How's the frequency range? I thought I read the specs somewhere, but can't find em now... How do these compare to the $500+ Sennheiser HD models?
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Published specifications are available on Audio-Technica's website. The ATHM50x's published frequency response is 15 to 28,000 Hz. Virtually all of the Sennheiser HD series from, let's say, the 580s and beyond are 'Open-Back' compared to the ATH-M50x 'Closed-Back' design. So the difference is very audible in the fact that sound stage on the high end HD model is much larger with airy dynamics. By design, open back has no isolation and allows for full-blown leakage. Generally all of the Sennheiser HDs are amp dependent. Some of their earlier models do quite well in the portable realm but the sound is quite lack luster due to lack of power, especially with the HD598, HD600, and HD650 that I've toyed some few years ago. They become infinitely better once they are driven with good power. The ATH-M50x also benefits from a good DAC/AMP source, but it is not amp-dependent. Sonically, the ATH-M50 are astoundingly good. As you go into open-back designs like the ATH-W5000, you go into much more neutral realms (not completely flat, mind you) where bass gets less emphasized (this is normal) and the mid-ranges become more present with higher instrumental separation. Despite that, I could never take any of the open-back designs into studio as the microphones will easily pick up the leakage from these headphones during recording sessions. This is why there is a market for closed-back design. ATH-M50 is really good in the studio setting. If I were you, try and find out if there's any local store near you that can allow you to audition these headphones so you can judge for yourself whether or not you like open-back vs close-back headphones.
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Personally I rank them a bit higher, others will say these don't have enough bass (I would strongly disagree) however to be honest I haven't used these in ~9months, I gave them to my fiance and bought some ATH-A900X's which are the same driver but with aluminium housing and sound a few notches above both.Both are fantastic headphones, but the M50's have a much flatter soundstage compared to the ATH-A700X's, I would also say that they are not as comfortable. Slightly more portable.
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I use mainly 300 ohm Sennheiser HD 650. I DO run it through an EQ and a tube headphone amp (Little Dot), but they sound good with punch and bass straight from the iBasso, although the satisfying volume is absent.
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Hi William. I'm not a audiophile by any means, but the highs on these specific headphones seem to be okay for their price. Hope this helps.
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cant really say, as much as I loved my old HD-414's I swore I would never buy another Sennheiser product after trying to deal with the company. I have owned Magneplanars and Martin Logan's for a long tome and went with Hifiman headphones. My suggestion is listening to them all! But I would recommend any Schiit product after buying my 3rd product from them. Mike and Jason know their stuff!!!
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active noise attenuation = 18db @ 150 hz. sensitivity 112 db @ 3db. driver unit = 40mm.If your thinking of buying these get them. I bought 3 sets. 1 for @ home, 1 for @ work, & a spare just in case. I have bought many noise canselling & amp. headphonews, NOTHING ever came close to these...BEST head phones on the market..
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I owned 429s Sennheisers i got same problem the amp makes the volume louder on all 400 line Sennheisers i think,also might wanna think about getting fiio e11 i heard it goes louder than e6 but cant be used while charging like the e6 can.Makes Sennheisers sound awesome.
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I spoke with Sennheiser I asked them what the difference was and they said they were very Similar. I guess that means no difference besides the color, and of course the price. I would get the green ones I love mine.
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They should work well enough even without active noise-cancellation. The earcups do a decent job of blocking out unwanted noise, but if isolation is your biggest need, then Sennheiser HD280's might be better suited for you.
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The amperiors are newer. Amperior are slightly better, according to Sennheiser. I don't know the HD25, but the amperiors are excellent to me
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I use Sennheiser HD8-DJ they are great set of head phones. They are better then beats or Bose.
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The amperiors are newer. Amperior are slightly better, according to Sennheiser.I don't know the HD25, but the amperiors are excellent to me
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I don't know. I bought these to listen to music only. I would advise you to purchase a similar priced SENNHEISR or how about one of the ATM models?
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Hey. I really wish I could help you but I have no idea on an ACCURATE frequency range. I remember reading some stuff when I bought them, but that was only what the company or Amazon claimed about them. I don't know if there's a way to measure, but I don't have any tools for that kind of thing.
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I've heard it ranges from 15Hz to 28kHz. I would recommend a headphone amplifier if you want to enhance the lows. They are definitely comfortable and provide pretty good passive sound cancellation.
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been wondering the same thing myself. The reviews for the HD428 have been marginally better. Honestly it looks like you will be immensely happy with either =P. But if money is an issue, keep in mind that the HD 428s are 45% off and the HD448s are only 24%here is sennheiser's website with the HD 428, 438 and the 448 for more info:http://www.sennheiserusa.com/private_headphones_mid-size-portables
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Hey Nick.I purchased these a few weeks ago, and I can tell you these headphones are extremely comfortable.I am a music producer, and It's frequent for me to spend 6+ locked down making music. I can tell you I've worn the HD 558 and after a while, you don't even notice you're wearing them.I highly recommend them.Hope it helps you.Cheers.