But they’re terrible...there’s so many actually good headphones he could have made a video on...I actually bought these too and they’re just bad, bad headphones. Bad harsh plasticy sound, too uncomfortable to use for extended mixing sessions. Plastic is cheap and creaks. Sad.
My question is if you've got them, would you recommend these over Beyerdynamic Custom one pro plus? I've been looking for a pair of headphones for almost a week by now.
Was gifted these for Christmas and so glad my family did their research. Because the cables were the primary concern since I'm usually pretty rough on my headphones and I'm glad you nailed that subject because cable ends are always first to go sour for me. Definitely a good purchase if you're low on cash but wanna splurge on what you find important being: Quality and durability, at an affordable price.
*I want to use m50x to listen to high quality music on iphone 14 pro max, what device do I have to buy to connect without losing sound quality. Please help me tell me that product.*
Just ordered them, I can't wait! I've been using doller store headphones or 10$ headphones the past few years, I'm so excited to hear good music again xD
A very knowledgeable and well put together review video. I remember watching your review of the M50s awhile back well after I had bought my pair and enjoyed it thoroughly. This is one is no different. I'm diggin' the lock mechanism and removable cables with varied adapters. I was unaware Audio Technica had followed up with this until I saw your vid so thanks for the heads up.
Bought these in Feb 2014 after reading and watching a few reviews including this one. Well its 2020 and I'm still using them, no issues at all. Replaced the pads few times though and the top band. Also fairly recently bought a Bluetooth wireless adapter which includes an amp, they work great. (its FiiO BTA10 adapter if anyone is interested)
*I want to use m50x to listen to high quality music on iphone 14 pro max, what device do I have to buy to connect without losing sound quality. Please help me tell me that product.*
A great explanation of how these sound is that the EQ is set like a curvy W. Bass is curved up, mids are higher than most casual headphones, and treble is higher, balanced between the mid's peak and the bass. This makes bass nice and punchy, highs are clear and light, but the higher mids make it sound harsh at first compared to other bass-focused headphones, like a lot of cheaper earbuds or Beats headphones are. Once you get used to that, you're good to go and things sound really clear because of how much detail the mids add. Gaming sounds great due to the mids across the board, but I've found different music preferences can be iffy because mids are used so differently depending on genre. Lots of hiphop hardly use mids, so when it's there it just sounds muddy. Same thing with some rock and metal, though classical, acoustic, and jazz LOVE mids because the composition is written to use all three registers. One major complaint that I never really noticed is how the soundstage (perceived width/broadness the audio) is thinner than most studio quality headphones in music, as I just don't have the training to hear that kind of thing. That said, it DOES make a noticeable difference in gaming. It's like using a directional soundbar for fake "surround sound" compared to genuine 360° 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. It's still directional, and you can still tell where things are based on good sound design by the devs, so it's better than nothing - but when you prefer/ are used to genuine surround sound-or in this case, a wide soundstage-it does sound worse. Similar to how you love 60hz/60fps to begin with, but as soon as you get used to 144hz/120fps, 60/60 is really not enjoyable.
re-watching this in 2022 with my ATH M50x on which I bought around the same time this came out. best buy of my life. they've traveled with me to almost every continent! the band needs some new fabric and a video on how to replace that brought me back here. super stocked that they have lasted for so long.
I just ordered a pair from 'murrica, even after shipping, taxes, and duties; they are still MUCH cheaper than here. We get fucked so hard on prices it should be illegal.
Before purchasing any thing, I just open up TH-cam and watch as many videos as possible about that product. And videos from your channel are the one which I prefer to watch first because you are one of the genuine tech reviewer and that's why you are my all time favorite. So thank you for making all this honest reviews and making our purchase a good one. I guess this has changed marketing strategy of many tech companies because of you guys. It's not only me but many people does this, so many of them are now spending more on making product then on promoting it. Thanks to all you guys for making this happen and made us a happy consumers.
Just bought a pair myself. Not my first pair of decent headphones so I was a little worried they would disappoint, but they totally blew me away. Best sounding headphones i have ever owned.
Well, I've never had a super dope pair of cans before. My M50X is currently still sitting in customs. I look forward to and am super excited to reviewing my pair.
MarioZelda128 ... ... *head explodes* seriously dude if you live in america you can order just about anything online with free shipping and no customs, ridiculous taxes, or other strings attached. mildly speaking, it's a lot less *convenient* buying certain products because i live in canada
Just got these for my birthday. Love em. It's great to be a part of the real world of sound (not the apple earbuds/Beats world everyone else lives in).
I so agree with you! I always see people wearing Apple EarPods and Beats, and I say, "You know there's better options, right?" I myself have a lovely Sennheiser Headphone, but Audiotechnica would be my next best option.
Aaaah man, I've been interesting on this headphones for awhile, came to TH-cam for a review and let me tell you, I am f***ing amazed with what I just found. Miss this good old days. A good review on the bedroom! Thanks for all this years of great content! ;)
Got mine at last year's Christmas… Never looked back. These even sound bad-ass banging on the Behringer Xenyx 302 mixer/audio interface that I got 3 years ago today!
I was surprised about these headphones. I got them on Amazon for $130 and initially noticed a difference in the quality of bass. I could crank up the volume full-blast and won’t give me a headache like headphones usually do. Definitely seems more tolerable for long periods of time. They’re pretty comfy too which is always a plus!
I tried these in a store and compared it to SHP9500. They sound alright. Some people say they had too much bass, I don't think so. But I do think the highs on these aren't good, It's too metalic not matter of too much. They're narrow sounding, and somehow they don't have sub bass extended like an open back, but this is closed back lol. upper midrange is kinda shouty. Also zeos's praise for I think zeos praise for the M40X is strictly with earpads replaced.
I think they are both very good headphones for very different purposes. I agree with you that the treble on the M50x is not their strong point, and they certainly lack the way more spacious, more natural soundstage of the SHP9500 due to their closed-back design. However, the Audio-Technica are better in a noise-sensitive environment, like recording or even commuting. Furthermore, the M50x do, in fact, provide a near-neutral low-bass response. Notice that bass volume may decrease due to poor fit.
I love when he uses the subliminal message by saying "right below the like button" which subtly reminds you to like the video if you liked it. It has worked on me like five times already, this video including.. Good job, dude.
Thank you for the review, Marques. I bought ATH-M50x the other day after watching this video. Just to be clear, these are the most expensive headphones I ever had. Everything sounds different on them. The sound is warm, clean and balanced across audible spectrum. The bass is also clean and there is more bass than I expected from monitoring headphones. BTW, I'm not a basshead. There are some sounds I never noticed before and there are some that sound completely different. I'm not blown away by the sound quality but I'm not disappointed either. I'll have to relisten my entire music collection with them. :) I usually don't like loud music because I don't like the sound pressure but on these I can go all the way to 100%. I still tend to keep the volume at around 75% tho. Isolation is very good. Sound leak is next to non-existant at 75% while there is a small amount at 100% but nothing that would bother someone in the same room. The only negative I found in this very short time is that they're not the most comfortable headphones I have but they're not the worst either. I'd say they are in the top 3. So far, so good... These are great monitoring headphones, perfect for music production because errors such as frequency clashing are immediately noticable no matter how small they are.
*I want to use m50x to listen to high quality music on iphone 14 pro max, what device do I have to buy to connect without losing sound quality. Please help me tell me that product.*
@@youtubepremiums Sorry, have no idea for iPhone. I listen with Sony WH-1000-XM4 on iPhone but that's compressed audio over wireless, not great quality. If you want good sound quality, do it on Mac or PC with a good DAC (I use blue AudioQuest DragonFly but there are many others out there) and lossless sound source (Apple Music supports lossless, many other music streaming services do too). Of course, use wired headphones with DAC, not wireless.
i bought this headphones SIX years ago, and i'm still using them every fucking day. They still sounds great and i've never got any problems. This is actually the best purchased i made in my life
I still have my old m50s I got back in 2011 or 2012. lol. Those things freakin' last, man. Meanwhile bluetooth headphones die within 2 years so people are constantly replacing them like phones.
I use the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro and can highly recommend them. For the price of about 150€ you get headphones with an awesome build quality and just stunning sound quality. Not as flexible as the Audio-Technica, but still unbelievable comfy.
Yup Have the ATh M50's, the dt770 Pro's 80 ohm, and the Beyer Custom One Pro's. I think my fave for sound is always between the dt770's and the COP's depending on what i'm listening to and the comfort is amazing on both.
People praising//wanting to buy the audio technica m50(x) should seriously consider the Beyerdynamic DT770 32ohm first. Better//bigger soundstage and imaging(positioning), more refined details, more neutral(better, more forward mids), more bass quantity and extension/control, sparky natural sounding highs(opposed to the artificial machine like highs on m50(x) ). Don't buy into the hype, buy the DT 770 32ohm! However, the m50x has nicer styling and removeable cables. Yet, the DT770 is available with XLR cables(removeable), sold by modders. Just here to keep the peace.
I have both. I prefer the m50's myself. Neither have had much head time since Igot my hdj 1500's though... Truly the unsung hero of the headphone market.
When looking for a cheaper headphones for my small professional video editing business, you were the first one I looked to. I carry these around with me everywhere I go. I have created hundreds of hours of content wearing these, and I could have never got the opportunity without you! Thanks for making honest, good review that have actually helped me make an unbiased decision in buy great tech.
Jean Moulloud depends on the size of your ears actually. If you have big ears, then they will hurt after an hour or two of usage but if you have small to medium sized ears, then they should be really comfortable :)
Nice review! I've been using Audio-Technica as my Closed-Back headphones for 13 years straight, starting when I set up a Demo Studio at home for Recording (Bassist here, and I needed someplace I could Record for both friends' & "profit projects" as well as my own Musical Ideas) and found the ATH-M30s a great set of "Starter 'Phones" as well as a set I could also use for overall Music listening, late-night headphone-based Bass Practicing and TV watching. Somewhere around '09-'10 I stepped on them when the cat ran between my feet, upending me and caused mass destruction to then, and took the opportunity to upgrade to the M50s as they were on sale at the time (an aside: the "Better-Half" has professed the I've "been crazy" to spend what quality headphones cost, but after spending a few hours listening to her favorite band's music through them, both the 30s & 50s 'suddenly' wound up on her Amazon Wishlist. ;-) ...
...and even though I have a New-Old-Stock set of M50s (when I purchased "Dr Better-Half's at the insane price of $90 to clear out stock for the "X" series, I grabbed a 2nd set) the M70x have really caught my... ears, and closer to neutral audio reproduction is better in my book. I've seen refurbished sets as low as $199 and new at $249, so given those price points and the quality of the M70x's, what would be your thoughts on my possible new upgrade? Thanks for any thoughts you have to give!
And considering they make some of the best microphones of any company aswell? It seems like an obvious match up, I guess that would make them over $200 though.
I don't see it being worth going from the Red M50's, to this... I know you're a huge fan of them and I get why you got them, but I'll just be sticking with my Red M50's until they break or something. Then I might consider dishing out the extra dough for these.
***** it kinda funny when you run across a woman who doesnt have the ability to understand a simple statement. Since they do possess a far more superior communicative attributes than men
According to other experts, the ath-m50x actually sounds slightly different from the original ath-m50. The bass is slightly stronger by about 3 dB and the treble is ever so slightly reduced, which most consider is an overall slight improvement to the sound quality because the original ath-m50 has been criticized for the highs being a bit too sparkly and harsh at times.
Dont mean to dig up a 9 year old comment here, but since Ive been rocking both sets of cans for the past decade, I feel the need to give my opinion. I think everything you said was true, but the m50x still at times goes a touch too sharp on the highs. if you have sensitive ear drums, these are not for you. Im 50/50. Some days, I dont mind the sharpness, and it still blows my mind after over 15 years of listening through over ear monitor headphones just how much detail can be heard for so little money, but some days the highs are just a touch too much, and listening to sharp voices can definitely ring the brain a touch. That being said, most of my days I can wear these m50x's for hours on end without fatigue. I would definitely recommend getting some nice sheepskin angled earmuffs for them, as well as a cover for the top band. My OG m50s, the cable got yanked and broke, I soldered on a new cable, the headband imitation leather delaminated, so I reupholstered it, and the wire between left/right broke from travelling too much, so I ran a new set of wires for it. They still work, and look super cool (have some huge microfiber/memory foam earmuffs for them) but the sound quality is just a touch lower than the x's. All this said, If I never wore another pair of over ears ever again, I would still be happy with the x's. I am still blown away every time I wear them. They just sound amazing.
@@gombie72 I've had both the 50 and 50x for years and i like them less and less over the years. There's way too much clamping force even after years of wear so it hurts my head, and ear cups aren't big enough to go around my ears so they just press against them, and also causes my ears to sweat which further increases the level of discomfort. All the padding also dries up and cracks into a million flakes in just 1-2 years. I guess you can replace the earpads, but the headband is much harder to fix. This is terrible quality. This has never happened to any of my other headphones so i find this inexcusable. They are so overhyped by everyone on youtube. Maybe they were good back when they were first released many years ago, but there are so many good options now, like some really good sennheisers from drop. I also can't go back to wired after going wireless, the freedom is just too good. Wired is only relevant if you are the listening-to-music-sitting-on-a-chair-in-front-of-huge-amp-and-dac level of seriousness. Bluetooth has come such a long way. I enjoy listening on my sony wf-1000xm5 earbuds way more and i basically never touch my m50x or my sennheiser hd580 with fiio amp and dac anymore except once in a while when i want to do some sound comparisons.
Bought them 9 years later as I was just using Bluetooth but the listening experience through an Audio interface with lossless is so much better for home use
@@onlyusernameleft2 are the portable dacs good tho? Like can I play lossless also what are some impedience levels I have senheisers now and they want like 120 ohms
I've been using mine for almost two years now, fantastic sound quality and extreme durability. When, no if, my current headphones fail I will definitely buy from Audio Technica exclusively
I used to use the m50s for mixing and whatnot and I thought they were the shit for the price. Recently picked up the m50x and it still holds up to this day in my opinion. It's a great mid priced set of headphones. Doesn't really leave you wanting much more even listening to music.
MB is one of the very, very few E-Reviewers I trust. And nothing personal Marques, but by 'trust' I actually mean 'actively listen while you're speaking and respect your insight'. Peace, Jim
It's effectively unnoticeable until you get to about 80% volume, after which certain frequencies will leak a good amount (about 10 feet) Overall it's not an issue unless you pump the volume...
2:07 when he said "and this new blue colour he was referring to it being dark blue and orange and the guy who commented thought it was black and orange thinking when mkbhd said blue he thought he meant orange. so thats why he said its orange not blue
Got these headphones in the mail today. My thoughts: Produced the background sounds in a song really well and it felt like the audio was more 3d dimensional because I can hear the audio "move" in my ears. In terms of clarity of the sound, I thought it was pretty average. Nothing special. They required a much higher volume level to give me the right amount of volume. So what you're mostly getting with these headphones is the 3d audio.
+fly8fly No, god no. These have a pretty bad soundstage, which is fair because they are closed back. I recommend the HD 598's. Once, my friend was playing CSGO without any sound, so whenever I died, I would spectate him in first person and ghost by listening for footsteps for him. It's nuts how good they are for that.
You should try open back headphones, or something slightly higher up from audio technica like the MSR7. If you feel the m50x give you that "3D" sound, these will completely blow you away.
They are just what I expected. They're very very good headphones. I tried beats, bose and other overpriced crap and these are definitely the best bang for your buck. Not trying to say that the Bose are not as good or better, they have other features like noise cancelling and have very nice sound as well, but they cost almost two times what these cost and are definitely not two times better. These are a great value and a very good purchase. I'm veeeery picky with audio and video and so is my GF and we both loved them.
Comfort is a big NO. I had to change the earpads because my ears began to hurt just after 1 hour of listening. The sound quality is amazing and it has a very deep bass.
Onur Karaagac I bought them online from a store in my country. If you want some good earpads, I'll recommend the Shure HPAEC840 earpads (leather) or the Shure HPAEC940 (velour). It's really what kind of material you like. And yes, they fit the M50X and are easy to change. You can look through some reviews online if you aren't sure.
LilyBean It really depends on the person. I changed them because the original earpads pressured my ears, which began to hurt after a while. The HPAEC940 (velour) one doesn't do that. They are soft, comfortable and bigger of course. It doesn't put pressure on my ears anymore.
TFSimple That's good to hear! I really want to buy the m50x, but comfort is very important to me. If I do get the m50x, I will probably modify it like you did which is why I asked how comfortable the modifications are. If they only make a slight difference, then it's not worth it to me and I was going to look for other headphones instead. Since you said they don't put pressure on your ears, I think I've made up my mind and I will get the m50x (with new earpads). Thanks for your response!
I've had the M40x for years till they broke (weak prone to cracks hinge flaw now redesigned by AudioTechnica since 2016). While I get them fixed I bought the M50x. First impression was mixed, out the box they are heavier in sub bass, brighter in lower/mid treble than M40x - this is the well known 'M40x is flatter' difference, and very true. Here's the thing about M50x, since it is brighter it also much less forgiving than M40x (like Sony MDR7506 - bright=highlights flaws more, esp at higher volume). After some burn in, treble is mellowed a bit and as I type this I'm listening to hard rock/heavy metal and *loving* it! Lots of low end slam, a wall of mids/guitars and smooth treble. (An amp is not required, but good clean power makes any headphones better - these included. You can listen louder without clipping or even harshness) Last thing - it is very easy to make these two cans sound almost alike with EQ. The main difference is driver size, but power handling is the same. I'd say just buy whichever better suits your budget, and EQ them however you like. I'd actually added a port on my M40x to open the sub bass a bit, so the difference is even less apparent for me.
these are headphones, not a headset. You can't get professional-class audio with a inline mic or boom mic connected to the earpiece. You would be much better off getting a separate mic and mic stand. If you want an inline mic there's lots of earbuds that will fit your needs. >.>
If you need a mic as well, you can literally get a $2 lapel mic that you can clip to the cable and use it for skype, games, etc. www.amazon.com/dp/B005DJOIHE
DJTamamon My V-moda M-80s came with two inline microphone cables - one for iPhones (3 button) and one for Android (1 button). They also have an accessory cable that has a headset-style microphone attached at the headphone end.
Are you more of a bass head? Sony headphones tend to emphasize low end even without their "Bass boost" while the M50s have a much more balanced soundscape. I'm deciding between this or the Sony WH-CH700Ns. As I feel the strong bass will be great for listening to hiphop tracks but the M50xs would be better for higher accuracy for producing beats or listening to a wider range of music genres.
@@hammy9800 it depends on what you do most often, I've tried both and prefer the Sony's. They have a dedicated app which lets you tune the sound profile.
@@VideoGamesExtras yeah. I've seen the app that let's you adjust the eq dont that can only go so far, it won't really impact the actual sound signature of the headphones. I've been finding more comment from people who dont actually like the M50X so I'll continue to research more, thanks.
I don't really care for them, granted I only listened to it from a sound demo, but I'd like to think my headphones can give me a relatively accurate representation of what they do sound like. I have the Beyerdynamic DT-880s and the AHT0M50x sound like they have VERY little soundstage to me with little detail. Watched Z-Reviews sound demo for reference.
I got my set of ATH-M50X headphones today, and I was waffeling a bit over if I should return them and make do with my old(ish) set of Marshall Major headphones. Boy, am I glad I didn't! They offer fantastic sound (I know it's a cliché by this point, but I really could hear details in music I'd never noticed before, like almost inaudible whiskers on the hi-hat). Music sounds nice and crispy, and the headphones have a really nice balance between bass and treble. One thing I did alter, was swapping the leather-earpads out with some made of velvet. I wear glasses, so I'll take the extra comfort if I can get it. I can't wait to test them out with my turntable tonight (the main reason I bought them). 😊
***** It is when people ask for opinions and first thing that people recommend say "M50x" are the best under 200-300 blah blah and turn a blind eye on other brands and models. Even at over $150, there are much better options that are technically and sonically much better.
Kevin Zeng There are better options, but it really depends on the type of music the end user is listening to. Since most people are looking at replacement for Beats, the M50s really are one of the best for the type of music that Beats covers (hip hop, edm, pop, etc.). You wouldn't recommend them for acoustic, classical, etc. because that's covered by open headphones like Grado 225i and Senn HD598, or any number of AKG products, but I doubt anyone in the Beats market are listening to that kind of music on a regular basis. Then you have completely subjective opinions since the quality between them is so close that it just comes down to preference (M50 vs Amperior vs M80 vs XS vs Fidelio X1 vs etc.). Then you get into on-ear vs over-ear; open vs closed. Then you have comfort preferences, as the M50s are very comfortable compared to, say, Shure SRH840. Then you even get people comparing the M50s to stuff way above their price range (M100, DT770, etc.). Then you have isolation, which stuff like V-Moda don't do too well, and stuff like Shures sacrifice comfort for (that ridiculous clamping pressure). The M50s are great to recommend because they're a great all-around pair that covers the Beats market better than most, still sound great with other genres, are super comfortable, and are pretty fashion-neutral. Honestly, there are not too many headphones in the closed-back on-or-over-ear sub-$150 range that have the combination of sound quality, comfort, durability, and neutrality of looks that the M50s have.
***** I don't disagree with you. However, most people do recommend these as "professional" mixing headphones. And when Audio-Technica brands them as the M50 (M as in monitoring) people get confused and just believe that these are the best at any price for every music purpose (pleasure, professional, etc) Comfort is very subjective, even more subjective than sound I would say. Both the Amperior and the Fidelio X1 are sonically and technically more competent headphones than the M50x and there are graphs to show that. Sure the M50s may be better than Beats, but even the new Beats (2.0) have some products that do sound quite good and bassheads should prefer Solo 2.0s > M50s. It is only when people have not heard better that they make these bold statements. The M50x may be the best thing you heard, but definitely not the best by far, even in its respective price bracket and there are measurements to back that up. When a TH-camr has over 2 million subs says that Beats suck and M50x are the best even at $300, people are going to believe that. Whether it be true or false.
I honestly prefer seeing kids wearing m50 then becoming deaf and broke wearing beats headphone... :/ anyway colorfull close headphones are a trend right now :p its funny seeing people wear theme at the gym.
Din Jakupovic For portability, the M50x. Although for overall sound quality, the MSR7 sounds leaner and more detailed than the warmer slightly bass-heavy M50x.
Custom one pro's suck shit. They are only good for certain type of music and the bass is very shitty. Read the reviews and do the research. These headphones blow Custom One's out of the water. The Custom One Pro's are beyerdynamic's entry level shitty headphones trying to compete with the better quality and sound M50's. If you want better sound and overall quality you need to pay more and get higher end Beyerdynamics not shitty custom one poo's.
***** It's actually more likely that he sat down to listen to a track in someone elses's studio. Seeing how his headphones are not considered( despite their marketing) to be good studio monitors, it's rather likely. So someone took the picture, sold it to Audio Technica and they used it for advertisement.
for sure he does, I said Im sure he "has" used theses before as their very popular. Along with him having them on in the advertisement. Wouldn't you care to know what your advertising ?
+rughin 04 it isn't fair to compare an open can to a closed can. Have fun using the 558s in public with sound leakage and worst cable system (why would they put a quarter inch adapter built in). Only real good comparison or a alternatives would be the hm5s from brainwavz which have entirely different sound signature
Tim Johansson 598s are better than 595s but i dont see how closed cans like M50x can top out 595s. The M50x will have better bass but the 595s will destroy it in sound stage and clarity.
The M40X's are about 30 dollars cheaper on Amazon. Should I just go with them if I'm on a budget? Or would you guys say that the extra bucks are worth it? From my point of view, it doesn't seem like I'd be missing out on much if I just got the M40's instead.
+Josh Leitzel there are a few reviews on youtube comparing the 2. The 40x is flat for studio useage while the 50x has a little low (bass) enhancement (better for electro, hiphop music imo)
MKBHD! You've had that Scarlett 2i2 for years! When the heck are you gonna do a review on it? lol. Recently purchased one myself on sale for $99! Would love a setup guide done by you. There aren't many instructional videos/reviews on it that would dive as deep as you do. I could understand that maybe that kinda video for you may not garner a ton of views but it'll put it on people's radar. Hope you do it man. :)
*I want to use m50x to listen to high quality music on iphone 14 pro max, what device do I have to buy to connect without losing sound quality. Please help me tell me that product.*
Thanks for the video - bought a dark green pair today for $166 + free shipping on Amazon. I currently use AKG 702 and HifiMan HE 400. Need replacement studio cans for old Sony pair. Based on reviews, I know these cans will not disappoint for what I want them for.
The ATH-M50s never leave my bag. Just got these in too, love the detachable cable. As always, great work dude!
But they’re terrible...there’s so many actually good headphones he could have made a video on...I actually bought these too and they’re just bad, bad headphones. Bad harsh plasticy sound, too uncomfortable to use for extended mixing sessions. Plastic is cheap and creaks. Sad.
They have BT now 😃
@@WillJukedTheBox buy dac or something
Don't blame them
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10 years later and still a relevant review.
Just bought a pair in gun metal grey and here I am watching this review with them
he still uses them on his podcasts and artist still use them. these are amazing headphones
Was going to say 10 years later and these are still the best headphones I’ve ever head. I broke my old ones in my gamer days I want another pair
When you're rewatching the video with your ATH-M50X
+nicholas chryssafis when u can't achieve them and use the ATH-M40X, fml hahaha
I'm doing to same.
+E.J. King Ditto.
Same
+nicholas chryssafis Me right now ahaa
Eight years later, still the best review of these headphones. GOAT!
Watching today with ATH-M50X cans - 6 years later and still super enjoying them!
My condolences
@@5usp3c7 Haha, still listening on the ATH-M50X, and still having fun!
A headphone pair from 2014, and it's still one of the best headphones on the market. I can absolutely recommend these, even today.
My question is if you've got them, would you recommend these over Beyerdynamic Custom one pro plus? I've been looking for a pair of headphones for almost a week by now.
@@Kuba-tz6nz buy the new akg k371. These m50x are pure garbage
@@moefa7423
Completely disagree here. My M50xbt which is the Bluetooth version of the M50x sound amazing and far from garbage.
@@moefa7423 just for you.
I brought the Dali io4 which is non anc of Dali io6 :D
i bought a "refurb" from amazon, shit arrived brand new with the vanilla box and everything feelsgoodman
xD
Yeah they often lie, and i'm not complaining.
Just copped a pair from Best Buy and now sitting under tree. Open in 13 days
i also bought one for $72 and shit was brand new :')
Kunal Kalra where from?
Was gifted these for Christmas and so glad my family did their research. Because the cables were the primary concern since I'm usually pretty rough on my headphones and I'm glad you nailed that subject because cable ends are always first to go sour for me. Definitely a good purchase if you're low on cash but wanna splurge on what you find important being: Quality and durability, at an affordable price.
*I want to use m50x to listen to high quality music on iphone 14 pro max, what device do I have to buy to connect without losing sound quality. Please help me tell me that product.*
throw back to when he was actually HD... dang you're amazing man.
Just ordered them, I can't wait! I've been using doller store headphones or 10$ headphones the past few years, I'm so excited to hear good music again xD
Man I know that feeling. Love my M50x. Great for gaming, the spacial sound is tremendous.
@@Mojo_Dojo333 i wonder if he's still own it after 6 years
@@Mojo_Dojo333 what's the deal with other people in the comments shitting on these headphones lol
@@ultragalacticgamer7195 I've used them and my 30$ soundmagic e10c in ear headphones literally sound as good as these
@@kankit3351 ahh I did more research since that comment and I think now these guys are not worth *the money*
A very knowledgeable and well put together review video. I remember watching your review of the M50s awhile back well after I had bought my pair and enjoyed it thoroughly. This is one is no different. I'm diggin' the lock mechanism and removable cables with varied adapters. I was unaware Audio Technica had followed up with this until I saw your vid so thanks for the heads up.
You are awesome
Omg never thought I would see you here. You are awesome and I have seen that you wear ath m50's during your livestreams.
wtf and then there's gassy randomly in the comments
Wow, never thought to see you here.
Didn't expect to see you here...
It’s 2024 and I have had my ath-m50x for 10 years. They are amazing, and when they eventually will need to be replaced, it will be with another pair.
Bought these in Feb 2014 after reading and watching a few reviews including this one. Well its 2020 and I'm still using them, no issues at all. Replaced the pads few times though and the top band. Also fairly recently bought a Bluetooth wireless adapter which includes an amp, they work great. (its FiiO BTA10 adapter if anyone is interested)
thanks fo' dat
thank you
How did you replace the top band?
*I want to use m50x to listen to high quality music on iphone 14 pro max, what device do I have to buy to connect without losing sound quality. Please help me tell me that product.*
You said blue but I saw Orange...
Whaaaaaaat?
+Zaber Ansary the blue version is mainly tan/orange with blue accents
Triumphance Music Or is it some kind of Golden or Blue dress type Shit?
+Zaber Ansary he meant blue cables
Everyone: they're actually yellow and red. You're all colour blind.
Noah Stolee and you're just blind.
A great explanation of how these sound is that the EQ is set like a curvy W. Bass is curved up, mids are higher than most casual headphones, and treble is higher, balanced between the mid's peak and the bass. This makes bass nice and punchy, highs are clear and light, but the higher mids make it sound harsh at first compared to other bass-focused headphones, like a lot of cheaper earbuds or Beats headphones are. Once you get used to that, you're good to go and things sound really clear because of how much detail the mids add. Gaming sounds great due to the mids across the board, but I've found different music preferences can be iffy because mids are used so differently depending on genre. Lots of hiphop hardly use mids, so when it's there it just sounds muddy. Same thing with some rock and metal, though classical, acoustic, and jazz LOVE mids because the composition is written to use all three registers.
One major complaint that I never really noticed is how the soundstage (perceived width/broadness the audio) is thinner than most studio quality headphones in music, as I just don't have the training to hear that kind of thing. That said, it DOES make a noticeable difference in gaming. It's like using a directional soundbar for fake "surround sound" compared to genuine 360° 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. It's still directional, and you can still tell where things are based on good sound design by the devs, so it's better than nothing - but when you prefer/ are used to genuine surround sound-or in this case, a wide soundstage-it does sound worse. Similar to how you love 60hz/60fps to begin with, but as soon as you get used to 144hz/120fps, 60/60 is really not enjoyable.
re-watching this in 2022 with my ATH M50x on which I bought around the same time this came out. best buy of my life. they've traveled with me to almost every continent!
the band needs some new fabric and a video on how to replace that brought me back here. super stocked that they have lasted for so long.
$130 On Amazon in the US, $286 fucking dollars in Canada. What the fuck.
I just ordered a pair from 'murrica, even after shipping, taxes, and duties; they are still MUCH cheaper than here. We get fucked so hard on prices it should be illegal.
fvkitahl
Agreed. How fast is shipping from there to here for you?
About 2 weeks or so, the money saved makes up for the wait though.
fvkitahl That's pretty good. Might have to give that a try.
I got them in India for just $135.
Miss that intro music. Awesome how I was searching for some studio headphones and these came up. Def need to do a throw back video.
i bought these at guitar center... i love them! they are amazing! i can't believe i actually considered getting beats!
Before purchasing any thing, I just open up TH-cam and watch as many videos as possible about that product. And videos from your channel are the one which I prefer to watch first because you are one of the genuine tech reviewer and that's why you are my all time favorite. So thank you for making all this honest reviews and making our purchase a good one. I guess this has changed marketing strategy of many tech companies because of you guys. It's not only me but many people does this, so many of them are now spending more on making product then on promoting it. Thanks to all you guys for making this happen and made us a happy consumers.
Just bought a pair myself. Not my first pair of decent headphones so I was a little worried they would disappoint, but they totally blew me away. Best sounding headphones i have ever owned.
Well, I've never had a super dope pair of cans before. My M50X is currently still sitting in customs. I look forward to and am super excited to reviewing my pair.
Very good.
I don't know where to get them, though. I live in Houston.
MarioZelda128
Amazon
MarioZelda128 ... ... *head explodes*
seriously dude if you live in america you can order just about anything online with free shipping and no customs, ridiculous taxes, or other strings attached. mildly speaking, it's a lot less *convenient* buying certain products because i live in canada
poswimol I feel bad for you, then.
Just got these for my birthday. Love em. It's great to be a part of the real world of sound (not the apple earbuds/Beats world everyone else lives in).
What colour did you get? Just wondering because im deciding on which colour I should get.
Andy Soutcharith I got black and they look gorgeous.
+LukeTheGeek good to know, think ima get me a pair
I'm getting some in July for my b day
I so agree with you! I always see people wearing Apple EarPods and Beats, and I say, "You know there's better options, right?" I myself have a lovely Sennheiser Headphone, but Audiotechnica would be my next best option.
Aaaah man, I've been interesting on this headphones for awhile, came to TH-cam for a review and let me tell you, I am f***ing amazed with what I just found. Miss this good old days. A good review on the bedroom!
Thanks for all this years of great content! ;)
I bought them and after a few days my dog ate the cable...
I hope he's fine.
Mike-Tysons Lisp did you just assume it's gender?
Wow, just by reading this I can feel the pain, I'm sad now...
pet owners in a nutshell
At least you have the other 2 to spare!
You sell these so well...
He's not selling them. They really are that great. WAY fucking better than beats.
***** I know, this wasn't mean to sound like a bad thing. And I know, beats are shit.
***** it not hurt your ears?
Damn, man's style has not changed in *YEARS*
Got mine at last year's Christmas…
Never looked back.
These even sound bad-ass banging on the Behringer Xenyx 302 mixer/audio interface that I got 3 years ago today!
Marques, I've been waiting for this review since you posted these bad boys on instagram. Nice review. Thanks.
I was surprised about these headphones.
I got them on Amazon for $130 and initially noticed a difference in the quality of bass. I could crank up the volume full-blast and won’t give me a headache like headphones usually do.
Definitely seems more tolerable for long periods of time.
They’re pretty comfy too which is always a plus!
nice i will buy
Getting mind Monday I’m so excited I’ve been wanting them since your M50 normal review
Do you make beats??I need some for making beat
@@byronhood8722 i use this for making beats and this is so good, you need to get this one 👌
After 6 years??
@@rohinibhowal896 still worth it till this day
@@hadeez7 yess even I have a pair of m50x which I love
Summer 2024, and I really like these. The cables are icing on the cake 10 years later
Still rocking this beauty in 2018. Nice recomendation MKBHD!
I tried these in a store and compared it to SHP9500. They sound alright. Some people say they had too much bass, I don't think so. But I do think the highs on these aren't good, It's too metalic not matter of too much. They're narrow sounding, and somehow they don't have sub bass extended like an open back, but this is closed back lol. upper midrange is kinda shouty.
Also zeos's praise for I think zeos praise for the M40X is strictly with earpads replaced.
I agree with you
I think they are both very good headphones for very different purposes. I agree with you that the treble on the M50x is not their strong point, and they certainly lack the way more spacious, more natural soundstage of the SHP9500 due to their closed-back design. However, the Audio-Technica are better in a noise-sensitive environment, like recording or even commuting. Furthermore, the M50x do, in fact, provide a near-neutral low-bass response. Notice that bass volume may decrease due to poor fit.
@METhOdhowtoKilLnoObS Treble is better on the M40x but they have a rather unholy mid-/high-bass. About +7dB @ 130Hz
Thanks for the review Marques, I just got my pair yesterday refurbished from Amazon!
Such an old video now, but still a great video. Marques was ahead of everyone else even 9 years ago.
I love when he uses the subliminal message by saying "right below the like button" which subtly reminds you to like the video if you liked it. It has worked on me like five times already, this video including.. Good job, dude.
Thank you for the review, Marques. I bought ATH-M50x the other day after watching this video. Just to be clear, these are the most expensive headphones I ever had. Everything sounds different on them. The sound is warm, clean and balanced across audible spectrum. The bass is also clean and there is more bass than I expected from monitoring headphones. BTW, I'm not a basshead. There are some sounds I never noticed before and there are some that sound completely different. I'm not blown away by the sound quality but I'm not disappointed either. I'll have to relisten my entire music collection with them. :) I usually don't like loud music because I don't like the sound pressure but on these I can go all the way to 100%. I still tend to keep the volume at around 75% tho. Isolation is very good. Sound leak is next to non-existant at 75% while there is a small amount at 100% but nothing that would bother someone in the same room. The only negative I found in this very short time is that they're not the most comfortable headphones I have but they're not the worst either. I'd say they are in the top 3. So far, so good...
These are great monitoring headphones, perfect for music production because errors such as frequency clashing are immediately noticable no matter how small they are.
*I want to use m50x to listen to high quality music on iphone 14 pro max, what device do I have to buy to connect without losing sound quality. Please help me tell me that product.*
@@youtubepremiums Sorry, have no idea for iPhone. I listen with Sony WH-1000-XM4 on iPhone but that's compressed audio over wireless, not great quality. If you want good sound quality, do it on Mac or PC with a good DAC (I use blue AudioQuest DragonFly but there are many others out there) and lossless sound source (Apple Music supports lossless, many other music streaming services do too). Of course, use wired headphones with DAC, not wireless.
Marques Brownlee
: 2:08 "this new blue colour"
Me: It's ORANGE!
I thought it was yellow.
Marques. Congratulations on having 3 Million plus subscribers. I can see why. You always do a great job on your reviews.
i bought this headphones SIX years ago, and i'm still using them every fucking day. They still sounds great and i've never got any problems. This is actually the best purchased i made in my life
I still have my old m50s I got back in 2011 or 2012. lol. Those things freakin' last, man. Meanwhile bluetooth headphones die within 2 years so people are constantly replacing them like phones.
😂😂😂😂
I use the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro and can highly recommend them. For the price of about 150€ you get headphones with an awesome build quality and just stunning sound quality. Not as flexible as the Audio-Technica, but still unbelievable comfy.
This.
Yup Have the ATh M50's, the dt770 Pro's 80 ohm, and the Beyer Custom One Pro's. I think my fave for sound is always between the dt770's and the COP's depending on what i'm listening to and the comfort is amazing on both.
Unrelated: Nice red john pfp, love that show!
People praising//wanting to buy the audio technica m50(x) should seriously consider the Beyerdynamic DT770 32ohm first. Better//bigger soundstage and imaging(positioning), more refined details, more neutral(better, more forward mids), more bass quantity and extension/control, sparky natural sounding highs(opposed to the artificial machine like highs on m50(x) ). Don't buy into the hype, buy the DT 770 32ohm! However, the m50x has nicer styling and removeable cables. Yet, the DT770 is available with XLR cables(removeable), sold by modders. Just here to keep the peace.
I have both. I prefer the m50's myself. Neither have had much head time since Igot my hdj 1500's though... Truly the unsung hero of the headphone market.
Hi ! Which one would you recommend between them for edm, dubstep some indie etc. I can only get the 32 ohm version of the 770
When looking for a cheaper headphones for my small professional video editing business, you were the first one I looked to. I carry these around with me everywhere I go. I have created hundreds of hours of content wearing these, and I could have never got the opportunity without you! Thanks for making honest, good review that have actually helped me make an unbiased decision in buy great tech.
Today is my birthday and I got the ath-m50x they are amazing I am using theme right now!
it not hurt your ears after a long time using it?
Jean Moulloud no
diego abascal fine i will buy it too :)
Jean Moulloud depends on the size of your ears actually. If you have big ears, then they will hurt after an hour or two of usage but if you have small to medium sized ears, then they should be really comfortable :)
theme :D
10 years later i still use these today
Wow an MKBHD yet not trapped inside ecosystems
Nice review! I've been using Audio-Technica as my Closed-Back headphones for 13 years straight, starting when I set up a Demo Studio at home for Recording (Bassist here, and I needed someplace I could Record for both friends' & "profit projects" as well as my own Musical Ideas) and found the ATH-M30s a great set of "Starter 'Phones" as well as a set I could also use for overall Music listening, late-night headphone-based Bass Practicing and TV watching.
Somewhere around '09-'10 I stepped on them when the cat ran between my feet, upending me and caused mass destruction to then, and took the opportunity to upgrade to the M50s as they were on sale at the time (an aside: the "Better-Half" has professed the I've "been crazy" to spend what quality headphones cost, but after spending a few hours listening to her favorite band's music through them, both the 30s & 50s 'suddenly' wound up on her Amazon Wishlist. ;-) ...
...and even though I have a New-Old-Stock set of M50s (when I purchased "Dr Better-Half's at the insane price of $90 to clear out stock for the "X" series, I grabbed a 2nd set) the M70x have really caught my... ears, and closer to neutral audio reproduction is better in my book. I've seen refurbished sets as low as $199 and new at $249, so given those price points and the quality of the M70x's, what would be your thoughts on my possible new upgrade? Thanks for any thoughts you have to give!
this was filmed in his bedroom...
2020 in his own studio. this is what you call success.
A studio that is the size of a warehouse haha.
One of the cables should come with a mic
And considering they make some of the best microphones of any company aswell? It seems like an obvious match up, I guess that would make them over $200 though.
yigs and audio tuner
Daniel Bambino It has a mixamp bundle
I don't see it being worth going from the Red M50's, to this... I know you're a huge fan of them and I get why you got them, but I'll just be sticking with my Red M50's until they break or something. Then I might consider dishing out the extra dough for these.
I like the Red M50 I have too.
No one is telling you to buy it.
Nikita Annenkov uhhhhh, no is saying I claimed that he said that. I was just expressing my thoughts. Your reply was a pointless waist of time.
***** to review them...obviously lol...
***** it kinda funny when you run across a woman who doesnt have the ability to understand a simple statement. Since they do possess a far more superior communicative attributes than men
First MKBHD vid I watched years ago and I still own these headphones. Time flies
2021: these headphones are still GOATED
The bt version is even better imo. Higher impedance. And the bt itself is much better than I thought it would be.
Honestly their m40's are probably better value
When you're rewatching the video with your ATH-M50X in 2024
Hey Marques can you do an updated video on how your vlog setup is rigged (audio, the camera used in this video,mic,software etc)
Just bought them and attached to the portable DAC SMSL M3. Played some random FLACs. Love it!
As spongebob would say.... I NEEEEDDD ITTTT!
CHOOOOCCOOOOLAAAAATEEEEEE??????!?!?!??
THE THIRST IS REAL!
This review still slaps in 2020
According to other experts, the ath-m50x actually sounds slightly different from the original ath-m50. The bass is slightly stronger by about 3 dB and the treble is ever so slightly reduced, which most consider is an overall slight improvement to the sound quality because the original ath-m50 has been criticized for the highs being a bit too sparkly and harsh at times.
Dont mean to dig up a 9 year old comment here, but since Ive been rocking both sets of cans for the past decade, I feel the need to give my opinion. I think everything you said was true, but the m50x still at times goes a touch too sharp on the highs. if you have sensitive ear drums, these are not for you. Im 50/50. Some days, I dont mind the sharpness, and it still blows my mind after over 15 years of listening through over ear monitor headphones just how much detail can be heard for so little money, but some days the highs are just a touch too much, and listening to sharp voices can definitely ring the brain a touch. That being said, most of my days I can wear these m50x's for hours on end without fatigue. I would definitely recommend getting some nice sheepskin angled earmuffs for them, as well as a cover for the top band. My OG m50s, the cable got yanked and broke, I soldered on a new cable, the headband imitation leather delaminated, so I reupholstered it, and the wire between left/right broke from travelling too much, so I ran a new set of wires for it. They still work, and look super cool (have some huge microfiber/memory foam earmuffs for them) but the sound quality is just a touch lower than the x's. All this said, If I never wore another pair of over ears ever again, I would still be happy with the x's. I am still blown away every time I wear them. They just sound amazing.
@@gombie72 I've had both the 50 and 50x for years and i like them less and less over the years. There's way too much clamping force even after years of wear so it hurts my head, and ear cups aren't big enough to go around my ears so they just press against them, and also causes my ears to sweat which further increases the level of discomfort. All the padding also dries up and cracks into a million flakes in just 1-2 years. I guess you can replace the earpads, but the headband is much harder to fix. This is terrible quality. This has never happened to any of my other headphones so i find this inexcusable. They are so overhyped by everyone on youtube. Maybe they were good back when they were first released many years ago, but there are so many good options now, like some really good sennheisers from drop. I also can't go back to wired after going wireless, the freedom is just too good. Wired is only relevant if you are the listening-to-music-sitting-on-a-chair-in-front-of-huge-amp-and-dac level of seriousness. Bluetooth has come such a long way. I enjoy listening on my sony wf-1000xm5 earbuds way more and i basically never touch my m50x or my sennheiser hd580 with fiio amp and dac anymore except once in a while when i want to do some sound comparisons.
Bought them 9 years later as I was just using Bluetooth but the listening experience through an Audio interface with lossless is so much better for home use
Do yourself a favor, buy a portable DAC. I have one that's about half the size of my phone and I carry it in my back pocket.
@@onlyusernameleft2 are the portable dacs good tho? Like can I play lossless also what are some impedience levels I have senheisers now and they want like 120 ohms
I've been using mine for almost two years now, fantastic sound quality and extreme durability. When, no if, my current headphones fail I will definitely buy from Audio Technica exclusively
I used to use the m50s for mixing and whatnot and I thought they were the shit for the price. Recently picked up the m50x and it still holds up to this day in my opinion. It's a great mid priced set of headphones. Doesn't really leave you wanting much more even listening to music.
For real. Not having a detachable cable is a big deal breaker for me.
@@youtubeuserdan4017 Someone doesn't research. M50x has a detachable cable. He even showed it in video....
@@DETERMINOLOGY I was talking about how the M50X is good for having detachable cables for its price. Somebody doesn't read.
@@youtubeuserdan4017 someone can’t write the way you wrote that was seeming that it doesn’t have a detachable cable. Not my fault
@@DETERMINOLOGY Somebody doesn't know how to write coherent sentences.
I came back to watch this only because I just got my M50X's
MB is one of the very, very few E-Reviewers I trust. And nothing personal Marques, but by 'trust' I actually mean 'actively listen while you're speaking and respect your insight'. Peace, Jim
HERE WE ARE.....6 YRS LATER
And now it is... 7 years!!!
Watching with my new M50xs, and they sound amazing :D
how is the sound leakage?
It's effectively unnoticeable until you get to about 80% volume, after which certain frequencies will leak a good amount (about 10 feet)
Overall it's not an issue unless you pump the volume...
thanks
+alli latif I just got the Brainwavz HM5 earpads, and they drastically reduce the sound leak
Hows the bass on them?
the blue is fucking orange
no the colour u think is black is blue not the orange is blue...come on lol
2:07 when he said "and this new blue colour he was referring to it being dark blue and orange and the guy who commented thought it was black and orange thinking when mkbhd said blue he thought he meant orange. so thats why he said its orange not blue
I wish they still made the cool dark green/brown and blue/beige special editions
Got these headphones in the mail today. My thoughts: Produced the background sounds in a song really well and it felt like the audio was more 3d dimensional because I can hear the audio "move" in my ears. In terms of clarity of the sound, I thought it was pretty average. Nothing special. They required a much higher volume level to give me the right amount of volume. So what you're mostly getting with these headphones is the 3d audio.
Spot on Sir! I just got this myself and it's awesome!
+BRBallin1 So since you say it's sort of 3D sounding, would it be decent surround sound in games?
+BRBallin1 Probably because they need more power, so you should use an amp.
+fly8fly No, god no. These have a pretty bad soundstage, which is fair because they are closed back.
I recommend the HD 598's. Once, my friend was playing CSGO without any sound, so whenever I died, I would spectate him in first person and ghost by listening for footsteps for him. It's nuts how good they are for that.
You should try open back headphones, or something slightly higher up from audio technica like the MSR7. If you feel the m50x give you that "3D" sound, these will completely blow you away.
Orange is the new blue?
That's what I thought, but if you look the cups are blue
"And this blue color"
I guess I really need to color correct my monitor lol. They looked pretty orange to me.
My monitor is colour correct, I saw orange too.
Raihan Miah I know, I was joking
Facepalm
Raihan Miah XD
Just got these and they're on their way. I can't wait to try them, I hope they live up to my expectations.
How's your experience? Can you share ? I'm confused to buy or not !
They are just what I expected. They're very very good headphones. I tried beats, bose and other overpriced crap and these are definitely the best bang for your buck. Not trying to say that the Bose are not as good or better, they have other features like noise cancelling and have very nice sound as well, but they cost almost two times what these cost and are definitely not two times better. These are a great value and a very good purchase. I'm veeeery picky with audio and video and so is my GF and we both loved them.
Comfort is a big NO. I had to change the earpads because my ears began to hurt just after 1 hour of listening. The sound quality is amazing and it has a very deep bass.
just bought them. I'm a little bit disappointed not that comfortable. where did you buy earpads? is is it easy to change them?
Onur Karaagac I bought them online from a store in my country. If you want some good earpads, I'll recommend the Shure HPAEC840 earpads (leather) or the Shure HPAEC940 (velour). It's really what kind of material you like. And yes, they fit the M50X and are easy to change. You can look through some reviews online if you aren't sure.
So after buying these new earpads, would you say your m50x are really comfortable now? Or just slightly more comfortable?
LilyBean It really depends on the person. I changed them because the original earpads pressured my ears, which began to hurt after a while. The HPAEC940 (velour) one doesn't do that. They are soft, comfortable and bigger of course. It doesn't put pressure on my ears anymore.
TFSimple That's good to hear! I really want to buy the m50x, but comfort is very important to me. If I do get the m50x, I will probably modify it like you did which is why I asked how comfortable the modifications are. If they only make a slight difference, then it's not worth it to me and I was going to look for other headphones instead. Since you said they don't put pressure on your ears, I think I've made up my mind and I will get the m50x (with new earpads). Thanks for your response!
they fixed my only complaint with the original
what was your complaint? i would like to know the con
***** my complaint was that it didn't have a removable cord
Should I get black or white?
White
Don't be racist just get both
+PeopleCanFly23 Black looks sleeker in my opinion
+PeopleCanFly23 get the matte grey
Already got black, and they're awesome!
I've had the M40x for years till they broke (weak prone to cracks hinge flaw now redesigned by AudioTechnica since 2016). While I get them fixed I bought the M50x. First impression was mixed, out the box they are heavier in sub bass, brighter in lower/mid treble than M40x - this is the well known 'M40x is flatter' difference, and very true. Here's the thing about M50x, since it is brighter it also much less forgiving than M40x (like Sony MDR7506 - bright=highlights flaws more, esp at higher volume).
After some burn in, treble is mellowed a bit and as I type this I'm listening to hard rock/heavy metal and *loving* it! Lots of low end slam, a wall of mids/guitars and smooth treble. (An amp is not required, but good clean power makes any headphones better - these included. You can listen louder without clipping or even harshness)
Last thing - it is very easy to make these two cans sound almost alike with EQ. The main difference is driver size, but power handling is the same. I'd say just buy whichever better suits your budget, and EQ them however you like.
I'd actually added a port on my M40x to open the sub bass a bit, so the difference is even less apparent for me.
So they give 3 cables, but none of them have an inline remote/mic...
these are headphones, not a headset. You can't get professional-class audio with a inline mic or boom mic connected to the earpiece. You would be much better off getting a separate mic and mic stand. If you want an inline mic there's lots of earbuds that will fit your needs. >.>
If you need a mic as well, you can literally get a $2 lapel mic that you can clip to the cable and use it for skype, games, etc. www.amazon.com/dp/B005DJOIHE
I actually wanted to get them for PS4 but the lack of a mic kinda killed it
These are headphones not a gaming headset, why would anyone expect a mic?
Get a antlion modmic, of if you are really cheap a zalman clip-on.
DJTamamon My V-moda M-80s came with two inline microphone cables - one for iPhones (3 button) and one for Android (1 button). They also have an accessory cable that has a headset-style microphone attached at the headphone end.
Am I the only one who doesn't like these headphones? I sold mine and got the Sony hear on 2, so much better overall imo
Are you more of a bass head?
Sony headphones tend to emphasize low end even without their "Bass boost" while the M50s have a much more balanced soundscape.
I'm deciding between this or the Sony WH-CH700Ns.
As I feel the strong bass will be great for listening to hiphop tracks but the M50xs would be better for higher accuracy for producing beats or listening to a wider range of music genres.
@@hammy9800 it depends on what you do most often, I've tried both and prefer the Sony's. They have a dedicated app which lets you tune the sound profile.
@@VideoGamesExtras yeah. I've seen the app that let's you adjust the eq dont that can only go so far, it won't really impact the actual sound signature of the headphones.
I've been finding more comment from people who dont actually like the M50X so I'll continue to research more, thanks.
@@hammy9800 m50x are actually quite bassy and not very neutral
I don't really care for them, granted I only listened to it from a sound demo, but I'd like to think my headphones can give me a relatively accurate representation of what they do sound like. I have the Beyerdynamic DT-880s and the AHT0M50x sound like they have VERY little soundstage to me with little detail. Watched Z-Reviews sound demo for reference.
You say blue but all I see is orange at 2:08. Am I crazy?
I saw the same thing. We may need to color correct our monitors ;)
I got my set of ATH-M50X headphones today, and I was waffeling a bit over if I should return them and make do with my old(ish) set of Marshall Major headphones.
Boy, am I glad I didn't! They offer fantastic sound (I know it's a cliché by this point, but I really could hear details in music I'd never noticed before, like almost inaudible whiskers on the hi-hat).
Music sounds nice and crispy, and the headphones have a really nice balance between bass and treble.
One thing I did alter, was swapping the leather-earpads out with some made of velvet. I wear glasses, so I'll take the extra comfort if I can get it.
I can't wait to test them out with my turntable tonight (the main reason I bought them). 😊
Is it good for watching movies? How do these compare to HD 569?
Soundstage is terrible on these.
If anyone's still watching this, these aren't that good, never really were tbh. Right now the best similar alternative would be the AKG K361 or K371.
they aren't that good. They are the BEST.
They are far better alternatives for listening to music
The M50s are seriously becoming the next Beats from all the hype.
***** It is when people ask for opinions and first thing that people recommend say "M50x" are the best under 200-300 blah blah and turn a blind eye on other brands and models. Even at over $150, there are much better options that are technically and sonically much better.
Kevin Zeng There are better options, but it really depends on the type of music the end user is listening to. Since most people are looking at replacement for Beats, the M50s really are one of the best for the type of music that Beats covers (hip hop, edm, pop, etc.). You wouldn't recommend them for acoustic, classical, etc. because that's covered by open headphones like Grado 225i and Senn HD598, or any number of AKG products, but I doubt anyone in the Beats market are listening to that kind of music on a regular basis.
Then you have completely subjective opinions since the quality between them is so close that it just comes down to preference (M50 vs Amperior vs M80 vs XS vs Fidelio X1 vs etc.). Then you get into on-ear vs over-ear; open vs closed. Then you have comfort preferences, as the M50s are very comfortable compared to, say, Shure SRH840. Then you even get people comparing the M50s to stuff way above their price range (M100, DT770, etc.). Then you have isolation, which stuff like V-Moda don't do too well, and stuff like Shures sacrifice comfort for (that ridiculous clamping pressure).
The M50s are great to recommend because they're a great all-around pair that covers the Beats market better than most, still sound great with other genres, are super comfortable, and are pretty fashion-neutral. Honestly, there are not too many headphones in the closed-back on-or-over-ear sub-$150 range that have the combination of sound quality, comfort, durability, and neutrality of looks that the M50s have.
***** I don't disagree with you. However, most people do recommend these as "professional" mixing headphones. And when Audio-Technica brands them as the M50 (M as in monitoring) people get confused and just believe that these are the best at any price for every music purpose (pleasure, professional, etc)
Comfort is very subjective, even more subjective than sound I would say. Both the Amperior and the Fidelio X1 are sonically and technically more competent headphones than the M50x and there are graphs to show that. Sure the M50s may be better than Beats, but even the new Beats (2.0) have some products that do sound quite good and bassheads should prefer Solo 2.0s > M50s.
It is only when people have not heard better that they make these bold statements. The M50x may be the best thing you heard, but definitely not the best by far, even in its respective price bracket and there are measurements to back that up.
When a TH-camr has over 2 million subs says that Beats suck and M50x are the best even at $300, people are going to believe that. Whether it be true or false.
I honestly prefer seeing kids wearing m50 then becoming deaf and broke wearing beats headphone... :/ anyway colorfull close headphones are a trend right now :p its funny seeing people wear theme at the gym.
Din Jakupovic For portability, the M50x. Although for overall sound quality, the MSR7 sounds leaner and more detailed than the warmer slightly bass-heavy M50x.
10 years later, still one of the greatest headphones ever. I have the original M50 and just now they died on me. It was a nice run
Great headphones, though i personally prefer the more neutral sounding m40x
True
What is neutral ?
You convinced me. Bought em today!
Yeah let's get on some rocket league
You will destroy me
Dustin Payne Just bought them today.
These are amazing.
+Dustin Payne Same,I'm going to buy them now that my Sennheisers stopped working properly.
Haha Great!! I watched this video after 2 hours purchasing the ATH-M50X..
yahooo !!!! MKBHD...thx for all the awesome reviews. finally today i got mt at mt 50 x....
Custom one pro's or these? haaaalp in great need since my ath-m50's broke and i'm stuck with some beats pros till then haha
Custom one pro's suck shit. They are only good for certain type of music and the bass is very shitty. Read the reviews and do the research. These headphones blow Custom One's out of the water. The Custom One Pro's are beyerdynamic's entry level shitty headphones trying to compete with the better quality and sound M50's. If you want better sound and overall quality you need to pay more and get higher end Beyerdynamics not shitty custom one poo's.
ended up getting both, and to be honest i prefer the Custom one pros all around.
Exetic why do you prefer them?
i dont know what to buy :/
IPiiNNI just overall better sound is what i find. a lot nicer on the head and no noice what so ever from the cable
COP are more comfortable, but if you want studio quality sound it's M50X
Dr. Dre actually uses these in the studio. Google it
***** It's actually more likely that he sat down to listen to a track in someone elses's studio. Seeing how his headphones are not considered( despite their marketing) to be good studio monitors, it's rather likely. So someone took the picture, sold it to Audio Technica and they used it for advertisement.
***** I think that picture looks old, but I think many studios use Audio Technica headphones. I wouldn't doubt Dr.Dre has used and like the m50s
for sure he does, I said Im sure he "has" used theses before as their very popular. Along with him having them on in the advertisement. Wouldn't you care to know what your advertising ?
I like the M50s and hate Beats but the photo is photoshopped dude...
ConsciousN Trill Thge world is a photoshop. all those tv ads, everything. No celebrities are not actually involved in them.
You need to listen to some Sennheisers bro, the HD598s in the same price class will blow the M50s out of the water.
ikr :/ he sounds like he never tried anything but beats
i mean you can get hd 558 for under $100 which are better than these
+rughin 04 it isn't fair to compare an open can to a closed can. Have fun using the 558s in public with sound leakage and worst cable system (why would they put a quarter inch adapter built in). Only real good comparison or a alternatives would be the hm5s from brainwavz which have entirely different sound signature
+Slimecrazy234 M50x top out HD595's atleast, same source, same track(got 'em both). Shouldn't be a huge gap to 598's?
Tim Johansson 598s are better than 595s but i dont see how closed cans like M50x can top out 595s. The M50x will have better bass but the 595s will destroy it in sound stage and clarity.
+Slimecrazy234 man, if even the M50 have more bass than the Sennheisers, idk how bad they are
9 years later and i just got a new M50x haha, those headphones are too good to be true!
do you need an amp? i just ordered one and wondering
@@Gyano44 no
Any one in 2019?
@Prison Mike but u gotta make sure the dac u r pluggin into is worthy enough to enjoy this Headphone to its fullest
Shut the fuck up
@@eane1275 this is literally the funniest comment i've seen all year
Nope just you loser.
in 2019 much better choices like the dt 770, akg k553 mk 2, takstar pro 82 and 80 even the m40x is better
Can you recommend me to buy this headphone, i wanna use it with my LG V10 Hi-Fi ?
Did you like them? What did you end up buying?
@@rikivip i think he did buy it:D
@@futishullu1 who asked you tho? lol just joking
@@rikivip just wanted to asnwer:]
@@rikivip Yes I bought it ! and the headphone works great with my phone
The M40X's are about 30 dollars cheaper on Amazon. Should I just go with them if I'm on a budget? Or would you guys say that the extra bucks are worth it? From my point of view, it doesn't seem like I'd be missing out on much if I just got the M40's instead.
I'd say get the m40 instead of m50 because the only difference is the cables, not in sound quality.
Thanks dude, I was leaning towards that one. :)
+Josh Leitzel the m40x has a more laid back vocal. vocals on the m50x are a bit more forward.
+Josh Leitzel there are a few reviews on youtube comparing the 2. The 40x is flat for studio useage while the 50x has a little low (bass) enhancement (better for electro, hiphop music imo)
+Josh Leitzel +Bob Frack +Gilan Wicaksono hey guys i can get m20x in 40$. which one should i buy?
MKBHD! You've had that Scarlett 2i2 for years! When the heck are you gonna do a review on it? lol. Recently purchased one myself on sale for $99! Would love a setup guide done by you. There aren't many instructional videos/reviews on it that would dive as deep as you do. I could understand that maybe that kinda video for you may not garner a ton of views but it'll put it on people's radar. Hope you do it man. :)
*I want to use m50x to listen to high quality music on iphone 14 pro max, what device do I have to buy to connect without losing sound quality. Please help me tell me that product.*
Fiio KA1 is a good option.
you dont need anything. apple music already lossless. buy another headphone
@@woooshbait9696 i think it's about DAC / hi-res Hi-Fi lightning port to 3.5mm converter, not the app.
review the sennhieser momentums! please?
2019 watching this :P
Thanks for the video - bought a dark green pair today for $166 + free shipping on Amazon. I currently use AKG 702 and HifiMan HE 400. Need replacement studio cans for old Sony pair. Based on reviews, I know these cans will not disappoint for what I want them for.