21/03/2026 10:11 pm
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Ive used 7506s for tracking forever but I'm moving into a tiny London flat and cant blast my monitors at 2 AM. I need a Sony pair with a flatter response for actual mixing.
- budget under 400 quid
- need them by Tuesday
- must be neutral
Is the MV1 better for translation than closed back stuff? Need to order tonight...
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21/03/2026 10:42 pm
The Sony MDR-MV1 has way better phase coherency for mixing. What interface are you running?
- Try Sony MDR-M1 Reference Closed Back if it's too noisy.
- Use a calibration plugin.
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21/03/2026 10:11 pm
Honestly, I agree with your logic here. Those industry standards are legendary for tracking but they definitely color the sound too much for a final mix. In my experience, moving to an open-back design is the only way to get accurate translation when you are stuck in a small flat. It gives you a much more honest representation of the stereo field.
