IamFodi
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Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster. Really glad to be here and hope I can contribute positively. 
I'd like some guidance on what to consider for my next set of cans for on-the-go use. I've been using the Audio Technica ATH-M50 basically since its release; I'm currently on my second pair. My main source is an LG V10 with the internal amp and no EQ. I was probably going to just get another M50 or spring for an M50x, but I'm reading up on some other options and was hoping to get some suggestions.
Sound-wise, I'm happy with the M50 for this application. I listen mainly to highly percussive electronic music (e.g. drum 'n bass, drumfunk), but a bunch of other electronic and instrumental genres as well. I like that the M50 makes drumfunk hit hard enough but still has a pretty good breadth of talent for the price. While I might prefer a bit better transient response, I don't really need my next cans to sound better -- though obviously I don't want to lose anything.
Circumaural closed-back format is a must.
Things I want to be equal-or-better vs. the M50:
- Power handling
- Durability
- Isolation
- Bass response (gotta be able to hear it over street/airplane noise)
Things about the M50 that I'd like to improve on if possible:
- Earpads dry up and crack way too easily
- Sensitivity isn't quite as high as I'd like
- With some wear and tear, the plastic creaks -- pretty distracting unless the music is really loud
I'd prefer not to give up foldability; the M50 fits perfectly in one of my backpack's compartments, which is super convenient. I also don't want to pay a hell of a lot more than M50 money. I might be persuadable on those points, though.
While I wouldn't mind less-tiring cans, the M50 doesn't really bother me in that respect as I never wear it for long enough.
So far the Yamaha HPH-MT220 looks like an excellent contender, though it's not foldable and apparently less bassy. Haven't seen any other options that seem like they'd work; everything is either missing something important or way too expensive.
Any thoughts? TIA!
I'd like some guidance on what to consider for my next set of cans for on-the-go use. I've been using the Audio Technica ATH-M50 basically since its release; I'm currently on my second pair. My main source is an LG V10 with the internal amp and no EQ. I was probably going to just get another M50 or spring for an M50x, but I'm reading up on some other options and was hoping to get some suggestions.
Sound-wise, I'm happy with the M50 for this application. I listen mainly to highly percussive electronic music (e.g. drum 'n bass, drumfunk), but a bunch of other electronic and instrumental genres as well. I like that the M50 makes drumfunk hit hard enough but still has a pretty good breadth of talent for the price. While I might prefer a bit better transient response, I don't really need my next cans to sound better -- though obviously I don't want to lose anything.
Circumaural closed-back format is a must.
Things I want to be equal-or-better vs. the M50:
- Power handling
- Durability
- Isolation
- Bass response (gotta be able to hear it over street/airplane noise)
Things about the M50 that I'd like to improve on if possible:
- Earpads dry up and crack way too easily
- Sensitivity isn't quite as high as I'd like
- With some wear and tear, the plastic creaks -- pretty distracting unless the music is really loud
I'd prefer not to give up foldability; the M50 fits perfectly in one of my backpack's compartments, which is super convenient. I also don't want to pay a hell of a lot more than M50 money. I might be persuadable on those points, though.
While I wouldn't mind less-tiring cans, the M50 doesn't really bother me in that respect as I never wear it for long enough.
So far the Yamaha HPH-MT220 looks like an excellent contender, though it's not foldable and apparently less bassy. Haven't seen any other options that seem like they'd work; everything is either missing something important or way too expensive.
Any thoughts? TIA!
