okay,srorry~

Stop asking question and just order one.  
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I own Turbine, MS2i, ES7, M50, and a few Sony's plus K702 + DT990/600 on their way.   Currently, I'd say the M50 is the phone I'd pick first for general music listening--and after the 2 new phones arrive, I'd probably still pick the M50 first since I can plug-in directly to my sources unamped.  M50 offers great sound, good comfort (not great), versatility, portability (it folds), at such an affordable price... pro's uses them for monitoring & mixing... they are that good.  What more could you possibly want?
 
I'd probably sell out the Turbine, MS2i (for RS1i) and give the Sony's to my kids.  The M50's a keeper and I'd probably get another one if these are broken pass its warranty.
 
Cheers...

Jesus.... Thats the most asked question on a tread... I mean they re cheap as hell just get it..

okay, gays

before you do, you could also look at the m-audio q40s. The bass is a bit deeper, but doesnt distort. Also, just like the m50s, you can put dt770 velour pads on them for added comfort. I havent heard the m50s, but from what I've read they are similar to the q40s. I am very happy with my q40s. my .02

Hi guys, I ran across some recording forum ( not quite remember the exact the name of the web-site) and these guys stated that the NEW ATH-M50 cans are not the same as the ATH-M50 that they bought in 2008. The new ATH_M50 sounds much darker than the 2008 series.
 
While there is a lot of hype, I am about to order one to see  how good they are at the price point but I need your feed backs first. Thank you.

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Hi guys, I ran across some recording forum ( not quite remember the exact the name of the web-site) and these guys stated that the NEW ATH-M50 cans are not the same as the ATH-M50 that they bought in 2008. The new ATH_M50 sounds much darker than the 2008 series.
 
While there is a lot of hype, I am about to order one to see  how good they are at the price point but I need your feed backs first. Thank you.

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They might be referring to the the M50's that come in a blue box vs those that come in a white box. I honestly don't remember which is which, but there's been a couple debates on whether or not there really is an audible difference between the two. I believe the newer M50's are suppose to be more balanced--not darker--so the bass isn't as overpowering. I don't know which pair I got, but I'm very happy with mine just the way they are.
 
A lot of websites have jacked up the price to $150 (USD), but you can still get them for $110 if you look around. Just make sure you know whether you're getting a straight or coiled cable before you order, cause some people (like myself) can't stand how long the straight cable it

 
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acdoan said:

Hi guys, I ran across some recording forum ( not quite remember the exact the name of the web-site) and these guys stated that the NEW ATH-M50 cans are not the same as the ATH-M50 that they bought in 2008. The new ATH_M50 sounds much darker than the 2008 series.
 
While there is a lot of hype, I am about to order one to see  how good they are at the price point but I need your feed backs first. Thank you.

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They might be referring to the the M50's that come in a blue box vs those that come in a white box. I honestly don't remember which is which, but there's been a couple debates on whether or not there really is an audible difference between the two. I believe the newer M50's are suppose to be more balanced--not darker--so the bass isn't as overpowering. I don't know which pair I got, but I'm very happy with mine just the way they are.
 
A lot of websites have jacked up the price to $150 (USD), but you can still get them for $110 if you look around. Just make sure you know whether you're getting a straight or coiled cable before you order, cause some people (like myself) can't stand how long the straight cable it

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Well, thank you for the blue box vs the white box stuff. I have read it somewhere and I really forget which color should be a good one.
Yeah, the M50s cans have straight cables and the M50 cans have coiled cables. Some dealers do not even know that.I happen to learn that from B & H web-site.
 
I was like you at first with the straight cable but now I like the lazy boy recliner so much I cannot use the coiled cable anymore. This may be a remedy for my laziness.
 

Eh, some noobs aren't willing to go much past $100 at first. Not the best advice. But to the OP, they are highly regarded headphones on here so just order them when you can, you won't be disappointed. Burn-in and then amp them if you must but you shouldn't need to.

 
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Jesus.... Thats the most asked question on a tread... I mean they re cheap as hell just get it..

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ACDOAN,
 
Where did you buy the headphone extension cable? what are its specifications?

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ACDOAN,
 
Where did you buy the headphone extension cable? what are its specifications?

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You can check it out from AA web-site. It's nothing but a PBJ cables with teflon sleeve and I am a PBJ/HERO/SILVERS  TREAK  die hard fan. AA also carries Cardas extension cables ( too warm for me)