A concise guide to studio headphones in 2025: differences between open and closed designs, driver and magnet basics, modern alternatives like planar or electrostatic drivers, and tips for choosing the right pair for tracking, mixing, or DJing.
CRT HDTVs used cathode ray tubes to display high-definition signals (commonly 720p and 1080i). Once a competitive, lower-cost alternative to early plasma and LCDs, CRT HDTVs declined as flat panels became thinner, larger, and more energy efficient. Today CRTs survive mainly in retro-gaming and niche professional uses.
Sony Ericsson combined Sony's consumer-brand strengths with Ericsson's mobile expertise to push multimedia and camera capabilities into phones. The venture evolved into Sony Mobile in 2012, and its focus on imaging helped shape today's camera-centric smartphones.
The Sony MDR-7506 remains a practical, durable studio-style headphone for listeners who need neutral sound and long-wearing comfort - useful for professionals and everyday listeners who want clarity and reliability.