[iDJ Jesus]

Hello,
 
I've been looking at the Audio Technica ATH-M50s, and I'm prepared to buy them, but before I do, I decided to ask around if there is something better out there for around the same price. Any and all suggestions are welcome! I want to avoid amps for now, so I'm looking for headphones that sound great, without an amp
 
P.S. I listen to all genres of music besides Jazz and Classical 

 

[Kingdom4Cans]

It kind of depends on what you're looking for.  As you're looking at purchasing reference monitors, I'm going to assume you prefer a more neutral signature (though I've heard the m50s have decent bass for that category).  If you like your headphones a little bright but with excellent bass, then you could check out the Beyerdynamic DT 990 pro. they can be had on Amazon for about $150 right now. Mind you that the 990s will most likely need an amp to be driven properly, but they are a steal.
 

 

[iDJ Jesus]

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It kind of depends on what you're looking for.  As you're looking at purchasing reference monitors, I'm going to assume you prefer a more neutral signature (though I've heard the m50s have decent bass for that category).  If you like your headphones a little bright but with excellent bass, then you could check out the Beyerdynamic DT 990 pro. they can be had on Amazon for about $150 right now. Mind you that the 990s will most likely need an amp to be driven properly, but they are a steal.
 

I edited my first post to say the genres I listen to, and I want to avoid amps for now, havent done enough research to feel comfortable about buying it

 

[BillsonChang007]

Hello!
 
If you prefer more bass, UE6000 but if you are looking for something more neutral since you listen to all genre, I would suggest you the HD449 or the SRH-840
 
Hope it helps!
Billson

 

[PurpleAngel]

Audio Technica ATH-A900X closed headphones.
 
Refurb, $130, plus tax & shipping.
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/audio-technica-audiophile-headphone-stereo-mini-phone-wired-40-ohm-5/227840139.html?listingId=269188747
 
New, $155 plus tax & shipping.
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/audio-technica-audiophile-headphone-stereo-mini-phone-wired-40-ohm-5/227840139.html?listingId=284640702

 

[iDJ Jesus]

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Audio Technica ATH-A900X closed headphones.
 
Refurb, $130, plus tax & shipping.
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/audio-technica-audiophile-headphone-stereo-mini-phone-wired-40-ohm-5/227840139.html?listingId=269188747
 
New, $155 plus tax & shipping.
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/audio-technica-audiophile-headphone-stereo-mini-phone-wired-40-ohm-5/227840139.html?listingId=284640702

very helpful, i'm reading reviews, and it seems great, but I do worry that there isn't enough bass as all reviews say it has less bass than the m50s, do you know if they have strong bass, just a little less than the m50s?