[psychon]

Hi,
 
I'm trying to choose between the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 and  Beyerdynamic DT-1350-80 as my general purpose/travel headphones. Has anyone tried both? Would like to know which sound more neutral and would match well with a FiiO E12 amplifier & X3 combo. Or if anyone else has any other suggestions within the $200 dollar range that i can get these both at right now on Amazon. Thanks a lot in advance for any advice.

 

[Wydz]

not amazon
 
but these > both
 
http://www.ttvjaudio.com/Shure_SRH_840_p/shu0000301.htm
 
$129 with free shipping

 

[cel4145]

DT 1350 is a much more resolving headphone. I think it's a step up in class over the M50s.

DT1350 should not need the E12 with the X3. Has very good sensitivity. Easy to drive.

 

[miwo76]

From a comfort viewpoint, the DT1350's earpads provide a good seal and for some reason, my ears don't get as sweaty with them compared to my ATH-M50s.
 
reference: I borrowed my colleague's DT1350's for a listening session, and it was awesome.

 

[psychon]

Thanks for all the advice!

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Thanks for all the advice!

I've never listened to the Beyer DT1350 80-Ohm, but I would pick a Beyer over the ATH-M50s.
I would assume the Fiio x3 can easily on it's own drive 80-Ohm headphones.

 

[cel4145]

I would assume the Fiio x3 can easily on it's own drive 80-Ohm headphones.

+1

Yeah. I don't understand the point of buying the E12 to go with the X3 anyway, when the X3 apparently has the headphone amp components of the E17.

 

[psychon]

+1

Yeah. I don't understand the point of buying the E12 to go with the X3 anyway, when the X3 apparently has the headphone amp components of the E17.

 
I already have the E12. I bought it because I also intend to use the X3 + E12 combo for my open headphones HiFiMAN HE-400. Thanks!

 

[cel4145]

That makes sense. You definitely wouldn't need it for the DT1350s

 

[psychon]

Decided to go with the Beyerdynamic DT1350. Thanks guys!

 

[Jouten]

Good choice!  I ended up getting them as well.  Best On-Ear IMHO.

 

[Trunks159]

I think the KEF m500 holds that position.