Yeah, disliked the video due to the fact that he's clearly intentionally ranting so he can drag out the video for as long as possible until it hits the 10 min mark.
I own the M50X, but I've also tried both to use and compare for sometime. Yes the M50X have more bass to it, and I don't really feel the highs annoy me at any point. I use my headphone to monitor my instruments and my voice when I'm recording, I also use it to mix some songs, and I also use it when watching some movies and playing some competitive games. I know a bit about audio and here's my explanation of the M50X and the M40X aspects. First, the M50X is more of a full package. Whether you want to use it for monitoring, casual listening, or even watching movies and gaming, it's really great. I enjoy using it to monitor when I'm recording and compared to the M40X, it's not that different. It doesn't make me regret buying the M50X. Yes you could hear the lows more on the M50X, but it's not that noticeable when you are monitoring. I really heard the difference when I'm testing it with a bass heavy song. The bass feels really punchy in the M50X. So if you say the M50X is bad for monitoring, I really don't agree with you. Yes the M40X is flatter, but have you tried it to monitor when you're recording? Or you just talk over the internet hype? Second, it's what you use it for. This part is actually continuing the first point. If you only buying the headphones for monitoring or mixing or maybe editing purpose which you don't want even the slightest more bass to your cans, go for the M40X. And if you want to use it more for gaming, watching movies, listening to music casually, I'd say go for the M50X. It's way fun, and also better for those occasions. I'm not saying that M40X is way better for monitoring and M50X is way better at entertainment. Both headphones are great for both kind of activities. So if you have the M40X and you mock the M50X but you mostly use it for entertainment purposes, I'd say you just denying that you don't buy the M50X (I don't say the M40X is bad for those, but it just doesn't have the 'fun' edge). Trust me, there's no joy of listening to music, watching movies, and playing games in a flatter response. It's just pure boring. Back to it, if you have more cash to spare, I'd say go for the M50X because it's also great for monitoring, mixing, and editing while having an advantage for the entertainment side. Which took us to the third point. Third, budget. If you have a tight budget and thinking that $50 difference could be a dealbreaker for you, hit on the M40X. But if you have more and you want the best of it, go for the M50X. The build qualty feels better on the M50X. And if you can't buy the M50X because of your budget, don't mock the M50X. And if you have the M50X, also don't mock the M40X. Both are great cans. Bottom line, if you have more cash or money's not your problem, go for the M50X. It's a great all rounder headphones in my opinion. The sound signature is what also makes it a great piece of can from a long time, which is great to listen to for any songs. And to watch films, it's fun, not somewhat mindblowing. And for games, I played CS:GO, PUBG, and R6S, I could say it's really good. I've even compared it to some other gaming headphones such as Razer Kraken, HyperX Cloud II, and SteelSeries Arctis 5, and would say the M50X is way better on the overall experience. And some other points to say, I saw a lot of artists, musicians, producers, studios, and also youtubers used the M50X. Dua Lipa, Lauv, Kolusola, Lauv, MKBHD, and much more. But if you have a tighter budget and still want a great audio experience, go for the M40X. It's also a great and neutral set of cans. My friend owned them and really enjoyed using them (Note: He only use it for entertainment purposes). So the M40X is also a great buy. Another thing to say. If you liked the M50X but you wanted to change the sound, it's easy. Just change the earpad. If you liked bass stick with the stock earpads. If you want a flatter response, go for a velour earpads. The velour really toned down the bass and highs, and also make the vocals sounded more forward, which I really love to use when hearing or mixing instrumental songs. Lastly, if you still like the original sound signature, but want it to be more controlled, get the Shure SRH840 pads. I use it most of the time on my M50X. The bass is punchier but more controlled (still great to listen but not to the point where it gave you a headache), the mids and the highs is clearer, better details on some records, and slightly better soundstage. And the Shure pads boost the comfort of it. That's all I wanted to say, I tried not to be bias as I've compared both for different types of usage, done some research, and also done some serious listening on both. Hope you get a better Idea of what you wanted to buy. Cheers mate :)
I also had both for about a month. It was pretty apparent the M50x had a boost in the low end. I returned em and kept the M40x's as they sounded more balanced. They sounded very similar to my Yamaha HS7's.
By your logic, Yankee fans would root for Yankees, Red Sox for Red Sox.. sure buddy, and Oswald didnt act alone right?.. tell us another tale Mr. conspiracy theorist!.. haha
For the record. I have neither, but am looking to get some new ones, I've had these Sony-N1s for a while now, love the sound, love the battery life and charge time.. only issue with em is there hideous appearance, and I play golf in em every day, they're a little loose, and have come flying off a few times, thus far luck has held up, but with the plastic swivel area so small, it's only gonna take one drop to a hard surface and these are a wrap..
Not having Bluetooth DOES NOT make the M50x outdated. A Bluetooth headphone and a wired headphone are 2 SEPERATE markets. No high end headphone will have Bluetooth. There's an entire market of DACs and amps and Bluetooth doesn't come into play as a feature in the least bit. You should have also mentioned the overall more robust build quality of the M50x. Other than that good video.
Riposte They're good for listening to music. That is the main reason they're so popular. If the M50 wasn't good for listening to music Audio Technica would have NEVER released the M50x with the 3 different removable cables. Most people that have issues with the high frequencies being too strident have issues with their source, DAC or amp....or possibly all three.
Panda Cockwad As I said above...you will NEVER see a high end or performance oriented pair of headphones with Bluetooth. It degrades the signal. Bluetooth is a convenience feature NOT a performance feature.
Panda Cockwad For gym use I'll take the hit in quality. For home use I have no problem with a wire. Wires are good. Without a wired connection we have no connectivity.
Panda Cockwad I've installed dozens of bluetooth enabled devices in vehicle in the past few years and I'm sorry but the quality isn't there. Transmit source signal from tablet....typical system..... back to the amps gets you sound but it doesn't retain full fidelity. Maybe the units aren't state of the art. But I know anyone that's into high end car audio is NOT using bluetooth. Audio is audio.
Tried both headphones at an audio cafe, using all the proper audio interface and what not. Bought the M50x. No regrets. But who am I to judge this? Some random guy will probably comment "you should've bought the beyervmodasonybeats 9000 instead".
zac nvcshjbvdbs yeah after tuning in with numerous audio signature for 2 weeks at an audiophile cafe owned by audiophile/expert, im still at loss? enlighten me
Hey just for let you guys know, M40X's don't last anything, well Audio Technica Headphones in general (mine break around 1,5 years 2 years) M40'xs around the joints, M20X'S overall headphone was torn apart, bad cable, crackling drivers, the headband and earpads all dry up and falling off. M50X solved that design problem with the joints of the M40X's and I have noticed they last a little bit longer around 3-4 years at least. To me, there's no point in having headphones that sound good if they don't last anything. I want my headphones to be with me for years and not having to replace them consistently. If you don't mind or care at all about the build quality, design issues, having to replace pads, cables in a time span of 2 years. Then go ahead.
I have both. If u produce or edit music, the m40x is the better option. If you're just listening to music id say m50x. I make beats and when I use the m40x it translates much better
same here !! in my car the mixes with m40x are not perfect but sounds better than m50x .... when i listen a track with m40x, i dont skip the track lol :)
To start off, I own both of these pair of headphones. The m40s sound slightly flatter that is true. BUT it is a negligible difference. You can get frequency response graphs from multiple sources online. If i showed you both you wouldn't know which is which by looking at it. To say there is "lots of boosting of the highs and bass" is just plain wrong. As a bonus as well the m50xs have a higher grade of quality control and build quality to begin with. The m50s are flat out more comfortable and the hinges don't just flop around when I pick up the cans. (On the note of quality control. I had to send my first pair of m40xs back because they had issues with the drivers popping and now the second ones lean the audio to the right side.) In conclusion: Both are very good headphones I love them both and use them both often. But to say the m40x is a much better buy or just a better pair of headphones is wrong. I guarantee the people saying this have never tried both pairs or are just mad they didn't pay the 50 more dollars to get the nicer pair.
I got M40x. And they are worth every. single. penny. Tested m50x and they indeed have better bass, but no headphones I tested beats sound purity of M40x. Something true audiophile will appreciate a lot. 10/10 would and will buy again.
I'm a musician and I am using since long the M50x, but I just got also a M40x recently. Main 40x purpose is as a on-the-road/battlefield headphones, to keep my M50x devoted to studio applications. I like them both a lot: M40x is more "woody" and with a warmer mid-range, while the M50x shines a lot more in the high and low frequencies. A very good combo IMHO also for critical listening.
Haven't used the M50x, but I can vouch for the M40x as I've had a pair for nearly 3 years. I went with the M40x because of them being tuned more flatly. I want the most accurate sound for editing, mixing and use with my electronic drum set. There's a reason why audio professionals don't use freaking Beats. The bass boost distorts the actual sound and I don't see why a musician or audio professional would want that. Nothing else on the market can touch the M40x at that price point either.
Hello! Thanks for helping me out. You got the point. Using m40x for mixing is a much better option like you said "the bass boost distorts the actual sound and I don't see why a musician or audio professional would want that". Will purchase the m40x. I can listen back the result of my mixing on my JVC sound system with subwoofer to decide wether I have to add more to the low end, or not.
@@gergovagyok4191 No problem! Glad you found my comment helpful. After close to 5 years with my pair of M40x, my only issue has been that the swivel arm that holds one of the ear cups has broken (not sure what else to call it haha). Currently one side is held together by tape, so I honestly need to replace them. That being said, I certainly got my money’s worth out of them and would absolutely buy another pair.
one reason to get the M50x instead is that the m40's WILL BREAK in about 2-3 years, in that time the only thing that will happen to the m50's is the ear pads will look worn, but the structural integrity will hold up for another 6 years after that.
I had 40x for 4 yrs and i just order 50x because u have ZERO BASS IN 40X DONT BUY THEM FOR HIPHOP, ULL MIX ETREM FLAT. it make me mix better over time but if I don't have ears for it don't go for then
I had the m40x and i absolutely loved them. I didn't use them for studio reasons, just for casual listening as i HATE heavy bass in my music and many headphones boost the bass. I also loved that i heard every part of the song equally and heard things/instruments that i didn't know were there when i had been listening to the song for years. They were my first pair of "good" over ear headphones. They actually got crushed due to my bf actually stepping on them so my fault and his but i would definately purchase again.
The m50 has a very pronounced base that makes lots of music I listen to “unnatural”. In a sense that the producers didn’t mean for it to sound that way. While other frequencies are still well represented they just made it very uncomfortable to listen and I’m sure I’d get a headache if I listened longer than like 10 mins. They felt like there’s a narrow spike in the low range rather than making more range “available” for songs to use. M40’s feel like they produce the sound accurately and very pleasantly across the range. The base feels good, but for mixing I think I should get something that has more “possibilities” in the base range, not something like m50 which just gives it to you. I mean, trying some 80’s music on it… it’s not supposed to be there so pronounced that it distracts from the rest of the song. Definitely recommend m40s for enjoying music in all styles, best sounding pair I’ve tried in closed back design in the price range.
I’m coming in from the future to older tech I set aside my AirPods Max bc of setbacks of the convenience of wireless paired issues battery issues, with these old cans I have less concerns.
The M50s are so polarising lol, I always see two different opinions of it wherever I see people talking about them. They're as controversial as Roman Reigns, lol.
i JUST got my m40x headset and ive never had good quality headphones before. they are legit blowing my mind. i keep listening to music i love and going "wait what?" i keep hearing things i never noticed before. these things are awesome and i want the m50 just to compare and own them both.
if u have both headphones or ever listen with those, and still ask which one is better, just go with the cheaper one. U don't know or can't feel the differences anyway.
[The music and the 'Yo, what's up' was the initial turn-off....so, everything that followed had to be filtered through that obnoxious assumption that only 20 y.o. watch YT videos.] Price- you get what you pay for - some of us aren't "saving up" for these- we just buy what we deem the best option. "BASICALLY"- the new kid's buzz word... Better sound quality? - "I don't necessarily agree with this." Well, then. There you are. "It can sound really harsh"... doesn't that depend on the music (or whatever is pretending to be such) you are listening to? Again, a review that says nothing, because the premise [what is 'music'?] is not defined - or is wrongly assumed, based on only @two decades of existence...
Nice review! IMHO for the price, M40x is a better buy for sure. If you like bit more bass, but still have all the merits of 40x, you can add it in equaliser a bit ( like I did in spotify). For casual listener ABSOLUTELY NO difference in sound quality, you just get a bit extra oomph on bass, and it becomes bit more enjoyable + 320 kbps quality does its job. The flatter tuning doesn't mean it cannot provide bass, 40x has infinite bass, its just whether the actual song has it, as this is "accurate" headphone. Additionally, I like its slicker and smaller design. Unless you totally listen purely Hip-Hop and alike, where bass is critical, I would recommend 40x for everyday use. Tho 50x is still really nice and maybe even better than 40x, but hence the price.
0ѝ7ұěĻėÇ十ř0 what you mean by testing? It is just comparison. In bad headphones there wont that much noticeable difference between 160 and 320 kbps, comparing to good headphones like 40x or 50x, where you will notice diff in quality.
Its difficult to tell :D If price and size is not an issue, probably 50x then I think, as it is a bit more comfy and probably a bit better quality. I got 40x cause of subtle difference in quality and quite not subtle difference in price. If you like the sound to be richer and you are not familiar with EQ, then 50x again. Cause 40x sounds good, but cause of its monitoring purpose it lacks bass a bit and I tuned it via EQ to sound perfectly for me (V shape tuning).
Had 40x first, now I have both. Used to think they were marginally different, not any more. Feed both the same flat signal and both sound great, but very low freq content is clearly more evident on 50x. Also, and this surprises me, 50x is louder overall on my phone or pc. Clearly sensitivity is more significant than impedance in that respect. M50x is more ruggedly constructed, heavier and more solid feeling in the hands. I can see why for mixing 40x is preferred, but for pure home entertainment, if forced to choose, as fantastic as 40x is, I'll take 50x all day and night.
Snazzy_Snorlax You‘re actually proving nothing, since Headphones aren‘t the same as ice cream and in this case the headphones don‘t have the same ratio in quality to one another as the two sorts of ice cream have. Keeping that in mind, his point gets valid since the quality seems to be about the same, but the price tag is very different. Furthermore ice creams flavour isn‘t like the sound of headphones, because the sound of headphones can be determined as worse than another and a flavour‘s likability is set through personal prefernce. In this case, the likabilty of a pair of headphones is defined by quality, while in ice cream its defined by difference.
You can also get an actual pile of shit for free but obviously youd prefer the headphones. Flawed argument. You should instead argue whether it has more UTILITY
There is really no better or worse here. It's all a matter of personal taste if you ask me. No presented audio spectrum is going to sound the exact same to another person's ear. LISTEN before you buy something is what I recommend anyone. The way something sounds != performance.
People saying m40x is better than m50x in the sense of being more accurate/flat/neutral are wrong. While it is a very good headphone, it is not better than m50x nor more flat. "The m40x have boosted lows and VERY boosted highs. It peaks about 13dbs from 8k to 10k and then there's another 10db peak at around 15-16k. The rest of the frequency is nearly the same as the m50, including that "colored" upper mid hump at 2k. The M50 has more subbass and about the same mid bass as these, which is desirable. I work in a recording studio, and the m50s sound much closer to our nearfield monitors than the m40x due to bass compensation(headphones need a ~6db boost in the lows to account for this) and the exaggerated resonances on the m40x are audible and detrimental to our field. The m50s aren't perfect as they also have a peak at 10k that extends 3db above flat but them drops off to more neutral levels thereafter. The m40x peak even more". Headphones try to achieve the same flatness as speakers and in order to do that they need a slight boost in the lows. So actually, m40x are more accurate only on graphic. Reality is m50x is more accurate and closer to flat than m40x. RUclips sound comparisons aren´t accurate since the audio gets manipulated via RUclips colorations and also the colorations of the headphones or speakers used to listen to these files.
You do have a point. And I will always pick the m50x if I want to mix or master. But for enjoying music I still prefer the m40x. To my ears, the m50x bass sounded too aggressive. And from what I've heard, shure srh-840 are the closest to real life...
Of course, after all, sound preference is always subjective, nothing wrong with that. Just trying to make people understand that m40x aren´t more flat than m50x. In fact, neither is flat, but m50x is actually closer to flat than m40x, contrary to popular belief.
@@sofikitsune I own the M50X and really like the sound and I am keeping it. Your reckon it'll be a good match with studio monitors (I am planning to invest in Yamaha HS5 or JBL LSR 305 Mkii...confused between them atm) ?
When it came time to choose between ATH m40x and m50x, I got the 40's because they were on sale ($80.00) but more importantly to me, they are better for monitoring due to no emphasized bass. I also have cans by Sony (mdr900st; Japanese version of the mdr 7506), but the ATH are more comfortable to wear for long sessions. Also have Ultrasone phones (2 different models) which I also like very much.
people saying the sound quality is worse on the m50x... I have both, and I really don't see any difference, the highs and lows to me are a lot more clear on the m50x. And I personally prefer the m50x due to comfort and its size. it covers my ears too :)
I had and broke my M40X and have spent six hours a day over 6 weeks with the 50X. If you want an out-of-the-box solution for mixing or listening to sweet and accurate sound, go for the M40X. If however, you're good at using an equalizer go with the 50X. With eq they are significantly better than the 40X. You're equalizing to tighten the lower end and tame the midrange a bit.
Yo, why you clickbait and title with M40 better when after listening to 10mins of pure dribble you say you don’t think one better than other? Oh views.
I just don't understand why people are swapping the sound quality characteristics whenever they talk about these two headphones. according to measurements at rtings.com, the M50x is the one that should have less hyped bass, sound flatter and more neutral, and have a less harsh treble. The frequency response graph shows that the M50x is more neutral and accurate, with less bloated bass and slightly better extension, and less treble energy, as well as less THD overall and in that region especially, whereas the M40x has quite bloated bass that is a bit less (though definitely still well) extended, has slightly more recessed mids (with a THD spike in the lower mids), and sharp peaks in the treble (both in the FR and THD), making it the one that sounds hyped, contrary to what you claim in the video.
Honestly, it makes way more sense that the M50's have better quality. There are a step up from the 40's, literally why would the company make them worse?
I'm actually getting a pair of M50x's today but I use to own a pair of M40's and when it comes to music producing the M40x did an amazing job the equal balance really helped me determine how the final version of the song would sound even before mastering the tracks. Also note that I was making rock, metal, and rap music with friends do it did its job, unfortunately after years and constant use they broke so hopefully the M50x does the M40x justice. Fingers crossed.
@@Stizy after 2 years of use the M50X are some amazing sounding headphones, I will say I am impressed. I have to admit they have a small amount of extra bass that wasn't present in the M40's which depending on the type of music you are creating it may effect how the master sounds, however it isn't a deal breaker the difference isn't noticable unless someone actually looks for it, thankfully the M50X makes up for it with superb sound that allows me to distinguish if a song or instrument has been compressed too much or if there's too much bleeding in between instruments that could potentially make the entire track sound muddy. Personally for me it is a very tough choice between the M40X or the M50X, I believe both are amazing headphones with great sound, but if you are looking for a precise flat sound the M40X are still amazing headphones that I would definitely recommend for everyone to try out at least once. The M50X sound amazing as well and even though I did say there seems to be some added bass it won't effect a final mix in a negative way.
I like your comparison 👍 Some thoughts: #1 price: A cheaper item may increases its affordability but not necessarily its quality. More affordable: yes; better: no. #2 sound: It depends on the purpose. Some people prefer better bass, other prefer brighter, music producers prefer accurate sound. "Balanced" is a vague term. You should rely on measurements instead. #3 style: It should be comfy. Everything else is subjective and even irrelevant (again, very subjective).
Initially I would agree with you but 2 years later the plastic headphone can retainer has broke - rubbish quality ... I am back to my old Sony MDR-7506
After i watched this, i loved my m40x even more, the only issue for m40x and the others m series is the goddamn uncomfortable earpads and if u change it, it will sounds different
Thanks for your comparison. I think it's a little weird that you do not appear in your video at all. Sorry, style points suck and for me detracted from the content of your video. I find it hard to have much faith in someone I cannot see. Maybe just me.
"M70x, which is flat as a pancake" - I've read a lot of comments and from personally listening to them, they have a broad V-shape are borderline harsh. The MSR7 is more "musical" sounding (more forward midrange), while the ATH-SR9 is quite detailed without sounding harsh, but it does sound somewhat sterile and no as musical. When I compared M40x and M50x I thouight the M50x had more bass, but the highs sounded similar. What bothers me about the M50x is the hinges creak and so far there's no way for me to fix it. Even the MSR7 creaks less. I've also read a lot of build quality complaints for the hinges of M40x but also saw some posts stating that newer units have more secure hinges.
Am I the only one who like the M50X over the M40X? I don't edit music so the boosted high and low of the M50X makes the sound more richer for me. I listened to them both. Don't get wrong. I like the flatness of the M40X but its sound signature don't get me immerse into music. Maybe for casual listening and enjoyment M50X is the way to go.
V a p o r i z e d Beats is extra bass boosted, M50x is like M40x with a little boosted bass and it is still can be use to monitor but M40x is better for monitoring.
Carl Mart that Z Reviews is deaf. He praises Chinese DAP and said the Stax L300 is on par with the new Orpheus and HD800 is terrible. I tested those chinese Fiio DAPs it's good but not as good as the Sony Walkmans.
Lmao either a lot of people disliked cause they think you’re wrong, or cause you talk too much and don’t get to the point and all this can be summed up in a tweet.
Picked up some fairly used M50X for $40 and after cleaning, washing the ear pads and then odor control with activated charcoal they sound pretty good. A week later a fella with a like new pair of M40X responded and I offered only $30 since I already had the M50X. Wow glad I picked up the M40X as I really prefer them most of the time over the M50X. The bass seems tighter and louder to me with the M40X. So new two favs are the SHP9500 & M40X. My Sony V6 & M50X are extras now.
Just picked up another like new pair of M40X with both cables and bag for $30. I have many different places and people in the home for multiple pairs of headphones. I just bought my 5th pair of SHP9500 for family lan. Open back is the way to go when LAN gaming in the same room with people. Keep the volume in check and you can easily communicate with those you are gaming with in room.
I recently bought the m50x..Way to Bassy and Muddy to me. Then I bought the m40x. Right away The sound of the m40x is just better More clarity better bass...However, the m50x amped is really nice but still too much bass..
Tried M50X, M40X, Beyerdynamic DT770, Grado SR325e, HI-FI Man. I listen with MDAC and Lake People G103 from Tidal trough Audirvana. I choose Audiotechnica M50X. Rest are bullshits for me... (M40X good cans anyway)
athm50 x is louder, i own both , and when using in nightclub for djing , athm50 x is great and athm40x is not loud enough, for home use it doesn`t matter.
I would say that you would want to use an equalizer to get better sound with some studio headphones because you can controll so much with an equalizer and not have flat. Even with eq settings changed you can still hear a lot of detail with the m40x and you can really notice every single thing even with a song with a lot of layers. I would not call these headphones entry level though as they are clear af but the m20x is more like an entry level one. I like how the m40x do not leak a lot of sound so people around you will jot reslly be able to hear music through your headphones as much as with some other headphones. These are the most comfterble headphones I have ever used.
I was thinking of buying the 40X for travel purposes. My main headphones are Beyerdynamic DT 770 pros, and they're great, but I'm almost nervous that the Audio Technicas would be better than the BDs.
I just purchased a refurbished pair of the ATH M40x. They are some of the best headphones i have owned. Great quality and sound. Its a purchase i dont regret
Funny I ran across this video. I was in guitar center and tried both sets. To me the 40's were better. The 40's had a natural sound while the 50's were just loud. Had to do a double take just to make sure I had the models correct.
Read the FULL Audio Technica ATH M40x vs M50x comparison here: recordingnow.com/blog/audio-technica-ath-m40x-vs-m50x
Based on actual content, this video should be one minute long.
Yeah, disliked the video due to the fact that he's clearly intentionally ranting so he can drag out the video for as long as possible until it hits the 10 min mark.
Yeah, it was a lot of rambling.
Someone discovered the youtube algorithm
yup. even on 2x playback speed it was still way too slow.
2 minutes would be acceptable too
So much competition in the headphone industry nowadays...
Audio-technica vs Sennheiser,
Audio-technica vs AKG,
Audio-technica vs Audio-technica
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Cause thats all the mainstream youtubers know lol.
Beyerdynamic
resume:
reason 1: they are cheaper
reason 2: better sound quality
reason 3: they are bigger. in his opinion, uglier.
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thanks!
THANK YOU for saving my time now I don't have to watch the video MUCH APPRECIATED!
thanks, now I don't have to watch the video
It's painfully obvious that he says everything in as many words as possible to stretch the video to 10 minutes. Difficult to watch, even on 2x speed.
Brevity is the soul of wit. -William Shakesman
He talked about the m40x being cheaper for three minutes straight
I own the M50X, but I've also tried both to use and compare for sometime. Yes the M50X have more bass to it, and I don't really feel the highs annoy me at any point. I use my headphone to monitor my instruments and my voice when I'm recording, I also use it to mix some songs, and I also use it when watching some movies and playing some competitive games. I know a bit about audio and here's my explanation of the M50X and the M40X aspects.
First, the M50X is more of a full package. Whether you want to use it for monitoring, casual listening, or even watching movies and gaming, it's really great. I enjoy using it to monitor when I'm recording and compared to the M40X, it's not that different. It doesn't make me regret buying the M50X. Yes you could hear the lows more on the M50X, but it's not that noticeable when you are monitoring. I really heard the difference when I'm testing it with a bass heavy song. The bass feels really punchy in the M50X. So if you say the M50X is bad for monitoring, I really don't agree with you. Yes the M40X is flatter, but have you tried it to monitor when you're recording? Or you just talk over the internet hype?
Second, it's what you use it for. This part is actually continuing the first point. If you only buying the headphones for monitoring or mixing or maybe editing purpose which you don't want even the slightest more bass to your cans, go for the M40X. And if you want to use it more for gaming, watching movies, listening to music casually, I'd say go for the M50X. It's way fun, and also better for those occasions. I'm not saying that M40X is way better for monitoring and M50X is way better at entertainment. Both headphones are great for both kind of activities. So if you have the M40X and you mock the M50X but you mostly use it for entertainment purposes, I'd say you just denying that you don't buy the M50X (I don't say the M40X is bad for those, but it just doesn't have the 'fun' edge). Trust me, there's no joy of listening to music, watching movies, and playing games in a flatter response. It's just pure boring. Back to it, if you have more cash to spare, I'd say go for the M50X because it's also great for monitoring, mixing, and editing while having an advantage for the entertainment side. Which took us to the third point.
Third, budget. If you have a tight budget and thinking that $50 difference could be a dealbreaker for you, hit on the M40X. But if you have more and you want the best of it, go for the M50X. The build qualty feels better on the M50X. And if you can't buy the M50X because of your budget, don't mock the M50X. And if you have the M50X, also don't mock the M40X. Both are great cans.
Bottom line, if you have more cash or money's not your problem, go for the M50X. It's a great all rounder headphones in my opinion. The sound signature is what also makes it a great piece of can from a long time, which is great to listen to for any songs. And to watch films, it's fun, not somewhat mindblowing. And for games, I played CS:GO, PUBG, and R6S, I could say it's really good. I've even compared it to some other gaming headphones such as Razer Kraken, HyperX Cloud II, and SteelSeries Arctis 5, and would say the M50X is way better on the overall experience. And some other points to say, I saw a lot of artists, musicians, producers, studios, and also youtubers used the M50X. Dua Lipa, Lauv, Kolusola, Lauv, MKBHD, and much more. But if you have a tighter budget and still want a great audio experience, go for the M40X. It's also a great and neutral set of cans. My friend owned them and really enjoyed using them (Note: He only use it for entertainment purposes). So the M40X is also a great buy.
Another thing to say. If you liked the M50X but you wanted to change the sound, it's easy. Just change the earpad. If you liked bass stick with the stock earpads. If you want a flatter response, go for a velour earpads. The velour really toned down the bass and highs, and also make the vocals sounded more forward, which I really love to use when hearing or mixing instrumental songs. Lastly, if you still like the original sound signature, but want it to be more controlled, get the Shure SRH840 pads. I use it most of the time on my M50X. The bass is punchier but more controlled (still great to listen but not to the point where it gave you a headache), the mids and the highs is clearer, better details on some records, and slightly better soundstage. And the Shure pads boost the comfort of it.
That's all I wanted to say, I tried not to be bias as I've compared both for different types of usage, done some research, and also done some serious listening on both. Hope you get a better Idea of what you wanted to buy. Cheers mate :)
That's the most sensible comment on here. Helped me out a lot with making my decision, thanks!
@@imadkhan9510 what did you end up choosing, and for what purpose are you going to be using the headphones? I'm also very indecisive between the two
Thanks for helping me making my decision, totally agree, m50x was so good for entertainment, i've sold a pair of HyperX Cloud Alpha for this one
Damn this comment was more helpfull than this whole video
@@Funkster7 DAC?
I have a feeling that close to everyone who's rooting for the M40X has a pair of M40X and everyone who's rooting for the M50X has a pair of M50X.
I have a pair of both 🙌 rooting for m40x
Casper Ko doesn't exactly take a genius to figure that out
I also had both for about a month. It was pretty apparent the M50x had a boost in the low end. I returned em and kept the M40x's as they sounded more balanced. They sounded very similar to my Yamaha HS7's.
By your logic, Yankee fans would root for Yankees, Red Sox for Red Sox.. sure buddy, and Oswald didnt act alone right?.. tell us another tale Mr. conspiracy theorist!.. haha
For the record. I have neither, but am looking to get some new ones, I've had these Sony-N1s for a while now, love the sound, love the battery life and charge time.. only issue with em is there hideous appearance, and I play golf in em every day, they're a little loose, and have come flying off a few times, thus far luck has held up, but with the plastic swivel area so small, it's only gonna take one drop to a hard surface and these are a wrap..
yeah, Audio-technica better than Audio-technica
It's true
Lol
Facts
Idk man i think Audio-technica is way better
No bro you can’t compare them with Audio-technica !
Not having Bluetooth DOES NOT make the M50x outdated. A Bluetooth headphone and a wired headphone are 2 SEPERATE markets. No high end headphone will have Bluetooth. There's an entire market of DACs and amps and Bluetooth doesn't come into play as a feature in the least bit. You should have also mentioned the overall more robust build quality of the M50x. Other than that good video.
Riposte They're good for listening to music. That is the main reason they're so popular. If the M50 wasn't good for listening to music Audio Technica would have NEVER released the M50x with the 3 different removable cables. Most people that have issues with the high frequencies being too strident have issues with their source, DAC or amp....or possibly all three.
Panda Cockwad As I said above...you will NEVER see a high end or performance oriented pair of headphones with Bluetooth. It degrades the signal. Bluetooth is a convenience feature NOT a performance feature.
Panda Cockwad For gym use I'll take the hit in quality. For home use I have no problem with a wire. Wires are good. Without a wired connection we have no connectivity.
Panda Cockwad I've installed dozens of bluetooth enabled devices in vehicle in the past few years and I'm sorry but the quality isn't there. Transmit source signal from tablet....typical system..... back to the amps gets you sound but it doesn't retain full fidelity. Maybe the units aren't state of the art. But I know anyone that's into high end car audio is NOT using bluetooth. Audio is audio.
404 Error Not Found Well, not exactly. It’s a third party Bluetooth adapter. Some stores just sell them bundled.
I came here for the comments, video ain't helping.
i just ordered m50x, hopefully they will be ok for my type of listening
fuck, now i cant decide which one to buy, thx for nothing........ ;)
Hahaha. Can't go wrong with either choice!
Helvegen m50x for v shaped sound. m40x for less of a vshaped closer to neutral. Look at the HD598cs much more comfortable without pad change
im really enjoying my HD598cs, far more then my old m50xs
get the B&W P7 :D (but seriously go for either dt 990 or hd598)
Watch at 1.5 speed. It normalizes the vid
Elliott Yancey Thanks!
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😂 thought you’re joking but it actually work! 🤘🏻
You deserve more likes
Tried both headphones at an audio cafe, using all the proper audio interface and what not. Bought the M50x. No regrets. But who am I to judge this? Some random guy will probably comment "you should've bought the beyervmodasonybeats 9000 instead".
you should've bought the beyervmodasonybeats 9000 instead
Yeah 😌
your choice, your loss, got a pair of m40's myself
zac nvcshjbvdbs yeah after tuning in with numerous audio signature for 2 weeks at an audiophile cafe owned by audiophile/expert, im still at loss? enlighten me
Nobody is gonna tell you to buy beats lol
Hey just for let you guys know, M40X's don't last anything, well Audio Technica Headphones in general (mine break around 1,5 years 2 years) M40'xs around the joints, M20X'S overall headphone was torn apart, bad cable, crackling drivers, the headband and earpads all dry up and falling off. M50X solved that design problem with the joints of the M40X's and I have noticed they last a little bit longer around 3-4 years at least. To me, there's no point in having headphones that sound good if they don't last anything. I want my headphones to be with me for years and not having to replace them consistently. If you don't mind or care at all about the build quality, design issues, having to replace pads, cables in a time span of 2 years. Then go ahead.
I have both. If u produce or edit music, the m40x is the better option. If you're just listening to music id say m50x. I make beats and when I use the m40x it translates much better
same here !! in my car the mixes with m40x are not perfect but sounds better than m50x .... when i listen a track with m40x, i dont skip the track lol :)
Dude, you need to work on how to be CONCISE!! You literally repeat yourself over and over!!
To start off, I own both of these pair of headphones. The m40s sound slightly flatter that is true. BUT it is a negligible difference. You can get frequency response graphs from multiple sources online. If i showed you both you wouldn't know which is which by looking at it. To say there is "lots of boosting of the highs and bass" is just plain wrong. As a bonus as well the m50xs have a higher grade of quality control and build quality to begin with. The m50s are flat out more comfortable and the hinges don't just flop around when I pick up the cans.
(On the note of quality control. I had to send my first pair of m40xs back because they had issues with the drivers popping and now the second ones lean the audio to the right side.)
In conclusion: Both are very good headphones I love them both and use them both often. But to say the m40x is a much better buy or just a better pair of headphones is wrong. I guarantee the people saying this have never tried both pairs or are just mad they didn't pay the 50 more dollars to get the nicer pair.
Thanks for the unbiased comment. This is very helpful
I've used my m40s for on average 6-8 hours a day, 600 days, and they are still fine!
The m50 have a nasty treble spike.
The best thing you can do is to go to a store and test them. I recommend to go to Guitar Center which have them on display.
the sound is negligible, sure...
but
the extra 50 dollars.
too bad i cant return my m50x's. i got dealt snake oil.
I got M40x. And they are worth every. single. penny. Tested m50x and they indeed have better bass, but no headphones I tested beats sound purity of M40x. Something true audiophile will appreciate a lot. 10/10 would and will buy again.
#1 - 1:52 = Price
#2 - 3:33 = Sound Quality
#3 - 6:41 = Style
thank you
I'm a musician and I am using since long the M50x, but I just got also a M40x recently. Main 40x purpose is as a on-the-road/battlefield headphones, to keep my M50x devoted to studio applications.
I like them both a lot: M40x is more "woody" and with a warmer mid-range, while the M50x shines a lot more in the high and low frequencies. A very good combo IMHO also for critical listening.
Haven't used the M50x, but I can vouch for the M40x as I've had a pair for nearly 3 years. I went with the M40x because of them being tuned more flatly. I want the most accurate sound for editing, mixing and use with my electronic drum set. There's a reason why audio professionals don't use freaking Beats. The bass boost distorts the actual sound and I don't see why a musician or audio professional would want that. Nothing else on the market can touch the M40x at that price point either.
Hello! Thanks for helping me out. You got the point. Using m40x for mixing is a much better option like you said "the bass boost distorts the actual sound and I don't see why a musician or audio professional would want that". Will purchase the m40x. I can listen back the result of my mixing on my JVC sound system with subwoofer to decide wether I have to add more to the low end, or not.
@@gergovagyok4191 No problem! Glad you found my comment helpful. After close to 5 years with my pair of M40x, my only issue has been that the swivel arm that holds one of the ear cups has broken (not sure what else to call it haha). Currently one side is held together by tape, so I honestly need to replace them. That being said, I certainly got my money’s worth out of them and would absolutely buy another pair.
one reason to get the M50x instead is that the m40's WILL BREAK in about 2-3 years, in that time the only thing that will happen to the m50's is the ear pads will look worn, but the structural integrity will hold up for another 6 years after that.
I had 40x for 4 yrs and i just order 50x because u have ZERO BASS IN 40X DONT BUY THEM FOR HIPHOP, ULL MIX ETREM FLAT. it make me mix better over time but if I don't have ears for it don't go for then
I had the m40x and i absolutely loved them. I didn't use them for studio reasons, just for casual listening as i HATE heavy bass in my music and many headphones boost the bass. I also loved that i heard every part of the song equally and heard things/instruments that i didn't know were there when i had been listening to the song for years. They were my first pair of "good" over ear headphones. They actually got crushed due to my bf actually stepping on them so my fault and his but i would definately purchase again.
The m50 has a very pronounced base that makes lots of music I listen to “unnatural”. In a sense that the producers didn’t mean for it to sound that way. While other frequencies are still well represented they just made it very uncomfortable to listen and I’m sure I’d get a headache if I listened longer than like 10 mins. They felt like there’s a narrow spike in the low range rather than making more range “available” for songs to use. M40’s feel like they produce the sound accurately and very pleasantly across the range. The base feels good, but for mixing I think I should get something that has more “possibilities” in the base range, not something like m50 which just gives it to you. I mean, trying some 80’s music on it… it’s not supposed to be there so pronounced that it distracts from the rest of the song. Definitely recommend m40s for enjoying music in all styles, best sounding pair I’ve tried in closed back design in the price range.
I’m coming in from the future to older tech I set aside my AirPods Max bc of setbacks of the convenience of wireless paired issues battery issues, with these old cans I have less concerns.
Funny how newer tech introduces newer problems :)
this is not a debate between 40x and 50x but rather bass heads vs Neutrals
@Sean Chua naah neutral -_-
M50X has much better sound. Better highs and lows. But M40X for it's price are really great headphones)
The M50s are so polarising lol, I always see two different opinions of it wherever I see people talking about them. They're as controversial as Roman Reigns, lol.
Audio technica m50x is more for entertaining purpose while audio technica m40x is more for monitoring purpose
video starts at 1:51
I have both 50x and 40x mainly used for guitar amp. I prefer the 40x because the metal chug sounds better.
I use the M40x as in-ear headphones. Yep, you Read that right. Got some big ole ear holes.
i use them as a nose blocker
Son of Dumbo.
i JUST got my m40x headset and ive never had good quality headphones before. they are legit blowing my mind. i keep listening to music i love and going "wait what?" i keep hearing things i never noticed before. these things are awesome and i want the m50 just to compare and own them both.
if u have both headphones or ever listen with those, and still ask which one is better, just go with the cheaper one. U don't know or can't feel the differences anyway.
I think this is the best comment in this video's comment section
[The music and the 'Yo, what's up' was the initial turn-off....so, everything that followed had to be filtered through that obnoxious assumption that only 20 y.o. watch YT videos.]
Price- you get what you pay for - some of us aren't "saving up" for these- we just buy what we deem the best option. "BASICALLY"- the new kid's buzz word... Better sound quality?
- "I don't necessarily agree with this." Well, then. There you are. "It can sound really harsh"... doesn't that depend on the music (or whatever is pretending to be such) you are listening to? Again, a review that says nothing, because the premise [what is 'music'?] is not defined - or is wrongly assumed, based on only @two decades of existence...
Nice review!
IMHO for the price, M40x is a better buy for sure. If you like bit more bass, but still have all the merits of 40x, you can add it in equaliser a bit ( like I did in spotify). For casual listener ABSOLUTELY NO difference in sound quality, you just get a bit extra oomph on bass, and it becomes bit more enjoyable + 320 kbps quality does its job. The flatter tuning doesn't mean it cannot provide bass, 40x has infinite bass, its just whether the actual song has it, as this is "accurate" headphone. Additionally, I like its slicker and smaller design.
Unless you totally listen purely Hip-Hop and alike, where bass is critical, I would recommend 40x for everyday use. Tho 50x is still really nice and maybe even better than 40x, but hence the price.
Thanks for the input man! Great to hear your thoughts
0ѝ7ұěĻėÇ十ř0 what you mean by testing? It is just comparison. In bad headphones there wont that much noticeable difference between 160 and 320 kbps, comparing to good headphones like 40x or 50x, where you will notice diff in quality.
Aleksejs Semjonovs if I listen to country music and classic rock, and price is not an issue which would be better in your opinion?
Its difficult to tell :D
If price and size is not an issue, probably 50x then I think, as it is a bit more comfy and probably a bit better quality. I got 40x cause of subtle difference in quality and quite not subtle difference in price.
If you like the sound to be richer and you are not familiar with EQ, then 50x again. Cause 40x sounds good, but cause of its monitoring purpose it lacks bass a bit and I tuned it via EQ to sound perfectly for me (V shape tuning).
Aleksejs Semjonovs thank you!
Had 40x first, now I have both. Used to think they were marginally different, not any more.
Feed both the same flat signal and both sound great, but very low freq content is clearly more evident on 50x. Also, and this surprises me, 50x is louder overall on my phone or pc. Clearly sensitivity is more significant than impedance in that respect.
M50x is more ruggedly constructed, heavier and more solid feeling in the hands.
I can see why for mixing 40x is preferred, but for pure home entertainment, if forced to choose, as fantastic as 40x is, I'll take 50x all day and night.
M40 is $70 CHEAPER!
yeah, i found it for 78 euros while the m50x are selling for 140 to 160 euros, so, almost half the price.
Snazzy_Snorlax You‘re actually proving nothing, since Headphones aren‘t the same as ice cream and in this case the headphones don‘t have the same ratio in quality to one another as the two sorts of ice cream have. Keeping that in mind, his point gets valid since the quality seems to be about the same, but the price tag is very different. Furthermore ice creams flavour isn‘t like the sound of headphones, because the sound of headphones can be determined as worse than another and a flavour‘s likability is set through personal prefernce.
In this case, the likabilty of a pair of headphones is defined by quality, while in ice cream its defined by difference.
On Amazon.it the m40x are 96EUR while the m50x are 123EUR, that's like 25EUR difference. Is the m50x still not worth it?
You can also get an actual pile of shit for free but obviously youd prefer the headphones. Flawed argument. You should instead argue whether it has more UTILITY
@@valentinavnz2207 M50X is worth it even for 200€
M50x's highs are just terrible, I just returned them
so true !!! i tried both ....... m40x is a little more comfortable and more flat .... and in my car the mixes with m40x sound better than m50x :)
Whatever headphone it is,Sonarworks will fixed it 😏
funny thing that he comperes audio cquality and yet he cant remove noise from the audio
Recording studios have been using ATH-M50s for a long time. Its funny to hear negative things about them.
Negative things from you youtubers who learn stuff from comments
Wow... it's almost as if they're for mixing..
@@Christian-gj4uw witch is does not make them bad for listening....
Smaller studios, real recording studios use 3000 dollar sennheiser open backs
@@aut0matt 🤣
Honestly both sound bs to me, the AKG K240 sound much better for that price range
so u guys basically telling that Audio Technica Inc. the manufacturer of these headphones is stupid and dont know what they have manufactured.. Pfffff
Wait after the zealots discover that Audio Technica also makes the M50x model, they will burn the factories to the ground.
There is really no better or worse here. It's all a matter of personal taste if you ask me. No presented audio spectrum is going to sound the exact same to another person's ear. LISTEN before you buy something is what I recommend anyone. The way something sounds != performance.
well put
Mark Napier wish it was easier to demo all these headphones
Agreed. I listened to the m40x and m50x and the m50x won me over.
m40x
-nuetrallity
-better mids quality
-better highs quality
-widder soundstage and imaging.
m50x
-v shaped
-better bass quality
-more detailed
IMO, I prefer m40x
well said. you're not like one of the m40 or m50 fanatics that try to bash the other.
People saying m40x is better than m50x in the sense of being more accurate/flat/neutral are wrong. While it is a very good headphone, it is not better than m50x nor more flat. "The m40x have boosted lows and VERY boosted highs. It peaks about 13dbs from 8k to 10k and then there's another 10db peak at around 15-16k. The rest of the frequency is nearly the same as the m50, including that "colored" upper mid hump at 2k. The M50 has more subbass and about the same mid bass as these, which is desirable. I work in a recording studio, and the m50s sound much closer to our nearfield monitors than the m40x due to bass compensation(headphones need a ~6db boost in the lows to account for this) and the exaggerated resonances on the m40x are audible and detrimental to our field. The m50s aren't perfect as they also have a peak at 10k that extends 3db above flat but them drops off to more neutral levels thereafter. The m40x peak even more". Headphones try to achieve the same flatness as speakers and in order to do that they need a slight boost in the lows. So actually, m40x are more accurate only on graphic. Reality is m50x is more accurate and closer to flat than m40x. RUclips sound comparisons aren´t accurate since the audio gets manipulated via RUclips colorations and also the colorations of the headphones or speakers used to listen to these files.
You do have a point. And I will always pick the m50x if I want to mix or master. But for enjoying music I still prefer the m40x. To my ears, the m50x bass sounded too aggressive.
And from what I've heard, shure srh-840 are the closest to real life...
Of course, after all, sound preference is always subjective, nothing wrong with that. Just trying to make people understand that m40x aren´t more flat than m50x. In fact, neither is flat, but m50x is actually closer to flat than m40x, contrary to popular belief.
@@sofikitsune I own the M50X and really like the sound and I am keeping it. Your reckon it'll be a good match with studio monitors (I am planning to invest in Yamaha HS5 or JBL LSR 305 Mkii...confused between them atm) ?
When it came time to choose between ATH m40x and m50x, I got the 40's because they were on sale ($80.00) but more importantly to me, they are better for monitoring due to no emphasized bass. I also have cans by Sony (mdr900st; Japanese version of the mdr 7506), but the ATH are more comfortable to wear for long sessions. Also have Ultrasone phones (2 different models) which I also like very much.
I have more precision with my mdr 7506 and more emotions, but on other supports my mixes with m40x sound better .......
people saying the sound quality is worse on the m50x... I have both, and I really don't see any difference, the highs and lows to me are a lot more clear on the m50x. And I personally prefer the m50x due to comfort and its size. it covers my ears too :)
I had and broke my M40X and have spent six hours a day over 6 weeks with the 50X. If you want an out-of-the-box solution for mixing or listening to sweet and accurate sound, go for the M40X. If however, you're good at using an equalizer go with the 50X. With eq they are significantly better than the 40X. You're equalizing to tighten the lower end and tame the midrange a bit.
Yo, why you clickbait and title with M40 better when after listening to 10mins of pure dribble you say you don’t think one better than other?
Oh views.
"If you know anything about audio" is probably the most pretentious BS I keep hearing from audiophiles
Best for 60s and 70s music? Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and stuff?
Peter Thomas Ratto m50x
m50x:more analitical
m40x:more enjoyable
That's it
bps why?
its the opposite
I got the m50x and a fiio x3 2nd gen....some songs sound awful with harsh highs and some sound awesome even at max volume.
Didnt understand quite the difference of 50 usd, too much lefr to say about that 50 percent lower or 75 percent higher
I just don't understand why people are swapping the sound quality characteristics whenever they talk about these two headphones. according to measurements at rtings.com, the M50x is the one that should have less hyped bass, sound flatter and more neutral, and have a less harsh treble. The frequency response graph shows that the M50x is more neutral and accurate, with less bloated bass and slightly better extension, and less treble energy, as well as less THD overall and in that region especially, whereas the M40x has quite bloated bass that is a bit less (though definitely still well) extended, has slightly more recessed mids (with a THD spike in the lower mids), and sharp peaks in the treble (both in the FR and THD), making it the one that sounds hyped, contrary to what you claim in the video.
Honestly, it makes way more sense that the M50's have better quality. There are a step up from the 40's, literally why would the company make them worse?
I'm actually getting a pair of M50x's today but I use to own a pair of M40's and when it comes to music producing the M40x did an amazing job the equal balance really helped me determine how the final version of the song would sound even before mastering the tracks. Also note that I was making rock, metal, and rap music with friends do it did its job, unfortunately after years and constant use they broke so hopefully the M50x does the M40x justice. Fingers crossed.
how did they compare?
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@@Stizy after 2 years of use the M50X are some amazing sounding headphones, I will say I am impressed.
I have to admit they have a small amount of extra bass that wasn't present in the M40's which depending on the type of music you are creating it may effect how the master sounds, however it isn't a deal breaker the difference isn't noticable unless someone actually looks for it, thankfully the M50X makes up for it with superb sound that allows me to distinguish if a song or instrument has been compressed too much or if there's too much bleeding in between instruments that could potentially make the entire track sound muddy.
Personally for me it is a very tough choice between the M40X or the M50X, I believe both are amazing headphones with great sound, but if you are looking for a precise flat sound the M40X are still amazing headphones that I would definitely recommend for everyone to try out at least once. The M50X sound amazing as well and even though I did say there seems to be some added bass it won't effect a final mix in a negative way.
I like your comparison 👍
Some thoughts:
#1 price: A cheaper item may increases its affordability but not necessarily its quality. More affordable: yes; better: no.
#2 sound: It depends on the purpose. Some people prefer better bass, other prefer brighter, music producers prefer accurate sound. "Balanced" is a vague term. You should rely on measurements instead.
#3 style: It should be comfy. Everything else is subjective and even irrelevant (again, very subjective).
Initially I would agree with you but 2 years later the plastic headphone can retainer has broke - rubbish quality ... I am back to my old Sony MDR-7506
M50 are any times better.. Don't impose and mislead people with your opinion.
Thank you for that review...i will consider the M50x cause i will ise it to track bass so....🤘
After i watched this, i loved my m40x even more, the only issue for m40x and the others m series is the goddamn uncomfortable earpads and if u change it, it will sounds different
m50x not being balance can be fixed with aftermarket earpads
Thanks for your comparison. I think it's a little weird that you do not appear in your video at all. Sorry, style points suck and for me detracted from the content of your video. I find it hard to have much faith in someone I cannot see. Maybe just me.
People in many places in the world do not shop on Amazon, so comparisons with that alone are not objective
for me both construction is a failure and it will broken after 2 years. Good i have older ath550z
Way too much rambling and repeating yourself. Try being more straight to the point and concise.
I'm lost man
It's the most stupidest video ever when audio is subjective and you could've said that and made it less about hating the m50s
So, if you are interested in buy a good headphones m40x is better than m40x?
bruh
"M70x, which is flat as a pancake" - I've read a lot of comments and from personally listening to them, they have a broad V-shape are borderline harsh. The MSR7 is more "musical" sounding (more forward midrange), while the ATH-SR9 is quite detailed without sounding harsh, but it does sound somewhat sterile and no as musical.
When I compared M40x and M50x I thouight the M50x had more bass, but the highs sounded similar. What bothers me about the M50x is the hinges creak and so far there's no way for me to fix it. Even the MSR7 creaks less. I've also read a lot of build quality complaints for the hinges of M40x but also saw some posts stating that newer units have more secure hinges.
Slicker means more pressure on your ears.
Am I the only one who like the M50X over the M40X? I don't edit music so the boosted high and low of the M50X makes the sound more richer for me. I listened to them both. Don't get wrong. I like the flatness of the M40X but its sound signature don't get me immerse into music. Maybe for casual listening and enjoyment M50X is the way to go.
M50xs is another great alternative to the Beats!
Beats are similar to that of the M50xs,! : )
V a p o r i z e d Beats is extra bass boosted, M50x is like M40x with a little boosted bass and it is still can be use to monitor but M40x is better for monitoring.
Carl Mart that Z Reviews is deaf. He praises Chinese DAP and said the Stax L300 is on par with the new Orpheus and HD800 is terrible. I tested those chinese Fiio DAPs it's good but not as good as the Sony Walkmans.
@@vaporized4289 ..Beats are similar to a trash can were they belong.
@@dennismckeown5863 Most homosexuals use Beats.
Lmao either a lot of people disliked cause they think you’re wrong, or cause you talk too much and don’t get to the point and all this can be summed up in a tweet.
I never knew how many headphone review channels there were until now lol
M40x's are $80 at Sweetwater. Pullin the trigger.
Picked up some fairly used M50X for $40 and after cleaning, washing the ear pads and then odor control with activated charcoal they sound pretty good. A week later a fella with a like new pair of M40X responded and I offered only $30 since I already had the M50X. Wow glad I picked up the M40X as I really prefer them most of the time over the M50X. The bass seems tighter and louder to me with the M40X. So new two favs are the SHP9500 & M40X. My Sony V6 & M50X are extras now.
Just picked up another like new pair of M40X with both cables and bag for $30. I have many different places and people in the home for multiple pairs of headphones. I just bought my 5th pair of SHP9500 for family lan. Open back is the way to go when LAN gaming in the same room with people. Keep the volume in check and you can easily communicate with those you are gaming with in room.
I recently bought the m50x..Way to Bassy and Muddy to me. Then I bought the m40x. Right away The sound of the m40x is just better More clarity better bass...However, the m50x amped is really nice but still too much bass..
I just bought M50X in gunmetal colour for £99 on Amazon
Tried M50X, M40X, Beyerdynamic DT770, Grado SR325e, HI-FI Man. I listen with MDAC and Lake People G103 from Tidal trough Audirvana. I choose Audiotechnica M50X. Rest are bullshits for me... (M40X good cans anyway)
Point is whatever u have, u will be happy, both are perfect
got the akg k545, k550 and m50x thinking bout buying the m70x for studio purps... all of the headphones are great in their own different ways.
I like m40x sound, do you recommend me anything in-ear headphones with similar sound? (incl. wireless)
Am I the Only one in the comment section who thinks the m50x are Way better?
Nah, just trust your ears and choose what is better for you.
athm50 x is louder, i own both , and when using in nightclub for djing , athm50 x is great and athm40x is not loud enough, for home use it doesn`t matter.
But my cheap ass can only afford m20x...
thing about harshness in m50x is true man
Tell me the frequency curve of these headphones
I would say that you would want to use an equalizer to get better sound with some studio headphones because you can controll so much with an equalizer and not have flat. Even with eq settings changed you can still hear a lot of detail with the m40x and you can really notice every single thing even with a song with a lot of layers. I would not call these headphones entry level though as they are clear af but the m20x is more like an entry level one. I like how the m40x do not leak a lot of sound so people around you will jot reslly be able to hear music through your headphones as much as with some other headphones. These are the most comfterble headphones I have ever used.
I was thinking of buying the 40X for travel purposes. My main headphones are Beyerdynamic DT 770 pros, and they're great, but I'm almost nervous that the Audio Technicas would be better than the BDs.
I just purchased a refurbished pair of the ATH M40x. They are some of the best headphones i have owned. Great quality and sound. Its a purchase i dont regret
"Is flat as a pancake." I'm gonna use this term, That's funny.
I’ve been using the M40x for two or more years now and I just switched over today to the M50x and they are way better IMO
Funny I ran across this video. I was in guitar center and tried both sets. To me the 40's were better. The 40's had a natural sound while the 50's were just loud. Had to do a double take just to make sure I had the models correct.
bro’s yappin too much
Most controversial video, what I ever seen. Yes. More than Misha, and his Pokemon Go song.
when you're listening to this with the m50x ;-;
Do you think the pads on the m50x are more comfortable compared to the m40x?
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