Which has the better ambient sound isolation - ATH-M50 or ATH-PRO700MK2?
882696
by far the M50's. They contour the shape of your ear rather then jabbing your ear like the pro700
882697
I have only used the ATH-M50's a couple of times and it was through a smartphone so I don't feel that I can adequately answer the question.Sorry.
882698
l do not own the M50s... so l cant answer your question... However, common sense tells me the PRO700MK2 should isolate better from the outside as they appear to exert a tighter pressure on your head than the M50 does. Also, take into account that the PRO700s are DJs HPs so l guess they must have been designed to provide more isolation than the M50s... Your choice!
882699
l do not own the M50s... so l can´t answer your question... However, common sense tells me the PRO700MK2 should isolate better from the outside as they appear to exert a tighter pressure on your head than the M50 does. Also, take into account that the PRO700s are DJs HPs so l guess they must have been designed to provide more isolation than the M50s... Your choice!
882700
I have the ATH-PRO700MK2's and the sound quality is amazing. great noise cancellation. great for pre-master mixing and imaging. i would recommend with 5 stars
50544
I can't speak to the ATH-M50's but the cutout is large enough to accommodate the plug on Sony MDR-V600's which is a pretty good size.
1742297
Two different priced headphones, overall ATH-M50X is better especially now that they added the removable cable. The biggest gripe about the SRH 440 is the cups are not deep enough that they press against the ears and hurt them after long use ( couple hours) if price not issue M50... M50 has more thump in bass to lol
1745774
The bass is good on the 598s. It goes deep and its very controlled, but you really need an amp to get full bass potential. However, it's nowhere near the bass amount or impact on the M50s. No Sennheiser is. Most open headphones aren't either. You'll be disappointed if you're looking for the same amount of bass. If you're looking for an upgrade to the M50, check out the ATH-A900x. I just bought a manufacturer refurbished pair on Amazon for $95. Comparable to Denon D2000 for 1/3 the price. Similar to M50 sound signature. 90% of the bass, better clarity, better soundstage.
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I do own the Audio Technica M50 and it dose have a great impact on the sound. I recently returned the fiio because to me I hear no difference listening through my Galexy S5. The built in DAC in the phone sound good as with the Fiio. To me the only advantage the Fiio has is the built in amp alone. Other then that it sound the same. One thing I notice is that when you use it with the smart phone and listen like Pandora, you will get EMI interfaces from time to time, especially when recieving signal. Again, recommended head phones? M50 OR M50X you will be impressed with the sound. Beats is all cosmetic and its not detailed when it comes to sound quality.
305075
The pros are noticeably tighter and have better bass and some argue the mids aren't as good as the M50s. M50s are better for long periods such as studio time but pros are better for shorter, due to the rather tight headband on the pros. I'd recommend the pros
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I had the M50s for about two years, loved them dearly, unfortunately the plug got yanked and I had to replace them. I'm currently returning my 2nd pair of M50x, the first had a high pitch sound than could barely be heard but have extreme headaches and the ones I'm returning now sometimes have static regardless of what device or cable I use; hopefully the third will be the charm since I'm spoiled with the detachable cables now.
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It depends on what you intend to use them on. I have no experience of the ATH M50, but I do own the Shure SRH440, which would be okay for hifi listening, although it easily slides off the back of the head if you sit right back. I would not recommend it for music production though, as it is very forgiving, and will therefore produce poor mixes and have a tendency to 'big-up' the sound. It would also 'big-up the sound of your voice if you are recording it, thereby producing an underwhelming performance.
497247
The ATH-AD500 are closed-back. The ATH-AD500X are open-back. Closed-back headphones tend to have a stronger bass response and isolation from ambient noise but sound more 'closed in'. Open-back headphones tend to have a weaker bass response, have no sound isolation and are very audible by other people that may be sitting near you, but have a more 'open and spacious' sound quality. Most of the high-end audiophile headphones tend to be open-back.
2036689
Less leakage than Audio Technica ATH-M50's, which are very good at isolation themselves.
341485
For sound quality, I would go for the AKGs. To me they have a much flatter and cleaner sound and have excellent mids, which is good for mixing vocals especially. The Audio Technicas are good headphones and have better bass, but the mids are a bit recessed so they aren't the best for mixing vocals. However, my experience with the K240s is that the build quality is very poor and they break very easily. The ATH-M50's have much better build quality, so that's another thing to consider. It doesn't matter how good your headphones sound when they're broken. One last thing is that the AKG's are open backed headphones whereas the Audio Technicas are closed back. So if you want to avoid feedback during live recording, the Audio Technicas are the clear choice. I hope this information helps.
415093
i bought this replacement for the ATH-PRO700MK2 and works perfectly. Don't have idea if works for M series. Sorry if a can't help you more.
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If you're making musihc and want flat sound get the ATH-M50. If you want flat but with a bit more bass get the mdr-V6. If you want fun headphones with amazing bass and your want to take them everywhere get the crossfades, they isolate sound and have amazing durability. They have a good weight and look great, but it's all preference.
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Studio monitor headphones. Something like Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
1934369
I switched quickly to the PLT_M50, which does not have the problems I described in the M20 and I have small ears :)
27842
Subtle differences. The M50xbl has 3 detachable cables and of course has a different color scheme. Personally, I'd go with the M50xBL if the detachable cables are worth it to you. Otherwise, I'd save some money and go for the ATHM50RD because they both sound exactly the same.
650552
i just heard m50 once, i like the a900x more but it depends on what kind of music u listen, the m50 are just increidible for electronic music and bassy things, the a900x are better for more subtle music, his domain are the mids and a really open space, i love them for jazz, academic classic and soul, funky etc...