How does the sound quality compare to the Audio Technica ATH-M50's?
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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.
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Hi, Hunter, I'm assuming we're talking about the ANC off situation.The overall SQ, UE 6000 is better than ATH-M50S in my opinion. The bass is actually slightly emphasized, but it's tighter and deeper compares with M50S. It's spacious and has clearer soundstage to me.By the way, it is surprisingly comfortable for long session listening. For the price on Amazon right now, I'll say it's a great timing to buy UE 6000.
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Jerry, I have the ATH-M30 and ATH-M45. Both excellent headphones. I also use them to play my guitar through. I have played pretty loud without an break up or clipping, and they still sound great. Any speaker or headphone can be damaged if you push too many watts through the coil. The M30 handles the bass end very well, with clarity. Turning the volume and bass to extreme levels might damage the headset. It is difficult to know at what level there will be damage, until you get there. Good luck. They do sound good through a Strat, don't they!
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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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I have a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50 and an array of V-Moda Crossfades. Both are good. However, if it's just listening to my audio players or home entertainment system, the V-Moda produces the detailed sound that I want more than the ATH-M50... this is where the Crossfades become my number 1 preference. If it's a recording session, tech booth monitoring or mixing task, I prefer the ATH-M50... it has a more flat response which is very ideal for monitoring and recording. So, if it's just for everyday listening pleasure with your audio/video player, for me the Crossfades win! As for overall quality feel, the Crossfades have a slight advantage.
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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 use them most of the time with my computer, the quality of sound is amazing, hi-def. You will find yourself discovering sounds you didn't notice before on a track. I tried myself the Beats Studio and Executive and I can tell the AudioTechnica ATHM50RD is a solid contender. They are powerful, the base sounds amazing, they are made of plastic but good quality plastic (solid). For the price you get an amazing product, the only thing I could complain is that your ears will get warm/hot after an hour os so.
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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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Blow them out of the water in every regard IMO, less bass in these though (not an issue for me as I would rather controlled bass than more bass) also depending on what you are used to they are relatively bright as far as lower mid range headphones go. They are unweildy to take out in public if you aren't using them at home though (the M50's do a good job outside) I would recommend going for the A900X's over the A700X's if you can afford the difference though, the Aluminum housing makes a rather large difference imo.
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They are both great, but the 315's are better sounding. I have a pair of 535's that sound good, but I use these more often than most all my earbuds. If I am listening through my home system, I use Beyerdynamic's either mt T-70's or my T-90's. Also as with all speakers and headphones there is going to be a break in period. They will sound different in a few weeks than right out of the box.
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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.
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I have both, and prefer the m50's. I produce music so i needed something with a flatter response, so that is why the m50's are better to me. But the 700s are, I guess, a more fun headphone if you are a basshead who doesn't really need to mix or master. The comfort issue with the 700s can be rectified by purchasing a set of m50 pads. They feel about the same to me, but I use m50 pads for both of mine.
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slightly less bass with the HD 598sm but they are more detailed and better sounding then then M50s
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I just got a T51i (a variation of T51P with volume buttons and microphone). My first impression is it produces remarkably more bass than most of other headphones I've listened to such as M50, PX 200 II, Yuin PK2, etc.
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The new M50x have a bit more bottom-end and bit less top-end than the older M50. This translates to a slightly different listening experience that in my estimation is an improvement of the new over the old.If you open each link below in a separate tab, you can switch between the tabs and watch the changes in frequency response.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;=30
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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.
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I actually think the M4s are much better from a sound quality perspective. They have great reproduction. I have owned Bose and senheiser noise canceling phones and I would pick the M4s over them.
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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