[Mad Lust Envy]

ATH-ES7...though make sure to get them from a reputable dealer. ES7 = nightmare to find real ones.

 

[Mr Joboto]

LOL at the Beats' frequency response. 
 
Ahh, good old fake ES7s. We never have that problem in Aus if we buy local fortunately

 

[wildseal2003]

how good are the ATH-ES7 compared to the m50s. they look much more portable

 

[Mochan]

The Beats Studio are substantially better than the M50. The Beats have the same kind of sound as the M50s but are better in every aspect IMO. The bass is also more solid as opposed to a slightly rounded feel on the M50s. They come with noise cancellation if that is important to you, but needing to change batteries is a turn off. Beats also have a bit more clarity in the treble compared to the M50.
 
Regarding the ES7 - it's a totally different sounding headphone from the M50. Very bright compared to the M50 which is darker in tone. The resultant soundstage seems airier and wider compared to the M50, which is the M50's main weakness IMO. Bass is not as warm and luscious as the M50's but that is not the ES7's strength.

 

[racer_x124]

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The Beats Studio are substantially better than the M50.

Care to elaborate?

 

[Mochan]

Quote:

Care to elaborate?

Just did. see edited post.

 

[Rockford]

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The Beats Studio are substantially better than the M50. The Beats have the same kind of sound as the M50s but are better in every aspect IMO. The bass is also more solid as opposed to a slightly rounded feel on the M50s. [sic] Beats also have a bit more clarity in the treble compared to the M50.

I had the opposite experience, i found the bass on the beats weaker compared to the M50 as if it was all mid bass, the beats didn't go as deep as the M50. I found the vocal range as well as the snares and high hats veiled on the beats more on the beats than the M50.

 

[Rockford]

double

 

[Mochan]

I am probably one of only two people on this site who prefers the Studios to the M50. The other one... is also in this thread somewhere.

 

[Rockford]

There is a difference between preference and making up why you have that preference, because you like them they don't change magically.

 

[Mochan]

Are you telling me my impressions are wrong?

 

[Rockford]

Does the pope crap in the woods?
 
The fact you like them isn't wrong, the points you state on the Beats and M50 are wrong.

 

[Mochan]

No they aren't. That's how I heard it doing an AB.

 

[Mr Joboto]

YMMV, and I'll leave it at that, lol.

 

[Rockford]

Well now, you must have magical ears being the only one in the world to ever hear it like that. During my side by side comparison i came to a different conclusion.
 
So yeah wrong, and good night.