[Benaan]

  niicee!! how is the mic quality for phone calls?

Very good, although it has a bit more background noise due to being farther away from your mouth and not having noise-cancellation like the mic in most phones.

 

[proberts]

  I've received the cable today and can confirm that it fits the M50x perfectly. The cable is thinner than the stock cable, but I can’t hear a difference in sound quality. All three buttons work on my Android phone, which is great since usually only the center button works on Android devices. I can’t test iDevices since I don’t own one. The mic sounds good too.
 
Here are some pics: http://imgur.com/a/CYmVm

 
Kinda bummed but the mic and the volume controls just stopped working on this cable.  It has been <30 days .  I've contacted the Ebay seller to see if they will ship a new one.  Hopefully they will. Honestly, hopefully Audio Technica realizes the community wants this capability on these headphones!
 
Just wanted to pass this info to the community.
 
-Paul

 

[proberts]

  does the volume buttons work?!?!?!? omg that would be amazinggg

 
I bought the ebay cable to use with my Mac for phone calls and iPhone for travel and it just broke after <30 days.  It's odd, after several minutes of use the mic just stops working as well as the volume up and down buttons .  I've sent a note to the Ebay seller but when it worked it worked well.
 
The cable is definitely thinner than the stock Audio Technica cables.  
 
For Apple fans, volume up, down, track skip, and calls all work well and sound clear.  Just not so sure of the cable longevity.
 
-Paul

 

[phillkillv2]

Thanks for letting us know, man. I was going to drop some money down on one of these cables but maybe Audio Technica will have a few being brewed up.

 

[HemiSam]

Great info here...thanks.  I've only upgraded the ear pads with these Shure replacements.  Nice upgrade for my big head...
 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Z9JWZS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
 

 
HS

 

[proberts]

Just wanted to post a follow up regarding the Ebay cable.  Contacted the merchant and they've shipped another cable free of charge.  While I'm disappointed that the original cable failed, I'm *very* happy with the great support thus far.  I'll keep you all updated if the 2nd happens to die...

 

[OMGLadyGaga]

So what's the consensus guys, do the m50x sound different than the m50? I have a 3 year old m50 but it's got the coiled cable, I wouldn't buy the m50x for the cable options alone, but hey if the sound changed I'm game. Does anyone know for sure? Lots of conflicting reports going around (please don't make me read this entire thread lol)

 

[Jefferent]

If your m50's aint broken you don't need to get the m50x.
 
I reckon the m50x will sound different from your 3 year old m50's due to wear.

 

[OMGLadyGaga]

If your m50's aint broken you don't need to get the m50x.

I reckon the m50x will sound different from your 3 year old m50's due to wear.

Well that's good then. I'll just get the m50x earpads when they're available. Thanks

 

[ricemanhk]

So what's the consensus guys, do the m50x sound different than the m50? I have a 3 year old m50 but it's got the coiled cable, I wouldn't buy the m50x for the cable options alone, but hey if the sound changed I'm game. Does anyone know for sure? Lots of conflicting reports going around (please don't make me read this entire thread lol)

 
check out the review at inner fidelity, they do a good comparison between the old and new.  bottom line, the m50x DOES sound different, even though AT claims they haven't changed anything.
 
some on this forum have noted that the older m50 sounds different to newer m50, and it was more than just wear.  seems AT tweaked the m50 headphones over time, so perhaps the new m50x sounds the same as the newer m50, but if you have an older one, the m50x should be quite different.  whether you prefer one or the other depends on your preferences, would suggest AB testing them at the shop.

 

[feralslash]

would this pair be good for movies, games and music (metal, rock, alt)?

 

[phillkillv2]

Movies? They don't have much of a boom so you won't get a-lot of feeling. Games? The sound-stage on these is small so don't expect much from games with them. Music.. They sound good but with rock/metal they can get cramped. They're decent headphones but the flaws can be heard once you try on another type of headphone, open ear, ect.

 

[bevano]

What would you recommend out of 
ATH-M50x or Denon AHD1100BK
 
Gonna be listening to trance/house music as well as songs with many instruments.

 

[OMGLadyGaga]

check out the review at inner fidelity, they do a good comparison between the old and new.  bottom line, the m50x DOES sound different, even though AT claims they haven't changed anything.

some on this forum have noted that the older m50 sounds different to newer m50, and it was more than just wear.  seems AT tweaked the m50 headphones over time, so perhaps the new m50x sounds the same as the newer m50, but if you have an older one, the m50x should be quite different.  whether you prefer one or the other depends on your preferences, would suggest AB testing them at the shop.

Thanks. I did look at that Innerfidelity review and the measurements. Hmmm I don't think these m50s need more bass, but yes I'm with you, I think it's much more likely that the the newer batch of M50s sound exactly like the M50x. The one I have is the general "v shaped" one but only slightly. I did buy an M50 for my nephew last week for like $120 and now I'm cursing myself because I saw the M50x on sale for $122. Worst feeling ever

 

[OMGLadyGaga]

What would you recommend out of 
ATH-M50x or Denon AHD1100BK

Gonna be listening to trance/house music as well as songs with many instruments.

I have the M50 and those Denons, I think the M50x is the rather easy choice. The Denon has stronger bass but it's also muddy and the mids are unbelievably recessed. The M50 highs are also more lively and sparkly.