are these or m50's better????
1255501
depends on what you want them for. M50's are studio headphones, mine are DJ. Audio Technica webpage has a well laid out list of both items stats.
1255502
For the price it serves it's purpose. It's solidly made, sturdy. Basically this a step down from the 50's. But I think I should have got the 50 bc I like my whole ear to be covered but the cups. Sound I think the 50 would be better. Clear audio sacrificed for bass. Check cnet on the editor's review
1255503
Depends on the sort of sound you're looking for. These are better for Hip Hop, Rock, etc. The M50's have a less potent bass.
1255504
Depends on what you want. I like my pro500mk2 but i believe they have better lows. If you want highs go with the m50's if you want bass go with the pro500mk2's
1278097
They fit but loosely. They are also significantly worse at deadening external noise vs the stock earpads. I found this to be detrimental to the sound quality of the headphones, and for that I would not recommend them for the M50X/S. Stick with the stock ones, you'll be happy you did.
305074
I have both, and prefer the m50's. I produce music so i needed something with a flatter response, so that is why the m50's are better to me. But the 700s are, I guess, a more fun headphone if you are a basshead who doesn't really need to mix or master. The comfort issue with the 700s can be rectified by purchasing a set of m50 pads. They feel about the same to me, but I use m50 pads for both of mine.
2271818
I am sorry, I do not know. We only sell professional headphones, and the Beats are consumer products. If you search for "comparison between ATH-M50 and beats" I am sure you will find info. It seems like the Beats are popular - more for style than sound quality.
1617332
The m50s are pretty minimal in their branding and design but in my humble opinion, they are great looking headphones and would look nice on public. Plus, you get the added bonus of those who know their way around audio giving you mad kudos for your choice in headphones.
1686241
Currently, I am using Klipsch F-30s for my fronts and these RF-52s for my rears in my 5.1 setup. While everyone has a different ear and taste in their music; I personally find these to excel with the highs as a previous reviewer mentioned. The F-30s have a much fuller sound and do better with the mids and lows. For music purposes, I would suggest either the F-30s with a decent center or these with a sub to help with the lows. As always, there is no right answer; It's all a matter of opinion.
1453225
Blow them out of the water in every regard IMO, less bass in these though (not an issue for me as I would rather controlled bass than more bass) also depending on what you are used to they are relatively bright as far as lower mid range headphones go. They are unweildy to take out in public if you aren't using them at home though (the M50's do a good job outside) I would recommend going for the A900X's over the A700X's if you can afford the difference though, the Aluminum housing makes a rather large difference imo.
1278095
I say yes purely based on the shape of the cans. I don't own a pair of M50s
658196
they are completely different. M50 are closed, transportable, rugged - better for dj, on the move... K701 are for home use only. max comfort, open (=of course much better sound). Adam, in-ear.com
369224
I bought these for my M50s after reading answers posted here. They DO fit a bit looser than the stock pads but "falling off" isn't a problem. In fact I think they are starting to settle down a bit since I installed them and they aren't as loose as I originally thought they were, which is a good thing. VERY comfortable, more so than the pricier OEM replacement pads. No noticeable degradation of sound quality either. If they fit just a *bit* tighter, out of the box, I'd give these a 10/10.
1185778
Not at all.I Have used 450's for years and when I heard the K8's I could not believe how much better they sounded. They are way more HiFi than the Mackies which in my opinion are very PA sounding.So I bought a pair and it is hands down the best thing I have done to give my audience a real taste of what I am spinning.I am still blown away at how such a small enclosure can produce such deep bass and great overall dynamics. The top end is absolutely fantastic. These are really musical speakers and your audience will get to hear so much more of your music than through the 450's.Obviously everyone has their own opinion on speakers but for me this was a great upgrade to my system. And such a bargain too. 5 stars! Not at all.I Have used 450's for years and when I heard the K8's I could not believe how much better they sounded. They are way more HiFi than the Mackies which in my opinion are very PA sounding.So I bought a pair and it is hands down the best thing I have done to give my audience a real taste of what I am spinning.I am still blown away at how such a small enclosure can produce such deep bass and great overall dynamics. The top end is absolutely fantastic. These are really musical speakers and your audience will get to hear so much more of your music than through the... » Read More Not at all.I Have used 450's for years and when I heard the K8's I could not believe how much better they sounded. They are way more HiFi than the Mackies which in my opinion are very PA sounding.So I bought a pair and it is hands down the best thing I have done to give my audience a real taste of what I am spinning.I am still blown away at how such a small enclosure can produce such deep bass and great overall dynamics. The top end is absolutely fantastic. These are really musical speakers and your audience will get to hear so much more of your music than through the 450's.Obviously everyone has their own opinion on speakers but for me this was a great upgrade to my system. And such a bargain too. 5 stars! « Show Less
1299300
The mm6501 definately sounds better, but if your not amplifying the speakers your better off with the lower end set... No point in spending extra $ on a nice set if your not going to give it the power it needs
637244
Personally I rank them a bit higher, others will say these don't have enough bass (I would strongly disagree) however to be honest I haven't used these in ~9months, I gave them to my fiance and bought some ATH-A900X's which are the same driver but with aluminium housing and sound a few notches above both.Both are fantastic headphones, but the M50's have a much flatter soundstage compared to the ATH-A700X's, I would also say that they are not as comfortable. Slightly more portable.
1745774
The bass is good on the 598s. It goes deep and its very controlled, but you really need an amp to get full bass potential. However, it's nowhere near the bass amount or impact on the M50s. No Sennheiser is. Most open headphones aren't either. You'll be disappointed if you're looking for the same amount of bass. If you're looking for an upgrade to the M50, check out the ATH-A900x. I just bought a manufacturer refurbished pair on Amazon for $95. Comparable to Denon D2000 for 1/3 the price. Similar to M50 sound signature. 90% of the bass, better clarity, better soundstage.
1684291
The bass response, while it will be audibly heard in extended lows will NOT be felt. It's more of a sounded punch than one you could feel compared to ATH-M50'S. That is an unfair comparison though because of the open design and closed difference on the m50's. These are the most comfortable headphones i've ever worn, though.
402210
The MB42x's are better in every way, but they are also twice the price. It really depends what you want them for and how much you want to pay. I bought a pair of the Clubs, and I like them, but with me having 3 sets of 42's, the Clubs lose out
637243
I wish that I could tell you the difference, but given the fact that I've never listened to anything through the M50's, I can't comment on that headset. I can tell you that the M50's cost a lot less (at least recently given some deals on the M50's), I can tell you that there is probably a lot more quality built into the ATH-A700Xs, but whether or not you would be able to discern the difference I'm sure will come down to preference. I say spring for these (ATH-A700X) since I can comment on them and they are ridiculous. You won't be disappointed