ATH-M50, Q40, or SRH840?

What type of music, how are you using these, amp?
 

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Originally Posted by Turtle 

Hi I'm stuck in which to buy between these 3 headphones.  I already read many comparison threads but still can't find a solid base on which one to buy.  Any suggestions/help please?

never heard Q40, but between M50 and 840, for Hiphop M50 will offering more fun sounding. Other option, SRH750DJ is great, I like them better than M50, but comfort wise, M50 is better for sure.

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/512762/review-shure-srh-840-audio-technica-ath-m50-m-audio-studiophile-q40-pioneer-hdj-2000

Try this thread.

For your genres of music I would say it comes down to the Q40 or M50. If you have a portable amp, definitely the Q40. If you need isolation, the M50 is better.

between q40 and m50 with a fiio e7 what would you choose??

go for the m50, fwir the q40 has had problems with one side suddenly going out.

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Originally Posted by nullPointerException 

go for the m50, fwir the q40 has had problems with one side suddenly going out.

thanks!!

M50...

I had the SRH840 and between the two, I much preferred the M50. Great value, and for your purposes... should be perfect. Have not heard the Q40.

Good luck.

I still say the Q40, because it benefits more from an amp and doesn't get enough love on these forums, and because the M50s are overrated here (not saying they're bad). I have also never had a problem with my Q40. As I mentioned earlier, also consider whether you need isolation or not. The cord might also be a concern; if you're going for portable use, the M50 has a coiled version which is much better than a 10' cable.