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The Alchemist

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New ATH-M50x Headphones
« on: January 24, 2014, 12:46:38 AM »
I am not sure if anyone has heard about this or not (if you have I apologize), but Audio Technica released the ATH-M50x Headphones. Supposedly the have the same sound signature except they have redesigned ATH-M50 headphones. Now they come with 3 detachable cables - coiled, straight and short straight (for portable players). Available in 3 colors! Available for Pre-order

 
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Re: New ATH-M50x Headphones
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2014, 01:39:20 AM »
Looks promising, especially the angled pads (maybe these ones will last a bit longer). Lets hope this isn't just a K702-esque "upgrade", i.e. exact same drivers.
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Re: New ATH-M50x Headphones
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2014, 02:49:36 AM »
These were my gateway drug into the headphone rabbit hole, glad to see them finally get rid of the non-detachable cable.  :gross:
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Re: New ATH-M50x Headphones
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2014, 03:31:26 AM »
Probably the same drivers, but there are a lot worse headphones.
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Re: New ATH-M50x Headphones
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2014, 03:48:17 AM »
Yeah, I own a pair of the ATH-M50's (Straight cable). For the price I think they are a solid set of cans. They have good bass and sound for the price IMO.
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Re: New ATH-M50x Headphones
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2014, 04:28:47 AM »
Bleh, looks like they went with a 2.5mm jack at the earcup. Why?!
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Re: New ATH-M50x Headphones
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2014, 07:44:53 AM »
Quote from: Armaegis on January 24, 2014, 04:28:47 AM
Bleh, looks like they went with a 2.5mm jack at the earcup. Why?!
So as not to baffle consumers? Looks like they took Shure's lead on this one. Also means that L/R share grounds, maybe bad for imaging.
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Re: New ATH-M50x Headphones
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2014, 06:08:12 PM »
That locking mechanism looks the same as the one on the HD558/598, but the Senns didn't merge ground until the very bottom, and instead had a TRRS 2.5mm, theoretically enabling balanced connectivity.

At the same time, this cable probably fits:
http://www.oyaide.com/ENGLISH/AUDIO/products_category/headphone_earphone_cbl/hpc-hd598.html

And for the DIYers: http://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=3574
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Re: New ATH-M50x Headphones
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2014, 10:11:58 PM »
I think it is kinda cool that they included 3 different cables. I know personally I prefer straight cables, but I know a lot of people out there like coiled ones, so that's kind of a cool feature. I know on my DT 990 Pros I really dislike the coiled cable, but that was the only way they came in (not sure if you can get a straight cable with them now or not without re-cabling them).

But like I was saying, for the price I think the ATH-M50's are a solid set of cans for their price IMO.
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Re: New ATH-M50x Headphones
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2014, 05:13:20 AM »
Quote from: TheGame on January 24, 2014, 10:11:58 PM
But like I was saying, for the price I think the ATH-M50's are a solid set of cans for their price IMO.

It depends what you pay for them: I have a pair as well and got them for $99 plus shipping, whereas a headphone store in my city sells them for $179. For a hundred bucks I too think they are a good value, not so much at almost twice that.
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