[Mad Max]

  Hi all is the cup pads size bigger on the M50x then on M40x? Or is it the same.
 
Thanks!

 
M40x uses the same size pads as the M50x.
The pads discussed with respect to M50x all fit M40x, M30x, and M20x as well.

 

[Sanemancured]

I've just fitted Sure 840 ear pads to my M50Xs. Straightforward and tight enough if not quite as tight as the originals.
 
Maybe I have big ears but the originals were too small and therefore uncomfortable.
 
My instant reaction on change was 'wow'. I seems to have opened up the sound and made them more balanced while still retaining the fun aspect. Could the added volume do this?
 
I Use FiiO X5ii and an E12, mainly rock but a whole wide range of music (but no Country).
 
I also have HD598's and HD280 Pro's and I love these now they're comfy.
 
Peter

 

[Mad Max]

The increase in volume of air being moved between the drivers and your ears?  Yes.  The stock earpads' openings are too small.

 

[Sanemancured]

  The increase in volume of air being moved between the drivers and your ears?  Yes.  The stock earpads' openings are too small.

Yes that's what I meant, the cup volume increase.

 

[SSSN]

How do HM5 pleather pads change the sound? Is it worth getting the angled pads?

 

[Mark Fieldhouse]

Has anyone had problems with mismatched balanced between the drivers.  I've recently had 2 sets of the ath m50x, one of the 2015 "DG" special editions (i much prefer the original design) and one pair of the original black m50x.  Both seem to have this problem.  
 
The DG's left driver was louder in general and had more bass than the right - I think these are actually faulty and have sent them back.
 
When testing the original black one using this http://www.audiocheck.net/soundtests_headphones.php the headphone matching test clearly pans right and then left in the higher frequencies. I've done the obvious switching the sides of the drivers and the panning changes sides.  I'm going to take these back as well, but was wondering if I was just being too fussy.  I'm fairly new to audiophile type stuff but have seen how well regarded Audio Technica are.  Is a bit of mismatching normal or have i just been unlucky twice?

 

[Rocko1]

  Has anyone had problems with mismatched balanced between the drivers.  I've recently had 2 sets of the ath m50x, one of the 2015 "DG" special editions (i much prefer the original design) and one pair of the original black m50x.  Both seem to have this problem.  
 
The DG's left driver was louder in general and had more bass than the right - I think these are actually faulty and have sent them back.
 
When testing the original black one using this http://www.audiocheck.net/soundtests_headphones.php the headphone matching test clearly pans right and then left in the higher frequencies. I've done the obvious switching the sides of the drivers and the panning changes sides.  I'm going to take these back as well, but was wondering if I was just being too fussy.  I'm fairly new to audiophile type stuff but have seen how well regarded Audio Technica are.  Is a bit of mismatching normal or have i just been unlucky twice?

I have not had this problem. What are you using for the test, your ears or an SPL meter or microphone?

 

[Mark Fieldhouse]

I just used my ears.  The DG's were clearly biased, the black original just sounded odd, off and there was a kind of difference in pressure on the right side which is hard to describe but wasn't down to the fit of the pads.  Thats when i tried the driver balance test and noticed the panning. I wasnt sure if this was a fault tho, but seeing that yours didn't do this I took them back., After some discussion they used the above site to check and they were found broken.  Guess I was just unlucky twice.

 

[Rocko1]

  I just used my ears.  The DG's were clearly biased, the black original just sounded odd, off and there was a kind of difference in pressure on the right side which is hard to describe but wasn't down to the fit of the pads.  Thats when i tried the driver balance test and noticed the panning. I wasnt sure if this was a fault tho, but seeing that yours didn't do this I took them back., After some discussion they used the above site to check and they were found broken.  Guess I was just unlucky twice.

Did you get another pair? If so, how are they?

 

[FYLegend]

Someone posted a video a while back showing that the lower midrange of the M50x is imbalanced and that you could use an equalizer to calibrate this section, so I think a bit of mismatch in this region is normal. It is not a drastic difference though it may be more apparent in some units than others. Using the driver-matching sine wave on Audiocheck I do notice some panning in the midrange but it seems to level off at the top. Part of it could be my DAC as well (Fiio E10K)
 
When I demo'd some other units long after I bought mine, I thought they had more sub-bass, but then it might have been because mine were heavily burned-in.
 
What's your source? Some DACs may have some imbalance as well.
 
Sometimes I think mine is a bit heavier on the right but when I flip around I don't hear much difference, so it may just be my ear's tuning or the seal. Try not to OCD as it just makes things worse - ended up ruining my IM70s from that.

 

[Mark Fieldhouse]

I got a third set, small amount of panning around the middle when I've tried the audio check test, but they sound fine when music plays through them.  I'm guessing that some inbalance is normal, at least at this price range.  I did the test on a couple of other sets, grado sr80's and the over ear momentums, both pan a small bit but not as much as the M50x's.  I tried a few different sources, nothing special, just through my mobile and couple of computers and they all did the same thing.

 

[Rocko1]

  I got a third set, small amount of panning around the middle when I've tried the audio check test, but they sound fine when music plays through them.  I'm guessing that some inbalance is normal, at least at this price range.  I did the test on a couple of other sets, grado sr80's and the over ear momentums, both pan a small bit but not as much as the M50x's.  I tried a few different sources, nothing special, just through my mobile and couple of computers and they all did the same thing.

I wouldn't worry about it. I tried 4 pairs and they are were good.
 
 
I do love the binaural test. The knocking is the most realistic sound in a headphone I have heard. Scrared the crap out me it was so good.

 

[SeisEquis]

I just received mine like 2 weeks ago and I love them, I only wish they had an mic for gaming....but thats why mod mic exists...

 

[CaveManta]

I just received mine like 2 weeks ago and I love them, I only wish they had an mic for gaming....but thats why mod mic exists...

This little contraption, called the Boompro by V-MODA should be able to help you out:
http://v-moda.com/boompro-microphone/
   It is like the mod mic, except it actually hooks into the 3.5mm jack on headphones that have detachable cables. The only thing is it might not fit in headphones that have special locking mechanisms..And I'm not sure if the M50x has such a mechanism.
 
Have any of you M50x users tried the Boompro with your cans?

 

[SeisEquis]

Yeah the M50x has locking mechanism and a 2.5mm input so it makes it hard to find anything that matches up.