Just received my M50s in the mail today.  My initial take is a slight disappointment.  Maybe I am more of a bass-head than I thought, but they don't sound like they have enough body.  Maybe time will prove otherwise.  I'll wear them for a week and give another update as I know you all are...

Well, I bit the bullet and ordered the M50s today. They should be here in a week. I'll check back in with you guys to let you know how they are working out for me. Thanks for everyone's suggestions.

I've never researched the Alessandro MS1s, thanks for the suggestion.  As for IEMs, I'm too OCD to be content with the way they are positioned in my ears.  I always think they could sound a little bit better if they were slightly repositioned.

I completely agree. That's another reason why I'd rather get both the HD50s and SR80s. I believe the Grados will be perfect for those evenings when I'm relaxing at home. The HD50s will be better for when I'm at work or on the go.

My heart is telling me get the DT770s but my wallet is telling me to go for the M50s. The $60-$70 price jump is a bit much I believe for my first set. I have a bad habit of always wanting to change, or wanting an option, so I would rather buy both the M50s and the SR80s to start off instead of...

How do the mids on the DT770s compare to the M50s?

That's exactly the answer I was looking for. I may end up buying the Grados in the near future, but it appears that the M50s are my best option right now given their isolation and portability. I realize that I'm probably sacrificing overall sound quality, but I don't believe the person sitting...

How do the M50s compare to the SR80s in regards to sound quality (in your opinion)?

I am new to this site, but I've been researching phones for a couple of months.  I want to spend in the $100 to $150 range and have it down to two (unless someone can convince me otherwise).   Which would you choose:  Grado SR80i or Audio-Technica ATH-M50   I will wear these pretty much...