[Shulk]

I was wondering what you guys recommend after getting the ATH-M50x. I listen to Electronic music, and I don't mind open backed headphones.

 

[KG Jag]

What is your budget?
 
What equipment will be powering these cans?  Will you be using an amp?

 

[Shulk]

Budget is 300$. I have a cheap fiio E6.

 

[Lorspeaker]

philips X2? 
Philips Fidelio X2 : A Review by Baycode

 

[KG Jag]

The natural step up is the DT 990 250 Ohm, but you will probably need a bit better amp.

 

[fabio-fi]

JVC HA-SZ2000? 

 

[cel4145]

Best to tell us what you like/don't like about the M50x, and what you would like to improve/keep the same. Talk about bass, treble, mids, clarity, and soundstage.

 

[chumphries]

I'll say that I really like my Fidelio X1s. They're very good for music, games, and movies due to the slightly extra bass. 

 

[crazychile]

I went from ATH-M50s to HiFiMan HE-400's. Then returned the HE-400's because they sounded horrible even after break-in (probably defective) and went with AKG-K702s. But you'll need a more robust amp for the AKG's.
 
Electronic music is a small % of what I listen to, but the K702s sound incredible when I play Daft Punk, Tiesto, etc. I'm using  a Schiit Lyr 2 and Bifrost with Uber Analog upgrade, so tons of power and a pretty awesome DAC is a big part of that.

 

[fabio-fi]

I Preferred the Hifiman HE400 speed and bass slam over the Akg's...they have a more natural bass. 

 

[SonicFade]

Bump. So far I have the Grado hemp and the 58x and the m50x seems to deliver the bass/slam/punch I truly enjoy to where I can really get the volume going and the treble does kill my ears.

what are the higher end headphones with this style sound signature. Do they have to be closed backs?

 

[HipHopScribe]

Bump. So far I have the Grado hemp and the 58x and the m50x seems to deliver the bass/slam/punch I truly enjoy to where I can really get the volume going and the treble does kill my ears.

what are the higher end headphones with this style sound signature. Do they have to be closed backs?

Bass is often gonna feel different in a closed vs open headphone. What price range are you looking at? Something like the E-MU Teak might be worth a look

 

[SonicFade]

Bass is often gonna feel different in a closed vs open headphone. What price range are you looking at? Something like the E-MU Teak might be worth a look

Not something crazy like $5k ideally. $2-3k but need a dap solution as well. Using a phone at the moment

 

[silent-circuit]

Denon AH-D7200. 9200 or Fostex TH-900MK2 if you're willing to spend more. ZMF if you want to go end game.

The M50X is really mediocre to my ear (sorry to say) so I'm a little surprised you haven't found their better (for you) yet.

 

[HipHopScribe]

Not something crazy like $5k ideally. $2-3k but need a dap solution as well. Using a phone at the moment

fostex th900 mk2 would be worth a look