cclarry
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
I know this should be in hardware, but I'm putting here, as I spend most of my time here and most everyone I know is in here... Use this link to sign up for Nomoreracks... http://vnlink.co/S7xVd2J
Then, after you sign up you'll get a $10 credit... Audio-Technica ATH-M50s for....$79....after you use your $10 credit = $69!!! http://www.nomorerack.com/daily_deals/view/911821-audio_technica_professional_studio_monitor_headphones___coiled_or_straight_cable
If you buy these (or ANYTHING) from Nomoreracks I get $10 credit too!!!! It's a win - win! (make sure you use the first link to sign up...that's what points back to me...) Every day Nomoreracks has FREE shipping for 3 hrs...and $2 shipping the rest of the time. GREAT DEAL ON THESE!!! They are factory refurbished and have a 90 day guarantee... and Nomoreracks is legit...I've used them.... Cheers!
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/10 20:16:28
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That's a good price for some good headphones. Bitflipper turned me on to them a couple of years ago.
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/11 03:06:52
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great cans and great price. Only gotcha is they are refurb. Looks like it has 90 day standard warranty. I my have to jump on this
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cclarry
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/11 09:21:19
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At this price, even someone who already owns a pair should
buy these as a backup...these are great cans....
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/11 10:02:46
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The consensus seems to be the 50's sound great.
What's the rejection like.
I'm looking for a good set of cans to track vocals and acoustic guitar.
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/11 10:25:00
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☄ Helpfulby dubdisciple 2014/04/11 10:45:04
Deering...here are the tech specs... Type Closed-back dynamic Driver Diameter45 mm Magnet NeodymiumVoice CoilCCAW (Copper-clad aluminum wire) Frequency Response15 - 28,000 Hz Maximum Input Power1,600 mW at 1 kHz Sensitivity 99 dBImpedance38 ohmsWeight284 g (10 oz) without cable and connector Cable1.2 - 3.0 m (3.9' - 9.8') Coiled, OFC litz wireConnectorGold-plated stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief and professional screw-on 1/4" (6.3 mm) adapterAccessory Included Protective pouch These are closed back headphones and are excellent for tracking vocals and acoustics... They are considered a "Studio Standard" and get 4 to 5 stars at every retailer...and are used in Recording schools all over the world as well. Are they the greatest? No, but even at the regular price of $159.99 (retail $199.99) these are excellent cans for the money IMO.... Here is a chart with the Isolation in upper right corner... 
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/11 10:58:16
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Tom, the ATH-M50's do sound good although they are a little bass-hyped. However, I don't think they are the best choice for tracking cans. Isolation isn't particularly great, and that hyped low end isn't going to help you nail your vocal pitch.
The similarly-inexpensive Sennheiser HD280Pro does a much better job for tracking, offering superior isolation and a weak bass response that eliminates the need to roll off the bottom in your cue mix.
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/11 11:42:48
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Hmmmmm I track with my 50's all the time. Even at pretty high levels I'd say the isolation is pretty darn good.
YMMV
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/11 12:28:42
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Same here. Those dern cans are aces. We also own a couple pairs of the HD280Pros. Very good too...but not even a close second to the ATs. YMMV.
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/11 13:04:48
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I don't have the 50s, but I've got a pair of the ATH 40s and they work very well for me.
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/11 13:18:55
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Thanks for the heads up! I was not really in the market for headphones, but 69 clams for a set of Audio-Technica ATH-M50s is a deal I simply could not resist!  Cheers, Billy Buck
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/11 13:30:00
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/11 14:14:26
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☄ Helpfulby bapu 2014/04/11 14:24:29
bapu
Hmmmmm I track with my 50's all the time. Even at pretty high levels I'd say the isolation is pretty darn good.
I didn't say their isolation was bad, just mediocre. I've seen figures as poor as -9 dB, but although I've never made any measurements of my own I think they do better than that. The Sennheisers give you 28 dB broadband attenuation, comparable to so-called "active noise-cancelling" headphones. This ain't scientific, but I've carried both of them with me on airplanes and the Sennheisers proved to be superior in that environment.
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/11 14:39:49
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Stoopid America and their stoopid America only deals ! ;)
That's a great price for those - I already have some, cost waaay more than that, but they do have a 3yr warranty rather than 3 months, so I guess you pay your money and take your chances, but if I was on your side of the pond I would take that chance.
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/12 08:27:33
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Well 1 person was wise enough to buy these....  Makeshift...I have 40's also and have been VERY pleased with them... my earpads are worn to foam...that's how well used they are...LOL and I've dropped them I don't know how many times...and they keep right on ticking... If the 50's are better...I'm going to be a happy camper...
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/12 21:53:20
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Let me know when somebody puts replacement cushions on sale. I need to replace mine but they're 20 bucks.
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/15 15:06:58
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These arrived today...that was fast. They look brand new, in the box.
There is definitely a difference from the 40's...much fuller sound.
After I get heavy into these I'll post back...but have rehearsal tonite...
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/16 09:39:38
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/16 10:55:57
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Thanks for that tip, Larry. $11 with shipping (from China). I'd normally be reluctant to deal with a business in China, but the seller has 99% positive reviews, has been an eBay seller for 8 years, and the purchase has a money-back guarantee from eBay. And anyhow, my ears insisted that this purchase was necessary. Estimated delivery between 4/25 and 5/3; I'll report back when they arrive.
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/16 11:40:28
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bitflipper
Thanks for that tip, Larry. $11 with shipping (from China). I'd normally be reluctant to deal with a business in China, but the seller has 99% positive reviews, has been an eBay seller for 8 years, and the purchase has a money-back guarantee from eBay. And anyhow, my ears insisted that this purchase was necessary. Estimated delivery between 4/25 and 5/3; I'll report back when they arrive.
Very kewl....
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/16 14:00:58
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The wear on these headphone pads was gradual so I didn't really notice how uncomfortable they'd become until I put on other, cushier cans. I've got two less-used Sennheiser models, one (HD280Pro) with the same type of soft plastic pads and the other (HD-580) with deliciously cushy velour pads. Both are extremely comfortable, so when I subsequently put on the ATH-M50s it's like donning a scratchy sweater.
Aside from the cushions getting ratty, I can't complain about the general ruggedness of the AT's. I've had these for almost 8 years as my day-to-day mixing/editing headphones and I've subjected them to a great deal of abuse. They've been dropped, sat upon, jammed into carry-on luggage and carried around the world several times.
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/16 15:16:41
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I couldn't get my promo code to work. Alas I shall keep trying. Thanks for the heads up Larry.
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/16 15:21:07
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Everywhere I've read about them they get high marks...for sound and durability. So that all bodes well...there is definitely a difference from my ATH-M40's... and those things were like a rock..so if these hold up as well...I'm good to go... Only thing wrong with my 40's is they need new earpads...but they still sound great...just not as good as the 50's. I paid the same for the 50's that I did for the 40's....go figure...
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/17 01:22:58
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Bit, didn't you see the black flecks all over your ears and shirt? I've got a 40 and have to practically scrape the stuff off.
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/17 02:48:17
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I've seen them even cheaper than prices quoted above. I paid a lot more for my M50s four years ago than they cost now and I didn't think they were bad value then. So now they are definitely worth the current price.
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/17 07:46:51
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bluzdog
I couldn't get my promo code to work. Alas I shall keep trying. Thanks for the heads up Larry.
Rocky
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/17 07:48:57
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Kev999
I've seen them even cheaper than prices quoted above. I paid a lot more for my M50s four years ago than they cost now and I didn't think they were bad value then. So now they are definitely worth the current price.
I've NEVER seen ATH-M50's for cheaper then $79 anywhere....they normally sell for $159... Not saying that it's not possible...but I monitor LOTS of sites and have never seen these cheaper... I've been waiting for 2 years for the price to be right to buy these...
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/17 09:27:37
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I think my M-50's are amazing. I ultimately prefer my Grado's for listening to non-electro music, but for checking mixes through my VRM box the M-50's are ideal and immediately reveal any bass problems, and anything that has sub-bass or a heavy kick sounds amazing.
My only regret is that I have the coiled cable instead of the straight cable, if I bought a 2nd pair I'd get the straight. And mine does have a little wear at the connector which means that every now and then the sound cuts out and I have to push the wire back in - I can't remember how this happened but I suspect it was from standing too far from my interface to record a guitar part and I may have tugged them out. Which is why I should have got the straight cable....
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/17 09:31:17
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Here's your chance Sharke!! Buy the Straight Cable set for backups!!! $69 is a crazy good price
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Re: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
2014/04/17 11:07:38
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