I bought the old m50s from 'Amazing Deals Online' and they were definitely fakes. I opened them up to confirm before returning them.   Not sure about the m50x though. I suggest only purchasing them from an authorized seller

  Last year, I bought the m50s from Amazing Deals Online through Amazon and ended up returning them a few days later. I carefully opened them up to determine whether they were genuine and it turns out they weren't.   My advice is only purchase them from an authorized seller. It'll probably...

  I pre-ordered mine from Guitar Center (authorized seller) but they aren't going to be available until the 17th according to their website. Maybe you did get lucky :-)   When did you pre-order them?

  What would you say about the bass on the LEs compared to the ones you got? Are they similar?

  An authorized Audio Technica reseller is offering me the LEs for the same price as the black ones. $170 USD. If i wait for the original black ones, I won't receive them until the 17th-20th of February. If I decide to go for the Blue LE (for the same price), I should receive it within a week...

  Thanks for the response. Where are you located by the way? And how can I check what the release date is in the U.S?   Oh and what does the color have to do with the comfort/listening time? I thought the material was the exact same, regardless of the color. Maybe I am wrong.   Edit: I...

Do any authorized resellers have them in stock already? Checked Guitar Center and Musician's Friend. Both state that the product is expected to ship by February 5th.

  How were you able to get your hands on these babies as early as February 1st? And what do you think of the blue/tan color on the m50x?

The specs seem to be the exact same as the older ones. I guess the only difference is the  detachable cable and possibly the ear pad material.

Can somebody please confirm they are fakes based on that picture?

  Just took one ear pad off and took a picture with flash. Definitely looks fake to me. The chip is clearly green. Can someone confirm that they're fakes before I call Amazon and ask for a full refund?

  Cheers.   Edit: Can I just gently pull the ear pads off the m50s or do I need a screwdriver?

It appears to be the case, yes.

Hello everyone. I know there's already a detailed thread on the deconstruction of the m50s, but I was just wondering what the easiest way would be for me to open it up to make sure I didn't get ripped off. Received my headphones yesterday (bought them on amazon from a seller called 'Amazing...

Bump. I'm hoping somebody can give me info on this seller. The amount of counterfeit m50s being sold these days is ridiculous!   Oh, and what should i be expecting in the box in regards to the warranty slip? is it a little yellow slip with words written in different languages, or is it just...