[ThePope3290]

these things are brand new from Amazon, and already I hear rattling in the right ear from low frequencies. anyone else experience this? such an extreme disappointment

and yes, I've tried multiple sources

screw you, Audio Technica. thanks for nothing

 

[Trunks159]

Don't blame audio Technica! Its simply a defect. Return them and try again. Notice how no one else has this problem? Unless of course they have the defect. All products suspect to it.

 

[ThePope3290]

well now the M-Audio Q40 and ATH-M50 have both failed me. what's next for a bassy hip-hop lover like myself?

 

[Trunks159]

Audio Technica ATH WS99. Though you may be boycotting AT .

Philips Fidelio L1's great too.

These are major upgrade from the m50.

 

[RoMee]

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well now the M-Audio Q40 and ATH-M50 have both failed me. what's next for a bassy hip-hop lover like myself?

I don't know why you went with the M50 if you want a bassy headphone for hiphop. My guess is you probably got some bad advice from some audiophile who don't listen to bassy music and/or hiphop.
 
If hiphop is all you listen to than grab yourself a V-Moda Crossfade LP2.

 

[RedBull]

AT Pro700mkII is also have a very nice bass, better mids and high than m50.

 

[Trunks159]

Rap and hip hop aren't all about bass...contrary to some head-fi'er belief. ATH WS99 is the way to go.

 

[GL1TCH3D]

Are you listening to good quality music?

 

[wafflezz]

Mine sounded nothing like that. On some songs which emphasize bass however there was that "rattling". It's an audio signal though. Best way I can describe it is by listening to the intro to Slam by Pendulum. At first I thought something was wrong but they were intentionally going for that subwoofer feel

 

[ThePope3290]

I listen to my music at no less than 320kbps. usually FLAC or CD. it's definitely the headphones. SO FRUSTRATING