[hipjazzop]

Where do you see how many people have which headphones on this site? Sorry, I am new here. 
 
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Dear HeadFi-ers,
I don't know if Audio-Technica pays you,but at least 300 pieces of the M50 are sold thanks to you.That's about 40000$ of worth.And that's only headphones registered on Head-Fi.If a regular product consultant sells that much of any product with just talk,he will(he'll ask to) be raised to a much higher position.Audio-Technica love you for sure.
Is it proper to do that?
 

 

 

[Ricardo Dawkins]

Where you can get these headphones for less than 100 USD ? Where?

 

[G.Trenchev]

Type "M50" in the forum search bar.Then go to "product".You will see that 272 people own ATH-M50S and 83 own ATH-M50.
 
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Where do you see how many people have which headphones on this site? Sorry, I am new here. 
 


 

 

 

[129207]

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Where you can get these headphones for less than 100 USD ? Where?

google is your friend:
 
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=AA2065&CATID=85&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=1015#4
 
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-23030410-Professional_Monitor_Headphones

 

[Ricardo Dawkins]

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google is your friend:
 
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=AA2065&CATID=85&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=1015#4
 
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-23030410-Professional_Monitor_Headphones

uh.... I mean the headphones in the title of this thread. ATH-M50
 

 

[129207]

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uh.... I mean the headphones in the title of this thread. ATH-M50
 

Oh I thought you meant the M50 contender.  

 

[Southy013]

$82?  Wow.  And I thought they were a steal at $120-140.
 
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google is your friend:
 
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=AA2065&CATID=85&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=1015#4
 
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-23030410-Professional_Monitor_Headphones

 

 

[ssrock64]

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$82?  Wow.  And I thought they were a steal at $120-140.
 


 

I thought my FA-003 was a steal at $150 USD, and the Brainwavz and LINDY happened. Now this...wow, that's an amazing value at $82.

 

[Dennito]

Ssrock64, thanks for the well-written analysis. You make some excellent points. I love the M50s and still think they represent a terrific value at $110  but I don't own another dozen pair to compare them to. Many of the reviews of the M50s I've read here and elsewhere have contained  what I think is intelligent and thoughtful analysis, as opposed to first time buyers thrilled with a new purchase.. I'm not sure there are really substantive differences in the (retail) $100 to $200 range. On the value scale 1/3 of the headphones in any range will be a poor value, 1/3 a decent value and 1/3 a very good value. The goal is to find the best value while not making a big mistake. I put the M50s at the top of the scale in that range.

 

[blackzarg]

I agree with many points to the article. I was not aware that a "new" version was out, though. I bought a pair in 2009 for $80 or so, and was shocked to see prices skyrocket to $100, and then $150.
 
The M50's still sound good, they just aren't a great deal anymore.
 
My headphone of choice around that price range is now the Denon D1100, which goes for about $110 when on sale. I also like the Shure 840 when they are similarly priced at $120 or so.

 

[Enter Darkness]

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I agree with many points to the article. I was not aware that a "new" version was out, though. I bought a pair in 2009 for $80 or so, and was shocked to see prices skyrocket to $100, and then $150.
 
The M50's still sound good, they just aren't a great deal anymore.
 
My headphone of choice around that price range is now the Denon D1100, which goes for about $110 when on sale. I also like the Shure 840 when they are similarly priced at $120 or so.

haven't heard the denons but to me the ath m50 is better then the shure srh840.

 

[Slaughter]

Senior members - I'm not sure I have seen a revolt of senior members taking up an Occupy stance against newbie recommendations. Actually, I rarely see senior member partake in any budget/mid-fi phone conversations. As for them making fun of people in the members lounge....classy! And I can't believe you compared the Beats hype to the M50 hype. Two totally different scenarios and consumer base.
 
Redesign - I would like to know how you confirmed the redesign. I haven't followed the M50 closely in a while, but I believe this has always been speculation. You also mention their "original use". I think this was their original use. http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/happenings/8348746d4fb8725b/index.html
 
Price increase - Again, you speak about the design and price increase as if you have insider knowledge.
 
Competition - Meh. There has always been competition. In my opinion, at $80-100, these would still be more popular than any of the newer competition.
 
 
Your article is well written, but I question its validity. The M50 was and is one of the best buys in Head-Fi history, period. 3 years of success is no fluke, nor because of nOOb recoomendations. I listen to almost every genre of music and the M50 is still, out of the all the phones I have owned, one of the most enjoyable to cover multiple genres and why it was easy to recommend. And it's portable and easily driven and scales with a better amp. Find another phone that does N.W.A., Pearl Jam, Norah Jones and Willie Nelson and does them all competently. Only the M50 from what I have owned...
 
 
 

 

[BigDave]

Damn.  I live in Australia and have a Jaycar store just down the road from me.  Will go and check them out, as I own a pair of the Brainwavz Hm5's and hopefully let people know if they are the same.  Shame if they are, as I could have staved off a long pre-order wait and a bit of money.  Gotta say, though, very happy with the hm5's and what you get in the package, so cannot really say I made a mistake.  Hell, I had no idea Jaycar even sold headphones, and I am a trade card member (get the 10+ price if you look on the website).
 
 

 

[andychen]

M50 is no longer $80 to $100.
 
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Competition - Meh. There has always been competition. In my opinion, at $80-100, these would still be more popular than any of the newer competition.
 
 
Your article is well written, but I question its validity. The M50 was and is one of the best buys in Head-Fi history, period. 3 years of success is no fluke, nor because of nOOb recoomendations. I listen to almost every genre of music and the M50 is still, out of the all the phones I have owned, one of the most enjoyable to cover multiple genres and why it was easy to recommend. And it's portable and easily driven and scales with a better amp. Find another phone that does N.W.A., Pearl Jam, Norah Jones and Willie Nelson and does them all competently. Only the M50 from what I have owned...
 
 
 

 

 

[129207]

Damn.  I live in Australia and have a Jaycar store just down the road from me.  Will go and check them out, as I own a pair of the Brainwavz Hm5's and hopefully let people know if they are the same.  Shame if they are, as I could have staved off a long pre-order wait and a bit of money.  Gotta say, though, very happy with the hm5's and what you get in the package, so cannot really say I made a mistake.  Hell, I had no idea Jaycar even sold headphones, and I am a trade card member (get the 10+ price if you look on the website).

interesting! let me know!