[durkk]

So it seems like there's another pro, all be it, entry level, audio brand doing cans. Focals studio headphones have been getting good reviews, and I am keen to see the graphs on both the focal's and the M-audio's.
 
Here's the press release:

HDH50 Highlights: 
• Studio-grade quality, tuning, and frequency response 
• High definition 50mm neodymium drivers provide revealing audio detail 
• Robust gunmetal aluminum and steel construction 
• Around-the-ear, closed-back design prevents sound from leaking in or out 
 
“At this show, we are introducing two superb monitoring systems, the M3-6 monitors and 
HDH50 headphones” said JC Sutherland, Product Manager at M-Audio. “The efficient three-way 
design of the M3-6 improves clarity, offers enhanced imaging, and minimizes distortion, and 
does so at an unprecedented value. With the HDH50 headphones, we have created a precision  
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monitoring system that provides isolation from the environment, plus long-term comfort for 
extended studio sessions.” 
 
M3-6 monitors are sold individually, with an estimated street price of $249.99 USD/ 
£199.99/€249.99. HDH50 headphones are available with an estimated street price of $199.99 
USD/ €179.99/ £149.99. 
 
M-Audio will unveil both products in Hall A, Booth 6700, at the 2014 NAMM Show, January 23-
26 in Anaheim, California. For more information, visit: www.m-audio.com/wnamm2014 

 

 

[dbdynsty25]

Those look awesome to me.  I'll bite...I love the Q40s and my desktop speakers, so...yeah.  Hopefully they drop soon.  $200 is a nice price point assuming they perform.

 

[durkk]

They sure look comfy

 

[Thujone]

I'm very excited to try these out. Any idea on a release date?

 

[Oregonian]

Subbed and the big question - who has them on the way?

 

[durkk]

Not able to find any release date anywhere. 
 
It's aimed at (aspiring)pro's so gearslutz might get some first impressions a bit earlier when they ship.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

subbed

 

[phillie86]

Anyone noticed these are rebadged AKAI headphones? Probably differences in sound, but since AKAI and M-Audio are both owned by InSound, its understandable why they did this.


BTW these are the older model, AKAI has come out with an updated design.

 

[Makiah S]

  Anyone noticed these are rebadged AKAI headphones? Probably differences in sound, but since AKAI and M-Audio are both owned by InSound, its understandable why they did this.


BTW these are the older model, AKAI has come out with an updated design.

 
... You sir just derailed my hype train... my interest in these has dropped...
 
still interested, if M Audio can do to those headphones what Dan did to the T50RP we might b in for a treat

 

[Thujone]

Sonova...

 

[Oregonian]

   
... You sir just derailed my hype train... my interest in these has dropped...
 
still interested, if M Audio can do to those headphones what Dan did to the T50RP we might b in for a treat

 
Hawaiibadboy has the Akai version in Japan and says it is not a classic basshead phone..................I hope the M-Audio version we get our hands on IS a thumper. 
 
Still don't know when it will be available in the US.  Anyone? 

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
The Akai are gorgeous but they are studio cans. M Audio says "High Definition" on the cups. The reps said they were basically the same. 

 

[Mad Max]

 
 
 
Edit:
 

  Anyone noticed these are rebadged AKAI headphones? Probably differences in sound, but since AKAI and M-Audio are both owned by InSound, its understandable why they did this.


BTW these are the older model, AKAI has come out with an updated design.

 
Actually, the second pic is a different can:
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and
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respectively.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

 

 
 
 
Edit:
 
 
Actually, the second pic is a different can:
link1
and
link2
respectively.

 
 
 
No offense but I just posted several pics of the one and only new Akai. ...I own it...it's mine....why do folks keep posting pics of discontinued cans 

 
M-Audio is a re brand of this. It's studio. It's build quality is outstanding. It's like art in hand. It has a response close to flat...cuz it's studio. These are not basshead cans. The words "High Definition Audio" stamped on the cup of the M-Audio is exactly what Akai gave me. I LOVE them.
 

 

[xanlamin]

That's great! How much did u pay for it?