I am trying to decided between the ATH-M50x and the Voda Crossfade M 100. I listen mainly to jazz and classical. Any advice?
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I'm a trombonist playing both classical and jazz music so I know exactly what you're keen to listening to. I've owned the M100 for sometime before returning it. I can safely say the M100 is much more geared towards DJ/Bass Head platforms. It's abysmal for Jazz and Classical listening. The bass is seriously distracting since it's more forward compared to the midranges, making midrange-centric music sound quite off. I would definitely recommend the ATHM50x over the V-Moda series in this regard.
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If you listen to all this music just for amusement, better buy a Monster Beats. If your listening is professional, you have to avaliate if the basses are important. AKG is a very flat headphone and everything will sound very well, but the Beats headphones are better to work with the basses
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Id go with the M50x's or M40x's right now there better the company just upgraded there product with softer ear cups and 2 detachable cables; ones straight and ones coiled.
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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.
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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.
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If you are into listening to those, I would suggest Philips Fidelio X1. I've got both and when I compared them, I would think Fidelio X1 is more suited for your genre of music.
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It's a totally different headphone experience with the open-backed AKG's. I don't have the M50s, but I do have the ATH M40fs, and the K 701's are noticeably superior in sound reproduction quality. I've loved my M40fs's for years, but they sound compressed when A/B'd with the K 701's. When I mix with the AKG's and then re-listen through my monitors, the translation is very close across the entire frequency range. YMMV of course. I hope this was some help.
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Although I have heard the 7506 a few times, from what I heard the 7506 is much brighter that the V6. The V6 to some May sound a bit rolled off, but I think the highs are very detailed and accentuated just above acceptable levels for me. I also have a pair of AKG k702 and I prefer the V6 for female Jazz vocals like Dinah Washington and Billie Holiday. But these are my impressions, so you would need to listen to the cans yourself. Buy both and return one that you don't like.
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Two different priced headphones, overall ATH-M50X is better especially now that they added the removable cable. The biggest gripe about the SRH 440 is the cups are not deep enough that they press against the ears and hurt them after long use ( couple hours) if price not issue M50... M50 has more thump in bass to lol
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I own both headphones and i can say without a doubt the PRO 700s are a step up from the M50s in sound quality, especially bass. Their drivers are 53mm compared to the m50s 45mm drivers and this can be heard immediately in a comparison test. Comfort wise the m50s win. The PRO 700s are my favorite and can be fitted with the more comfortable M50's pads.
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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.
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I have the m50s limited edition. I prefer the hm5 better just because it's more neutral sounding. M50s is abit v shape to me, where you can hear the high and bass really well but the mid abit laid back. I also think the hm5 have better soundstage. However do note you will need about 100 hours of burning time for the hm5 to get it settled and the sound will change through out the burning process. The other thing I like about the hm5 that it is quite easy to mod. Mine has a cable upgrade and a wood cup now. However if u looking for option should check out Beyer and akg as they also have good stuffs as well just not in the price range of hm5.
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I'll go out on a limb here and say yes. I bought the right amplifier and wear in in my right ear. I does not fit in the left ear. FWIW, I have found it to be very beneficial. I did read today a new CS50 is being released in April but have not seen what is being upgraded.
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Hi, Hunter, I'm assuming we're talking about the ANC off situation.The overall SQ, UE 6000 is better than ATH-M50S in my opinion. The bass is actually slightly emphasized, but it's tighter and deeper compares with M50S. It's spacious and has clearer soundstage to me.By the way, it is surprisingly comfortable for long session listening. For the price on Amazon right now, I'll say it's a great timing to buy UE 6000.
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I would personally go for the Sennheiser, because the AKG have low bass, so dubstep won't sound at its best. AKG are great for jazz, blues, classical and some rock; but for hip hop or dubstep that have great bass its not the perfect option.
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I agree with the other 2 answers. I listen to jazz and classical, and bought these ear buds for the flat response those genres require. You might prefer ear buds which add to the bass. Hope this is helpful.
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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.