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Sony MDR-7506
AKG K371
The AKG K371 are slightly better over-ear studio headphones than the Sony MDR-7506. The AKG leak less audio, isolate a bit better, and have detachable cables. On the other hand, the Sony's frequency response tilts towards a bright sound with de-emphasized bass, which you may prefer. The Sony also have notably tight L/R stereo matching, and they deliver audio consistently between different wearers compared to the AKG's more variable audio delivery on different people.
Sony MDR-7506
AKG K371
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