Reddit reviews Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones (Renewed)

Highly recommend audio technicas. Great price & really good quality sound Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones (Renewed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016YJDV74/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8UAuDb5DK65BF

I strongly recommend the Audio Technica ATH-M50x.

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-Professional-Headphones-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B016YJDV74/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1482916627&sr=1-1&keywords=m50

These are nice.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016YJDV74?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

DONT GET GAMING HEADPHONES!!!!

They are over priced crap

There are a lot to choose from like

[sennheiser 598c's] (https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-Cs-Headphone/dp/B01JP436TS/ref=dp_ob_title_ce)

[Bose Sound true 2] (https://www.amazon.com/Bose-SoundTrue-around-ear-headphones-II/dp/B0117RFY6O?th=1)

[Also can go wrong with audio technia headphones] (https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-Professional-Headphones-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B016YJDV74/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1486923306&sr=1-6&keywords=audio+technica)

[v moda] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HYH7HXA?psc=1)


I REPEAT DO NOT GET GAMING HEADPHONES

Also watch this video and read the comments they have some more recommendations
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8dj5G0isn9Y

Save up a bit more

• Sennheiser HD598
  
  I also like these
  
  
• ATH M50x

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016YJDV74?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share FiiO E10K USB DAC Headphone Amplifier Plus Antlion Audio ModMic 4 Noise-Cancelling Attachable Boom Microphone Mute Switch USB Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CF4BGBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zBv0DbWHP4NFB Brainwavz Hybrid Memory Foam... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZGGG3KY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

If you don't mind refurbished: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016YJDV74/ref=gbps_img_s-3_8062_36e95329?smid=A1KWJVS57NX03I&pf_rd_p=2449568062&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1YWACX389N8SHAN08Y4P (today only)

Yeah sure, man. The Focusrite Scarlet 2i2/Solo are very common picks for an Audio Interface and should go for $100-$150 depending on which features you need. The Solo will probably do everything you need. The Apogee Jam is also a great option if you're using a Mac or iPad, but it doesn't work for PC (AFAIK).

For monitors the Mackie CR-3 and CR-4 are great budget options - keep in mind that with 3" speakers, you might want a sub to fill out the low frequencies (although that's not hugely important with guitar). These go for $100-$150 for a pair.

If you want to go slightly higher end, a pair of Yamaha HS-5s can be had for around $350; might be worth looking for a used set. I have the bigger HS-8s and they are great.

KRK Rokit 5s go for $300/pair and are really popular - I've always thought they sounded a bit muffled but lots of people swear by them. They have a good amount of low end too.

If you go for the cheaper option, you should be able to get a set of monitoring headphones too. Audio Technica ATH-M50X is pretty much the standard recommendation; they're immensely popular for this sort of thing. Here's a refurbished set for $40 off. I have a pair of the older gen models and they're very nice for the money.

EDIT: Just to note, these are all powered monitors so you wouldn't need to get an amp for them. You should be good to go with just the interface and the speakers.

My pair of Audio Technica ATH-M40X that I've had for a little over a year just broke today. The swivel that allows it to turn 90 degrees broke off suddenly without warning.
I am debating between buying a new pair for $79 on Amazon or going a bit higher and getting a refurbished pair of ATH-M50X for $109.
Is it worth the extra money? Is buying refurbished worth the discount?

Honestly? I really don't. I have no place to try these. It's unfortunate when you're shopping for headphones online and finding no place to try out pairs. But with all that I'm reading about them, what they're used for, them having great higher ends and decent mids, and punchy bass (for being studio monitors)... they fit me. And I keep coming back to them.

However -- https://www.amazon.com/gp/buy/spc/handlers/display.html?hasWorkingJavascript=1

Not sure if this amp is worth it for the extra 30 dollars. I most likely won't be using the case. Just don't want to be rooked with refurb however I know they're tested and such and supposedly like new.

Refurb is here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016YJDV74/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A9VBWN1Q1U6E6

Just grabbed a quick two for comparison:

20 days ago, sold for $80 shipped

1 month ago, $90 shipped with 2 extra sets of pads and 3 cables

And just for fun

Renewed on Amazon with 2 day shipping for $110

Edit: The dbrand skin is $12

• The Kings of comfort: Brainwavz HM5, fairly neutral with a slight warm tilt.
  
  
• The portable "Wunderwaffe". At this price point really a solid choice. Bass and treble are boosted though, may not be great for classical. Soundstage and comfort are average.
  
  
• And this would be my pick. Highly analytical with a gently boosted low end. Amazing soundstage for classical music.
  
  that's about it :D all headphones are fairly sensitive and have a low impedance, hence they can be used directly from the smartphone and don't require a headphone amplifier.
  
  *edit: warning about the K553 PRO! They are not a small headphone and the price used to be lower than this ;D

I have these headphones, and could not be happier.

Edit: Reddit formatting is hard

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-Professional-Headphones-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B016YJDV74/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&srs=12653393011&ie=UTF8&qid=1521842247&sr=1-1

Found these in the amazon warehouse. How are these on the clamping force?

Also, do you have any recommendations on IEMs with great positional audio?

Any closed headphones should work as a good sound dampener, for around $100 I'd recommend these;

Seinnheiser HD449

ATH M50x

KRK KNS 6400

Headphones I've used the past 10 years.

• ATH-AD700 - Discontinued now, but cheap used, open back, under $50, one of the biggest soundstage, but lacks bass
  
• ATH-AD700X - updated revision of the ad700, under $100 on sale, tiny bit better bass. The stock pad made my ears sore since it touches the driver. I replaced it with memoryfoam BrainWavz pad, and they feel much better. Puts less pressure on my eyeglasses too.
  
• ATH-M50X - My go-to music headphone, but I use it for travel gaming too since they fold up nicely and closeback for noise isolation.
  
• ATH-AD900X - Better version of AD700X
  
• Philips Fidelio X2 - About $200 on sale, a little bit less soundstage than AD700X, but much better bass. If you can splurge, I highly recommend this. They are balanced type headphones. Basically replaced the the M50X for music listening and AD700X/AD900X for gaming. It feels really nice, pad fits much better than the AD700X. I forget I am actually wearing headphones. If this is too expensive, SHP9500, is a cheaper alternative at 1/3 the cost.
  
• All of the headphones listed above are low impedance meaning you don't need an amp to get good sound output.
  
• Most gaming specific headphones aren't that good for the price. You're paying mostly for the marketing. Get any decent audiophile headphone and it will be much better.
  
   
  
  Virtual surround sound I've used
  
  
• Xonar U3 - Got this to replace my broken mobo sound, but found out it does virtual surround sound. Basically simulates 5.1/7.1 sound on a 2 channel headphone. Used it for many years gaming. Sounds awesome with good headphone that has big soundstage. Nice to hear directional audio to know here footsteps are at in games. Also acts like an amp with boost mode for high impedance headphones.
  
• Razer Surround Sound - free, but the worst virtual surround sound I've heard. Things sound muffled.
  
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi - Upgraded to this, it has better virtual surround sound technology.
  
   
  
  Hate wired headphone?
  
  
• How to convert wired phones into wireless gaming one
  
   
  
  Microphone
  
  
• ModMic - Used this for many many years, but got tired of wires dangling around
  
• Blue Yeti - Audio quality is so much better than the modmic, but it is big. Use a mic stand or arm.

This is what it is basically. They are stereo headphones...

AKG Q701s & ATH M50xs paired with Asus Essence STX soundcard.

https://www.asus.com/us/Essence-Hi-Fi-Audio/Xonar_Essence_STX/

https://www.amazon.com/AKG-Signature-Reference-Class-Premium-Headphones/dp/B004444OFK

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-Professional-Headphones-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B016YJDV74/ref=sr_1_1?

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