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Purchase ATH-M50 again?

post #1 of 24
11/1/11 at 8:42am
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I bought the ATH-M50's but returned them since they bothered the bloody hell out of my ears. I also heard about the ear pad replacement mod (use velour pads from a 770).

 

Should I repurchase along with those pads? Do they make that big of a difference? Cause the M50 pads were not deep enough for my ears and my ears were touching against the inside of the headphones.

 

Thank you.

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post #2 of 24
11/1/11 at 8:43am

Why not just get a DT770.

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post #3 of 24
11/1/11 at 10:51am
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Originally Posted by TMRaven View Post

Why not just get a DT770.



Does it sound the same as an ATH-M50? :o

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post #4 of 24
11/1/11 at 2:43pm

Well, in your own words, how would you describe what you think the M50 sounds like?

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post #5 of 24
11/1/11 at 2:57pm

Why not just upgrade? 

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post #6 of 24
11/1/11 at 3:05pm

Just my humble opinion ~ I would not buy my M50 again.

 

It's ok, a little light on personality and character though.

 

 

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post #7 of 24
11/1/11 at 3:58pm
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Originally Posted by TMRaven View Post

Well, in your own words, how would you describe what you think the M50 sounds like?



It sounds balanced to me as if everything was perfect and it's what the producers of the music wanted me to hear. But, I'm pretty biased as these were the only 'high-end' headphones I've ever owned.

 

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Why not just upgrade? 

What would you suggest?

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post #8 of 24
11/1/11 at 4:10pm

Well, what are you looking on a pair of headphones? more detail, bass, soundstage? do they need to be closed right? 

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post #9 of 24
11/1/11 at 5:08pm
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Originally Posted by jackwess View Post

Well, what are you looking on a pair of headphones? more detail, bass, soundstage? do they need to be closed right? 


I'm trying to avoid *any* colorization, would like detail; be able to hear those subtle sounds and low bass. I would very much prefer them to be closed so I can go outside with them. But, if you have any open headphone suggestions too, I will definitely consider them. I am looking to stay around the price of the ATH-M50 ($160) but am willing to spend up to $200 if necessary.

 

If you need some examples of music I listen to, let me know. Thank you.


Edited by nothing4me - 11/1/11 at 5:14pm
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post #10 of 24
11/1/11 at 6:54pm

Hi op,

 

Ultrasone makes really good headphones you should consider. The HFI-780's. 

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post #11 of 24
11/2/11 at 2:09pm
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Originally Posted by fabio-fi View Post

Hi op,

 

Ultrasone makes really good headphones you should consider. The HFI-780's. 



I heard that they were very uncomfortable :(

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post #12 of 24
11/2/11 at 2:33pm

One man's perfect head fit is another man's head torture device.

 

All heads are different.

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post #13 of 24
11/2/11 at 4:35pm
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Originally Posted by Gwarmi View Post

One man's perfect head fit is another man's head torture device.

 

All heads are different.


Yes, but the majority of the reviews said they were very uncomfortable. So, I have to assume that they will be. :(

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post #14 of 24
11/2/11 at 5:48pm

The DT770, and especially the HFi780, are horrible suggestions if you want accurate sound.

 

The DT770 has bloated, slow bass.  The HFi780 has earbud-like (in quality) overexaggerated highs, and crappy, thumpy bass.

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post #15 of 24
11/2/11 at 6:01pm
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Originally Posted by ferraro25 View Post

The DT770, and especially the HFi780, are horrible suggestions if you want accurate sound.

 

The DT770 has bloated, slow bass.  The HFi780 has earbud-like (in quality) overexaggerated highs, and crappy, thumpy bass.



Maybe the DT-770 Pro 80, but not the DT-770 600 ohm.

 

The DT-770 600 I own is perhaps the most balanced sounding headphone I ever owned. Weird huh? Totally different than what one would expect.

 

But for the DT-770 Pro 80..it's a complete bass monster. I would call it bloated and not accurate at all. Doesn't mean I didn't like it!

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