I only read the first couple of pages, but I didn't see anything on here about race. When people buy beats, they're buying status, history, and the struggles of black man who fought his way up into fame and influence. This is something not only the black community buy into, but any teen or adult...

I realize that this is 3 months too late, but for the gym I'd go HD25-1 ii. They're lighter, sound great, and have a splitting headband to help keep them on your head. I have the M50, and with the headband on the smallest setting, they start to slide off when I look up or down. The only downside...

What does IC mean when used as part of a trade forum post? Please send the answer in the form of a PM.

Thank you, I know 38 Ohms isn't much at all, but is there a way to tell what the power out-put of an amplifier is? By what unit is it measured, and how does it relate to Ohms?

When I listened to my ATH-M50s for the first time, I was devastated. My cheap in ears had just as much bass, the volume was low, and they over quality was terrible. They were plugged into a computer monitor. Several minutes later I plugged them into my iPod Nano 5th gen, and was amazed at how...

I'm sneering, because I can't afford the 650's. Maybe someday soon, I will have enough to spend on the HD25's, but I'll be dreaming of the 650's. Should have looked up the price before reading the thread.

My manager ragged on me for not wearing Beats. He let me listen to them, and they sounded awesome! Of course all I had to compare them to were my $10.00 sony clip ons. I bought Studio Beats, and then did the research. I'm already regretting it, and am considering the Audio-Technica H50's as a...

In what country did Beats originate? I'm an American, but I'm pretty sure they weren't conceived here.