YAMAHAPAC HPH-MT7 Monitor Headphones, Black

These are the only headphones I use to produce music with sometimes it's all I need. These run true to frequency and are comfortable to use for multiple hours, definitely recommended for producers and people who need to listen to audio for long periods of time.

I bought these to use when I play guitar at home (to not disturb the rest of the family).From the moment I started using them the sound clarity was exceptional & true. Just as if itwas the amp and effects on their own.I had tried many. I cannot recommend these highly enough. It's a exceptional product for a great price.

These are for mixing and critical listening to reveal problems. They are fantastic for that, and I am very happy with them. They are not for casual listening; they can become irritating because they show everything from bass to mid to treble to stereo problems. For listening, you probably want MT5 or MT8 for that. Check the Yahama website where it describes the purposes of each.

Great headphones! They pair perfectly with Hs-5 monitors and the YCM01 B microphone.I put together a home studio with open box stuff from Amazon, thanks for the help.

So, here's the thing - I'm not writing this review as a sound engineer or producer. I do dabble with mixing and mastering, but that's not my job. I am, however, a lover of headphones and other audio gear. In terms of studio monitors, I've tried Sony MDR-7506, AKG K553 and K371, Beyerdynamic DT770. I also have Sennheiser HD6XX, Hifiman HE4XX, Sony Z7M2, Meze 99 Noirs, and KPH30i's - but all of those are for pleasure listening. Of all the headphones I've tried, these are "meh".They aren't bad. They really aren't. They hit about where they should for $170. Build quality is okay, but isn't great. They are built like the K553s or DT770s where you could toss them down a flight of stairs several times and have them be a-okay still. Comfort is poor if you have larger ears. The ear cushions were too shall and short for my ears so the tips of my ears rubbed against the top and the face of my ears rubbed against the driver grill. I got tired of wearing them after about 20 minutes. I do have thicker pads on hand which are significantly more comfortable, but moving your ear even just millimeters away from the drivers severely alters the sound. Comfort and Build Quality together, I would give a 2.5/5.Sound quality... I have to be careful not to critique these as hobby headphones, but as studio monitors. They have a reasonably flat EQ. Whereas the K371s and MDR7506s align more closely to the Harman Curve and, therefore, not being perfectly linear or neutral, but more pleasurable - these are more neutral with a slight bump in the mid range. Even then, they sound remarkably close to the K371s. For a closed back, they resolve well but lack soundstage and instrument separation. I found them to be enjoyable for acoustic-based tracks set in a more intimate setting (e.g., classical guitar solo, single vocalist with acoustic guitar and moderate sized band, etc.). When listening to more complex things, the cramped sound stage and poor instrument separation made it difficult to pick out details out of the mix. Suffice to say, I would not use these to master any of my tracks.So... should you get these? Personally, I'll be returning these. Again, they aren't bad, they just aren't great and I've heard a lot of great things. They retail for about $170, the AKG K553s are $200 but often go on sale for $100 or $150, the AKG K371s are $150 but often go on sale for $100 or $120, the Sony MDR-7506s hang out at about $90-$100. So, depending on whether there are sales going on or not, these are going to be on the higher side of someone's budget who's looking at purchasing a pair of headphones between $100 and $200. I don't think their performance has earned them that spot, especially when the MT7s, K371s, and MDR7506s all share that natural, acoustic-friendly timbre and resolve. What sets the MT7s apart, I suppose, is the slight bump in the mid range. But, that's where I believe the K553s have them beat with its forward mid presentation and sparkling highs that make vocals shine. Plus, the K553s have remarkably better sound stage. I suppose in comparing all of these headphones, its important to mention that they are all essentially neutral - so when I say such and such is mid-forward, etc. its really maybe a decibel or two difference with a slightly different resolve.Ultimately, these headphones aren't bad, they aren't great, they're just meh. Someone looking to make a first time purchase and (maybe is on a budget), I'd say get the MDR7506 or, perhaps, the cheaper brother to this pair which are the MT5s. If you're just looking for a really good pair of headphones and budget isn't really something to be considered, I'd direct you to the Neumann NDH20s. Haven't heard them personally, but they are widely regarded as the best. That's what I'll be saving up for once I return these.

Excellent sound quality. In my opinion they sound even better than the Yamaha MT-220, which I have had for over a year. These aren't quite as comfortable as the MT-220, but they are lighter. I might try some different earpads as I like the velour style, but the stock ones aren't bad.

These Yamaha headphones are a pretty good choice in this price range. I find them a little too heavy on the low-end to be a truly great listening experience. Bass is a little trumped up, obscuring the mid-range to some degree. The upper-end sounds balanced and is heard well in most types of music I have listened to. All in all the sound is still good quality, and sounded nice with rock, jazz, blues and classical music.I should point out that my preference is for very neutral headphones. While some headphones that are very warm and can be fun to listen to I usually get tired of these types of headphones after a few songs. These Yamaha headphones are not colored to an extreme point -- but are just bassy enough to not match my ideal sonic landscape. However, I did find these to be eminently more listenable than any pairs of Beats headphones that I have sampled.With headphones being a very personal choice, I always recommend that a potential buyer sample each set to see which one sounds best for them. While I am a huge fan of neutral headphones, there are others who hate that type of sound. So check things out before you buy.

These are the best headphones I have ever owned and I have owned many from Sennheiser’s to AKG. I can use these to mix when on the road, I use them as a reference in the studio, and I use them for tracking. They do get a little tiresome after a couple of hours, but they are comfortable, and that is what I expect from closed back.