M50's always cause debate, must be a reason the M50 line hasn't dropped of the face of planet after many years.
I have M50x's, I enjoyed them as my first set of quality headphones.
They do have price, quality build and portability as pros.
I did enjoy the new level of detail these had, for example being able to clearly hear the buzzing of guitar amp on recordings.
But I do find they can get fatiguing to listen to.
It is easy to move beyond what the M50x has to offer.
Example, Phillips SHP9500 have opened my eyes/ears to open back style headphones.
I am looking to ATH-MSR7's as closed back upgrade to M50x
And the likes of HD-600's or ATH-A1000x for open back headphones.
Dammit if those AKG's don't look tempting!!
As a newbie to the Headphone Enthusiast circles, I can see myself with multiple head phones, and the M50x's getting lower on that list.
Advice from one newbie, to others. Save your money, do your research, shop wisely.
I have M50x's, I enjoyed them as my first set of quality headphones. They do have price, quality build and portability as pros. I did enjoy the new level of detail these had, for example being able to clearly hear the buzzing of guitar amp on recordings. But I do find they can get fatiguing to listen to.
It is easy to move beyond what the M50x has to offer. Example, Phillips SHP9500 have opened my eyes/ears to open back style headphones. I am looking to ATH-MSR7's as closed back upgrade to M50x And the likes of HD-600's or ATH-A1000x for open back headphones. Dammit if those AKG's don't look tempting!!
As a newbie to the Headphone Enthusiast circles, I can see myself with multiple head phones, and the M50x's getting lower on that list. Advice from one newbie, to others. Save your money, do your research, shop wisely.