This one or Audio Technica ATH M50's?
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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.
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Depends on your application. I'd go with the Shure SRH440 for music listening, the M50 for music listening, and maybe a little music production, and the Sony MDR-V6 or 7506 for music production and music listening.
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Never buy Beats. They're overpriced, overhyped branded normal headphones with unequal levels. get the ATH-M50 model. any of them. just never buy beats anything.
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...
1255504
Depends on what you want. I like my pro500mk2 but i believe they have better lows. If you want highs go with the m50's if you want bass go with the pro500mk2's
2263998
If you already have the M50, it will depend on how much you value the the updates.If you don't have the M50 I think it's worth it for the removable cable plus 3 cables to choose from. Reviews have stated the the ear cups are a bit more comfortable.
1200689
Wish I could help but I don't own the sennheiser 598's. I considered buying them but settled on the beyer 990's instead. When I have the $ I was thinking of getting either the 598's or the audio technica ath-m50x's. I love my beyer 990's but wanted to get another pair a quality headphones to mess with. Hope u find the pair that fits your needs.
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I am sorry, I do not know. We only sell professional headphones, and the Beats are consumer products. If you search for "comparison between ATH-M50 and beats" I am sure you will find info. It seems like the Beats are popular - more for style than sound quality.
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Do not know. However, I just bought Audio-Technica ATH-m50's which I think are better. Better sound, beefier, and better for monitoring because they block out sound much better.
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I've worn both of these actually. And I've found the M50X's to be amazingly good for the price. They're extremely comfortable, and they're a good choice overall. Nonetheless, the P5's get the edge. The sound is neutral on both of them, but the P5's sound is a bit more nuanced, and true to the source material. (And if you're looking for something with thumping bass, neither of these are your friend - I'd look at beats for that). The P5's are also much more "luxurious". The padding, the presentation, and the details - everything is a step up, albeit at a heftier price tag. I would definitely recommend trying both out at a store if you can - it's a close one.
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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.
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I own both and the Bose absolutely blow the beats out of the water in every way. Much better noise cancellation. the build quality is so much better and so is the sound. the beats sound so muddled out and the bass in them is way to overpowering and it is lagging. in upbeat tracks the beats bass falls way behind while the Bose sound much more tight. and if you ask me i think that the Bose actually look better, there is no douche B on the side of them screaming out hey look at me i paid to much for headphones that sound like crap. really if you want good headphones go for the Bose. or for cheaper and almost better sound quality go for the Audio Technica ATH-M50 I own both and the Bose absolutely blow the beats out of the water in every way. Much better noise cancellation. the build quality is so much better and so is the sound. the beats sound so muddled out and the bass in them is way to overpowering and it is lagging. in upbeat tracks the beats bass falls way behind while the Bose sound much more tight. and if you ask me i think that the Bose actually look better, there is no douche B on the side of them screaming out hey look at me i paid to much for headphones that sound like crap. really if you want good headphones go for the Bose. or for... » Read More I own both and the Bose absolutely blow the beats out of the water in every way. Much better noise cancellation. the build quality is so much better and so is the sound. the beats sound so muddled out and the bass in them is way to overpowering and it is lagging. in upbeat tracks the beats bass falls way behind while the Bose sound much more tight. and if you ask me i think that the Bose actually look better, there is no douche B on the side of them screaming out hey look at me i paid to much for headphones that sound like crap. really if you want good headphones go for the Bose. or for cheaper and almost better sound quality go for the Audio Technica ATH-M50 « Show Less
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If you want a compromise between sound signature and aesthetics/build then check out the VModa M-80s. They're ON EAR and have a fairly warm and flat sound. They're loved by many audiophile communities who may have mixed opinions on the LPs due to the emphasized lows.They occasionally go for the same price as the LPs new or used.I prefer the sound of Superlux 668b's over the ATH-M50 and they run less than half the price. Terrible to tote on the road though.Also, check out RadioShack and GuitarCenter. There's a good chance that one of them will have a few of those headphones for you to compare. (I dont see the VModas at many radioshacks now though) If you want a compromise between sound signature and aesthetics/build then check out the VModa M-80s. They're ON EAR and have a fairly warm and flat sound. They're loved by many audiophile communities who may have mixed opinions on the LPs due to the emphasized lows.They occasionally go for the same price as the LPs new or used.I prefer the sound of Superlux 668b's over the ATH-M50 and they run less than half the price. Terrible to tote on the road though.Also, check out RadioShack and GuitarCenter. There's a good chance that one of them will have a few of... » Read More If you want a compromise between sound signature and aesthetics/build then check out the VModa M-80s. They're ON EAR and have a fairly warm and flat sound. They're loved by many audiophile communities who may have mixed opinions on the LPs due to the emphasized lows.They occasionally go for the same price as the LPs new or used.I prefer the sound of Superlux 668b's over the ATH-M50 and they run less than half the price. Terrible to tote on the road though.Also, check out RadioShack and GuitarCenter. There's a good chance that one of them will have a few of those headphones for you to compare. (I dont see the VModas at many radioshacks now though) « Show Less
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The bass response, while it will be audibly heard in extended lows will NOT be felt. It's more of a sounded punch than one you could feel compared to ATH-M50'S. That is an unfair comparison though because of the open design and closed difference on the m50's. These are the most comfortable headphones i've ever worn, though.
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones with Coiled Cable
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I would go with audio technica ath m50s. I had these AKGs and they were great but pricy for the quality- and if you're looking for bass these have flat response(you would need a headphone amp with eq settings to up the bass)
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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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Get the Audio Technica Ath-es700. For portable use and they sound 20times better and for less money.