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Manufacturer's Description for Audio Technica ATHM50 Closed-Back Stereo Monitor Headphones
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones offer unparalleled comfort and a supremely engrossing experience.
Padded to near ludicrous proportions, these closed cans were designed specifically with the long hours that accompany professional monitoring and mixing in mind. However, they are just as effective at neutralizing your coworkers' background chatter or drowning out your neighbors' latest screaming match, offering true audiophiles an undisturbed listening experience.
Regarded by audio technicians, audiophiles, and casual music enthusiasts as some of the clearest and most accurate headphones on the market, and comparable to more expensive sets such as the Sony MDR7509HD Professional Monitor Headphones or the Sennheiser HD595 Dynamic High Grade Performance Premiere Headphones, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones combines quality with an unbeatable price.
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- Closed-back dynamic type - 38 ohms impedance - Gold-plated 1/8" connector with 1/4" screw on adapter - Neodymium magnet - 180 degree swivel for seamless one-ear monitoring - Easily collapsed and stored in carrying case - Multiple adapters - 284 gram weight - 99 dB sensitivity - 45 mm large-aperture drivers - Copper-clad aluminum wire voice coil
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"ATH MMM50!! YOUR ONLY CHOICE...AT VERY LEAST...BECAUSE I SAY SO!!! :D"
Sound:
Oh my, oh my, oh me (can anyone see my nostrils fair?) To sum up the sound quality in regards to character, accuracy in monitoring, performing, expression etc etc...they are simply unreal!!
I read numerous glowing reviews on these headphones so i new i was in for a treat (and was making a fine choice) but i did not think they'd take me into the "pro studio" category!
The bass people, the bass! It is like having a pair of high quality nearfields only probably better becuz theyre isolating outside sound giving you direct accuracy of what you;re actually hearing (asset in noisy environments and apartments).
The lows are the best yet (any price range imho..and iv been around)
the mids are buttery and very defined
the highs sing out at you and inspire a first rate mixing session.
The list goes on and on...you can listen to one phone at time for parameter mixing, the go loud, the wide stereo spacious/ flat response is a recipe for success in precision mixing.
Let them burn in, and now we're talking!
Clearly the best investment i ever made...thank god i didnt pay more for those akgs.
Feature:
has the basics and then some. They are well padded, very comfortable, flexible rotating phones, 2 adapters, now straight not coiled (doesnt matter, though would prefer the former), nice litte "leather like" case to protect the headphones, beautifully made collapsible cans. Great isolation..just all around first rate..you're paying for these, but it pays you back even more.
Ease of Use:
although not as "comfortable" as the little brother (m20) but then again..these headphones are "adult"...and so, bigger and stronger thus existent and noticeable while on...that is..until you're completely taken and engaged with the sound thats coming out of it , then will you forget theyre even on, instead you might just think you're listening to some vey expensive nearfeilds in the midst of monitoring...while perfroming, it might be a slightly different story, depending on the shape head you have...well...they are headphones..and very comfortable imo..nothing difficult or annoying about these.they are a pleasure!
Quality:
tres bien! As if you didnt know id give this a 10.
Excellent build quality, it will last me years. They are made for this! Thats what audio technica had in mind while constructing these gems. They are made to last long critical sessions, to sound flat to help you hear the honest truth and make it as wonderful sounding as you can. These headphones are not liars...they will either depress you when you realize it is not up to par with your personal satisfaction, and then eventually they will uplift and inspire you after making you work harder to get you where you're at (saving you tons of work down the road).
The construction is there, the technology (frequency response) is there. The reliability has already proven to be there.
For the price, they are an absolute steel, the best yet, these will be the great almighty classic headphones for any application and studio.
In my experience, while criticizing headphones vs headphones (rather mixes) these EASILY compare with phones around the $1000 market.
Value:
invaluable! Top notch!
Manufacturer Support:
no idea, havent needed them...though i have heard good things about them so i guess that merit a 9??? Hope i dont have to find out!
The Wow Factor:
i want it, i got it , and then i got it..again,, (i got 2..just because i love them so much and if anyone else is in the room , i want to hear what they are hearing to enjoy and bask in the experience in which these babys helped me achieve!)
Overall:
no headphones...and i mean NO headphones can compete as to date in this price range (and beyond for the most part). They are just unreal if you understand just what it is youre getting exactly. I will never need anything better, these are everything iv ever wanted for my studio production mixing. I truly love them and thankyou audio technica, you more than catered to the musician/producer on a budget.
If it were stolen id get another pair as soon as possible and praise the thief who had good taste!
I couldnt be happier, they might just be headphones, but they are helping me create my dream with confidence of what it is sounding like through the process.
enjoy!
Style of Music: prog rock/prog folk
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"Brilliant."
Sound:
I've used a few other pairs of headphones in the past. And thus far, these have exceeded my expectations. I use headphones all day, so having a nice pair, as well as high quality, is a must. And you will hear everything with these, as a warning, and a compliment.
Feature:
These come with a case, a coiled wire, and an adapter that you can take off so you may use it in an mp3 player. It is able to be folded up for easier storage.
Ease of Use:
The great thing about these; you don't NEED a pre-amp to make them work. Though, I would recommend you use one for the best sound possible. What this means is you can just plug them right into your mp3 player without any issues.
Quality:
Though it does have plastic, it's very durable and thick plastic. It does contain steel elements in it's construction, so that it is capable of withstanding some rough treatment, though I'm not saying you should throw it against concrete to see if it is unharmed. I'm not worried about these breaking whatsoever.
Value:
The price, build quality, and sound on these headphones are unbeatable in my opinion. If you want the best, these are what you should invest in.
The Wow Factor:
It's black with silver accents, thus making it fit in with most studio set-ups. It looks and feels high-quality, and it is.
Overall:
I don't see myself buying any new headphones for a long time, I am more than pleased with my purchase. :)
Style of Music: Trance, Drum and Bass, Ambience and Chill-out
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