[mastapro]

on these ATH-m50s.. i just wanna be absolutely sure this is the right headphone for me. i will use it on my laptop and ipod. i am a listener of mainly rap/hiphop/techno. the most expensive headphones i've ever owned are the H150's ($30). also, when i demoed Dr. Dre beats and bose headphones at bestbuy, i liked the sound quality. so should i pull the trigger?

PS: is there any other better deal than the $105 on ebay?

 

[semisight]

The other (closed) headphones that come to mind near that price are the Shure SRH440. If you want open headphones (generally better sound quality because they have to make less compromises) I'd go for the Alessandro MS1i, but if you want to know more about those you should ask in the full size forum.

Because this is a portable forum I might recommend the Panasonic HJE900 in that price range as well. Very highly reputed phones.

 

[phangtonpower]

You'll be happy with them!

 

[mastapro]

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Originally Posted by semisight /img/forum/go_quote.gif The other (closed) headphones that come to mind near that price are the Shure SRH440. If you want open headphones (generally better sound quality because they have to make less compromises) I'd go for the Alessandro MS1i, but if you want to know more about those you should ask in the full size forum. Because this is a portable forum I might recommend the Panasonic HJE900 in that price range as well. Very highly reputed phones.

are u recommending those because you think they're better than the m50s? dammit ur making me want to rethink buying these immediately and look around more lol

EDIT: those Shure 440's look really good, can anyone comment on the difference between the m50 and those?

 

[playingwithfire]

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Originally Posted by mastapro /img/forum/go_quote.gif are u recommending those because you think they're better than the m50s? dammit ur making me want to rethink buying these immediately and look around more lol EDIT: those Shure 440's look really good, can anyone comment on the difference between the m50 and those?

keep in mind the 440 is not portable at all. It has really heavy coiled cords.

 

[semisight]

I don't know anything about the m50s actually. I'm an obsessive researcher so I always look at a lot of choices before buying, sorry about the confusion

. The MS1i is a very highly reputed full size headphone; I haven't heard it but if it's anything like its little brother the SR60 I'd get a pair and never let them go (until I saved the money for the MS2i).

The shures are closed back so they isolate like the m50. They have a flat, monitor like sound so you could probably cross them off your list. The HJE900 are in ear phones which I just threw in there if you wanted to use the phones while on the move.

 

[mastapro]

thanks for ur reply, ya i still think i'm leaning towards the m50 but im gonna wait for a couple more responses, and about those HJE900, i just ordered some jvc marshmallows so those will do for now

 

[lc483]

There are so many threads about the ATH-M50 and Shure SRH440, might want to do a search. Also, you'd probably get more responses in the Headphone section.

And another tip, a lot of the M50 sellers on eBay will accept offers around $90.

 

[mastapro]

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Originally Posted by lc483 /img/forum/go_quote.gif There are so many threads about the ATH-M50 and Shure SRH440, might want to do a search. Also, you'd probably get more responses in the Headphone section. And another tip, a lot of the M50 sellers on eBay will accept offers around $90.

i have done many searches, i've looked at literally over 30 threads and reviews over a week... i just want to make absolutely sure because i am not an audiophile and this is a lot of money

EDIT: ya i'm probably gonna make a thread in the headphone section... my bad

 

[Young Spade]

Yea back last year when I was trying to pick a headphone for hip hop and rap I was gonna pick from the M50s or the Equation RP21s (got the Equations because I was too hasty to save up an extra 20 bucks).

People generally say that they are pretty good and have nice bass. You won't be disappointed

 

[mastapro]

just ordered my m50s for 90$ off ebay.. let's hope it's worth the money, i don't have an ipod yet so will be using it with my laptop

 

[Young Spade]

You'll like it.

 

[mastapro]

ya i hope so haha.. idk how i would react if i wasted almost $100 on headphones if they sucked.. i'm also receiving my marshmallows this week.. prob not gonna kramer them tho cuz i dont wanna mess them up

 

[mastapro]

aight i just received them, i'm gonna wait to try them tho. what's a good song to showcase these headphones?

 

[nonsupremous]

Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb. They don't need an amp, but will require a little added volume. But when you have enough juice running to them....you will be quite happy. The bass will open up after some usage also.

Comfortably Numb is a song that I use on every single headphone I own...because there is so much detail in the song. It'll let you know quickly what you're dealing with. Enjoy! I sure enjoy mine!