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04-11-2009, 08:12 PM
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Audio Technica M50s - What's next?
I've had my M50s for a couple months now and love em. I'm currently running straight from my computer's onboard sound. This summer I plan on upgrading my source and it got me thinking. What is a logical, significant upgrade to the M50s? I want closed, full-sized phones. I thought about the Denon D2000s, Beyer DT770s, and Ultrasone HFI 780s. I really like the sound signature of the M50s but just want more. My only criticism of them is maybe the mids are slighty recessed sounding. Not sure if it's the phone or my source or lack of amp. All suggestions welcome.
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04-11-2009, 08:17 PM
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Try the ATH-A900Ti. I have it and think it's awesome.
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04-11-2009, 08:26 PM
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Wow! Those look sweet. Kinda pricey but if that's my next step I'll start saving. Thanks
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04-11-2009, 08:26 PM
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04-11-2009, 08:43 PM
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Did they get a U.S. distributor yet? They look ugly but if they sound good I would consider them.
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04-12-2009, 12:25 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bones2010
Did they get a U.S. distributor yet? They look ugly but if they sound good I would consider them.
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It's hard to beat German technology and build quality when it comes to good headphones. One guys 48s were ran over by a car.. Suffered only cosmetic damage. Still worked...
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The DT48 & Telsa 1 share one thing in common. Each transducer is hand selected/matched for optimal L/R balance.
DT48 wikiphonia http://wiki.faust3d.com/wiki//index....rdynamic_DT-48
Archetype and basis of all hi-fi stereo headphones is the DT 48
Beyerdynamic
DT48a 1951. SN 108. DT48a APS V3. DT48S. DT48e 25 ohm. DT48 8 ohm. Denon 5900. Denon 2930ci. Gold Point Headphone amp. BC Modded DAC 2. Zu Birth PC. Zu BOK PC. Zu Mother MK2 PC. AVR Yamaha 1800
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04-12-2009, 12:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kool bubba ice
It's hard to beat German technology and build quality when it comes to good headphones. One guys 48s were ran over by a car.. Suffered only cosmetic damage. Still worked...
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That reminded me that my foot was rolled over by a car one time. Surprisingly though, I really didn't feel much pressure on the foot while the tire was rolling on my foot.
No pain, no bruise, nothing.
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04-12-2009, 01:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kool bubba ice
... One guys 48s were ran over by a car.. Suffered only cosmetic damage. Still worked...
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Well I don't plan on running over any heaphones I get. Build quality is very important to me but not in extreme like that 
Can anyone else recommend a good upgrade?
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04-12-2009, 02:16 AM
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What about DT150?
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04-12-2009, 07:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by moonboy403
That reminded me that my foot was rolled over by a car one time. Surprisingly though, I really didn't feel much pressure on the foot while the tire was rolling on my foot.
No pain, no bruise, nothing.
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yeah i used to do that as a kid (7 years old or so) for fun since i didnt feel much either... 
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ipod classic 120 > m50/sony ex85 > ears.. nice and simple :)
portable headphones i have but dont really like: sony g73, altec lansing something..
hifi system: sony az2d
Auditioned/tried: ath-a700, bose triport/qc2/companion/wave audio system, philips she9800, sony az5d, a couple of others whose names i cant recall
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04-12-2009, 09:16 PM
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I'll bet you never went through this kind of treatment when you were 7.
Right? Right?
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04-12-2009, 10:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hot Pixel
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haha... thats bloody awesome! (oh and for the record, lol im a crazy-ass-mother****er at times, and very normal otherwise.. xcept the normal really isnt me.. its a mask i put on just so im the last suspect when something bad happens to or around you  )
edit: damn blew my cover there didnt i?
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ipod classic 120 > m50/sony ex85 > ears.. nice and simple :)
portable headphones i have but dont really like: sony g73, altec lansing something..
hifi system: sony az2d
Auditioned/tried: ath-a700, bose triport/qc2/companion/wave audio system, philips she9800, sony az5d, a couple of others whose names i cant recall
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04-28-2009, 07:47 AM
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Thread Revival,
I am willing to try open phones also. I have reading about the hd600. Can anyone compare that to the M50's? That's my only source of reference. Same thing for DT880's or 990's?
Thanks
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04-28-2009, 03:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bones2010
Thread Revival,
I am willing to try open phones also. I have reading about the hd600. Can anyone compare that to the M50's? That's my only source of reference. Same thing for DT880's or 990's?
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If you're running your 'phones straight out of onboard sound card, I think those are not good options because they are hard to drive properly. Try ATH-AD900 maybe or save up for Ultrasone PRO900, both of which should sound just fine unamped out of your soundcard. PRO900s should be better and closer to M50 in sound, because they are closed. AD900 apparently has a very spacious soundstage and should have sweeter midrange and better treble than M50s, but they are open and will have less bass punch (although great bass quality).
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Current:, Yamaha YH-100 (coming!), Roland RH-300, Shure SRH840, Hifiman RE0, ATH-CM700, M-Audio Q40, Senn HD555, CX300, MX75, HD202, Yuin PK2, G2, UE Super.fi 3 Studio, AMP3 stock buds. Sony EX-085, JVC FX33
Past: Fostex T50RP, Westone ES3X, ATH-M50, German Maestro GMP 8.35 D, Senn HD25-1 II, Westone 3, Senn IE8, Senn HD380 Pro, Sleek SA6, M-Audio IE40 (rebranded Triple.fi), UE Super.fi 5 Pro, AKG K271 Studio and K26p, Senn HD25 1-II and PX100
Sources:
Current: Audigy 2 ZS + KXProject drivers --> Foobar 2000, AMP3, Sony NWZ-A816 4Gb, Samsung T9 2Gb and U2 2Gb, Sansa Clip 1 Gb, iPod Shuffle 1st gen 512Mb, iRiver T10 1Gb, a generic 1Gb MP4 player
Past: Samsung P2 2Gb, iRiver Clix 1st gen 2Gb, Creative Zen Stone
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05-05-2009, 12:37 PM
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Thanks Pianist,
I plan on upgrading my source before I buy more phones(unless the new Shures get great reviews when they come out). What's your take on the M50 vs the Q40?
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