How are the isolation on the WS99s? Are they better than the M50s at isolating? Also, do the ear pads go all the way around your ears or on them?

I'm having the same problem. I just joined this forum yesterday and I'm mainly on my iPad using Safari. My browser freezes and then crashes about 1/3 times I come here. It usually happens when I view a thread then press the back button. The problems getting really frustrating b/c it closes all...

Thanks for your input. I guess I'll go with the WS99s once they come back in stock from Amazon. Hopefully they go back down to around $190.

Okay, I had to look up the s500. Looks like they're only available from Japan? How come theyre so much more cheaper? Thanksmfor your input!

Also, do the WS99 fold up or anything to make them portable? Are there any cases that it might be able to fit in? I'm planning on putting them in my backpack for school but I don't want to break them. I have a slappa case for the M50s but it only fits when they're folded.

WS99 or ATHM50? Trying to decide. Which one is better overall? I like the clearness of the M50s. I haven't seen or tried the WS99 yet. I might get them and return my M50s once Amazon gets it back in stock. Btw, I'm new here so I'm pretty clueless on all this audio stuff. I'm mainly looking for...

Hey everybody, I'm new to all this audio stuff. I just got my first pair of headphones last week. I bought the red version of the Audio Technica ATHM50s. After further research, I stumbled upon a thread with the new WS99s. What are your guys' opinion on them? I really like my M50s. They sound a...

Hey everybody, I'm new to all this audio stuff. I just got my first pair of headphones last week. I bought the red version of the Audio Technica ATHM50s. After further research, I stumbled upon a thread with the new WS99s. What are your guys' opinion on them? I really like my M50s. They sound...