The Sony MDR-7506 fits almost perfectly on the smallest setting, but something about the sound hurts my ears. Any nice headphone recommendations for small heads?

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Hey there, I'm new to the world of nice headphones. I bought these because I heard they were small and I was having a hard time finding nice headphones for my small head. I was previously using Elecder i39s because they fit me perfectly, but I'd always wanted to buy better ones. They finally broke, so I ordered the Sony MDR-7506.

Most of what I'm listening to sounds a little muddy, with the exception of higher pitches, I think. Some random sounds are extremely clear, but maybe too much? I wore them for 20 minutes before I had to take them off because the sound was hurting my ears (it wasn't loud at all). I turned the volume down very low and wore them for another 2 hours, and now both ears feel a little deafened and hurt worse. I'd like to spend around $100, but I'm willing to spend more if necessary for both a good fit and good sound quality. Any help would be appreciated!

Posted Jun 3, 2025, 7:29 AM UTC

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