Tames

David Tames — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:50:35 +0000

Ed,

You simply pull off the old ones (they stretch a little) they are designed to be easily removed, and then you slide on the new ones. The pads have a “flap” all around. I used a credit card to help guide the flap on the pads into the slot in the headphones that hold the pads in place. It’s pretty obvious when you see it.

By: ed

ed — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:31:34 +0000

How do you remove and change the pads?

By: lazuline

lazuline — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:54:13 +0000

I’ve had my mdr 7506 since june 2004, and today I just changed to the velour pads. I don’t know why it never had occured to me to change the old pads. I can’t believe I suffered for so long with those crumbly plastic pads. These velour pads are awesome: comfortable, lush padding, and they block out sound a bit better than the originals. I have to admit though, they overemphasize the bass a bit, but nothing that can’t be tweaked with an equalizer. thanks for the tip.