What headphones under thirtyfive hundred dollars is more accurate then the HM5?
1307253
probably meant $350... and there are a few options which may be better, but it's best you find somewhere you can listen to them, because everyone hears differently and has a preferential sound signature... otherwise I suggest you check out head-fi.org for some very detailed reviews on just about every pair of cans you can get your hands on, and some you can't... this site has helped me with numerous earphone/headphone and related equipment purchases, I consider it an invaluable tool!
1307254
Under 3500? That's like asking which cars under half a million dollars handle better than a Miata. It's not even remotely the same performance class.
1307255
Under 3500usd? A lot!! Beyer t1 sennheiser HD 700 HD 800 just some of the obvious ones
1885322
These are all-rounded headphones with a good balance in everything. I don't think Audio Technica can be compared to Monster since the latter focuses on only the poundy bass and aesthetics while the former pursues better sound quality and ergonomics. ATH m50x in my opinion, would be better than the Monster.
2019601
I've owned both and they are both good headphones. The Inspiration are on the heavier side compared to the extremely light weight Momentum. I was happy with the sound with both headphones but the Momentum are definitely better at everything.
1135945
the bass is amazing. it's fast, tight, and has tremendous range. here are the other open headphones I've listened to, in comparison: beyerdynamic dt880 32ohm - much lighter bass impact. the 880 is nowhere near the range and impact of the he400. it doesn't go as low, isn't as detailed, and isn't as impactful. sennheiser hd598 - the sennheiser has even less bass than the dt880 so the same comparison applies, but the gap between it and the he400 is even bigger. sennheiser hd600/650 - i'll lump these two together, though i'll focus more on the 650 which in my opinion has superior bass to the 600. the 650 can somewhat compete with the he400 in terms of impact. it's less controlled and detailed, but still has some decent weight. the he400 still has more detail and clarity in the bass, and probably more impact as well but it's closer than the other headphones. the bass of the 650 is very slow, so it can get muddy/boomy at times. that really doesn't happen with the he400. the planar driver is so fast even double bass drums on speed metal tracks are tight and well defined. you can hear each individual hit on the drum. the 650 is too slow so you lose that fine detail. all in all the he400 is a real star in the bass department. if you're coming off closed headphones they still might seem light at first, but once you acclimate to them you'll start to realize just how good that bass is. and if you're coming off other open headphones, you're likely going to be blown away, assuming you haven't heard audeze or other high end headphones. don't expect ear melting bass impact, it's not there. it's linear, tight, powerful, and natural sounding. by far the best bass of any headphone I've owned. hope that helps.
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I have the m50s limited edition. I prefer the hm5 better just because it's more neutral sounding. M50s is abit v shape to me, where you can hear the high and bass really well but the mid abit laid back. I also think the hm5 have better soundstage. However do note you will need about 100 hours of burning time for the hm5 to get it settled and the sound will change through out the burning process. The other thing I like about the hm5 that it is quite easy to mod. Mine has a cable upgrade and a wood cup now. However if u looking for option should check out Beyer and akg as they also have good stuffs as well just not in the price range of hm5. I have the m50s limited edition. I prefer the hm5 better just because it's more neutral sounding. M50s is abit v shape to me, where you can hear the high and bass really well but the mid abit laid back. I also think the hm5 have better soundstage. However do note you will need about 100 hours of burning time for the hm5 to get it settled and the sound will change through out the burning process. The other thing I like about the hm5 that it is quite easy to mod. Mine has a cable upgrade and a wood cup now. However if u looking for option should check out Beyer and akg as they also have good... » Read More I have the m50s limited edition. I prefer the hm5 better just because it's more neutral sounding. M50s is abit v shape to me, where you can hear the high and bass really well but the mid abit laid back. I also think the hm5 have better soundstage. However do note you will need about 100 hours of burning time for the hm5 to get it settled and the sound will change through out the burning process. The other thing I like about the hm5 that it is quite easy to mod. Mine has a cable upgrade and a wood cup now. However if u looking for option should check out Beyer and akg as they also have good stuffs as well just not in the price range of hm5. « Show Less
2262008
Yes! FYI.. they are a little big, but if you dont care about that, then you will purchase one heck of a headphone. I recommend the HK.
453317
If for home use then I suggest something more like the 558. If you have the cash though. It's more for better comfort and have the cans just engulf your ears. The 439 is a great headphones though and it will serve you well. I personally think they're better for office headphones though.
1145460
If you want to look cool and don't care about sound quality get the Skull Candy headphones. If you want Hi-Fidelity buy Sennheiser. Keith Shannon has it exactly right, the two don't compqare.
2064020
I tried both and took the M50 home with me. Half the price and a much more accurate sound profile. I don't really listen to rap but I do lot of everything else, more comfortable than the AKG K701 I owned previously too.
2077570
I have m50s as well. In comparison the m-100's have a significantly better sound on the low end. The bass respond you get with these are really good. The highs are also better than the m50s. To me, they do not "pierce" the ears as much when I turn it up a bit. Finally, the mids are about the same in quality, however since the vmodas have those two other strengths, you will probably notice the mids to be better with m50.
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Judge for yourself:Here's the M50x graph:http://graphs.headphone.com/graphCompare.php?graphType=0&graphID;[]=4313&scale;=30Here's the M50 graph:http://graphs.headphone.com/graphCompare.php?graphType=0&graphID;[]=2941&scale;=30paste links into separate tabs and switch between the tabs to see the differences easily
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Well if you aren't a big audiophile and don't now much the brand v-moda, the LP are a great place to start. You wont be disappointed even though you chose not to invest 150 more dollars on the m100. Believe me when i say that the LP produce better sound then most of Dr. dre beats headphones and for a fraction of the price. I broken many headphones in three months or less and these headphones are durable and dont feel flimsy and cheap like the beats. :D You wont regret the price you paid for LP which give you fantastic sound and durability. Best part, you get to sound out from the crowd (v^-^)/ Hope this helps
2283805
Hi Alexander, I have HE-500 headphones and have been using them with the EF-5. I am very happy with the performance of both but have no components to compare them with. I can recommend both and they are a good match. Hope this helps, Chris
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Any device with a 3.5mm headphone input should work. Laptops are awesome because they have better processors than phones or ipods and have way more options for listening to whatever. As for the volume, the noise isolation (37-42 dB) of the mc5's allows you to actually keep the volume lower and still hear clear, crisp audio even with dynamic/moving coil drivers, reducing hearing damage and loss. I hope my answer was a lot of help to you!
1979618
Well for the price the KRK's are a solid choice if you're on a budget. But there is definitely better. These give a pretty warm low end tone and isn't so flat. AKG's I know work really well but don't have first hand experience. Pretty confident those are going to be my next headphone purchase once these wear out. (And they're getting there)
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I have HE-400s driven by a Shiit Lyr Amp. The 400s as well as the 500s are not bass heavy headphones. This is one of many reasons I got the 400s. I don't like heavy bass. I did find that after a break-in period, the bass was very nature and sounded close to live music. What I really like is that the bass is clear and not muddy which nearly all bass heavy headphones sound like. The Lyr is designed to drive orthos such as the 400s and 500s. I had looked at the EF-5 but I didn't think it drove the headphones enough. They do need a bit of power. If you like heavier bass, I'm afraid you may have gotten yourself the wrong headphones. The beauty of these is that they are nearly flat responding which make them sounds closer to live music which is what I am looking for. I will tell you that with the 500s and the Lyr combo, you will hear stuff in your music you haven't heard before but you will also hear mistakes made by the recording engineer as well as the limitations on MP3 files if you play those. These headphones don't like to be forced too hard on the bass end. Their design doesn't do well with that. Be careful if you do try to send more bass through them.
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Hey Hunter, the sound of these cans are much more balanced than the ATH-M50s (with the NC off, naturally). The treble is much less piercing than the m50s, and the low end is much tighter as compared to the m50s. Especially with the price drop, I would say that the ue6000s are a much better buy than m50s given they are comparably priced.