Just ordered a pair of these...

[slinger]

...Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Studio Monitor Professional Headphones for use mainly as studio monitors.



Anybody ever used them?

[George Hincapie]

Not personally, I tend to use Beyerdynamics, but I have read good things about the brand. Perhaps you can let us know how you get on with them?

[The Permed One]

The Permed one still uses his old Ross 'RE-272' SmCo Headphones would not part with them for the world, in fact perms has two pairs

[slinger]

I'm using a pair of Sony MDR-7506s at the moment which are good, but the ear-pads tend to fall off if you so much as look at them a bit sternly. Oh and before anyone says "get replacement ear-pads" I have, and they're pukka Sony replacement pads, designed for the 7506s, and they fall off.
If the new cans are good I think I'll glue the earpads on the old set and use them for the computer

[jammy395]

Slinger.......Ive a few pairs of cans.
But I still enjoy a couple of great closed back model's from jvc and pioneer.
Early eighties and still sound luverly, I bought them new at the time, but see similar
models selling on the bay for peanuts.

Look forward to yer thoughts on the ATs........

Are the closed back, they look it.

[Fretless]

I was torn between the ATH-M50X and the similarly-priced Sony MDR-100AAP, both are closed-back designs. Ended up going for the Sony's for their smooth and non-fatiguing sound. The M50X is punchier, more detailed and Grado-like; better for studio usage.

Both are excellent headphones and I'm happy with the Sony's because they have the sound I was wanting.

[slinger]

Jammy - Yes, they are closed back.

Cheers for the info Fretless. To be honest I bought them on the strength of loads of reviews (not just magazine reviewer reviews but user reviews too) and the fact I could get a new pair minus the original box for £75.00 Sounds like I made the right decision.

[wallace]

I've had five pairs of closed back cans,and the M50's are the only one's i have kept.They do sound a little like Grado's,i only use them if i need to drown out the sound of her indoors shouting at the TV..

[slinger]

Sounding a bit like Grados is a positive point in my book, so is being able to shut out...errr...unwanted noise.

[The Permed One]

Perms has had all the usual contenders that hi-fi dudes seem to think are good for some strange reason

Perms uses a £60 pair of Sonys while posting cack on forums..