ATH-M70x vs ATH-M50x - Full Comparison + Sound Test
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- Full comparison and Sound test between the ATH-m70x and the M50x. Is it worth the upgrade to the Audio Technica M70x from the M50x? Well you came to the right place.
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0:27 (left) ATH-M70 = $300 (right) m50x = $155 :))
I know, totally screwed that one up. Thx :)
The ATH-M50x is really one of the best headphones in this price range. I recommend reading reviews and getting it here for a really *AWESOME* price - amzn.to/1bLnWkR
+Miranda Cruz i hava the m50x and there are rock solid with deep and strong bass... specialy nice to listen on the beach on a sunset, with out any amp
+Amanda Woolsey yap
Amanda Woolsey Alright that helps, thanks for finalizing my descision! 😂
Who else is listening with their m50x's?
Tyler Clark me
the m50x are good headphones i listen music on my sony phone on dance eq. is the best option... deepest bass ever....
+Tyler Clark I'm listening with my dad's M70x. Still waiting for the M50x to ship to me.
+Tyler Clark same here. M50s 'r best!!!
+Tyler Clark same here dude love them m50x's!!!
M70x = Reference.
M50x = For the average listener looking for fun in their music.
M50x better
Fendi_ RTW Technically, no because a perfect better headphone would imply the one with the best balance in its frequency which would mean the M70x. If your talking in terms of listening experience than probably the M50x with that more upbeat sound signature.
M50x is the best deal now. Their price really drops plus.google.com/113653934167361654389/posts/PAJisdGfywX
***** That's the ATH-M50, not the same.
Kevin Chan M50X is a monitor headphones which means it was designed with professionals in mind. It so happens it sounds great for personal listening as well. The "M" stands for Monitor.
I really appreciate the thoroughness this review gives. not many people have a live sound test. I think it is a great idea! :)
give it some time to process in 4k guys.
TechSource omg TH-cam already have 4k HD!! does changing to HD makes the sound even better? BTW im getting my ATH M50XDG dark green tomorrow :) for $155 here in malaysia, i've give it a test already and it feels great on both music and gaming.
After using a dozen of headphones, I must say the ATH-M50x is really quite unbeatable in this price range. Audio Technica got themselves a winner. I suggest reading more opinions and getting it here for a really awesome price (while stocks last): athm50x.blogspot.com/
+Arif Yusof (Araveflare) yes, it does make the audio better. i wish i could find the forum, but i was researching go pro settings. i came across info that stated along with 4k, youtube also increased the audio bitrate.
M50x is definitely the best sub $200 headphones you can get .. moreover it's always on SALE. I highly recommend reading up opinions here and getting it for a great discount - plus.google.com/+AmazonKindleSale/posts/Gz1pCzJaB4E
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphone #ONLY $169>Buy now >>www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUR86/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00HVLUR86&linkCode=as2&tag=httpwwwechipk-20&linkId=EHPRVMDNNYMTXKGD
Got M-50 and M-50X (Drumming room and studio room) and if they break - not a doubt, I'll buy them again and again. :) I 'm very pleased with them (2+ years owner)
It's weird listening too the ATH-M50x's on the ATH-M50x's
outzie i took about a minute to get it .
Does that make it M100X?
I listened through.40x's
I listened through the m40x
I decided to purchase ATH-M50x's and it was probably the best purchase I've ever made. Seriously, for the price I got such rich audio quality that far exceeded my expectations and am certainly grateful for this headphones.
excellent comparison Ed. Keep up the great work
FINALLY someone has the courage to record some sound samples of audio equipment so that we can compare! YES It's possible to understand differences, because we are already "calibrated" to the audio source we have. NO it's not ideal, I know, but yet it's better than someone saying "this one is easy listening" OR "Smooth" OR "Warm". It helps, but recording it is better.
Thank you!
Check out the sound demos Z Reviews does. He does review both of these headphones and records them using some crazy high-end mics that are actually representative of the sound signature.
He's great. I'm almost sure I've seen him before
Telmo Monteiro no. recording headphones as some kind of measure is idiotic. nobody does this except dumb ass TH-cam guys.
omg thank you Buddy. i have finally found the best headphones for me. M50x it is!
your sound test is the best, I really needed to hear the difference as there are not much stores(India) with these expensive headphones as demo. thanks again.
Good review, it was nice to hear to flat response of the ATH-m70x in comparison to the M50x which seems warmer. I kind of like a u shape in the frequency response, bass and treble a bit elevated with the ATH-M50x. I was always told a flat frequency response was the goal but in the real world listening the average person would prefer the M50x.
HOW TO REPLACE PADS ON M70 ?
@@mikelisteral7863 HP ep m50x is original the audio technica - Amazon. Las almohadillas originales para los "m70x" son los "HP EP" y son las mismas que las del modelo anterior "M50x"(Español- Perú, spanish - Perú"
thanks for the review... much needed input for my next purchase.
Might buy those 50's thanks for the review !
Amazing review! I went to my local music store and tried them both. M50x are very comfortable and they feel a lot less stiff than the M70x.
This was a tough choice, but I went with the M70x because just like this video I found the sound quality difference outstanding compared to the M50x for my line of work which is post production and Game Audio.
HOW TO REPLACE PADS ON M70 ?
Cool sound test. It sounds to me like the m70x has more reverb/echo than the m50x. Depends on how the original song was mixed though.
spot on review. you know your stuff. i purchased the M50x
50x sounds more saturated and solid. 70x sounds a bit hollow and flat like just you mentioned. IMO, 70x is perfect for studio only while 50x is perfect for both casual and also studio use. Have been using 50x for almost 8 years now with no regrets. Awesome review. 👍
HOW TO REPLACE PADS ON M70 ?
I have both the M50x and the M70x and use both, for different purposes. For general listening and for monitoring my electric bass when I'm playing, the M50x does just fine. When I need to do critical listening and I need to get the fine details of the sound, I use the M70x. Because the M70x has a more even frequency response, I get a more accurate picture of the mix, I would not mix with the M50x. When I want to experiment and refine my fingerstyle technique on my right-hand when playing bass I use the M70x, so that I can hear the subtle differences in plucking and muting the strings.
2021. Man you have EVOLVED!
I prefer the ATH-M70x, more clarity and can hear a note at it's fullest.
But double the price
***** its not a huge factor for me, the headphones look clean and perform well
Elias Yazigi eBay dude eBay. Nobody ever mentions eBay. You don't need shit brand new
@YggdrasilAE
The 70s have about 50 times as much metal. The whole earcup suspension assembly is metal. The guy doing the review doesn't realize this.
@@rachetCD Good way to get ripped off. If used you dont know where peoples ears been in, Also you dont know how truly well people take care of their stuff even if it doesn't show on the outside still could be issues. No thx
Best review I've found here. Thanks!
Would u recommend any amp to go with the 50X? In case yes, which one? FiiO maybe?
38 Ohms do NOT need an amp,maybe get a DAC of your onboard one sucks
Lol late night editing turned the m50 x into a $300 headphone. haha TechSource
Indeed it did lol
thank you very much everything i wanted to know was covered in this video and then some.
This review would have been better if you just played classical, jazz, rock and metal instead of dubstep shit. In that way we can easily hear how distinct they are when it comes to playing multi instruments at the same time.
some herbie hancock would've sounded great
+TheRowancave I don't think I can say I agree with this statement because it's almost trivial. The reason being many headphones, especially bass heavy headphones such as the Vmoda M100's or Sony MDR Xb 950 BT's are designed specifically FOR electronic music. So, if I have headphones that are aiming for one type of sound and genere, I'm going to use that sound or genre to show them off, just as if I'm entering a talent show and am a guitar player, I'm not going to bring in a drum set and show my skills with the drums. In addition, electronic music is generally much easier to make sound good, where as traditional instruments can be more of a challenge, especially on a large speaker system such as my RCF 712's and Danley subs
Yeah you have a fair point too I suppose because the M50's are supposed to be treble and clarity cannons so for this yeah it definitely sounds like a headphone should should be expected to handle traditional instruments well! That said I currently have my bass cannons and am actually looking for mid/high cannons for a really CRISP headphone right now, preferably with a wide sound stage, sounds like you've heard both, you'd prefer the m50's? I also want to know what the Audio Technica Es10's sound like
Well said. Thank you. You put it more kindly than I was gonna lol
@No Name true
Very apt comparison. Really appreciate the A-B switching of the demo without any silence or talk in between. Are you using your Scarlett CM 25 microphone to record the headphone audio ?
if you want overall fun-sounding, versatile headphones - M50x
if you specifically want to be monitoring mixes/recording audio - M70x
m50x do not sound fun. They are analytical, harsh almost. DT770s for fun closed, DT 880 or 990 for fun open. Or HD 598 or 558 if you prefer Sennheiser's sound.
everyone has different preferences and I understand that. I was suggesting that in the context of my comparison they sound fun. I have a pair of 770s and HD558s so I know what you mean.
+Xayr Alright, cool man
and for producing???
@@eli72481 DT770s isnt fun. They lack bass even with a amp/interface. I mean the bass is there but its faint in alot of situations. And for mixing i had to turn the bass up way further then i should of had to get a nice feel for it
I've owned the m50x for 2 yrs now and I still love it.
great review. This helped me a lot. thanks...
Not really. The guy doesn't even know the 70s are made of metal.
Great f*ckin' video dude! Great unbiased analysis, and the sound test is genius, I wish other reviewers would do the same, the sound comparison test demonstrates which headphone is suitable for casual listeners (M50X) Vs a producer/sound engineer/composer (M70X). I prefer the M50X's due to the warmer sound, and I don't ever think that the M70X's are worth almost double the price of the M50X's, especially when there are monitoring headphones that perform as good or even better than the M70X's for half the prices. If the M70X's came noise cancellation, then ...mmmmaybe I'd call say the price is reasonable, they would have to possess Bose like Noise Cancellation to win me over. In my opinion, the M70X, might as well of been called the "M50X II" or the "M50X Deuce", or the, well you get my drift, they're just the M50X's with less bass, slightly more clarity, and arthritis on the joints.
Its simple, if you produce, record, sing or record and monitor any type of music in general, get the m70x, as it is made for people that make music. If you just want headphones to listen to music get the 50x
Great review dude........thanks for the details and the audio sample u provided...I an now make my mind and order the M50X right away..
The reviewer doesn't realize that the silver parts on the 70s are aluminum. That means they have about 50 times as much metal as the 50s, so are more premium construction. You don't need all that flexibility if you're keeping them in the studio and having the earcups move so much will wear on the wiring more over time. The 70s have a greater frequency range, but don't have the mids scooped, so the 50s actually don't reproduce as much bass as the 70s. Totally amateur review.
Lets conclude:
The M50x's are by far the best headphones in that price range. They are so good that they can compete with headphones which are double the price from other brands.
The M70x's are even better but also way more expensive. Therefore they already are able to compete with all the super high end products while being really affordable in comparison.
Lets conclude the conclusion:
Audio Technica is a god brand (I didn't mistype)
The reason why they are so affordable btw. is because Audio Technica barely does any marketing and focus on research therefore, which is also the reason why not so many people know them.
At least thats a big win for their little amount of consumers.
Very good review. I would like to know
-do you need a portable amp to use this? Because I'm planning to buy a Sony Pha-1a.
- if I bought the amp, will it be much of a difference?
Thank you
Do the headband cushion start to peel off fast especially if you use it on the go?
hello, I listen to music literally every day of my life, and my Vmodas m100 broke. I mainly listen to classical music, pop, alternative and indie. Should I get the M50x, the M70x or the Vmodas m100 again? I really appreciate quality balanced sounds where i can listen to every part of the song but I also love a little bass, not overpowering but enough to feel it. Please help
I was going to treat myself to a new headset soon and had actually checked the M50X's out - I do a little of video editing and gaming - would you recommend the M50X's for that?
Thank god I finally found you! I have been looking for a sound test of the mx50's for ages, I'm thinking of buying them because I need a new set of headphones. I really want to try them out though but this has given me some inside to what they sound like!
superb comparison
The price at 0.29 is switched around? Anyway, awesome content!
would u say the ATH-M70x is an upgrade from M50x? Cuz I've had the M50x for quite awhile now but the left ear happens to be slightly broken since I have to knock on it a few times to make it sound just as loud as the right ear. Plus I think a song that helps really show speakers sound quality best is "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana so you can focus on each instrument clearly (thats how I determine how good of sound quality headphones or sound systems have)
I know the sound comparison is flawed doesn't really say anything about the headphones, but I appreciate it anyway. I dunno. It just feels good to have some shred of understanding about how they sound instead of just hearing EVERY OTHER TH-camR OUT THERE describe them with audiophile jargon and artsy fartsy words!
Seriously, though. good job. great review!
Are there any headphones that fold up exactly the m50x, but also had active noise cancelling and microphone?
how would the m70x be for gaming i have the red editon of the m50x which is awesome but i wonder if the flatter bass would give a more clearer soundstage
Awesome ending :)
great vid.. thxx :D
I bought both of these headphones. The m70x does have better resolution than the m50x, but the m70x bass is not as heavy as the m50x. I think video's 3-minute and 47-second test still has some limitations. On the one hand, it USES mono music to test, on the other hand, the track used for testing is not complicated enough. (sorry for using the translation software)
Great video what did you use for the transition at start was pretty sweet
Just my tripod and hands lol
TechSource awesome liked it very much
The m 70 xs have trouble with lyrical clarity but other than lyrics they are good as far as I can hear.
Could you still adequately hear all the parts well enough to mix with the m50xs ?
please give me some viewpoints in this and why.
thx
dj pharaoh of time
awesome, in-depth review. The sound test was really helpful!
thx for enlightening me
both are amazing and I will bjy one of them . thank u for your video.
I've owned three pairs of ATH-M50 -- but not the X variant. 1st pair non-removable spiral cord. 2nd & 3rd pair are the BT version (One for home and one for work). Out of testing 30+ headphones before selecting the M50 I had choosen $50 to $500 price range and the M50 had the best sound (to my ears). YMMV. The price of $170 is solid enough for my pocket book.
What's the name of the song you used to compare both headphone models? It sounds groovy!
I find my M50x to be better than this skinny one(M70x), it Probably has lighter weight as we can see in its build quality (more plastic), but still what people want is descent build and sound quality for affordable price. Also, i love how M50x produce base and warm detail of mids/highs.
Awesome Comparison. Keep it up.
Even if you can't hear it properly, mostly based on reviews they are good in sound quality. What you should check is the graph charts which show it's frequency on the high mid and low. Which would help you more to know what gives better base or is completely flat, like the m70x
I wouldn't completely trust the charts now, yes they can give you a slight idea but dont go completely off of them.
m70 and bang and Olufsen h6. which one is better? I love female vocal and bass. any recommendations?
Okay I want headphones for everyday use maybe a bit of producing and gaming so which should I get m50x or m70x? I like the look of the 70 but for everyday m50x seem to be the way to go hopefully maybe you guys can help
Look at that like to dislike ratio....this guy has his shit together. Respect.
can you help me to choose which one better if i want to use it for gaming and music.
SONY, MDR 1A for 180 USD( in my country) or Audio Technica ATH-M50x 150 USD?
mostly i will use it for gaming.
I do own the m50x's currently but, I might still get the x70x's used from Amazon since they do sound better to me for when I go to the gym.
I bought M40x for monitoring, but have Px8 for casual listening.
I was thinking about upgrading the monitor to M60x or M70x, but both seem like they have enough drawbacks that I’m holding off on upgrading for now.
In ATH headphone which model is a very very best,loud,clear and most expensive ?
How do you know if the headphones that are being sold on Amazon is real or not?
watching this with my m50x's
+Theodore Joherb in short man, i love my m50x headphones. I listen to a wide variety of music from country to rap to classical, and i haven't felt at any time that the headphones were lacking clarity or punch. The drivers are easy to push that listening to music on my phone is enjoyable but hooking them up to my desktop really brings them to life. The flexibility of the ear cups is great. One wouldn't think that it's such a big deal but being able to rotate them 180° is really convenient. The 3 supplied cords to connect into the headphone jack are nice but i really would have preferred a thicker gauge especially on the 10ft wire but they get the job done. The pleather ear pads are soft and comfortable but after maybe an hour, your ears will be sweating. What I did is I bought some replacement velvet ear pads and they have taken my listening experience to another level.
I have no experience on beats but I've always heard that they are just a marketing ploy. I've never tried them or have wanted to. So i couldn't say anything about them.
But you can't go wrong with the M50xs. hope this helps
Theodore Joherb easily great value for the money. I'm not too sure what you are referring to when you say heavy. If you are talking about weight, no they are pretty comfortable weight and if you are talking about sound, they are on the heavier side but it isn't so over done that is is annoying. it's a good mix of low and high's.
That's great man. You won't be sorry.
+Theodore Joherb Pro tip at life: NEVER buy beats. Only idiots buy them for sound. People buy them for fame.
+Theodore Joherb what website did you buy it from?
thanks for the sound test, i going to buy ATH-M50x ...
The m70x are for accuracy, detail and wider soundstage. The m50x for people who want to colour the songs to sound differently from how they were meant to sound. As someone who loves electronic music the m70x will have PLENTY of punch if the song was designed that way. The m50x on the other hand over emphasises bass therefore distorting other instruments and muddying the bass detail. The m70x are studio headphones for people who want to hear songs the way they were made. The m50x are studio headphones that are quite immature and suit the tastes of those who want a large amount of bass whether it was designed to sound that way or not
I can't one to get one before xmas!
Which has clear and flatter sound? Im using the m40x right now
can someone tell me which one is better for psychedelic trance music? looking for the best quality as possible, where I can hear all the details
how did you film the very first clip?
Is the M70x response really more flat or... actually inverted? Based on your demo, I'd find it hard to believe someone would mix and equalize that song to sound like that, but then maybe they know they're making it for non-flat listening. It's like a paradox. XD
what is the best headphones to hear rap, techno, rock and pop music
( eminem, snoop dog, afrojack, avicii, queen, rihanna)
the m50x have quite bass?
Would u Recommend M30x For Gaming?
If these were the same price i would still buy the 50x
the 50x sounds better to me! i will be buying the 50x at some point this year after i upgrade some speakers in my room with a better amplifier!
Sennheiser HD559 or audio technica m50x which one should I buy
I'll be getting M50x for my b-day ;D
Nice video
i listen to mainly techno and hip hop. i like bass but i also like very clear sounds
with these kind of headphones it would sound great when hooked up to a keyboard like Korg Kronos 2 or Kurzweil PC3K8! I am so glad I have the Audio Technica ATH-M50X! Peace everyone!
You didn't find the bass on the M50 "loose"? Another reviewer said "balance but the bass is a bit loose".
What is the song used for test? I search in spotify but i can’t find this version of the song… can someone help me? 😀😀
*_ALUMINUM; NOT PLASTIC!_* Love ya, Edward, but that's a big miss... I have both of these, and the 70's are very accurate, to the point of being a little bit too much - "uh, hey; look in the mirror" type of accurate. Meaning, if the source equipment or material aren't that good --- neither will the sound be. I have ~20 sets of cans, from about ~$79.00 to $1K+++. These are a SOLID step above the M50's, but like you said: if ya got the M50's, don't feel like you *_gotta_* have these... They're _BOTH_ really great. Keep on rockin' Eddie B!
name of the song when you are checking the sound?
For general listening m50 x and for monitoring purpose and Flat response M70 x
What was the song he used for the sound test?
2:36 WTF?
I have the M50x and they are really good, the quality of sound is definitely awesome, the only problem I have is my ears start to ache after about an hour, but thats probably just me.
not just you, they got shallow cups barely fitting ears, sound is also not very good, DT770 / DT880 is the right choice
Hey, this is Secra Soca E.T., would you be able to edit the description so it says "Song By Scotty Schneegas" with the song link instead of my channel name? Switching to a new channel. Much appreciated, and thank you again so much for the support!!
Does the 50x work on a tv I'm getting the blue ones
Song of the test?
The big question for me is: If you dont have either, should you jump straight into the m70x.
ath msr7
Not if you're planning on using your headphones primarily for media consumption. The m70x isn't really meant to be like an upgrade from the m50x; they are certainly more for monitoring and sound mixing and what not. I'd say just grab the m50x's, especially since you can pick them up for like $100 on Groupon. Totally worth it.
well... I guess you could say the m70's are geared for a much more neutral signature. so if that's what you're all about, then in that regard they are certainly an upgrade. They're also lighter and have slightly softer ear pads so they're overall more comfortable. It really all comes down to what exactly you want out of your headphones.
My recommendation would be to go to a Guitar Center with a music sample you like and give a listen on both. I have both and if I only had the M50x I would keep it for general listening. For hearing the finest details in sound, like string microphonics on mic'd acoustic guitars or brushes and cymbals on a drum kit you would do better with the M70x.
50x
I think the bigger question is if money wasn’t an issue which pair of headphones would you go with the 50’s or the 70’s ?
can you do a comparison of M50 and M50X?
def getting the m50s
i pref some base in my songs and m50s seem to have that
m70s sounds like it has no base at all
listening to the comparison with m70x
I just got a good deal on the m 50x headphones brand new 100.00 shipped
Can't go wrong