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

Thanks all
 
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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.
 

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.

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...

Let me know when somebody puts replacement cushions on sale. I need to replace mine but they're 20 bucks.

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...

bitflipper
Let me know when somebody puts replacement cushions on sale. I need to replace mine but they're 20 bucks.

Bit....$6.99 a pair on Ebay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/261421628021?lpid=82

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.

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....