The battery life is so good to the point that if you are using the headphones for 8-10 hours a day then you would only have to recharge them once every 4-5 days! :)
@@Nitidus I got my pair a couple of weeks ago so that was in theory but I can confirm that I only have to charge them once every five days as they are currently at 30% after using them for 7-10 hours a day since I last fully charged them on Thursday last week! :)
Great video! One thing that I would have loved to see (or more accurately, hear) would be comparison between these headphones and other headphones, including some mainstream headphones and a pair of studio reference (audiophile) headphones... To hear if there is a difference...
I've had wired M50's for a couple of years and I love them. Hadn't had a good pair of headphones before so maybe the constrast was more profound as a result. Gifted them to my dad the other day cos he's hard of hearing and he's finding them very helpful for watching television. Getting the BT2's now to replace mine looking forward to being able to move about and take phone calls.
listening to this video through a pair of the m50xbt2's i just picked them up... man, they are clean sounding... also comfortable. bought them on a quick google search...
I just ordered a pair directly from their website for 200E. AT really chose the most sensible way of upgrading their cans. "We're ace at battery life, wait, let's give them MORE BATTERY LIFE!" Of course, USB-C. No frills, same durable construction. Looking forward to receiving them!
@@Theyralltakenfu Not sure if you were asking me but yes, they arrived some week ago. I am very happy with them. I'm not too familiar with high-end headphones, and I guess the m50x can't be called a "high-end" headphone, but they have a very clear reference sound. The bass isn't very strong - I've considered trying a third-party set of pads (Dekoni Hybrid) since I'd probably enjoy a +3dB or so there - but the sound is very dynamic. Wired they sound even better and the dynamic improves further, even with my trashy sound card. These have motivated me to buy a Soundblaster AE-5 or a DAC. The battery life is downright incredible. As in, use them all day for three days then fall asleep with the music still on, wake up 8 hours later and suddenly be greeted with "Battery Life: Medium." Build quality is awesome - I work in the metal industry and I feel safe using these at work. It, well, plays what's on the record. If the record is trash, it'll sound like trash. If it's gold, it'll sound more gold. There's no distortion of the sound at all at maximum volume via bluetooth. I really understand why this series of cans are loved by so many. I highly recommend them. They sound way more expensive than they are.
@@thomasijontichy5651 Thank you for a well explained review. I’ve heard about the bass sound not being everyone’s liking, but can you adjust that a bit using the app that has the equalizer. If not, I’d probably look on YT for help and suggestions. It sounds like you already have some good ideas though. Thanks again and have a great weekend. 👍
@@Theyralltakenfu Do not get me wrong. There is nothing wrong at all with the bass, they're just not "Beatz" headphones. And I much prefer them being that way, it's just a tiny bit more oomph would suit me. I have noticed burning them in makes them sound even better and for some reason the bass is getting louder, so I'll hold off on buying any extra pads until that's over with. Yes, you can adjust a little with the EQ, not a lot; they certainly can't be made to deliver the absolute brain-numbing bass of my earlier Denons, but those sounded like trash in comparison.
I’ve already completely worn out 2 of the athm50x and now worn out my first pair of bt2. That’s purely because I need to wear them all day. These are the best headphones i’ve found plus the sound is absolutely brilliant. If you’re in the market for a pair I can’t recommend them enough. 10/10
The most notorious weak point of M50 family are spare speaker drivers which are kind of unobtanium. Most headphones have 40 or 50 mm speakers, M50 has 45mm ones. I'm a repair freak trying to use equipment as long as possible for the sake of eco-friendly consumerism minimization. So when the speaker driver in my wired M50, that I used for 8 years, was broken I was very upset. Hope that old M50 will be a spare parts donor for M50XBT.
Received these M50x BT2 a few days ago and out of the box the sound quality is excellent. They definitely exceeded my expectation for the price and I've not even bedded them in yet. What would be a considerable upgrade in sound quality for Trance music on these (I don't need Bluetooth necessarily).
forget the B&W and B&O , these are a serious headphone they are wonderful, the Ldac is another league, also the soundstage is increable for a enclosed headphone, these are nothing like the originals, dont expect shuddering bass these are neutral like the M40X well done audio technica you have brought lovely bluetooth Audio without the noise cancelling hype, just pure audio as good as you will get via bluetooth.
These may be perfect for me considering I use and prefer the M40X for listening since I'm monitoring my audio recordings with them. Being able to run them BT or wired is perfect since I doubt wireless would be a good idea when I'm recording or mixing.
when you say "nothing like the originals," are you meaning/ describing the M50xBT's, M50x, or even perhaps the old M50's? I'm trying to understand this space. Thank you.
For those who wanna upgrade from M50xBT to BT2... there is no difference in sound quality via cable or BT. So basically if other things does not interest you, then you can easly skip BT2s. I am pairing my M50x's with iPhone 14 Pro. BTW M50xBT2 are so much better than AirPods Pro 2... ;o) The difference is... HUGE.
Great review Jonathan! You seem to be the first review on RUclips. I'm left with a few questions: - How good is the low latency mode? What delay should I expect both broadcasting and receiving? - How good is the enhanced vocal clarity? Any chance of an example recording? - Can the multi point pairing functionality be used to quickly switch between two audio sources rather than having both active at the same time?
Latency needs a deep cover, I have the previous gen. while they sound amazing and have held up great for music consumption, but the bluetooth delay is too much for competitive gaming and ruins alot of immersion.
@@Tibug I have the headphones and the mic works fine on mobile devices, it's not the greatest but it's definitely usable. However with a PC I've found that it hasn't been working at all without any latency and I can't even hear anything because the mic is only usable in hands-free mode, which forces the headphone part into it also where it suffer from great latency. This is most notable when using discord. I am about to buy a seperate mic, because I am currently using my old headset's mic due to this one not doing what I need to.
@@josepi3213 Thanks for the clarification! I would mainly use the microphone for phone calls outdoors so the delay is not really important to me. I don't understand, what "hands-free mode" is but I found some microphone recordings here: www.rtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/audio-technica-ath-m50xbt-vs-audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2-wireless/709/27588?usage=20&threshold=0.10#comparison_377
Hi there. Can you help me choose between m50xbt2 and m50x . Which one is better? Im looking for this headphones only because od bluetooth. But if you say they don't have noice cancelling i would rather go for M50x and deal with wires lol Can you please answer?
I just got a set. My advice, dont install the app on your phone (Android at least). It fecks with your sounds settings, makes it super quiet, and makes the volume keys only control the app audio, not device media audio. and it doesnt give you any better quality. In my experience anyway. Without the app they are great. Super comfy!
I'm glad I read your comment because I was about to return these because the volume was too low at max volume. I uninstalled the app like you recommended and it is a night and day difference! These are better than the Sony's for half the cost. ANC is not a necessary feature for over the ear headphones. Again, thanks for sharing about the audio quality with the app installed!
@@403gtfo Did you replace the ear pads to more premium pads or connection cord for better sound quality by chance? The ear pads are not as comfortable as I expected and I read that replacing the ear pads would help, I just don't know which ones. Also, I read that upgrading the cable provides better sound quality for wired connections. I plan to wire the headphones for Hi-Res lossless audio on my iPad Pro which should provide the best music listening quality. I am interested in your feedback if you have tried any of these upgrades. However, just uninstalling the app made me fall instantly in love with these AT M50xBT2. Again, thank you!
@@power2g I'm just using the standard in wireless mode at the moment. But as soon as the pads wear a bit I'll by some replacements. Amazon has some nice ones with cooling gel in them that might be worth a try. Try kneading the pads for a bit to see if that helps.
No more touch to activate Siri… now it’s an actual button. Also the rocker power button, infamous for breaking on v1 has been changed to a toggle button! Huge upgrade.
Much more neutral sound, less bass out of the box. Easily way better than the XM4 in regular mode. XM4 for me are terribly isolated without ANC and sometimes you don't want that pure silence and cancellation noice from the noise cancellation. Bluetooth quality is very similar, but i would say if you travel more go with XM4. If you plan to be inside and outside and maybe want to plug your headphones in or do any audio work, go with the M50xbt2
all I'm interested in is sound quality as i produce a bit and play piano in my apartment so headphones are crucial and also wireless so i could also use them on walks and gym...any suggestions if not these ? preferably wouldn't go over 250/300 and thats a touch steep too
This is a very helpful video. Thanks for making it. One question: If I use the app on my phone to adjust the equalization (say, Treble Enhance), does that new setting carry over to using the headphones while wired to my vintage stereo? Or does the EQ setting only affect music that comes through the phone that the app is installed on?
Tws buds and headphones do typically retain EQ settings even when not connected to a supporting app. This is the case for my Soundcore Q35s - tune them fairly flat on the app, then pair to PC and fine tune my music etc. It's actually a very powerful ability to internally tune BT headphones however you like.
Thanks for this comprehensive review. I have a few questions though: * If I connect something like the V-Moda BoomPro Mic into the 3.5mm jack, will that microphone work? * Do these work as a USB headset (i.e., if you connect them via USB to your computer, do they show up as a headset)? * Do the inbuilt mics work if you connect via the supplied 3.5mm cable? Does turning on the headphones change that answer?* * Is a 3.5mm to 6.35mm (1/4") adapter included?
I recently tested the yamaha L700a and I was blown away by the sound. Because of the high price I'm looking for an alternative. I read that with mx50bt2 the experience is very similar. What do you think? Great reviews btw
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I can find replacement earpads for these more commonly than any other brands. Also I can get them in different materials, which is great for people with leather allergy.
I'm torn between the M50x vs BT2's. I'm going to be using them for mixing/mastering etc, but it would be nice to have some headphones for the gym too. So that would knock out two birds with one stone for me there, but would I be sacrificing quality when I'm using them at home? How different is the noise cancellation/isolation on the M50X vs BT2? Would I be able to connect the BT2's to my audio interface? Granted, I have the adapter
There are other videos on RUclips that compare the 2 within a EQ graph, and are virtually the exact same when plugged in with the wires. While using Bluetooth there will be a slight decrease in quality but when using wired the sound quality are the same.
I know this comment is 2 years late but, I really need to know if you can use the BT audio and the 3.5mm audio at the same time. I want to get a pair or headphones that I can DJ mix with, while still be connected to my computer via BT. And hear both audios, I know the bt audio is not gonna be the best quality.
I had them on for about 4 hours before I wanted to give my ears a rest, not because they were getting tired, but because my ears were getting quite warm due to the leather earcups!
Had them for 3 days and had to return them. My ears and head are just to big for this. The earpads are too small to me, so they become "on-ear" headphones, and if I replace the earpads for thicker and bigger ones - the headband starts to press on the top of my head. Beside all that, they weigh more than 300g, which is too much for wearing over prolonged periods of time for many people. There are other headphones out there that have great sound and still are fit for big heads.
I was considering buying the Sennheiser Momentum 3 headphones until a Canadian reviewer who was reviewing the momentum 3 Vs ATH-M50xBT commented about the Momentum 3 BT connection kept dropping off, so now I am deciding if I should go for the M50xBT. Any problems with the BT disruption?
It is not. I've HEARD (in pretty much, every video) that the main difference is that the M50x is more "neutral", whereas the BT1 version has a "less neutral" low sound even when wired.
The wired version is acknowledged as superior for wired use. The MkI bluetooth had a more "customer pleasing" sound i.e. more bass according to reviewers. The MkII is more neutral i.e. more like the original m50x. Try them. I haven't tested the MkI, I own the MkII. The MkII sound very good, clear reference sound wired and by Bluetooth but better wired.
I just bought a set of these and waiting on delivery in the next 2 hours. They will be replacing my old (and very faithful) Sony V600s. I'm tired of a cable hanging over my shoulder.
Is there something similar sounding with noise canceling? I have the wired M50x’s, but I want these for travel, so noise canceling would be nice. I also have issues wearing these with glasses.
Thanks for a good review. It seems that the non BT version are more balanced Soundwise. I have a question: What it the name of the Headphone stand? It looks very nice and I havent been able to find it I
Just recently buy this can..impressive sound quality.clearer than my sony 1a. And xm4..woww amazing.internal dac ak4331 really make this headphone another level on Bluetooth can
I've owned the 50x studio version and the BT(1) version. I LOVE the studio version, but the BT version 1 had INTOLERABLE bass levels, way too high from around 200hz well into sub bass. I sold them and kept my studio versions.
There is a weird problem i noticed. am i alone i this ??? i bought the atH-M50xBT2 but when i connect to my computer bluetooth the microphone is always on. so anyhing i do i can hear in my headphones through microphone, and no button turns it off. same goes when talking with someone on the bluetooth using iphone, the mic is not just picking up your voice but also surrounding and streams it straight inside the headphones. in comparison with veeery cheap other brand bluetooth headphones which isolate just your voice. atH-M50xBT seems to have weird issue. and i tried turning it off with mute circle button which supposed to be mute mic but its not working. just playse a tone sound but no effect.
Hi sir !!!! First, you done a great job in this video (sorry for bad english i live in Quebec city, where we speak french). I have a question for you: I have the xm4 Sony. I don’t want to bring them to the gym because they always fall off. So i want a good headphones for the gym. I tried a lot of headphones, but i don’t find the GRAAL for the gym. I always look to the x50bt2 at best buy, but i am wondering if they would be a good choice for the gym, because they don’t have ANC. So can you give me your opinion on that 😃 I want first, an excellent sound and a lot of volume (i tried the bose 700 with my iphone and i returned them because they don’t sound, they need a boost in the max volume). So, i would appreciate if you answer to me, thank you sir
Hi Thanks for the review. I have a question.Does the mic work when connected through wire. Also how is the directional sound quality while playing FPS games for clear audible foot steps ? Thanks
These are stereo headphones. They don't have surround capabilities on their side. Nowadays, though, most game developers create the spatial surround capabilities on their side. So the game would need to support it. The advantage there is that it works for any headphones, even classical stereo ones.
Not sure if anyone can answer me this but on the original m50xB you get supplied a inline mic on the cable, I only use this cable on my Mixer but I’ve never used that microphone attachment on the cable. On the newer M50xBT2 you don’t get the inline microphone attachment on the cable, what is this for? I use a iPhone with lightening connection so my only way of speaking is over Bluetooth so I don’t use that cable. So either way a cable with the inline or without I just want to know what that attachment is for?
Anyone know a micro usb on amazon that can charge the gen 1's? Lost the original cable and it refuses to take any other cable since then, havent had em wireless for a year someone please help 😔
I have the previous bluetooth version, and I think I might get this updated version just for the usb C and multipoint connection. Great review mate, cheers!
I got a pair sounds great but the BT is not up for the task running input and oput at the same time, there is no alternative connection that can run both at once(no radio dongle? mic not wired up for use with cable, don't support usb connection.) so can't use it with the pc for communication the sound quality is too low when using the "hands-free mode", FYI mine also turns off while charging. so they are good for listening i might just return them and get the one without BT and use a exrernal mic and get some money back.
The battery life is so good to the point that if you are using the headphones for 8-10 hours a day then you would only have to recharge them once every 4-5 days! :)
Is that so in practice or only in theory? Like, do you speak from experience?
@@Nitidus
I got my pair a couple of weeks ago so that was in theory but I can confirm that I only have to charge them once every five days as they are currently at 30% after using them for 7-10 hours a day since I last fully charged them on Thursday last week! :)
@@Techno-Universal Very nice, thank you and enjoy them! :)
I use headphones for 60 hours per day..
these are junk
@@ac3d657Sarcasm to the max
Great video!
One thing that I would have loved to see (or more accurately, hear) would be comparison between these headphones and other headphones, including some mainstream headphones and a pair of studio reference (audiophile) headphones...
To hear if there is a difference...
i find the 50's a tad too trebly and lacking a bit of mid bass punch. also kinda bulky with the plastic
I've had wired M50's for a couple of years and I love them. Hadn't had a good pair of headphones before so maybe the constrast was more profound as a result. Gifted them to my dad the other day cos he's hard of hearing and he's finding them very helpful for watching television. Getting the BT2's now to replace mine looking forward to being able to move about and take phone calls.
And how good is the sound quality? Does it lose anything in quality? Do you use it with any dac or dap?
listening to this video through a pair of the m50xbt2's i just picked them up... man, they are clean sounding... also comfortable. bought them on a quick google search...
Just observed this guy has grown from 35k to almost 77k subscribers :D good going! This was a great review, thank you!
I bought the original m50s way back in 2013 and I still have them these seem like a nice upgrade i will most likely use these at work
Was just thinking of getting the M50x BT gen 1, turns out the new one just came out lol. I'm definitely getting these instead.
I just ordered a pair directly from their website for 200E. AT really chose the most sensible way of upgrading their cans. "We're ace at battery life, wait, let's give them MORE BATTERY LIFE!" Of course, USB-C. No frills, same durable construction. Looking forward to receiving them!
Did you get them, and if so, what are your thoughts? I'm giving them some serious thought.
@@Theyralltakenfu Not sure if you were asking me but yes, they arrived some week ago. I am very happy with them.
I'm not too familiar with high-end headphones, and I guess the m50x can't be called a "high-end" headphone, but they have a very clear reference sound. The bass isn't very strong - I've considered trying a third-party set of pads (Dekoni Hybrid) since I'd probably enjoy a +3dB or so there - but the sound is very dynamic. Wired they sound even better and the dynamic improves further, even with my trashy sound card. These have motivated me to buy a Soundblaster AE-5 or a DAC.
The battery life is downright incredible. As in, use them all day for three days then fall asleep with the music still on, wake up 8 hours later and suddenly be greeted with "Battery Life: Medium." Build quality is awesome - I work in the metal industry and I feel safe using these at work. It, well, plays what's on the record. If the record is trash, it'll sound like trash. If it's gold, it'll sound more gold. There's no distortion of the sound at all at maximum volume via bluetooth. I really understand why this series of cans are loved by so many.
I highly recommend them. They sound way more expensive than they are.
@@thomasijontichy5651 Thank you for a well explained review.
I’ve heard about the bass sound not being everyone’s liking, but can you adjust that a bit using the app that has the equalizer. If not, I’d probably look on YT for help and suggestions. It sounds like you already have some good ideas though. Thanks again and have a great weekend. 👍
@@Theyralltakenfu Do not get me wrong. There is nothing wrong at all with the bass, they're just not "Beatz" headphones. And I much prefer them being that way, it's just a tiny bit more oomph would suit me.
I have noticed burning them in makes them sound even better and for some reason the bass is getting louder, so I'll hold off on buying any extra pads until that's over with. Yes, you can adjust a little with the EQ, not a lot; they certainly can't be made to deliver the absolute brain-numbing bass of my earlier Denons, but those sounded like trash in comparison.
Really wish you had a sample of the microphone Quality, its important for online meetings.
Its a good review but I was looking for that as well :/
headphone quality is underwater sounding and pretty much unintelligible
I’ve already completely worn out 2 of the athm50x and now worn out my first pair of bt2. That’s purely because I need to wear them all day. These are the best headphones i’ve found plus the sound is absolutely brilliant. If you’re in the market for a pair I can’t recommend them enough. 10/10
I really miss just one thing, detachable microphone for work from home. That would be perfect set of features for me.
How do you mean detaching the mic?
@@RaphyJmusic audio technica themselves have cans with detachable mics, for example the ATH-G1
The most notorious weak point of M50 family are spare speaker drivers which are kind of unobtanium. Most headphones have 40 or 50 mm speakers, M50 has 45mm ones. I'm a repair freak trying to use equipment as long as possible for the sake of eco-friendly consumerism minimization. So when the speaker driver in my wired M50, that I used for 8 years, was broken I was very upset. Hope that old M50 will be a spare parts donor for M50XBT.
I'm not repairing headphones, I'll just buy 2 to have a spare
Received these M50x BT2 a few days ago and out of the box the sound quality is excellent. They definitely exceeded my expectation for the price and I've not even bedded them in yet. What would be a considerable upgrade in sound quality for Trance music on these (I don't need Bluetooth necessarily).
What is noice cancelling ? Is that ok?
forget the B&W and B&O , these are a serious headphone they are wonderful, the Ldac is another league, also the soundstage is increable for a enclosed headphone, these are nothing like the originals, dont expect
shuddering bass these are neutral like the M40X well done audio technica you have brought lovely bluetooth Audio without the noise cancelling hype, just pure audio as good as you will get via bluetooth.
These may be perfect for me considering I use and prefer the M40X for listening since I'm monitoring my audio recordings with them. Being able to run them BT or wired is perfect since I doubt wireless would be a good idea when I'm recording or mixing.
when you say "nothing like the originals," are you meaning/ describing the M50xBT's, M50x, or even perhaps the old M50's? I'm trying to understand this space. Thank you.
For those who wanna upgrade from M50xBT to BT2... there is no difference in sound quality via cable or BT. So basically if other things does not interest you, then you can easly skip BT2s. I am pairing my M50x's with iPhone 14 Pro. BTW M50xBT2 are so much better than AirPods Pro 2... ;o) The difference is... HUGE.
I agree, i cant use my airpods pro 2 anymore at home LOL
When I heard they would be releasing a new BT model, I was actually hoping that they would release an M40x bluetooth headset at a slightly lower price
Great review Jonathan! You seem to be the first review on RUclips. I'm left with a few questions:
- How good is the low latency mode? What delay should I expect both broadcasting and receiving?
- How good is the enhanced vocal clarity? Any chance of an example recording?
- Can the multi point pairing functionality be used to quickly switch between two audio sources rather than having both active at the same time?
Latency needs a deep cover, I have the previous gen. while they sound amazing and have held up great for music consumption, but the bluetooth delay is too much for competitive gaming and ruins alot of immersion.
@@Berxy love how this comment is liked but not answered
Yes, I really miss the microphone test here since this is a deal-breaker if ain't working properly.
@@Tibug I have the headphones and the mic works fine on mobile devices, it's not the greatest but it's definitely usable. However with a PC I've found that it hasn't been working at all without any latency and I can't even hear anything because the mic is only usable in hands-free mode, which forces the headphone part into it also where it suffer from great latency. This is most notable when using discord. I am about to buy a seperate mic, because I am currently using my old headset's mic due to this one not doing what I need to.
@@josepi3213 Thanks for the clarification! I would mainly use the microphone for phone calls outdoors so the delay is not really important to me.
I don't understand, what "hands-free mode" is but I found some microphone recordings here: www.rtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/audio-technica-ath-m50xbt-vs-audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2-wireless/709/27588?usage=20&threshold=0.10#comparison_377
Hi there. Can you help me choose between m50xbt2 and m50x . Which one is better? Im looking for this headphones only because od bluetooth. But if you say they don't have noice cancelling i would rather go for M50x and deal with wires lol
Can you please answer?
When the battery runs out, these can still be used like any other wired headphones right? Highly considering picking these up!
I just got a set. My advice, dont install the app on your phone (Android at least).
It fecks with your sounds settings, makes it super quiet, and makes the volume keys only control the app audio, not device media audio. and it doesnt give you any better quality. In my experience anyway.
Without the app they are great. Super comfy!
I'm glad I read your comment because I was about to return these because the volume was too low at max volume. I uninstalled the app like you recommended and it is a night and day difference! These are better than the Sony's for half the cost. ANC is not a necessary feature for over the ear headphones. Again, thanks for sharing about the audio quality with the app installed!
@@power2g Glad it helped. I've really enjoyed them and the charge lasts a long time for me.
@@403gtfo Did you replace the ear pads to more premium pads or connection cord for better sound quality by chance? The ear pads are not as comfortable as I expected and I read that replacing the ear pads would help, I just don't know which ones. Also, I read that upgrading the cable provides better sound quality for wired connections. I plan to wire the headphones for Hi-Res lossless audio on my iPad Pro which should provide the best music listening quality. I am interested in your feedback if you have tried any of these upgrades. However, just uninstalling the app made me fall instantly in love with these AT M50xBT2. Again, thank you!
@@power2g I'm just using the standard in wireless mode at the moment.
But as soon as the pads wear a bit I'll by some replacements. Amazon has some nice ones with cooling gel in them that might be worth a try.
Try kneading the pads for a bit to see if that helps.
Is mic working on wired mode? This is usually the deal breaker when bt/wired combo headphones was on offer
This depends more on the phone
How is the sound quality compared to the wired ones?
No more touch to activate Siri… now it’s an actual button. Also the rocker power button, infamous for breaking on v1 has been changed to a toggle button! Huge upgrade.
How do these compare to the Sony WH-1000XM4?
Much more neutral sound, less bass out of the box. Easily way better than the XM4 in regular mode. XM4 for me are terribly isolated without ANC and sometimes you don't want that pure silence and cancellation noice from the noise cancellation. Bluetooth quality is very similar, but i would say if you travel more go with XM4. If you plan to be inside and outside and maybe want to plug your headphones in or do any audio work, go with the M50xbt2
Would you say there's no difference between these and the wired ones to work in a studio?? Like to record vocals for example??
If the battery is dead can these still be used with the cable?
all I'm interested in is sound quality as i produce a bit and play piano in my apartment so headphones are crucial and also wireless so i could also use them on walks and gym...any suggestions if not these ? preferably wouldn't go over 250/300 and thats a touch steep too
This is a very helpful video. Thanks for making it. One question: If I use the app on my phone to adjust the equalization (say, Treble Enhance), does that new setting carry over to using the headphones while wired to my vintage stereo? Or does the EQ setting only affect music that comes through the phone that the app is installed on?
Tws buds and headphones do typically retain EQ settings even when not connected to a supporting app. This is the case for my Soundcore Q35s - tune them fairly flat on the app, then pair to PC and fine tune my music etc. It's actually a very powerful ability to internally tune BT headphones however you like.
Great review !!!
Would you choose the AT50X (cable) over Seinheisser 596 ?
Thank 👍
Can I use these for music production? Atleast using them wired with my laptops and no audio card?
Thanks for this comprehensive review. I have a few questions though:
* If I connect something like the V-Moda BoomPro Mic into the 3.5mm jack, will that microphone work?
* Do these work as a USB headset (i.e., if you connect them via USB to your computer, do they show up as a headset)?
* Do the inbuilt mics work if you connect via the supplied 3.5mm cable? Does turning on the headphones change that answer?*
* Is a 3.5mm to 6.35mm (1/4") adapter included?
I recently tested the yamaha L700a and I was blown away by the sound. Because of the high price I'm looking for an alternative. I read that with mx50bt2 the experience is very similar. What do you think?
Great reviews btw
I highly recommend it! I own one🎉🎉🎉
Been scouring the internet for a used pair of the M50xBT's, stunned to see that the new version released a week ago. thanks for the video.
Bought ath m50x around 2008. Maybe it's time for me to buy this on 2021!
1) can it charge while on th 3mm jack?
2) can it play music while charging over usb c?
One year after and you did not give the slightest F no wonder your channel is poor and small it takes some basic effort even to me mediocre...
Does the internal microphone still work with a cabled connection?
These or B&W Px7 S2?
I ordered these. I cant wait any longer for them to arrive!!!!
How do they compare with the wired M50X on sound quality?
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I just wish these had an ambient mode.
thanks for this. how would you rank the Audio-Technica ATH-SR50BT against this model?
Can you change the battery? Where can I buy new battery?
I have the m50x wired love them soooo much. Are these basically the same headphone
I can find replacement earpads for these more commonly than any other brands. Also I can get them in different materials, which is great for people with leather allergy.
Really great review. Gives me all the information I need to make an informed purchasing decision. Thank you :)
Glad it was helpful!
I'm torn between the M50x vs BT2's. I'm going to be using them for mixing/mastering etc, but it would be nice to have some headphones for the gym too. So that would knock out two birds with one stone for me there, but would I be sacrificing quality when I'm using them at home? How different is the noise cancellation/isolation on the M50X vs BT2?
Would I be able to connect the BT2's to my audio interface? Granted, I have the adapter
There are other videos on RUclips that compare the 2 within a EQ graph, and are virtually the exact same when plugged in with the wires. While using Bluetooth there will be a slight decrease in quality but when using wired the sound quality are the same.
That's a really helpful comment. I was also wondering that when used wired does the sound quality match the non blue tooth M50x.
I know this comment is 2 years late but, I really need to know if you can use the BT audio and the 3.5mm audio at the same time.
I want to get a pair or headphones that I can DJ mix with, while still be connected to my computer via BT. And hear both audios, I know the bt audio is not gonna be the best quality.
How do they compare to the Mark Levinson №5909?
How long can u keep them on before getting uncomfortable
I had them on for about 4 hours before I wanted to give my ears a rest, not because they were getting tired, but because my ears were getting quite warm due to the leather earcups!
its good for gym/traveling?
can you connect to more than 2 devices via bluetooth?
Had them for 3 days and had to return them. My ears and head are just to big for this. The earpads are too small to me, so they become "on-ear" headphones, and if I replace the earpads for thicker and bigger ones - the headband starts to press on the top of my head. Beside all that, they weigh more than 300g, which is too much for wearing over prolonged periods of time for many people.
There are other headphones out there that have great sound and still are fit for big heads.
I was considering buying the Sennheiser Momentum 3 headphones until a Canadian reviewer who was reviewing the momentum 3 Vs ATH-M50xBT commented about the Momentum 3 BT connection kept dropping off, so now I am deciding if I should go for the M50xBT. Any problems with the BT disruption?
I have the Momentum 3's. The sound quality is very average. Great build quality but I wouldn't recommend the Momentum's.
Can they be used in office, for calls and so on ?
Where this headphones are made?
I found the same model made in different countries! Is there any difference?
I wanna use these for studio and also daily go-to. Is the sound quality the same as the regular ATH M50x when I use it with wire?
It is not. I've HEARD (in pretty much, every video) that the main difference is that the M50x is more "neutral", whereas the BT1 version has a "less neutral" low sound even when wired.
The wired is better and more neutral. You should always use wired in the studio anyway.
The wired version is acknowledged as superior for wired use.
The MkI bluetooth had a more "customer pleasing" sound i.e. more bass according to reviewers.
The MkII is more neutral i.e. more like the original m50x.
Try them. I haven't tested the MkI, I own the MkII. The MkII sound very good, clear reference sound wired and by Bluetooth but better wired.
Thanks a lot, I guess I'll stick to my wired M50x with the Bluetooth adapter FiiO BTA10. Have the best of both worlds.
I just bought a set of these and waiting on delivery in the next 2 hours. They will be replacing my old (and very faithful) Sony V600s. I'm tired of a cable hanging over my shoulder.
Your buddy knows they sell replacement ear pads on their website right? My headband is worn but I replaced the ear cushions
Is there something similar sounding with noise canceling? I have the wired M50x’s, but I want these for travel, so noise canceling would be nice. I also have issues wearing these with glasses.
And what is defense with M20XBT in sound quality ?
Thank you for covering this.
Thanks for a good review. It seems that the non BT version are more balanced Soundwise.
I have a question:
What it the name of the Headphone stand? It looks very nice and I havent been able to find it
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I'm deciding between this one and Yamaha yh-e700a, any advice? ;D
Can these be connected to a guitar amp for practice?
They can be, at least to my fender :)
Just recently buy this can..impressive sound quality.clearer than my sony 1a. And xm4..woww amazing.internal dac ak4331 really make this headphone another level on Bluetooth can
Can it be used with no charge via the 3.5 mm wired connection?
m50x BT gen 2 or momentum 4 in audio quality?
Does the mic work when the headphone is used as wired headphones?
Hope to get a set of these soon!
Original m50s didn't have a detachable cable. Those are m50xs, which are at most 7 years old as of the time of video publication.
I've owned the 50x studio version and the BT(1) version. I LOVE the studio version, but the BT version 1 had INTOLERABLE bass levels, way too high from around 200hz well into sub bass. I sold them and kept my studio versions.
There is a weird problem i noticed. am i alone i this ??? i bought the atH-M50xBT2 but when i connect to my computer bluetooth the microphone is always on. so anyhing i do i can hear in my headphones through microphone, and no button turns it off. same goes when talking with someone on the bluetooth using iphone, the mic is not just picking up your voice but also surrounding and streams it straight inside the headphones. in comparison with veeery cheap other brand bluetooth headphones which isolate just your voice. atH-M50xBT seems to have weird issue. and i tried turning it off with mute circle button which supposed to be mute mic but its not working. just playse a tone sound but no effect.
Hi sir !!!! First, you done a great job in this video (sorry for bad english i live in Quebec city, where we speak french). I have a question for you:
I have the xm4 Sony. I don’t want to bring them to the gym because they always fall off. So i want a good headphones for the gym. I tried a lot of headphones, but i don’t find the GRAAL for the gym. I always look to the x50bt2 at best buy, but i am wondering if they would be a good choice for the gym, because they don’t have ANC. So can you give me your opinion on that 😃
I want first, an excellent sound and a lot of volume (i tried the bose 700 with my iphone and i returned them because they don’t sound, they need a boost in the max volume).
So, i would appreciate if you answer to me, thank you sir
Any inside intel on Sonos having headphones anytime soon?
Can I use them on cdjs with a 3.5mm coiled cable
Do they still have the issue with the earcup retention tabs breaking that the M50x’s have?
Hi Thanks for the review. I have a question.Does the mic work when connected through wire. Also how is the directional sound quality while playing FPS games for clear audible foot steps ?
Thanks
These are stereo headphones. They don't have surround capabilities on their side. Nowadays, though, most game developers create the spatial surround capabilities on their side. So the game would need to support it. The advantage there is that it works for any headphones, even classical stereo ones.
What about wire ? I need to connect it to my interface too ?
Not sure if anyone can answer me this but on the original m50xB you get supplied a inline mic on the cable, I only use this cable on my Mixer but I’ve never used that microphone attachment on the cable. On the newer M50xBT2 you don’t get the inline microphone attachment on the cable, what is this for? I use a iPhone with lightening connection so my only way of speaking is over Bluetooth so I don’t use that cable. So either way a cable with the inline or without I just want to know what that attachment is for?
Are these a step up from the ath ar5bt?
Does it have any water protection?
Wish they would have added noise cancellation
So how are they when compared to the workhorse that is the ATH-M50s?
What do you think about this AudioTechnica model compered to the Dali io4 ?
how good is it for gaming
Anyone know a micro usb on amazon that can charge the gen 1's? Lost the original cable and it refuses to take any other cable since then, havent had em wireless for a year someone please help 😔
Another great review 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Great review guys, again.
4:07 bruh tell Jamie he can change those ear pads for cheap wtf 😂
Apparently there seems to be a lot of issues with these if you check the amazon reviews.
Is there noice canceling/ reduction settings?
Good video that quickly shows how to use these headphones. These are great for the price.
Does it gives output as wired m50 paired with amp DAC.
How does the M50x's bass compare to Skullcandy crusher evo's?
I have the previous bluetooth version, and I think I might get this updated version just for the usb C and multipoint connection. Great review mate, cheers!
I got a pair sounds great but the BT is not up for the task running input and oput at the same time,
there is no alternative connection that can run both at once(no radio dongle? mic not wired up for use with cable, don't support usb connection.)
so can't use it with the pc for communication the sound quality is too low when using the "hands-free mode",
FYI mine also turns off while charging.
so they are good for listening i might just return them and get the one without BT and use a exrernal mic and get some money back.
Are the old 1st gen also real leather ?
Is the 3.5mm jack proprietary with a locking mechanism? Or can I use any cable with it?
Any cable
Great review, gonna make me buy it
Can I use it for Dj?