[lilxflip]

I've been set for a while on getting m50's for a while but now I'm stuck between a few choices.
 
Choice 1:
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/ATH-M50-SPECIAL
Let's start off with the original and the $40 rebate caught my eye and the total comes out to be roughly $135.  Seems like a good deal.
 
Choice 2:
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/ATH-M50-R-SPECIAL
The thing that caught my eye was the removable cable.  I've seen the thread on modding but I would rather buy one already done.  Roughly $150
 
Choice 3:
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/ATH-M50s-LE-R
Same as choice 2 but the limited edition ones.  Idk if it's worth the extra money and I would've preferred the coiled cable instead.  I also heard these are painted silver so I'm worried about the paint fading or scratching.  Roughly $160
 
I'm leaning toward my last 2 choices because of the removable cable.  Has anyone bought these and hows the build quality of the reassembled ones?
 
Hopefully you guys can help me make my decision. Thanks

 

[SONIC BOOM]

I like the 50th le the best
 

 

[214324]

The Limited Edition looks best IMO.

 

[lilxflip]

How's the paint on the LE's though? heavy duty?
 

 

[formula1]

I doubt there's significant differences on sound quality between them. I'd go for the first one. (unless you are worried on how they look)

 

[SONIC BOOM]

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How's the paint on the LE's though? heavy duty?
 

I use mine as my travel headphones and 50% of the time they are my portable headphones, and there is not a scratch on them yet so its been great so far

 

[Stockbox]

I have the ATH-Pro700 gold version. It's pretty much the same headphone and I've been using them alot for almost 2 years. There is no wear on the paint but the gold print on top of the headband almost faded away.

 

[Emospence]

Read that the LEs are smoother, less V-shaped..
 
But I haven't heard them so don't take my word for it

 

[Trance88]

Woah! I didn't even know there was a version of the M50's with a removable cable. I didn't see it on the AT website. I'd go with choice #2.

 

[harir]

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Woah! I didn't even know there was a version of the M50's with a removable cable. I didn't see it on the AT website. I'd go with choice #2.

 
The removable version is only a modified version by soundprofessional. It's not a new model.

 

[linglingjr]

EDIT: posted to wrong thread.... NOOOOOOO it was necro too, sorry