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Sennheiser U 320 vs Audio-Technica ATH-M30X

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The Sennheiser ones, are really good have more bass than the Audio technicas, however lack a little in mids and lows not as much, but just a little. The Audio-technicas apparently have amazing balance between mids, highs and lows, their bass doesn't compete with the U 320s, but have a really good balance. It lacks a mic, however it also seems they are more comfortable than the U 320 and have a more durable build. U320 = $99 and the ATH-M30X = $109, so the 518's are $20 more than the M30X.

I would say yes the $20 extra is worth it then. If you want a more balanced sound signature then I suggest you look at the Sony MDR 7506 or Shure 440 with 840 pads. 


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I'm about to get one of these headsets for christmas and I'm a bit stumped as to which one, I primarily game, however I do like my music and have been getting into a lot more movies lately. So I've come to you guys for help! :)

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M30X doesn't have a Mic, so it isn't a headset.

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M30X doesn't have a Mic, so it isn't a headset.

eh sorry about that, my bad.

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Neither of those are particularly good. Not sure of prices in Aus but maybe the Sennheiser HD518?

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Neither of those are particularly good. Not sure of prices in Aus but maybe the Sennheiser HD518?

found them for $129, something I'm willing to pay, are they that much better than both the cans I mentioned?

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found them for $129, something I'm willing to pay, are they that much better than both the cans I mentioned?

How much more are they than the others? Because the Sennheiser one looks like something that just works if you need a headset and not one that sounds particularly good although I haven't heard much about it and the M30x is a very budget option from AT and usually not recommended. 

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How much more are they than the others? Because the Sennheiser one looks like something that just works if you need a headset and not one that sounds particularly good although I haven't heard much about it and the M30x is a very budget option from AT and usually not recommended. 

The Sennheiser ones, are really good have more bass than the Audio technicas, however lack a little in mids and lows not as much, but just a little. The Audio-technicas apparently have amazing balance between mids, highs and lows, their bass doesn't compete with the U 320s, but have a really good balance. It lacks a mic, however it also seems they are more comfortable than the U 320 and have a more durable build. U320 = $99 and the ATH-M30X = $109, so the 518's are $20 more than the M30X.

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The Sennheiser ones, are really good have more bass than the Audio technicas, however lack a little in mids and lows not as much, but just a little. The Audio-technicas apparently have amazing balance between mids, highs and lows, their bass doesn't compete with the U 320s, but have a really good balance. It lacks a mic, however it also seems they are more comfortable than the U 320 and have a more durable build. U320 = $99 and the ATH-M30X = $109, so the 518's are $20 more than the M30X.

I would say yes the $20 extra is worth it then. If you want a more balanced sound signature then I suggest you look at the Sony MDR 7506 or Shure 440 with 840 pads. 

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I picked up a deal over the weekend, ATH-M30x's for $50 they retail for $70 at the moment.

 

Surprisingly good headphones, very little behind $100 contenders. I'll check back in if there is anything to report.

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I picked up a deal over the weekend, ATH-M30x's for $50 they retail for $70 at the moment.

 

Surprisingly good headphones, very little behind $100 contenders. I'll check back in if there is anything to report.

Appreciate it bud :)

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