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Audio Technica ATHM50 Closed-Back Stereo Monitor Headphones

Collapsible design ideal for easy portability and convenient storage. Large 45mm neodymium drivers.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
           10 out of 10
Features:
           10 out of 10
Quality:
           10 out of 10
Value:
           10 out of 10
I Want It:
           10 out of 10
Sound:
           10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
           10 out of 10
Support:
           10 out of 10
 
 

"As good as you've heard"

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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          9 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from gmail.com
Submitted: 1/13/2009
Style of Music: downtempo, trip-hop
Musical Experience: Hobbyist
Location: sacramento, ca

 

 
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Feature:
Nice thick plastic and steel construction. Ear pads are slightly thicker stiffer than typical.

Quality:
Very thick and nice feeling materials.

Value:
This is what you're going to have to pay to get headphones that exceed consumer levels.

Desirability:
No doubt. These have a lot of hype and it's deserved.

Sound:
Unreal. Never heard anything like these. I have several other sets of headphones that cost about this much and they are no comparison. I've used them in multiple setups including the audio from my sequencer as well as music listening and in every circumstance they surpass anything else I've heard.

Ease of Use:
Good fit. They don't fold out as quickly as my Sony headphones do, but I think that's because these are constructed of thicker material. Top could use a tiny bit more padding.

Support:
I've never had to use it for headphones.

Overall:
I need to use headphones for everything from casual listening to mixing tracks. I've tried many and looked a long time and finally found some truly great ones.

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"THESE ARE A MUST BUY, IF YOUR IN THE MARKET!!!!"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 9/17/2008
Style of Music: Trance, Minimal, Breaks
Musical Experience: Producer
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

 

 
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Quality:
Quality is great. Very reliable, looks and feels to hold up great!!

Value:
I think that it is worth every penny!!!

Desirability:
SEX APPEAL IS A 10. LOOK VERY VERY HOT!!!!!

Sound:
I just got these in the mail yesterday. After using them for almost a solid 14 hours in my studio the only thing that i can say about them is that they are phenominal. Comfort and the way they snug your ears is great. Sound Quality is amazing. Christal clear highs, crisp, and great low end. I've used many different brands. Pioneer, Sony, Newmark and these are the best ones that I have ever put on my head. The price might be a bit steep but its well worth it. I highly suggest anyone looking for a new pair for DJin, mixing or producing in the studio, just go ahead and spent the little extra money. ITS WELL WORTH IT!!!

Overall:
I plan on having these for quite a while!!

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"Brilliant. "

Overall:
          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from yahoo.com
Submitted: 8/27/2009
Style of Music: Trance, Drum and Bass, Ambience and Chill-out
Musical Experience: Aspiring Musician

 

 
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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.

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.

Desirability:
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.

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.

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.

Overall:
I don't see myself buying any new headphones for a long time, I am more than pleased with my purchase. :)

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"AT has done it!"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
Submitted: 10/14/2008
Style of Music: breakbeat, hard techno, metal.
Location: IL

 

 
Feature:
Very nicely padded cups. You can wear these for a long time without any discomfort. The cable has a spring surrounding the end near the plug which helps keep it in place. Headband is a little bulky, but it's relatively light and the padding on it feels cushy.

Quality:
Parts are mainly plastic, but feel as if they could take some drops without breaking. The headband adjustment is easy and the cups stay where you put them.

Value:
Most people will find these expensive, but I think in relation to how overpriced a set of HD280s are at $100, the jump in quality you get with the extra $70 here is more than worth it. These are perfect candidates for an argument that you don't have to spend $300 for a perfect set of headphones.

Desirability:
design is sharp and clean with metal ring accents over black plastic. You'll still look like a raver geek wearing these on public transit, but people definitely look at em and wonder where you got these.

Sound:
Beautifully detailed mids and highs. The lows are true and very punchy without being boosted. Once you burn these in, the highs become even smoother and have that "tickling your ears" quality. Very wide stereo space makes it easy to pick up nuances in the mix you might have missed or never appreciated before. Sound isolation is not as dramatic as on other cans, but is sufficient enough that I can hear music played at moderate volumes over a subway train. Leakage would not be a problem in the studio so long as you arent jacking the volume to 11, however I think these are better suited for mix monitor, DJ use, and simple listening applications.

Ease of Use:
plug in and go.

Support:
havent had to call.

Overall:
I've gone through several pairs of Sony, AKG, and Sennheiser cans before discovering that there really is something worth spending some extra money on. These will be any mixer or DJs permanent companion, and they manage to retain comfort too. AT has hit gold here.

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"What Are You Waiting For, Audio Technia Has Did IT"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
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          10 out of 10
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Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from gmail.com
Submitted: 10/10/2008
Style of Music: Hip-hop, Rnb, Soul, Jazz
Musical Experience: Im a producer, and Engineer
Location: Norfolk, Va, USA

 

 
Feature:
Their headphones .. what kinda of fetures do ya want lol. they come with a Carrying bag (leather) and they fold up for travel. that also come with an adapter.

Quality:
The Build quality is Excellent, they are plastic but have a very good amount of weight to them. i cant even imagine these breaking. not to mention it has this gold connection with a spring on the chord ling at the connector part so it doesnt bend and short out after bending ... quite Genius of them to put that on this pair.

Value:
BUY NOW BUY NOW .. GET UR MIX GAME RIGHT.

Desirability:
ITS LOOKS DROP DEAD SEXY .. LIKe if anglina jolie was a pair of headphones .. these 'be her right here

Sound:
Well im a producer and mix engineer, and these are prolly the best i've ever heard .. like seriously. ONe thing to remember tho when u get them is that you have to break them in. take ur ipod and put it on shuffle for 5-10 hours ... After that these SHINE. I actaully get more mix jobs now vs production lol ...

Ease of Use:
Plug in and Go....

Support:
E-mail Contact is At most 3-5 hour turn around.

Overall:
I doubt i'd ever buy any other monitor again .. well headphone wise... these babies are top notch

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