I have huge ears and they fit VERY comfortably inside the dj1's. (or 580's, but the 580's may not be as comfort driven?) they are not oval but round, with the right about of clamping pressure. It literally feels like they are a part of my head, and my ears dont rub. The m50's are sweaty and kind...

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dj1 has more bass overall, m50 has more bass proportionately so it is out of balence with the mids/highs etc that is comparing to itsself NOT to the dj1. Sorry that was porrly worded, the dj1 does have more bass. And I mistitled the thread, they are both unamped!

  Quote:   .   Exactly my point. Most of the other reviews from m50's mention recessed mids, yet the same phones are hailed as a monitor equivalent?    Given the price difference the outcome is predictable. But still, a 120 vs 149 is nearly in the same range.

  Well, I got the m50's about a week ago. Here's my profile, I am a musician producer and drummer. I spend a good time listening to tracks from my laptop for school or for personal work on my macbook pro, and needed some closed ear pseudo-isolated NON-amped closed back full sized headphones. ...

Damn I also wonder how my new ath-m50 will stack up against the rp-22's comfort wise. Any opinions?

I am literally crying right now, it's like receiving a new set of eyes.   Sweeping soundscapes relate shapes and penetrate my ears, welcome assailants sultans of sound, pounding with two drivers no DOUBT   Here is the mix i'm learning from :  ...